Liverpool John Moores University

Whether you are studying for a taught Masters course, or embarking on a research degree, Liverpool John Moores University can offer you a supportive academic environment, well structured programmes and access to extensive specialist resources.

Completing a postgraduate programme at LJMU will give you a distinct advantage when it comes to securing professional employment. Over 90% of our full time postgraduate students are in full time employment within six months of completing their programme – this is higher than the national average for postgraduate students from other UK universities. Our postgraduate programmes are delivered by academics involved in innovative research. Many are also engaged in exciting consultancy projects ensuring that our degrees are kept up-to-date and secure accreditation by key professional bodies.

LJMU stands apart from other universities in the UK because of links with employers operating in all sectors of the economy. Through exciting research and consultancy projects we are strengthening links with organisations ranging from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to international corporations. With over 20 areas of international or national research excellence, you can be confident that whatever postgraduate programme you follow at LJMU, your studies will be informed by the latest research and development in the area.

Around 85% of our academic staff are actively pursuing research, providing the necessary intellectual infrastructure for high quality teaching and knowledge transfer.

Liverpool John Moores University’s new Graduate Development Centre (GDC) offers a range of services to help you gain the skills experiences and confidence you will need to succeed as professionals after you graduate. As a postgraduate student our aim is to bring you closer to the world of work.

The Centre will support you in developing a variety of World of Work or ‘WoW’ skills that are valued by employers and will help you stand out from the competition.

LJMU is a technologically advanced university, offering a wide variety of well-equipped information technology suites, interactive media facilities, PCs and Apple Macs across the University campus. Our three largest Learning Resource Centres are packed with over 600 computers, giving you access to the Internet and a free email system 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Postgraduate taught programmes 

MA, MSc, MBA, MEnt, LLM, PGCE, PgDiploma, PgCertificate, CPD
We offer key programmes in a wide range of disciplines spanning the arts, humanities, business and management, social science, engineering, education, health and science.

Our masters programmes will enable you to build upon your undergraduate studies, but some are ‘conversion’ courses designed for students with little or no academic experience in the subject area concerned.

Our postgraduate certificates and diplomas can enable you to change disciplines, upgrade knowledge, or take a first step towards a masters degree when your existing qualifications do not permit direct entry.

Master of Research (MRes)
Named routes have been validated in Sports Science, Health and Applied Social Sciences, Art and Design History, Curatorial Practice, Sonic Arts, Maritime Studies, and Literature and Cultural History.

Postgraduate research opportunities
Supervision for the degrees of MPhil and PhD is available in all of the University’s six Faculties (Business and Law, Science, Media, Arts and Social Science, Technology and Environment, Health and Applied Social Sciences and Education, Community and Leisure).

Fees and Funding
If you have any queries about the cost of postgraduate study and possible sources of funding, please contact Student Welfare Services: t: +44 (0)151 231 3167/3776 e:welfare@ljmu.ac.uk

LJMU Accommodation 
Accommodation prices range 2008/09:

• Bedrooms with shared bathroom: £61.00 to £82.50
• Bedrooms with private en-suite bathroom: £71.50 to £96.00
• Bedrooms in good quality private shared houses or flats: £40.00 to £70.00

‘Studying at LJMU has increased my professional credibility. I had the practical experience, now I have proof of my intellectual ability as well. I’ve also learnt that academic research can be applied in the workplace with real results’. 

John Sharples, Lancashire County Council ‘s Corporate Learning and Development Manager, is a student on the part time MA in Strategic Human Resources programme. 

Contact
Liverpool John Moores University
Roscoe Court, 4 Rodney Street
Liverpool L1 2TZ 

Tel +44 (0)151 231 5090
Fax +44 (0)151 231 3462
Email recruitment@ljmu.ac.uk
Web www.ljmu.ac.uk