LJMU Undergraduate Prospectus - 2014 entry

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Scholarship, research and learning is at the very heart ofeverything we do. It drives our curriculum and is thefoundation of our interaction with industry, business andthe community.

LJMU is renowned for its open and happy academiccommunity. Diversity is valued. Endeavour is supported.Achievement is celebrated and you will receive everyencouragement to fulfil your potential. More importantly,you will receive every opportunity to ensure that, whereverpossible, your learning will have a meaningful outcome –whether that be finding rewarding employment, embarkingon further learning or starting your own business.

But above all we want you to enjoy the journey. I canguarantee that at LJMU, you will be studying in world-classfacilities alongside some of the best academics in their field;they enjoy what they do and they pursue their own researchand learning with a passion and enthusiasm that permeatesthe whole University.

I do hope you choose to join our University community. If you have aspiration and ambition, I can guarantee youwon't be disappointed.

Welcome to our undergraduate prospectus and thank youfor considering studying at Liverpool John Moores University.

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a welcome from the Vice-ChancellorProfessor NigelWeatherill


Vice-Chancellor introduction 2

World of Work Programme 18

Centre for Entrepreneurship 24

Campus developments 30

Accommodation 34

Sports facilities 38

Students’ Union 40

Liverpool 44

Work-related learning 56

Libraries 70

Student support 74

Career matters 82

Postgraduate opportunities 85

Fees and funding 88

Courses 96

How to apply 246

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Take a virtual step into university life – visit Planet LJMU from wherever you are in theworld http://planet.ljmu.ac.uk/

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Ranked in the top 100universities world-wide*,Liverpool John MooresUniversity offers you anexceptional studentexperience, founded onhigh quality teaching,ground-breaking researchand extensive links withemployers, entrepreneursand business leaders.That’s why we areconfident that our degreesare not only intellectuallystimulating but will alsoequip you with the skillsand experience requiredfor professional success.

Studying at LJMU willunlock your full potential,fast-track your professionalskills development andgive you a CV to impressemployers even beforeyou graduate. So whetheryou want to be a nurse,scientist, teacher, artist oryour own boss, LJMU canhelp you achieve yourambitions for the future.

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6 Higher EducationAcademy awardsfor outstandingteaching

2012 NUS HigherEducation Campaign ofthe Year award winner

Stonewall Top 100Employers 2012

Queen's AnniversaryPrize for excellence inastronomy and publicengagement in science

OutstandingLibrary Team(Shortlisted in 2011and 2012, TimesHigher Leadershipand ManagementAwards)

Department ofBusiness, Innovationand Skills award forour careers guidance

1st Class Honours,Green UniversityLeague

LJMU is ranked 66 in The Sunday Times GoodUniversity League Table


Our Open Days are a greatopportunity for you to find outmore about LJMU. You’ll be ableto chat to lecturers and alsocurrent students about what it’slike to study here.

Every year LJMU employs around 100 students to work as studentadvocates, and they play an importantrole at our Open Days, applicant daysand campus tours. They also work asmentors in local schools, encouragingchildren from different backgrounds tothink about coming to university. Whynot come and meet them for yourselfat one of our forthcoming events.

For details on open days, applicantdays, campus tours and online chatevents go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/opendays

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Grasp the amazingopportunity to bea student withboth hands. You’llfind yourselfcapable of doingthings that youwould never havedreamt of, bothacademically andas a person.

Emmanuel Agbozo says themarketing internship he securedwith LJMU’s help is the highlightof his BA (Hons) in BusinessStudies degree.

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helping students realise their dreams

for nearly 200 yearsYou might be surprised to learn that LJMU can trace its rootsback nearly 200 years to 1825 and the opening of the LiverpoolMechanic’s Institute. Back then our students had a rallying cry of‘knowledge is power’ and this revolutionary zeal has enabled usto grow and evolve over the years and today we are now oneof the UK’s largest universities,

We take our name from business mogul and philanthropist JohnMoores, who epitomises the LJMU ethos of ‘Dream Plan Achieve’.

