Environmental Legislation and Policy
Level 4

 
Title of learning programme Environmental Legislation and Policy
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure

 
Module Module Title
1 The UK Legislative System
2 Environmental Law
3 Environmental Policy
 

Learning Outcomes

 
Module 1 – The UK Legislative System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the divisions of law, where the law comes from and how it is made
 
Module 2 – Environmental Law.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine how environmental law has developed and review the major pieces of legislation that may affect your organisation and its activities
 
Module 3 – Environmental Policy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the purpose of the environmental policy in your organisation’s environmental management system (EMS)

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