PostgraduatePart-time

MSc Climate Change and Sustainability

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Biological Sciences
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

This forward-thinking masters programme provides a unique opportunity to study climate change looking at innovative and positive strategies for monitoring and managing the impacts. Engage with applied issues in climate change and sustainability from an environmental perspective Taught by staff who are actively involved in climate change and sustainability research Study in state-of-the-art facilities including our geographic information systems computer suite and environmental analysis laboratory Learn to use industry-leading software for GIS and data analysis An extensive tutorial programme will develop your professional skills linked to employment Choose from a wide range of dissertation topics This MSc will develop your practical skills and give you the platform to work in the environmental industry In the first semester you will study three taught modules. During the Climate Change to 2100 module, you will develop your understanding of the physical basis of climate change before exploring impacts and social and political responses. On the Sustainable Infrastructure module you will develop your understanding of the operation, design and management of infrastructure. Finally on the Environmental Research Methods module you will work to develop your project management, GIS and data analysis skills. During the second semester you will study three taught modules. On the Climate Change and GIS module you will develop your GIS skills whilst working on climate change case studies. On the Sustainable Environmental Management module you will explore current issues in sustainable environmental management, including response to hazards and ecosystem services. Finally on the Environmental Monitoring and Modelling module you will develop skills to be able to conduct field-based and desk-based investigations linked to aquatic pollution. In addition to the six taught modules you will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice within the subject area.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · Subjects: geography, environmental science or related field · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS a minimum 6.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in each category)

Fees

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £11,450 per year

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Academic

Applicants require a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2:2) or 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) For SCS Programmes a GPA of 3.3 is required for programs that require a 2:1. If you require further information, please get in touch with us.

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

4 for this level
  • 2-year Masters Scholarships
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship£3,500.00 (US$ 4,520)
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TuitionGBP 18,740
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,126

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