Born into a working class family in Salford, John Moores turned hislove of football into a business empire based in Liverpool that wasworth millions.

We are a University with big ambitions and we encourage all ofour students to aim high, to believe that, just like John Moores,they too can achieve their ambitions. So if you have talent and arewilling to work hard and grasp every opportunity that comes yourway, you will love LJMU.

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pictured right: Formerly known as Liverpool Polytechnic, we became one of the UK’s new generation universities in 1992, adopting the name Liverpool John Moores University.


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LJMU staff were a massive help throughout my time at

University; whether it was supportingme with my training or enabling me tocomplete both my academicand sporting commitments.

Olympian gymnast Beth Tweddle graduated from LJMU with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science. One of theUniversity’s first Sports Scholars, Beth was recentlyawarded an Honorary Fellowship by the University inrecognition of her outstanding sporting achievements.


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imagine yourself five, ten, 15 years from now. . .what do you think you will be doing?


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Working for a Formula 1 racing team? Runningyour own architectural practice? Conductingscientific research? Managing a children’s ward in ahospital? Launching your own fashion label? Ourgraduates have been able to do all this and muchmore thanks to the LJMU student experience.

LJMU believes that a universityeducation should give you morethan an academic qualification; itshould give you the skills, experienceand confidence to succeed in thecareer of your choice after yougraduate. That’s why all of ourdegrees come with graduate skillsdevelopment and work-relatedlearning built in, not as an optionalextra. It’s also why we work withFTSE 100 index companies andleading business organisations toensure our World of WorkProgramme helps our graduatesreally shine and out-perform othercandidates when applying for jobs.

So regardless of whether you are a budding entrepreneur or haveambitions to be a teacher,criminologist, lawyer or engineer, weare confident that we can help youachieve your dreams.


our law studentsroutinely winnational mooting,negotiation andmediationcompetitions,beating universityteams from acrossthe UK and Europe

The World of WorkProgramme is an innovativeway of bridging the gap

between the recruitment needs ofbusiness and the employmentreadiness of students.

Ian Craig, Learning, Development and Business Protection Manager, Jaguar Land Rover

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Thanks to the growing success and recognition ofour World of Work Programme, both in the UKand internationally, your prospects will be evenbetter by the time you collect your LJMU degree.

Every university offers students careersinformation and guidance. Only LJMU hasintegrated its expert careers andemployability support into all of itsundergraduate degrees. That’s why ourgraduates are increasingly sought after byemployers in all sectors of the economy.

92% of our students are inwork or further study sixmonths after they graduate

“The World of WorkSkills Certificate will giveLJMU students thecompetitive edge. It’s areally unique sellingpoint that students needto take advantage of.”Lindsey Fryer, Head of Learning, Tate Liverpool


you’re hiredThanks to our World of Work P rogramme we can help you realiseyour ambitions, using all of the University’s expertise and resourcesto help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.

LJMU offers you a university experience that will help you scale the professional careerladder. Thanks to our extensive links with managers, senior partners and executives inall business sectors and professions you can be confident that your degree will deliverthe skills and professional development you need to impress any future boss.

Here are just some of the employers we work with:

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I couldn’t have taken partin the competition if itwasn’t for the support ofLJMU. They not only gaveme financial support interms of materials,equipment, accommodationand transport to thecompetition but thelecturers and technicianswere always on hand toprovide advice andguidance.

BA (Hons) Fashion student MatthewO’Brien won Britain’s Top Designercompetition during London Fashion Week.


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My course allowsme to gain

knowledge essential tomy progression in theNavy. For my placementI hope to travel abroad,gaining hands-on practicalexperience in themaritime industry, anexperience I wouldn’t beable to have without the help of LJMU.

After graduation Maritime BusinessManagement student Katy Hopkinsonwould like to become a Logistics Officerfor the Royal Navy.

Katy receives an annual LJMU Scholarshipof £10,000 for every year of her coursein recognition of her work as a Sea Cadetand her excellent academic performanceprior to joining the University.

