Ecology and Environmental Management MSc

Liverpool Hope University

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Hope Park
Oct 1, 2023 Part-time - 27 Months

On campus - h Hope Park
Oct 1, 2023 Full-time - 12 Months

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	71%
Salary after 15 months	£22000
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	20% Proportion of students of Ecology and Environmental Management MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	27 Months - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Hope Park
Degree	Master of Science, MSc
Subject	Ecology, Environmental Management

Student Satisfaction	71%
Salary after 15 months	£22000
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	20% Proportion of students of Ecology and Environmental Management MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	12 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Hope Park
Degree	Master of Science, MSc
Subject	Ecology, Environmental Management

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Ecology and Environmental Management MSc and other courses in Accounting at Liverpool Hope University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Accounting.

Overall student satisfaction

71 /100

40 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Ecology and Environmental Management MSc and other Accounting courses of Liverpool Hope University	Average review score among all Ecology courses in the UK
Explanations	93	94
Interesting courses	93	81
Intellectually stimulating	91	88
Challenged to do my best	84	83
Depth of concepts	81	82
Builds on previous learnings	84	88
Joined ideas from different topics	93	86
Balance directed/independent study	80	77
Applicability of course content	86	83
Clear criteria in markings	88	78
Fair assessment	91	86
Tests reflected your learning	88	82
Timely feedback	99	77
Helpful feedback	83	73
Approachability of teachers	90	86
Support from teachers	96	87
Organisation of courses	84	82
Communication of changes	85	80
IT facilities	76	88
Library	96	90
Course specific resources	84	86
Student feedback opportunities	87	80
Student feedback valued	79	78
Student's feedback acted upon	82	56
Work of student union	81	77
Mental wellbeing services	84	72
Overall satisfaction	71	81

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Accounting courses of Liverpool Hope University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Accounting

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Accounting at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£22000	£20000	£24000
25-75 percentile range	£20000 - £25000	£15500 - £25000	£21000 - £29500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Accounting

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£24004	£23818	£29383
25-75 percentile range	£20982 - £28114	£18679 - £30387	£21981 - £39292

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Accounting courses in the UK

Course Description

‌The MSc Ecology and Environmental Management aims to develop advanced academic understandings and insight relating to ecology and the environmental management of natural resources. Field based elements are a significant part of the course. Modules are designed to reflect staff research and professional expertise, and advance student’s professional and academic development. Students are supported to become accomplished independent researchers. On graduation they are expected to be highly employable in the area of ecology and environmental management. This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

The Department of Geography and Environmental Management hosts not only the MSc Ecology and Environmental Management, but also the internationally renowned ‘Sand Dune and Shingle Network’. The aim of the Network is to conserve these threatened habitats as dynamic landscapes. The Network supports field trips, research projects and placements for students on the MSc.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Liverpool Hope University graduates of undergraduate studies in Accounting	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Accounting
Total respondents	15	420
Unemployed	0%	5%
Studying	5%	12%
Working	80%	66%
Both studying and working	5%	10%
No information	10%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Accounting courses of Liverpool Hope University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	95%	5%
Utilise skills from studies	50%	50%
Work is meaningful	90%	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Liverpool Hope University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	65%
Non highly-skilled jobs	25%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Accounting courses of Liverpool Hope University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Ecology and Environmental Management MSc at Liverpool Hope University

55%	Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
20%	Administrative occupations
10%	Secretarial and related occupations
5%	Engineering professionals
5%	Teaching Professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Accounting

Average UCAS Tariff Score 112

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Accounting
<48	0
48-63	5
64-79	15
80-95	20
96-111	20
112-127	20
128-143	15
144-159	5
160-175	5
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Accounting courses of Liverpool Hope University

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	6.5 overall score with no individual score lower than 6.0

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Ecology and Environmental Management, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Liverpool Hope University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 8 university rankings of Liverpool Hope University

About Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope University, also known as Hope, was founded in 1844 on the outskirts of Liverpool. Hope is formally affiliated with the Christian-Ecumenical religion, and provides spaces to practice your faith, including the EDEN building and Hope Chapel. Applicants can expect to find 12 research centres here, 2 modern libraries with knowledgeable librarian staff, and all of the on-site amenities you would expect as a student. Whenever you need some time away from the campus in your free time, Liverpool’s vibrant City Centre is just a 40-minute bus ride away.

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Student composition of Liverpool Hope University

Total number of students enrolled at Liverpool Hope University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 4160
postgraduates:: 875
Total:: 5035

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ecology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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