What is distance learning?
The essence of distance learning today is flexibility, both in terms of when and how someone can study. On the University of Bath IEM programme, this is done at home or in the workplace using workbooks supported by textbooks, video and audio material. A tutor available to contact by telephone and email provides friendly help and guidance through your studies.
We also offer residential schools here at Bath combining interactive group work with the opportunity to meet and listen to specialists in the IEM subjects. These form an integral part of the MSc programme. However they are not essential for successful study of the IEMA or other CPD courses and most of our CPD students complete their courses successfully entirely through study at a distance...
What are the benefits of Bath's distance learning IEM programme?
- Increased expertise in key environmental areas
- Practical knowledge immediately applicable in your workplace
- Choice in planning study around work and personal commitments
- Cost savings on the expense of lost earnings, travel and accommodation associated with other full- or part-time study
- Enhanced career opportunities with an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification
- Tailored learning plans to match your training needs. Study options include short courses (CPD) through to MSc
- Networking opportunities with organisations leading the way in environmental management
- Associate membership status of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment as soon as you complete the first module on environmental management systems
- Fully inclusive course fees covering enrollment, learning materials, academic and personal tutor support, examinations and residential schools
- Membership of the University of Bath, one of the UK's top 10 universities
- Access to the University's on-line facilities: email and web resources
Course Materials
Here you can browse samples of some of our printed learning materials:
- The student handbook (288 kB) is your guide to studying with IEM.
Our specially designed study workbooks provide the main vehicle for learning. Here are some examples to show what they look like:
- A page from a workbook showing an example exercise
- A page showing an example SAQ (Self Assessment Question)
- A page showing an example keyfact
- The introduction to the legislation supplement for a module
If you would like to see if you can learn from our materials and you would like to get over the confusion about what sustainable development means then why not try the first section of our new Sustainable Development module.
Academic Specifications
The formal academic specifications for the IEM programmes are available below. The progammes were revised in 2009. From 1 August 2009 all new students will join the 2009 programme.
IEM3 (for student joining the programme from August 2009)
Programme Specification (draft)
Programme Regulations (draft)
Unit Descriptions (draft)