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supportinggraduate start-upcompanies

business advice aspart of the curriculum

extensivenetwork ofentrepreneursand businessmentorshotdesking at our dedicatedHatchery Space

young enterprisestart-upprogrammeranked in the top 25 UK universitiesfor graduate businessstart-ups

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Whether you want to develop a new business idea, work as afreelancer, launch a product or service or grow an existingbusiness, LJMU’s Centre for Entrepreneurship can help.

LJMU first launched its Student Enterprise programme in 2003 and it’s been sosuccessful that we’ve established a dedicated Centre for Entrepreneurship tosupport students and graduates who want to set up their own businesses.

Competition to win one of our Enterprise Fellowships is increasing year on year.That’s not surprising because successful ventures receive an award of £1,500 andmore importantly, expert training and advice on how to write an effective businessplan and much more.

Follow the Student Enterprise Team on Twitter: @LJMU_Enterprise

The Centre forEntrepreneurship

The Green Room offers students and graduatesspace to work on their business plans, network with other entrepreneurs and receive confidential andprofessional advice from University business experts.


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The LJMU EnterpriseFellowship meanteverything to us. It not only providedus with the essentialstart-up grant but italso enabledus to developmuch neededbusiness skills.

Business graduates Kayleigh Baccino and Talia Baccino founded Trendy Vend Ltd in 2008.Since then they have secured £1million+ investment,enabling them to go nationwide with their uniquevending machines dispensing cosmetics and beautyproducts for both men and women.


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a universitywhere you can...


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...work, restand play


building a better university for you

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From new lecturetheatres andclassrooms to cafésand award-winningbuildings, LJMU hasinvested close to£180million over thelast 10 years to ensureall our studentsreceive the highestpossible universityexperience. The£37million RedmondsBuilding, with itsindustry-standard filmand broadcastingstudies, opened in2012 and we recentlycompleted a range ofnew state-of-the-artclinical practice suitesfor health students,including an authenticA&E environment.


The coursefocuses on the

practical aspect ofthe professionfrom year one. Itsperfect for peoplewho want to workas a pharmacist ina communitypharmacy orhospital.

Patricia LenkSecond year pharmacy student

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The pharmacycourse offers a

great mix of science andclinical skills so I feel wellprepared entering anyindustrial, community orclinical pharmacy practice.Throughout the courseyou are exposed toeverything from advancedlaboratory practices topatients on hospital wards.You don’t just graduate asa pharmacist but as ascientist, professional and a clinician.

Andrew LoweFinal year pharmacy student

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We guarantee all new studentsa place in high quality studentaccommodation.

Living away from friends and family for the first time can bea daunting experience. That’s why we guarantee all newstudents – including those who join LJMU via Clearing – aplace in our accommodation.

The wide range of student housing in Liverpool meansthat we can offer you a choice of relatively low cost buthigh quality approved student accommodation right in theheart of Liverpool city centre.

Accommodation consists of individual study bedroomswithin shared flats where you will live alongside other newLJMU students. Most bedrooms also have private en-suitebathrooms. The accommodation is all self catering, so you’llhave to brush up on your cookery skills before you arrive.

The welfare of our students is paramount. You’ll find on-site staff support in all accommodation in addition toLJMU’s university-based student support services. You canalso elect your own Hall Reps, a team of students whoserole is to make other students feel welcome andsupported as they move into their new home and settleinto life at LJMU.

We have accommodation that is wheelchair accessible andsuitable for students with visual or hearing impairments.Whatever your requirements, LJMU will strive to provideyou with suitable accommodation. Visits can be arranged tocheck that accommodation is suitable and to discuss yourspecific needs in greater detail.

For the latest information, go towww.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation


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All of our modern studentaccommodation is within easywalking distance of most of ourteaching buildings. Public transportfrom the city centre to the IM MarshCampus is quick and convenient.

The typical cost of a single studybedroom with a private bathroom is£105 per week.

Our accommodation is amongst thebest value for any English university.

