About this course
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
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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.
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Course modules
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Further guidance on modules
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.
Core modules
Dissertation
60 credits
60 credits
The aim of this module is to enable you to conduct independent scientific research under the guidance of an academic tutor. It gives you the opportunity to make a major contribution in a chosen subject area through a supervised programme of individual study. It also allows you to demonstrate your ability to carry out scientific research and to present findings as a scientific report.
Climate Change and GIS
20 credits
20 credits
Students will develop high level understanding of how to capture, store, analyse, and visualise spatial data. Students will acquire subject and employment skills linked to professional and career development. This practical based module uses industry standard software to develop highly sought-after skills in GIS.
Environmental Research Methods
20 credits
20 credits
This module covers all aspects of how to plan and execute a research project.
Climate Change to 2100
20 credits
20 credits
This module aims to provides information on the physical basis of climate change and an introduction to its impacts and the social and political responses to those impacts, including the concepts of mitigation and adaptation and the public support for and tensions related to decarbonisation.
Sustainable Environmental Management
20 credits
20 credits
The module will focus on current issues in sustainable environmental management. Assessments will be linked to communicating with non-academic audiences.
Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
20 credits
20 credits
This module will develop hydrological and ecological monitoring and modelling skills and experience required by employers in the environmental management sector.
Sustainable Infrastructure
20 credits
20 credits
This module will help you develop an understanding of the operation, design and management of infrastructure in both the Developing World and the Developed World. From this you will develop the capability for critical assessment of the sustainability of infrastructure in a wide variety of situations.
Your Learning Experience
An insight into teaching on your course
Study hours
Each taught module includes 40 hours of tuition. You will receive on average 12 hours per week of taught sessions.
Teaching methods
Taught sessions will include lectures, workshops, computer-based practicals, laboratory-based practicals, tutorials and fieldwork.
Teaching and learning will take place at LJMU, alongside fieldwork located in the UK. Research projects may involve data collection overseas subject to agreement with the academic advisor.
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
Where you will study
What you can expect from your School
You will study at the City Campus located on Byrom Street. Practical sessions will be taught in our state-of-the-art facilities including our GIS suite and environmental analysis laboratory. The Avril Robarts Library is within easy walking distance.
Course tutors
Our staff are committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning
Dr Lee Bradley
Programme Leader
Working with students as they progress through their degree gives me a great sense of satisfaction as they prepare for careers with the potential to make a difference to the challenges we face in the future.
Working with students as they progress through their degree gives me a great sense of satisfaction as they prepare for careers with the potential to make a difference to the challenges we face in the future.
Lee is a Senior Lecturer at LJMU and leads the MSc Climate Change and Sustainability. He is passionate about developing students’ practical skills – whether this is on fieldwork, in the laboratory or exploring data using GIS software.
Career paths
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability 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.
You will develop advanced subject knowledge and high-level practical skills linked to careers in climate change and sustainability in the environment industry.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees:
- Home fee:
- £10,705
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students
Fees
The fees quoted at the top of this page cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as:
- library membership with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources
- access to programme-appropriate software
- library and student IT support
- free on-campus wifi via eduroam
Additional costs
Although not all of the following are compulsory/relevant, you should keep in mind the costs of:
- accommodation and living expenditure
- books (should you wish to have your own copies)
- printing, photocopying and stationery
- PC/laptop (should you prefer to purchase your own for independent study and online learning activities)
- mobile phone/tablet (to access online services)
- field trips (travel and activity costs)
- placements (travel expenses and living costs)
- student visas (international students only)
- study abroad opportunities (travel costs, accommodation, visas and immunisations)
- academic conferences (travel costs)
- professional-body membership
- graduation (gown hire etc)
Funding
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages.
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.
- International fee:
- £18,250
International Scholarships and payment plans
Liverpool John Moores University is committed to supporting international students by providing a range of scholarships and flexible payment plans to help students manage their tuition fees.
Scholarships
LJMU provides a variety of scholarships to support international students. Scholarships are available to self-funded students who have accepted their offer and met all the conditions outlined in their offer letter. Students must also demonstrate that they can cover living costs, travel, and other expenses associated to studying at the university. Postgraduate scholarships include tuition fee reductions and are often offered in partnership with external funding organisations.
All self-funded international students are eligible for an automatic scholarship worth up to £4,000. For more details and to view our full list of scholarships, visit the international scholarship webpages.
Deposit
All students must pay a £5,000 deposit before they can receive their CAS letter.
For more information view our deposit page.
Tuition Fee Payment Plan
After paying their £5,000 deposit, students have the option to pay their fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships and discounts. There are two payment options available for international students. You can either pay your tuition fees in full before enrolment or opt for a payment plan. With the payment plan, you can pay your fees in three instalments after making your £5,000 deposit. The first instalment is due before enrolment.
All payments should be made through Flywire. Full details can be found in the How to Pay Guide.
Early Bird Tuition Fee discount
We are excited to introduce a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students. Eligible self-funded students who pay their fees by the required deadlines will get a discount which will be automatically deducted from the 1st year of tuition fees.
To see the required deadlines please visit the webpage
Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
Undergraduate degree
The minimum qualification for entry is a good first degree (2.2 Hons) in geography, environmental science or related field. Applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirement but have a good first degree and/or professional experience will be considered on their individual merits in relation to the proposed programme. Professional experience, publications, written reports, CPD activities and other suitable evidence of accomplishment will be taken into account.
Further information
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Extra Requirements
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
International requirements
IELTS
- a minimum 6.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in each category).
Other international requirements
Equivalent international qualifications will be considered, plus a minimum 6.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in each category).
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
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Postgraduate life at LJMU
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Accommodation
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