BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
Science

Liverpool John Moores University's BSc (Hons) Environmental Science program focuses on sustainability and understanding the natural environment. Students study ecosystems, climate change, pollution control, and renewable resources. With access to fieldwork and cutting-edge laboratories, the course equips learners with scientific, analytical, and practical skills to address global environmental challenges and prepare for diverse careers in sustainability, conservation, and environmental consultancy.

Overview

The Environmental Science degree at LJMU offers hands-on field research and lab training in ecology, geoscience, and environmental policy. Students explore pressing issues like waste management, biodiversity, and renewable energy. Graduates gain employability in governmental agencies, NGOs, and global organizations focusing on sustainable development and green innovation.

Degree:Bachelor
University:Liverpool John Moores University
Campus:City
Intakes:September
Total Credits:360 Credits
Application Fee:N/A
URL:https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2026/36753-environmental-science-bsc-hons
Program Detail
Duration:3 years
Tuition Fee:18,250 GBP / year
Format:Full-time
Attendance:On Campus Learning
Study Gap:3 years
Fees & Funding

International Scholarships and payment plans

 

Liverpool John Moores University is committed to supporting international students by providing a range of scholarships and flexible payment plans to help students manage their tuition fees.

Scholarships

LJMU provides a variety of undergraduate scholarships to support international students. Scholarships are available to self-funded students who have accepted their offer and met all the conditions outlined in their offer letter. Students must also demonstrate that they can cover living costs, travel, and other expenses associated to studying at the university.

All self-funded international students are eligible for an automatic scholarship worth up to £4,000. For more details and to view our full list of scholarships, visit the international.

Deposit

All students must pay a £5,000 deposit before they can receive their CAS letter.

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Tuition Fee Payment Plan

After paying their £5,000 deposit, students have the option to pay their fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships and discounts. There are two payment options available for international students. You can either pay your tuition fees in full before enrolment or opt for a payment plan. With the payment plan, you can pay your fees in three instalments after making your £5,000 deposit. The first instalment is due before enrolment.

All payments should be made through Flywire. Full details can be found in the.

Early Bird Tuition Fee discount

We are excited to introduce a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students. Eligible self-funded students who pay their fees by the required deadlines will get a discount which will be automatically deducted from the 1st year of tuition fees.

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* Practical and field activities underpin all programmes in the School. PPE is provided for all necessary practical work. There are no costs for day field trips for core and optional modules. Residential field trips associated with core modules are subsidised and include travel and half-board accommodation costs. Any residential field trips for optional modules will incur a cost to the student. Locations may be subject to change and also subject to national and international travel restrictions.

A DBS check is not required for your application, however a DBS may be required for modules where there is a work based learning placement option. Work based learning placements that do not require a DBS check are available.

Course Structure/ What You’ll Learn:

Course modules

What you will study on this degree

This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the University’s approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.

Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Year 1
Core modules

Ecology
20 credits

Methods Skills and Careers 1
20 credits

Earth Systems
20 credits

Hazards
20 credits

Environment Society and Sustainability
20 credits

Methods Skills and Careers 2
20 credits
year 2
 Core modules

GIS and Employability
20 credits

Environmental Pollution
20 credits

Optional modules

Ecology Field Skills
20 credits

Wildlife and Ecosystem Management
20 credits

Conservation Practice
20 credits

Marine and Freshwater Biology
20 credits

International Environments
20 credits

Environmental Science Sandwich Year
120 credits

Study Semester Abroad - Environmental Science
60 credits

Study Year Abroad - Environmental Science
120 credits

Cryosphere, Catchments and Oceans
20 credits

Responding to Climate Change
20 credits

Impact of Climate Change on Biological Processes
20 credits

Global Issues, Local Challenges
20 credits
Year 3
Core modules

Dissertation
40 credits

Environmental Modelling and GIS
20 credits

Environmental Change
20 credits

Optional modules

Frontiers of Ecology
20 credits

Contemporary Issues in Conservation
20 credits

Work-Based Learning
20 credits

Coastal and Marine Management
20 credits

River Monitoring and Management
20 credits

Cold Environments: Processes and Change
20 credits

Renewables and Low Carbon Futures
20 credits

Entry Requirement
Academic:HSC GPA 4.0 Above Out of 5.0
Language:
  • IELTS - 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each
  • PTE - 78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20.
  • TOEFL - 61 (Minimum of 59 in each component).
Key Information
Loan Availability:No
Important Dates:
  1. September Undergraduate Courses 2025


    Applications open: 1 September 2024

    Applications deadline: 1 August 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 1 August 2025

    Deposit deadline: 22 August 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 29 August 2025

  2. January Courses 2026


    Applications open: 1 September 2025

    Applications deadline: 16 November 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 16 November 2025

    Deposit deadline: 1 December 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 17 December 2025

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How To Apply

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Prepare all required documents

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Apply to the University

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CAS Interview

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Visa Application

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UKVI Interview

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