Sustainability and Ecology

Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: September
Study mode:: Full-time, Distance learning
Course duration:: 18 months
Campus:: City

Course modules

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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.

Core modules

Ecosystems and ecosystem services
15 credits

Ecological Assessment
15 credits

Dissertation
60 credits

Applied Research Design
15 credits

Introduction to Sustainability and Adaptation
15 credits

Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice
15 credits

Restoration Ecology
15 credits

Optional Modules

Introduction to the Politics and Economics of the Environment
15 credits

Food Production and Consumption
15 credits

Cities and Communities
15 credits

Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
15 credits

Work-based Project
15 credits

Sustainable Food Production: Techniques and Practices
15 credits

Course tutors

Dr Lucia Galvez Bravo

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Career paths

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LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

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Undergraduate degree

Normally entrants to the programme will have at least a second-class degree in a subject appropriate to or compatible with Ecology such as physical geography, environmental science, biology or related topic areas.

Alternative qualifications considered

Graduates: Normally entrants to the programme will have at least a second-class degree in a subject appropriate to or compatible with Ecology such as physical geography, environmental science, biology or related topic areas. Students may be admitted with advanced standing through the recognition of credit or the accreditation of experiential or certificated learning within 5 years of the start of study according to the LJMU Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning (RP(E)L) policy, document 188 (www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/academic-quality-and-regulations/academic-framework). RE(P)L will be considered in accordance with University regulations.

Non-graduates: For applicants not in possession of a good honours degree, the programme leader will take into account relevant professional qualifications and experience. Any participant who does not have a first degree must satisfy the programme team of their ability to study at Master's level (e.g. presentation of a strong portfolio to demonstrate appropriate equivalent skills). For these applicants, individual assessments of their suitability for post graduate level study will be arranged and conducted by the programme team. The team may require evidence to be submitted as part of the assessment process e.g. a portfolio of written and other work; papers presented at conferences, publications; reports and research proposals

International requirements

Other international requirements

Normally a good degree (2ii equivalent) in a subject appropriate to or compatible with Ecology such as physical geography, environmental science, biology or related topic areas preferred alongside a recognised English language qualification (IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each category) or Pearson score of 58-64 within 2 years prior to the programme start date (minimum score of 51 in each component for UKVI Purposes).

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