International Environmental Policy and Law Certificate of Credit

A postgraduate-level module for your CPD. You'll learn how policy and legislation are being used to mitigate current environmental issues and how organisations can comply. It looks at the laws in different countries, including the UK.

The level 7 Certificate of Credit in International Environmental Policy and Law is a 20 credit module providing you with a critical understanding of the principles of international environmental policy and law. The course, which takes an international outlook, covers key topics including history, sources and major international environmental policy and law. A critical comparative approach is taken in discussing specific UK legislation in relation to other national laws, which will benefit both UK based and international students. You will also study environmental compliance mechanisms within organisations using a series of interactive case studies.

The module, which has been developed with input from the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), is suitable for individuals with compliance responsibilities within organisations or those seeking to improve their knowledge and understanding of international environmental policy and law. Whilst this module is an opportunity to enhance your CPD and add to your professional portfolio, it is also an excellent opportunity to experience our IEMA accredited online Sustainability and Environmental Management MSc before making a commitment to study the full programme.

By completing this course, you'll have a greater understanding of how policy and legislation are being used to mitigate current environmental issues and approaches that can be taken to achieve compliance within organisations.

Accredited by CIWEM, giving you free student membership

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). 

Whilst enrolled on this module you can enjoy free student membership to the CIWEM that allows you to:

• Keep up to date with the latest best-practice knowledge through their member's magazine, policy documents and technical journals
• Build your professional network through free events and local branches
• Enhance your career prospects through professional recognition of your qualification

The CIWEM will support the development of the skills and qualities that employers are looking for, providing you with opportunities to showcase your talents.

Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to register for graduate membership of CIWEM.

• Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
• For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

This Certificate of Credit can act as an ideal form of CPD for those working in sustainability and environmental management. It will provide you with an understanding of international environmental policy and law and the principles, mechanisms advantages and disadvantages of environmental compliance within organisations.

Options for further CPD

It is important for environmental professionals and practitioners to stay up to date with the latest trends and developments within the industry through continued professional development.

Those looking to further enhance their CPD within sustainability and environmental management can continue their learning with another one of our Sustainability and Environmental Certificate of Credit standalone modules:

• Sustainable Business Management
• Tools for Delivering Sustainable Solutions
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Progress onto a masters degree

The 20 credits at Level 7 gained from this Certificate of Credit can be transferred as RPL (recognition of prior learning) onto a relevant Master's degree subject to meeting all other admission criteria.

The 20 credits from this standalone module can be used towards module exemptions onto our MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management (Online).