If you are an international studentplease contact the AccommodationOffice for advice on living inLiverpool and paying your rent inadvance of starting at LJMU.

rents include...all fuel, broadbandconnections andbasic contentsinsurance

Go to Planet LJMU for 360-degree tours of all the accommodationhttp://planet.ljmu.ac.uk


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Thanks to LJMU’s Sports Scholarship programme,Mechanical and Marine Engineering student CraigLangley can juggle the demands of competing at thehighest level in swimming with getting his degree. Craighas been competing nationally since the age of 11, justmissing selection for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

I chose LJMU as I would beable to study at the sametime as continuing toprogress in swimming. With agreat uni course beingoffered alongside fantasticgym facilities, nutrition adviceand physiotherapy, LJMU wasmy first choice university.

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As an LJMU student you’ll be eligible forfree off-peak membership to 12 LifestylesFitness Centres across Liverpool.

Your membership covers a host of activities and facilities: top-of-the-range gym equipment and fitness suites, tennis, squash andbadminton courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and two golf courses.

The Students’ Union also runs a number of British University andCollege Sport (BUCS) teams in a variety of sports, such as badminton,boxing and cricket as well as football, hockey, netball and rugby union.

So whether you are an elite athlete competing at the highest level ofcompetition, or if you just want to get fit and have fun, you should beable to find an activity or sport that suits you at LJMU.

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Get more from your LJMUexperience with LiverpoolSU

LiverpoolSU exists to help all LJMU students love student life and tohave the best academic and social experience Liverpool can offer.

The Students’ Union runs sports clubs, societies and events; campaignswith and on behalf of students; and offers support, advice andinformation. The Students’ Union also ensures you get the most fromyour learning experience by representing your views and lobbying onyour behalf when something needs to change at the University.

LiverpoolSU can also help prepare you for your future career. So why not take advantage of the many volunteering and workopportunities available in the Union and through its clubs and societies.

LiverpoolSU recognises that while international students experience many ofthe same issues that UK students do, they also have different needs, whetherbecause of language or cultural differences or the challenges of living andstudying in a new country. That’s why the Union offers a range of dedicatedservices for international students. These include an annually electedInternational Student Delegate, networking events, an International Students’Society and an extensive ‘Give it a Go’ calendar of activities, trips and events.

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supportwhen you need itLiverpoolSU supports you when youneed it through their advice centre,course reps and hall reps. Every yearthe Union trains 200 course reps togive students a voice across theUniversity. Thanks to this activenetwork, issues affecting your academicexperience can be brought to theattention of the University. This meansthat students can, and do influenceUniversity policy.

The Union also manages the studentbar, cafés and shops as well as a rangeof other services for students.

LiverpoolSU hassupported the club by

providing sponsorship,assisting with fixtures andtransport every week. Withthe help of the Union wewere also able to goon tour to Rimini, Italy.

Accounting and Finance student Katy Butterworth isTreasurer of the LJMU Netball Club. The Club won theBUCS National Championships and also received theSports Team of the Year award jointly with the LJMU SwimTeam at the 2012 LiverpoolSU Loves You Awards.


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I’ve gained new confidence and metlots of new people. There are somany events to sign up to and clubsto join. Student life is great.

Kyle Kenny is in the final year of his Computer Animation andVisualisation degree and is a member of LJMU Snowriders - Ski andSnowboard Club.


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Liverpool…Recommended by CNN as one of Europe’s hottest destinations, Liverpool is a multi-racial and multi-cultural city supporting a diverse range of religions and communities.LJMU too is a melting pot of people, ideas, and cultures. Our staff and students comefrom over 100 countries around the world, each bringing their own little slice of hometo Liverpool and creating a truly unique and supportive community.


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…the perfect 24-hour student city

Culture vulture, shopaholic, music lover or the ultimate sports fan –whatever you’re into, Liverpool has it all…… and when you want to escape the hustle and bustle, you’ll be spoilt for choice withbeautiful parks and gorgeous sandy beaches not to mention Snowdonia and the Lake District within easy reach.


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Liverpool offers you all the excitementof a major city but also the friendlinessand sense of community of a muchsmaller town.

