BSc (Hons) Human Evolution and Behaviour
BSc (Hons) Human Evolution and Behaviour offers important insights and perspectives on key topics fundamental to human existence, such as our evolutionary origins, the appreciation of human diversity, health and disease, life history patterns, past responses to environmental change, and the nature of our evolutionary relationship with our primate relatives.
Extraordinary biological advances and new fossil discoveries are challenging long-standing theories on the evolution of our species. This course brings you up to date with the latest developments in the field of human evolution. The programme is characterised by its strong scientific approach and is focused on allowing you to develop a range of transferrable scientific skills that will enhance your career prospects. It is estimated that 50% of learning activity will be non-lecture-based in LJMU's cutting-edge laboratories for human osteology, laser scanning, GIS, genetics and environmental analyses, and off site. You will learn how to excavate human remains on the Poulton Archaeological Project, Cheshire, and have access to large skeletal assemblages for your final year research project and for lab practicals.
You are encouraged to take part in exciting placements opportunities to gain archaeological fieldwork experience and training on the Gorham’s Cave Complex UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gibraltar and at Scladina Cave, Belgium. The teaching team are research-active and are engaged on exciting projects all around the world. This means that we are up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and we incorporate our own research into your learning activities.
Drawing on the diverse disciplines of evolutionary anthropology, primatology, environmental science, archaeology, geography and genetics, the course gives you the chance to develop skills in scientific research and to explore our evolutionary origins and our relationship with other living primates.
Campus Information
City Campus
Housing buildings from many faculties in and around Liverpool city centre
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers support if you choose to study at LJMU
In this section we run through the many ways we will equip you for today's job market.
You’ll graduate with practical experience
When looking for graduate jobs, experience is invaluable. It’s something lots of graduates lack, so our degrees offer opportunities for work-related learning, which means that when you graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, you don’t just leave with a good degree, you can also leave with practical experience.
You'll improve your job prospects with our careers support
Our careers service can help improve your job prospects when you graduate.
The importance of industry experience
To make sure that you have an up-to-date and commercially relevant degree, you will be taught by academics who are involved within their industry. We also invite industry leaders to give guest lectures to our students.
You can make use of our fantastic links with employers
We have strong links with big-name employers both locally and nationally – from Tate Liverpool to Barclays – which means that we can provide you with valuable work placements, paid internships and industry master classes.
Careers Zones
The Careers Team operate out of Faculty-based Careers Zones. As well as Careers Advisers, you can also meet with an Employability Adviser in the Zones, who can offer support with job applications, personal statements, CVs, interviews, postgraduate study applications, placement advice and much more.
You can also pick up a range of careers information and resources in the Zones, including our annual, school-specific Career Planning Guides.
CareerSmart
All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after Degree course
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants require a Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 / Indian School Certificate (Year 12) OR All India Senior School Certificate Examination with a minimum of 65% overall (60% in Maths and 60% in your chosen subject).
Applicants require a minimum IELTS 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component score or we may accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS:
CBSE
CISCE (ISC)
A UKVI approve SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from the regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh - even if the students have studied their Standard XII from CBSE/ISCE Boards
**Please note that the grades stated above are the University minimum and some degree programmes will have higher requirements. Always check your offer letter for full details of your conditions**
- Course Code: SBA1
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
49800 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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