BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The environment is currently facing major challenges, such as climate change, pollution and decreasing biodiversity. Studying the BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science will allow you to investigate the challenges we are facing and learn how to tackle these pressing issues for future populations. Exploring the way in which our physical environment develops and how humans affect natural processes and interact within the world form the basis of the course.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Biological and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Geographical and Environmental Skills, Dynamic Earth, Environmental Risks and Responses, Ecology: From fundamentals to the future. Year 2 core modules: Ecology Field Skills, International Environments, GIS and Employability, Environmental Pollution, Wildlife and Ecosystem Management, Conservation Practice, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Global Issues, Local Challenges. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation, Geographical and Environmental Consultancy, Frontiers of Ecology, Contemporary Issues in Conservation, Work-Based Learning, Communities and Conservation, Environmental Modelling and GIS, Environmental Change.

Career pathways

Environmental Science graduates have a broad range of career prospects in the expanding green jobs employment sector. Graduate opportunities include all areas of environmental monitoring, management, as well as consultancy roles in the water, resources and sustainability sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; Subject requirements: Geography, science or related social science at Grade C or above. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1c895a1b-4c73-45cf-8e4f-1b15e237a87c?academicYearId=2027

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