Why study this course with LJMU?
- The course covers the major challenges currently facing the environment and solutions to tackle them
- Fieldwork, completed both in the UK and overseas, is integral to the course, with field trips to Greece, the Lake District, North Wales and the North West coast included in fees*
- Access to state-of-the-art computing facilities and analytical equipment
- Prepares you for a career in the expanding green jobs employment sector, with excellent employment opportunities
- Taught by experienced research-active staff across the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Focus on skill acquisition via practical workshops and field learning
- Options to undertake work placements of 4-6 weeks and/or a 12 month sandwich year
- Options to study abroad for part of the degree with support from the Go Citizen Scheme
- This degree is available to study following a foundation year
About your course
The environment is currently facing major challenges, such as climate change, pollution and decreasing biodiversity. Studying the BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science will allow you to investigate the challenges we are facing and learn how to tackle these pressing issues for future populations.
Exploring the way in which our physical environment develops and how humans affect natural processes and interact within the world form the basis of the course. This is a highly practical programme that provides you with ample background and practical knowledge for understanding environmental processes and interactions. It also offers plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge in practical contexts. Fieldwork, completed both in the UK and overseas, is integral to the course, with field trips to Greece, the Lake District, North Wales and the North West coast included in fees.
This programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to address these issues, and prepare you for entry into the expanding green jobs employment sector. You will acquire skills and knowledge through practical learning and use of LJMUs state-of-the-art facilities, such as Geographical Information Systems facilities and analytical equipment.
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Course modules
What you will study on this degree
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
Introduction to Digital Technology
20 credits
20 credits
Design Theory and Context
20 credits
20 credits
Visual Communication
20 credits
20 credits
Application of Digital Technology
20 credits
20 credits
History of Art and Design
20 credits
20 credits
Undertaking Visual Research
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Communication and Media Production
20 credits
20 credits
Collaborative Project
20 credits
20 credits
Developing Visual Narrative
20 credits
20 credits
Optional modules
Online and Social Networking
20 credits
20 credits
Modelling, Texturing and Lighting
20 credits
20 credits
2D Game Engine
20 credits
20 credits
Visual Communication Tools
20 credits
20 credits
Observational Photography
20 credits
20 credits
UI-UX Theory and Practice
20 credits
20 credits
3D Special Effects
20 credits
20 credits
Branding
20 credits
20 credits
Rigging and Animation
20 credits
20 credits
Creating Gaming Assets
20 credits
20 credits
Print and Advertising Graphics
20 credits
20 credits
Fashion Photography
20 credits
20 credits
UI-UX Web and Mobile Apps
20 credits
20 credits
Compositing: Theory and Techniques
20 credits
20 credits
Broadcast Advertising
20 credits
20 credits
Editing and CG Compositing
20 credits
20 credits
3D Game Engine
20 credits
20 credits
Interactive Media Graphics
20 credits
20 credits
Food and Product Photography
20 credits
20 credits
UI-UX Technology in Human Context
20 credits
20 credits
Advanced Compositing and Editing
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Pre-Production for Final Project
30 credits
30 credits
Creative Arts and Design Final Project
30 credits
30 credits
Creative Arts and Design Research Project
30 credits
30 credits
Portfolio
30 credits
30 credits
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
We adopt an active blended learning approach, therefore teaching includes classroom, laboratory and field-based learning. A fully hands-on approach is taken, with emphasis on the development of practical skills across a wide range of subjects alongside substantial knowledge development. GIS and development of computer literacy is an important component.
Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
All students are allocated a personal tutor to provide academic support and pastoral guidance throughout all years of study. Tutor groups typically have 5-8 students, and meet for regular (fortnightly) tutorial meetings discussing course material linked to academic and transferable skills with fellow students.
The school is fully committed to promoting a learning environment that supports a culture of equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) and has a Disability Support Coordinator, an EDI Coordinator and a School EDI Working Group. Personal Tutors also play a vital role in promoting awareness of support services for students.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
Assessment varies across the course and is scheduled across the semesters. The assessment types will be varied and include in-class tests, essays, scientific reports, oral presentations, poster presentations, blogs, presentations and more. Feedback will be provided following standard university procedure and will include bespoke marking criteria for each assessment type.
Where you will study
You will study at the Byrom Street site in the university's City Campus in the heart of Liverpool. You will have access to first class teaching facilities, laboratories and study areas. The Avril Robarts library is within easy walking distance and here you'll find all the information you need to support your studies.
Course tutors
Jon's background is in Earth Science. He studied BSc (Hons) Geology at the University of Durham and a PhD in Hydrology at the University of Aberdeen. Since completing his PhD, the bulk of Jon's work has focused on hydrology and environmental modelling, however more recently he has branched out into microplastic pollution. Jon's research interests are mainly in the field of hydrology, focusing on how hydrometeorological conditions affect water as it moves through the landscape and the chemistry of that water when it arrives in our rivers.
I absolutely love teaching. Our programmes are heavily practical based. The experience of being able to support students through practical work and see them learn is highly rewarding
We are living in a world threatened by climate change, pollution and decreasing biodiversity. We need Environmental Scientists to help us tackle these issues
Career paths
Environmental Science graduates have a broad range of career prospects in the expanding green jobs employment sector.
Graduate opportunities include all areas of environmental monitoring, management, as well as consultancy roles in the water, resources and sustainability sectors. Example roles include working as Environmental Consultants operating in multi-national consultancies and operational government authorities such as the Environment Agency and Natural England. Beyond the directly applied career opportunities, graduates can gain employment in teaching, the civil service and a range of Geographical Information Systems and analyst-related roles across non-environment employment sectors.
Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service
A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.
Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website.
Tuition fees and funding
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament. In the event of such a change, any fee increase will be subject to a maximum cap of 10% of the total course cost as originally stated at the time of your offer.
* 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 have costs involved. 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.
Entry requirements
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Qualification requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
International requirements
IELTS
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
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