Environmental Science with Foundation Year (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

Why study the Environmental Science with Foundation Year (Hons) course offered by Liverpool John Moores University ?

• The course covers the major challenges currently facing the environment and solutions to tackle them

• Fieldwork 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 in areas such as: environmental management; government authorities; engineering and surveying; civil service; and Geographical Information Systems

• Taught by experienced, research-active staff

• 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

• International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme

Employability

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.