Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

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

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 Offerings: All

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).

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). Offerings: All

Gain experience in techniques to assess, measure and monitor natural resource use and the impacts on dynamics and functions of ecosystems.

Make effective use of communication and IT to gather and use evidence and data to find, retrieve, organise and exchange new information;

Work in a team, identifying individual and collective goals; exercising initiative and personal responsibility when performing roles in a manner appropriate to achieving team goals.

Collate and handle data, carry out statistical analyses and modelling where appropriate.

Analyse biodiversity and ecological restoration practices, in a variety of environments;

Critically evaluate methods, analyses, conclusions and relevance from interdisciplinary sources, and where appropriate, propose new hypotheses from congruent argument, of current research and advanced scholarship;

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the logistical issues involved in planning and conducting scientific research and study;

Design, investigate, and present an extended and independently-conceived piece of research;

Develop and sustain arguments in a variety of written and numerical forms, formulating appropriate questions and using primary and secondary evidence;

Present a sophisticated and integrative appreciation of the influence that technical, engineering, legal, political, social and cultural perspectives can have on the functioning of ecosystems and the management of natural resources;

Organise tasks and manage time effectively;

Communicate effectively in written and oral forms to a wider audience;

Display a holistic and sophisticated understanding of how knowledge is advanced through research, and produce clear, logically argued and original written work.

Synthesise a clear understanding of the various attitudinal, legal, institutional and ethical considerations and developments associated with sustainability and adaptation in an area of practice;

Demonstrate clarity, fluency, and coherence in a variety of written forms and expression;

Gain specialist knowledge of sustainability and ecology, including that of behavioural issues surrounding anthropogenic attitudes to biodiversity and conservation;

Demonstrate a holistic, systematic and sophisticated understanding of the concepts, issues, and theories of sustainability and ecology within the context of environmental, social and economic sustainability (e.g. Consequences and urgency of environmental change on the equilibrium of ecosystems, trade-off between human activities and conservation, ecosystem services, adaptation capacity to anthropogenic or natural disturbances and management of natural resources);

Course Catalogue

Sustainability and Ecology - 36189 - MSc