BSc (Hons) Climate and Environment Sciences
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course Climate Change is a pressing issue facing society. Rising temperatures and sea levels, near global retreat of glaciers, alterations to precipitation patterns and frequent extreme weather events, climate-induced changes in biogeographical patterns and loss of biodiversity pose threats to current and future societies. This BSc in Climate and Environment Sciences will allow students to explore many different aspects of climate change in detail.
Climate change is the most pressing issue facing today's society and our ability to understand the causes, impacts and potential mitigation strategies is vital for future populations. It is also vital to increase our capacity to communicate this to the public. This programme has developed in direct response to this clear need for graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required to tackle climate change.
This course will provide a fully integrated study of climate change and climate science. It will cover the scientific, political, societal, economic aspects of the science, with full discussion of cutting-edge aspects of the subject. This will provide students with ample background and practical knowledge for understanding climate change.
The course will deliver extensive practical experience using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing technologies and field-based learning.
Key highlights
- Integrated study of climate change causes, impacts and mitigation strategies
- Covers scientific, political, societal and economic aspects of climate change
- Extensive practical experience with Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- Field-based learning builds practical skills for tackling climate change
- Develops skills in communicating climate science to the public
- Optional placement year extends the course to four years
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Climate change analyst
- Environmental consultant
- Sustainability officer
- GIS and remote sensing analyst
- Environmental scientist
- Climate policy adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,740 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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