Environment and Sustainable Development Education
We believe that education
in environmental matters is important
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Environment and Sustainable Development Education |
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We believe that education
in environmental matters is important
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| Environment or Ecology educational
courses leading to formal, recognizable qualifications are offered
throughout the UK. They cover a wide range of subject areas and the range
is expanding as the importance of sustainability becomes more accepted.
Additionally there are numerous special non-formal courses. |
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| The concept of Sustainable
Development has its origins round about 1990, being introduced mainly
by a group of international academics. The ideology includes concern for
the environment but has a much wider remit. It is much more materialistic
and that is no bad thing. Apart from the environment the other areas of focus which the idea encapsulates are threefold. They are: Making humanitarian social progress, Making efficient use of natural resources and Maintaining high levels of economic growth and employment. We would be happy to include relevant Sustainable Development courses' information when there is sufficient interest. For further comments on SD click here  . |
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| Undergraduate Courses |
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For info on Undergraduate Degree and HND courses we recommend the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service site. UCAS promotes partnership between prospective students, universities, colleges and schools. They maintain a comprehensive database so it should be possible to identify suitable courses. To visit the UCAS site, click the silver ball. | ||||
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| Many courses are run at a postgraduate level
that allow working individuals or recent graduates to develop their skills
and knowledge, or to retrain. Postgraduate education entrance may depend
on recognised formal qualifications but practical experience (experiential)
may also be credited. Awards will be made on successful completion. Typically a Postgraduate Diploma may be based on examinations (or assessment), or a Master's degree could be gained after examinations and submission of a dissertation. Another type of Master's degree may be offered after a period of research and the successful submission of a thesis, or beyond this, a Doctorate. |
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| Whatever option is chosen there is a cost
in terms of effort and money, however, you should be able to see it as a
satisfying experience. On the next page we provide lists of educational institutions which offer postgraduate environmental or ecological orientated courses in the UK. To see the lists, use the section map above, or the text link below. |
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Continuing Professional
Development or Lifelong Learning
are concepts which recognise the need to keep abreast of advances and to
update, and many special courses are tailored to suit the needs of working
individuals. From the student's point of view the process may offer an opportunity
for career development or simply give personal satisfaction, but the community
as a whole benefits from the individual's expansion of skills and knowledge. Special courses proliferate and are varied (eg short courses or repeating seminars), and we shall only include these if the demand becomes evident. |
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| COPERNICUS
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Copernicus Campus is the University Network for Sustainability. Copernicus, the "COoperation Programme in Europe for Research on Nature and Industry through Coordinated University Studies" is an independent organization with a close link to European Universities Association, EUA. The target is to involve committed European universities to share knowledge and expertise in the field of sustainable development. Copernicus encourages partnerships of universities with industry and management. The main instrument for furthering commitment on part of universities is the Copernicus University Charter for Sustainable Development, drawn up in 1993 as a follow-up to the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio. The Charter can be found on the Copernicus Web site and has been signed by more than 300 universities in Europe. | |||
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Intute is a freely available Internet service (previously SOSIG) which aims to provide a trusted source of selected, high quality information for students, academics, researchers and practitioners in the social sciences, health and life sciences, arts and humanity, science and technology. It is part of the Resource Discovery Network (RDN). | |||
Centre for Alternative Technology |
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The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) has produced a Directory of Sustainable Courses for those wishing to enhance their green skills. Subjects include renewable energy production, ecological building, sustainability, community development, energy conservation, development, organic horticulture and agriculture, recycling, water, wood, crafts and environmental law. There are also sections on distance learning and volunteering. There are courses to suit all levels, from informal one day and weekend activities to full degree courses and post-graduate qualifications. With over 180 entries listed the directory will save you the time and effort of searching through countless prospectuses or websites. | |||
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| The following site indulges itself in cynical satire and anyone who is PC or of a sensitive nature should not be tempted to follow the link. | |||||
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The UBS (University of Bums on Seats) is an institution where the staff believe that nobody should be exempt from a university education. They pride themselves on their 'character-over-qualifications' admissions policy which ensures that no-one will be rejected on any grounds except non-payment of fees. They publish Skidmark, an 'upbeat' news letter. | ||||
| © Copyright 2001-2006, Envocare
Ltd. ENVOCARE is a registered trade mark of Envocare Ltd. For legal matters see the section "About Us & Contact Us". Originated: 18 November, 2001, Updated: 30 September, 2006 |
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