
BSc (Hons) Climate and Environment Sciences with Foundation Year
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course The BSc (Hons) in Climate and Environment Sciences with Foundation Year will allow students to explore many different aspects of climate change in detail. About the Foundation Year The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Climate and Environment Sciences honours degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree.
If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria). The Foundation Year is assessed creatively with less of a focus on formal examinations and tests. About BSc (Hons) Climate and Environment Sciences 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
- Foundation Year leads directly onto the first year of the honours degree
- Foundation Year assessed creatively, with fewer formal exams and tests
- 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
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
- GIS analyst
- Remote sensing analyst
- Sustainability officer
- Environmental scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £18,740 per year | International: £10,050 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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