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Liverpool John Moores University: Climate Change and Sustainability
| Institution | Liverpool John Moores University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Biological and Environmental Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ |
| courses@ljmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 231 5090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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.
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Engage with applied issues in climate change and sustainability from an environmental perspective
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Taught by staff who are actively involved in climate change and sustainability research
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Study in state-of-the-art facilities including our geographic information systems computer suite and environmental analysis laboratory
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Learn to use industry-leading software for GIS and data analysis
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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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Undergraduate degree: International requirements: Other international requirements: Extra Requirements: |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10705 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18250 GBP for Year 1 |
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