From its flair for fashion, art and culture,to its love of sport, music and comedy,Liverpool is a city unmatched by anyother in the UK. With restaurants andcafés catering for every taste andbudget, from traditional pubs toboutique hotels, award-winningtheatres, art house cinemas and comedyclubs, Liverpool has everything youcould possibly want in terms ofentertainment and leisure services.

Liverpool loves football but the city alsohosts world class rugby league, horseracing, tennis, sailing and golfcompetitions. Music too is part of thefabric of Merseyside but don’t worryyou don’t have to be a fan of the Beatlesas Liverpool’s love of music embracesmuch more than just the Fab Four,through events such as Africa Oyé andLiverpool International Music Festival.

Liverpool has loads of great bars andclubs. So whether you’re looking for aloud and lively night out, want to watchthe footie with your mates or even takeyour mum and dad out for a drink, withover 300 venues to choose from you’llbe spoilt for choice.


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we think Liverpool is unlike anyother city but don’t just take ourword for it…...here are just some of the accoladesLiverpool has collected over the years

Liverpool Biennial is the largestcontemporaryvisual arts eventin the UK, and one of the world’s bestattended arts festivals

the city wasEuropean Capitalof Culture in

2008

Liverpool ONE, thecity’s main retail districtwas voted ‘Best of theBest’ in the 2011International Councilof Shopping CentresAwards in Las Vegas

Liverpool’swaterfront is aUNESCO WorldHeritage Site, like the Great Wall of Chinaand the Pyramids of Giza


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Liverpool is famed for itsmusic festivals - such asAfrica Oyéand the LiverpoolInternational MusicFestival is the largestannual free music festivalin Europe

more galleries and museums,including Tate Liverpooland the Museum ofLiverpool Life, than any other city outside Londonplus outstanding architecturearound virtually every corner

Liverpool’sHope Streetwon the GreatStreet 2012Urbanism Award

the GuinnessBook of Recordsnamed Liverpool the

World Capital of Pop

Liverpool JohnLennon Airportboasts excellent linkswith the rest of theUK and Europe and isone of the UK’s top10 busiest airports

the city’s Purple Flagaccreditationmeans Liverpoolis a safe place toenjoy a night out

Liverpool was recentlycrowned Britain’sBest NightlifeDestination, ahead ofManchester, London,Glasgow and Brighton


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Liverpool’s claim to be ‘the world in one city’is reflected in the diversity of its wellestablished international communities. The city’s Chinatown is the oldest in Europe.Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Somalian andNigerian communities are just a few of theother nationalities that are well establishedin the city. The places of religious worshipacross the city reflect this diversity, sowhatever your faith there will besomewhere for you to worship in Liverpool.

For international students moving to the UK is a big step,but rest assured you will receive a warm welcome whenyou arrive in Liverpool plus plenty of support from LJMUto help you settle into your new home.

Liverpool is a safe, multi-cultural city, with low levels ofviolence and street crime. Our Student Advice Teamcan give you practical advice on personal safety andother aspects of living in the UK. To ensure thesmoothest arrival in Liverpool for new internationalstudents LJMU runs a ‘Meet and Greet’ service fromLiverpool John Lennon and Manchester airports.

For details on all the support available forinternational students, please email:

[email protected]

a warm welcome awaits

LJMU ticked all the boxes for me. I fell inlove with Liverpool on my first visit, decidinginstantly that it was the place for me.Jen Sutton, BSc (Hons) Geography


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LJMU offers manyopportunities to get

out of the classroom andreally get involved withfieldwork. This includeseverything from studyinglocusts in the most up-to-date laboratories tofield trips abroad to studythreatened species.

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour student HannahJackson is pictured carrying out fieldwork on HilbreIsland, a site of special scientific interest just off the Wirralpeninsula. Hannah also completed a placement with theCetus Research and Conservation Society in Canada,examining the impact of tourism and water traffic onkiller whale and cetacean behaviour and habitats. Duringher degree she also went to Tenerife, where she lookedat various local reptile and plant species.

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All LJMU degrees are of the highest academicstandard and are taught by academics activelyinvolved in research or consultancy projects withbusiness and industry. It’s this combination ofacademic expertise and ‘real world’ experience thathelps keep our degrees up-to-date and secureaccreditation by key professional bodies.

n Our year-long modules help students really engage withtheir subjects n Links with a wide range of industry partnersensure that our courses have real currency with yourpotential employers n Research and innovative practice isincorporated into the curriculum n Up-to-date insights intothe latest thinking in your field n Your tutors have invaluableexperience of their industry Guest lectures and masterclasses from industry leaders

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be inspiredMasterclasses and ‘In Conversation’ events bring the worldof work right into the University, giving students unrivalledaccess to some of the biggest movers and shakers inbusiness, industry and even entertainment.

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Sir Phillip GreenUnited Utilities CEO

Nick Sharratt Award-winning illustrator and author

Gok WanFashionista and TV presenter

Sir Terry LeahyCEO of Tesco

Paul McGannFormer Dr Who and star of the cultclassic ‘Withnail and I’

Kim CattrallActress and LJMU Honorary Fellow

Jo PrattLJMU graduate and acclaimedfood stylist and author

Dianne Abbott, MPShadow Minister for Public Health

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Shami ChakrabartiDirector of Liberty

Heston BlumenthalMichelin Star winning chef

Pete WylieMusician


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LJMU offers a wide rangeof extra-curricularopportunities that willdefinitely make your CVstand out from thecrowd. My time at LJMUhas been really interesting.I have met amazingpeople from all over theworld and made friendsfor life.

Emmeli Sundqvist is a part-time lawstudent from Sweden. After graduationshe hopes to start the Bar ProfessionalTraining Course while continuing towork as a consultant. During herstudies, Emmeli has marshalled at theQueen Elisabeth II Law Courts, becomea student representative and visited theEuropean Court of Human Rights inStrasbourg.


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those who can, do!Work-related learning is included in every degree programme, so youwill have the chance to engage in ‘real world’ projects or go onplacements and apply your skills in professional settings. This includes:work placements, internships, projects with work-based contacts,simulations of workplace activity, employer-driven case studies and off-campus work-related learning.

You will also have the opportunity to become expert in up to eight transferablegraduate skills identified with employers as applicable to a wide variety ofprofessions and careers. These skills are: written communication, initiative, numericalreasoning, team working and interpersonal skills, personal planning and organising,verbal communication and information literacy and ICT skills.

Thanks to LJMU’sFootball Exchangeresearch consultancy, our Sport and ExerciseScience students secureplacements withEverton, Liverpool andother league clubs.


It's an honour to be asked to help implementthe new nursing strategy for England which I

believe will help us continue to deliver high quality, patient-centered care.

Mental health nursing student Simon Nielson is one of just 50 ‘care makers’ nationwide to berecruited by the Chief Nursing Officer to act as an ambassador for the profession. Simon is currentlyworking as a Healthcare Assistant at Aintree University Hospital while studying for his degree.

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The LJMU International Study Centre providesinternational and EU students with a direct route onto a rangeof undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University.

Successfully completing the International Foundation Year or International Year OneBusiness (CertHE) guarantees that you will receive a conditional offer of a degreeplace at LJMU.

Each programme consists of academic modules, study skills and English languagetraining to ensure that you have the academic background and attributes to besuccessful in your chosen degree.

For more information, go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

I want to have a career as a civil engineerand LJMU has the right degree programme for me. I have improved my English a great deal, as well as my maths, which are important for my degree. The International Study Centre has provided me with the chance to find myself. It’s a great experience and the benefits will stay with me intothe future.Fahmi from Jordan is currently enrolled onthe Engineering, Computing and Life SciencesInternational Foundation Year programme.


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LJMU’s facilities are designed to replicate ‘world ofwork’ environments so that you can gain the keyskills and experience relevant to your chosencareer. These include science, technology andengineering laboratories, broadcast quality TV andradio studios, a forensic scene-of-crime lab,

a 360˚ ship simulator, theatre and rehearsalfacilities, a mock courtroom, clinical practice suites,art galleries and much more.

