StudyQA — Master: Environmental Sciences

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Environmental Sciences at the University of Liverpool offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing our planet today. This undergraduate program integrates principles from biology, geology, chemistry, and environmental management to provide a holistic understanding of natural systems and human impacts on the environment. Students will explore topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, resource management, and sustainable development through lectures, laboratory work, field studies, and independent research projects. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, with opportunities for placements and collaborations with industry, government agencies, and environmental organizations. Graduates will be prepared for careers in environmental consultancy, conservation, policy development, and research, or for further study at postgraduate level. The program also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for making a positive impact in environmental science and policy domains. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, students are encouraged to engage actively in scientific investigations and contribute to real-world environmental solutions. The faculty's expertise and strong links with sector partners ensure that the program remains relevant and aligned with current environmental issues and practices. Overall, the Environmental Sciences program at the University of Liverpool provides a dynamic, rigorous, and rewarding educational experience for students passionate about understanding and protecting our environment for future generations.

Compulsory modules

Introduction To Environment and Climate Change (ENVS425)
Project Design and Management (ENVS484)
Dissertation - Environmental Sciences (ENVS490)

Optional modules

Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation (CIVE489)
Spatial Planning Challenges (ENVS411)
Human Impacts On Environments (ENVS485)
Politics of The Environment (ENVS525)
Geographic Data Science (ENVS563)
Coastal Environments: Spatial and Temporal Change (ENVS576)
Advanced Conservation Biology (ENVS423)
Business & The Environment (ENVS470)
Tackling Environmental issues (ENVS471)
Climate Processes and Variability (ENVS475)

Requirements

The typical entry requirement is a Bachelors degree (with Honours) at 2:1 level or better in an appropriate field of study. Individual consideration is given to mature students with significant and relevant experience and with professional qualifications.
Russian students holding a Magistr Degree at Grade 4, a Specialist Diploma (5 year programme) at Grade 4.25 or a Baklavar (Bachelors) Degree at Grade 4.5 (all scores on 5.0 scale).
School or college transcripts or certificates
University/degree transcripts and certificates upon completion. (Partial transcripts are acceptable at point of application)
Evidence of English language ability
A personal statement explaining why you want to undertake the programme and why you feel you are a suitable candidate
Details of two people prepared to provide references (these should be academic references if you have been in full-time education in the last three years)
A research proposal (if applicable)
CV (if applicable)
Portfolio (if applicable)
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component)
TOEFL iBT 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 21, Reading – 22, Speaking 23
Please be advised that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration as a Secure English Language Test (SELT). However, at the current time the university is continuing to accept TOEFL, at the required level, for entry on to Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes.