Sustainable Development: Achieving Net Zero
Discover the key concepts around climate change, sustainability, and the net zero agenda on Keele University’s Sustainable Development: Achieving Net Zero modules. You will develop sector specific skills to assist you in preparing for a net zero future, in a professional or personal capacity. There are two courses available - with and without a 'Sustainability in Action' 10 credit top-up, which takes the form of 5 days on the Keele campus.
Duration: 12 weeks | Credits: 30 | Start month: March 2023 | Fees: £1,500
Sustainable Development: Achieving Net Zero with Sustainability in Action Top Up
Duration: 12 weeks + 5 days on campus | Credits: 40 | Start month: March 2023 | Fees: £2,000
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Course overview
Both of these Sustainable Development modules have been designed with stakeholder input. Their aim is to enhance your understanding of net zero policy, practice, and actions.
You will explore the environmental and social sustainability responsibilities of organisations and investigate the environmental and social impact of different sectors, their policies, actions, and activities. You will look at how organisations can develop policies for a more sustainable future and examine the different mechanisms for reaching Net Zero.
Sustainable Development: Achieving Net Zero
Please see indicative content across the 12 weeks of online study:
- Climate Change
- Introducing Sustainability
- Understanding net zero
- Carbon footprinting and Life Cycle Analysis
- Paths to net zero
- Setting goals and developing plans
Assessment
Various methods of assessment will be used including written assignments and presentations.
Sustainable Development: Achieving Net Zero with sustainability in action top up
Please see indicative content across the 12 weeks of online study:
- Climate Change
- Introducing Sustainability
- Understanding net zero
- Carbon footprinting and Life Cycle Analysis
- Paths to net zero
- Setting goals and developing plans
In addition to the above online content for this specific module there will be an additional five days spent on Keele University's campus.
Assessment
Various methods of assessment will be used including written assignments and presentations (group and individual).
Course eligibility
You will require a good standard of maths and English which may be evidenced by qualifications at level 2 or above.
There is a short application form and you will need to provide a short personal statement as a method of assessing your reasons for applying for this module and any relevant experience.
Sustainable Development: Achieving Net Zero
Fees: £1,500
Sustainable Development: Achieving Net Zero with sustainability in action top up
Fees: £2,000
Applicants can access student finance, pay as individuals, or your employer may be able to fund your study.