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Water, Energy and the Environment at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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Course summary

Study fundamental engineering and scientific principles at postgraduate level on this CIWEM accredited MSc in Water, Energy and the Environment from LJMU.

  • Study a curriculum informed by the School’s close partnerships with industry and professional practice expertise
  • Follow a curriculum accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
  • Benefit from the internationally acclaimed research of the Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Centre (BEST)
  • Follow in the footsteps of graduates who have won CIWEM sponsored national prizes for excellence and achievement
This Masters programme is designed to help you become a competent environmental engineer and manager. It will give you a sound knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific principles, together with the ability to apply these to design, construction, assessment, analysis, operation and management. The programme has two principal aims. First, to equip you with the necessary competencies and skills to analyse, assess and manage all principal aspects within the fields of water, energy and the environment. Second, to give you the professional skills, knowledge and experience to both meet the current demands of industry and influence possible future trends. As a student on this programme you will acquire the necessary techniques to analyse and solve environmental problems. You will critically evaluate the environmental impact of human activities and demonstrate knowledge of national and international environmental policy and regulation. In addition, you will gain the ability to critically evaluate design and operations and use appropriate mathematical models for environmental modelling and assessment.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic. Assessment methods on this programme include unseen written examinations, assignments and reflective learning journals. You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out field work, site visits and laboratory sessions to enhance your practical skills. Activities such as attending professional body talks and visits are also part of the learning process. Both individual and group feedback on the assignments will also add to your knowledge base. Assessment also includes unseen written examinations, assignments and reflective learning journals.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management

Entry requirements

-a minimum 2:2 in an appropriate subject or -a professional qualification with considerable relevant work experience Additional information: -RPL is accepted on this programme

English language requirements

-IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9920 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9920 Year 1
Scotland £9920 Year 1
Wales £9920 Year 1
International £18250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see the course page for detailed fee information.
Water, Energy and the Environment at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS