OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management

Lead the Green Transition with Confidence

As the global climate emergency intensifies, the demand for skilled sustainability leaders has never been greater. The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management is designed to equip professionals with the strategic, scientific, and policy-based expertise needed to shape a sustainable future for organizations and communities.

Whether you’re an environmental manager, consultant, policy maker, or corporate executive, this postgraduate qualification provides the knowledge, tools, and credibility to lead impactful environmental change.

What Is the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management?

This UK-regulated qualification blends environmental science, sustainability strategy, ESG governance, and research skills at an RQF Level 7—equivalent to a Master’s level. It’s perfect for professionals aspiring to make real-world changes in policy, business, and global sustainability.

Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications
Qualification Number: 610/3662/6
Level: Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 7
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Delivery: Online / Blended (Flexible with M2Y Academy)
Grading: Pass/Fail
Total Credits: 120
GLH: 600 hours
TQT: 1200 hours

Qualification Objectives

Understand global sustainability trends and ESG policy
Gain insight into climate change, net zero, biodiversity, circular economy, and environmental ethics
Apply practical environmental management techniques in organizational settings
Research and innovate sustainable strategies for businesses and government bodies
Lead change using ESG frameworks and sustainability performance indicators

Qualification Structure

Students must complete 4 mandatory and 2 optional units for a total of 6 units:

✅ Mandatory Units

Unit Title	Level	Credits	GLH	TQT
Fundamentals of Sustainability	7	20	100	200
Environmental Science and Energy Transition	7	20	100	200
Environmental Management in Organisations	7	20	100	200
Research Methods	7	20	100	200

🔍 Optional Units (Choose Any Two)

Unit Title	Level	Credits	GLH	TQT
Delivering Transformational Change	7	20	100	200
Advanced Principles of Net Zero	7	20	100	200
Environmental Politics and Policies	7	20	100	200
Sustainable Finance	7	20	100	200
Sustainability as a Business Strategy	7	20	100	200

Definitions and Academic Equivalences

Term	Definition
RQF Level 7	Equivalent to a UK Master’s degree (without dissertation)
TQT	Total time to complete qualification (1200 hours)
GLH	Tutor-led learning hours (600 hours)
Credit	1 Credit = 10 Hours of TQT (120 Credits in total)

🧠 Note: To earn a full Master’s degree, a 60-credit dissertation must be completed through a university top-up program.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

A relevant Level 6 qualification (e.g., Bachelor’s degree)
3+ years of professional experience in sustainability, environmental, or ESG fields
Minimum Age: 21
English Proficiency: Required if the applicant is not from a majority English-speaking country

📌 For more details on English requirements, visit the OTHM English Language page.

Assessment and Verification

Assessment: 100% coursework (essays, projects, presentations)
Verification: Internal assessment by M2Y Academy, externally verified by OTHM
Grading: Pass / Fail
No exams: Real-world, applied learning approach

Assessment and Verification

🎓 Academic Progression

Apply for Master’s Top-up programs in Sustainability, ESG, or Environmental Management
Potential pathways: MSc Environmental Management, MBA Sustainability Leadership, etc.

💼 Career Opportunities

Role Title	Sector
Environmental Manager	Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction
ESG Consultant	Corporate / Financial Services
Sustainability Strategy Lead	NGOs, Corporates, Government
Climate Change Policy Analyst	International Agencies
Net Zero Program Manager	Renewable Energy, Utilities

Why Choose M2Y Academy?

At M2Y Global Academy, we support learners from India, UAE, and beyond to earn UK-accredited qualifications from the comfort of their homes. Our tutors bring industry experience, ensuring that learning is not just academic—but truly applicable.