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Liverpool John Moores University
Founded in 1823, LJMU is ranked in the top 500 higher education institutions in the world* and attracts staff and students from over 100 countries. Our postgraduates are highly sought after by employers with over 95%** in work or further study 15 months after graduation.
LJMU is a leading research institution and 94% of the research is considered of international quality or better (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
A world-class location
Liverpool is a city full of culture. From artists to musicians, playwrights to historians, Liverpool offers all its visitors a diverse cultural experience, encouraging those to explore everything that the previous European Capital of Culture has to offer.
Postgraduate study
A postgraduate qualification from LJMU can help you to:
- enter your profession at a more senior level
- enjoy a higher starting salary
- earn up to 21% more per year than those with an undergraduate degree (Department of Education graduate earning figures 2018)
- earn on average £7,000 more than graduates with an undergraduate degree and £16,500 more than non-graduates (Graduate Labour Market Statistics, 2020)
- change career direction
We offer a range of taught programmes across our five faculties leading to qualifications including: PGCE, PGDE, MA, MBA, MSc and MRes.
Pre-masters programmes are available for International students in our International Study Centre.
LJMU also invites research students to become part of our vibrant research community delivering world-leading and internationally-excellent research right across the institution.
Supervision is available in all faculties for PhD study and we offer Professional Doctorates for those who want to research and develop their professional practice at doctorate level.
The Doctoral Academy has all the information research students need to succeed, be that advice on progressing to a PhD or information about examinations, regulations or ethical approval.
Facilities
We are constantly improving and upgrading our facilities to offer the best possible student experience and provide an environment for teaching, learning and research. We have a new Student Life Building and Sports Building on our Copperas Hill expansion that opened in September 2021. This site is now used by all of our students as a hub for student services, from our JMSU to our advice and wellbeing team, as well as somewhere students can study 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Due to its central location, it links together our City and Mount Pleasant campuses, providing a fantastic hub for our student services.
Financial assistance
Contact us for up-to-date information about fees and funding, including Postgraduate Masters Loans and PhD Studentships
Scholarships are available for international students.
During your studies
Open until 11pm with a broad range of books, journals and online resources, our libraries enable you to study at a time that’s most convenient for you. Our electronic catalogue, professional journals and print collections have all you need to complete your qualification and keep up-to-date with the latest developments.
As a student of LJMU you will also benefit from:
- a personal tutor/supervisor
- personal development planning in every course
- designated accommodation for postgraduate students
- free study skills courses and workshops
- free academic English courses for non-native English-speaking students
- a spiritual support team, multi-faith prayer rooms and free counselling service
- disability support
- careers support
- the opportunity to forge links with key employers and industry relevant organisations
Career development
LJMU has an excellent reputation for career progression with over 95%** of postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. We have excellent links with employers on a local, national and international level and our Careers Team ensure that students are fully prepared for the world of work when they move on from education.
* THE World University Ranking 2022/23
** Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020
Contact
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions
Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L2 2QP
(e) courses@ljmu.ac.uk
(t) +44 (0)151 231 5090
(w) www.ljmu.ac.uk
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Departments
- Astrophysics Research Institute
- Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies
- Faculty of Education, Health and Community
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Science
- Humanities and Social Science
- Liverpool Business School
- Liverpool School of Art and Design
- Liverpool Screen School
- PGCE courses
- School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment
- School of Computer Science and Mathematics
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Humanities and Social Science
- School of Justice Studies
- School of Law
- School of Natural Sciences and Psychology
- School of Nursing and Allied Health
- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
- School of Psychology
- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
- School of Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition
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