Study Details: MSc Full-time (1 year)
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.
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.
You will need:
The minimum qualification for entry is a high 2.2 (Hons) degree in geography, environmental science, engineering or other numerate physical science field. Professional experience will be considered on its individual merit in relation to the proposed programme; and publications, written reports, CPD activities and other suitable evidence of accomplishment will be taken into account. Professional experience, publications, written reports, CPD activities and other suitable evidence of accomplishment will be taken into account.
Applicants with equivalent international qualifications will also be considered. A minimum 6.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in each category) is required to demonstrate English language skills. Applications are considered by the programme leader and another member of the teaching team as well as members of the LJMU admission team. Applicants are assessed on their application form and references.
You will need to:
demonstrate sufficient knowledge to embark on the programme
display the potential to develop high level research skills
demonstrate the ability and commitment to work at postgraduate level
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Please be aware that the UK’s departure from the EU may affect your tuition fees. Learn more about your fee status and which tuition fees are relevant to you.
LJMU has an excellent record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
As a graduate from the programme, you will be able to pursue a career within a number of different sectors, including consultancies, local authority planning departments, agriculture, the defence sector, the energy sector and environmental regulatory and management organisations.
There are already many employment opportunities for graduates with GIS and remote sensing (RS) skills – particularly in environmental science where tackling climate change is one of the most important issues for national governments around the world. Graduates from this programme will be able to take advantage of such opportunities as well as employment linked to the growing green economy market.
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
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