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