Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College)

Studying this programme provides a route into a number of Earth and Ocean Sciences BSc (Hons) degrees, ideal for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time, or who have taken non-traditional qualifications. This programme provides a route into a number of BSc (Hons) degrees in Earth or Ocean Sciences. It is especially suitable for students without a strong background in science. You will undertake a foundation year (year zero) atCarmel College, St Helens, where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high. You will follow three foundation modules, chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Geography. Module choice depends on the programme you wish to follow after your foundation year. A number of the School’s degree programmes involve laboratory and field work. Fieldwork is carried out in various locations, ranging from inner city to coastal and mountainous environments. We consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same basis as all other students, and reasonable adjustments will be considered to address barriers to access. Find information about what essential and optional modules you will need to take during your Year Zero at Carmel College to progress to your chosen University of Liverpool degree programme in ourguide to progression routes. Please note, the title of this Foundation year programme will change to Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences from September 2026.

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: £1,955; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £16,000

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465

International: £1,955; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £16,000

28 September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Liverpool, United Kingdom