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OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management

This Level 7 diploma develops advanced understanding of sustainability, environmental management, ESG, policy and business practice, preparing learners for managerial, consulting, policy and postgr...

Awarding Body: OTHM|Course Level: Level 7
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Course features

A regulated Level 7 diploma designed to build advanced knowledge of sustainability, environmental management, ESG, policy, finance, and business strategy through mandatory and optional specialist units.

  • Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification on the RQF

  • 120 credits with 1200 Total Qualification Time

  • Recommended 600 Guided Learning Hours

  • 4 mandatory units plus 5 optional units, with learners completing 6 units in total

  • Coursework-based assessment with Pass/Fail grading

  • Progression route to employment and Master’s top-up study

About course

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management is designed to develop advanced understanding of contemporary sustainability issues, environmental management, and the inclusion of ESG in policy, theory, and practice. It gives learners the knowledge needed to engage with current business trends and sustainability challenges affecting professionals and policy makers.

  • Develop understanding of sustainability as a physical, business, and governance issue

  • Build knowledge of ESG in policy, theory, and professional practice

  • Explore current environmental and sustainability challenges facing organisations and society

  • Study both mandatory foundations and optional specialist pathways

  • Strengthen strategic, analytical, and research capability at postgraduate level

  • Prepare for employment progression or further postgraduate study

What you will learn

This qualification develops advanced, officially aligned knowledge and skills across sustainability, environmental management, ESG, business strategy, and research.

  • Contemporary issues in sustainability, environmental management, and ESG

  • Current business trends and sustainability challenges facing professionals and policy makers

  • Sustainability as a physical phenomenon and its environmental implications

  • Financial and non-financial impacts of sustainability on business performance and governance

  • Key international agreements, policies, and initiatives shaping the sustainability agenda

  • How leadership, culture, strategy, and change influence sustainability performance

Course content

Who should attend

This course is suitable for learners seeking advanced knowledge and progression in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, and related strategic or policy-focused roles.

  • Learners aged 21 and above seeking a Level 7 environmental and sustainability qualification

  • Graduates with a relevant Level 6 qualification or equivalent honours degree

  • Professionals with relevant experience aiming to progress into sustainability-focused roles

  • Managers and consultants developing expertise in ESG, environmental management, and strategy

  • Individuals interested in policy, governance, or non-profit sustainability work

  • Learners planning to progress to Master’s top-up study

Course requirements

Learners should meet the official entry profile before enrolling on the qualification.

  • Relevant Level 6 qualification, normally an honours degree or equivalent, or at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the field

  • If not from a majority English-speaking country, learners must provide evidence of English language competency

Assessments

Assessment is based on coursework and achievement of all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.

  • All units are assessed by coursework

  • Learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass

  • Assessment is internally quality assured by the centre

  • Assessment is externally verified by OTHM

Progression

Successful completion of this diploma supports both career development and further academic progression.

  • Progress into or within employment in sustainability and environmental management roles

  • Progress into business strategy, consulting, non-profit, or government-related roles

  • Progress to Master’s top-up programmes in the UK and overseas with advanced standing

  • Build postgraduate-level knowledge for further specialist study in related fields

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