MSc Climate Change and Sustainability

at Liverpool John Moores University

Core modules
 

• Climate Change Impacts Monitoring and Management
• Research Methods
• Climate Change from a Scientific and Human Perspective
• Sustainable Environmental Management
• Sustainable Energy Management
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Dissertation

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

Tuition fees
 

• Home (full-time, per year):£9,250
• International (full-time, per year):£16,600

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 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.