See LJMU facilities and more on LJMUTV onYouTube: www.youtube.com/LJMUTV


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I have loved every minuteof my time here.Opportunities have comemy way that I neverthought I would even havea chance of being offered.The bursary provides amentor for me from theCrown Prosecution Service.It has helped me so much,especially in pushing me tostrive for my goal in life even more.

Law student Tiffany-May Priam is the firstLJMU student to receive a £1,000 Anthony WalkerFoundation Bursary. She ultimately hopes to set upa family legal practice with her brother.

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24/7OPENINGHOURSDURINGSEMESTERS

Take a virtual step into university life, go to:http://planet.ljmu.ac.uk

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From PCs to periodicals and coursework to coffeebreaks, the University’s Libraries provide access to allthe resources and student support services you’llneed to succeed in your degree and have a greatstudent experience.

LJMU has three Libraries, with one based in each of theCity, Mount Pleasant and IM Marsh campuses. Thismeans that whatever and wherever you are studying atthe University you are never far from one of theseLibraries and with 24/7 opening hours duringsemesters, you can pop in anytime, day or night, at atime that’s most convenient for you.

our extensive print collections,professional journals and electroniclibrary offer you all the resources you’llneed to complete your degree and keepup-to-date with the latest developmentsin your chosen field

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Our Libraries are zoned to give youdifferent spaces and facilities whereyou can meet friends for a coffee,work in groups or study quietly onyour own. They combine the bestaspects of traditional libraries witheverything you’d expect from amodern university: there’s Wi-Fiaccess throughout, loads ofcomputers, books, periodicals andjournals as well as online resources.

Sofas, newspapers and on-screeninformation systems also help tocreate spaces where you can relaxafter lectures or studying.

All of the Libraries are fully accessibleto all users, offering wheelchairaccess, hearing loop facilities, heightadjustable workstations, andspecialised software to support visualor specific learning needs.

teaching and exam timetables networked PCs andapplications Blackboard, LJMU’s virtual learning environmentsubmitting coursework and assignmentspaying fees and money matters LJMU’s employabilityinitiatives your health and wellbeing library resources

In the Student Zones you can get advice on everything from:

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Every subject, every topic, every interest is covered in our libraries– in formats ranging from DVD and CD, to journals, satellite TV programmes, magazines, and of coursebooks. Increasingly academic publishing and comment takes place online and LJMU’s electronic librarygives you access to 22,000 electronic journals, newspapers, conference proceedings, maps, legaldocuments and much more.

n over 820,000 items including 650,000 printed monographs, 120,000 e-books, 50,000+periodicals n international, national and local newspapers n 2,000 study places n helpdesks on all sites n induction sessions for new students n e-books mean youhave 24 hours off-campus access to many learning materials n 230 electronic databasesn over 1,000 PCs and laptops n our high-spec PCs are upgraded regularly

more than just books

a third of LJMUstudents areaged 21 or over


study skillsUniversity is different to being at schoolor college and LJMU understands thatmaking the jump up to degree-level studycan be difficult for some students. That’swhy we offer a wide range of study skillscourses as well as advice and guidancefrom a host of experienced staff.

n Our Spiritual Support team offers confidential pastoral care and support to students of all beliefs and backgrounds

n Multi-faith prayer rooms for personal prayer, reflection and contemplation

n Free study skills courses

n Counselling service

To help non-native English-speaking students achieve their full academic potential LJMU offers freeacademic English courses during semesters. For further details go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport

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supporting you, every step of the way

I feel really supported and beingable to chat to your tutorslike friends is brilliant.Vinod Kumar, BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies

Our Student Advice and Wellbeing team can give you advice andguidance on everything from accommodation to money managementand support for disabled students. The University can also advise you about your eligibility for student funding, such as grants, loans and benefits.

Our International Student Advisers are experienced in dealing with issues that international students may face when moving to a newcountry, such as visa renewal, accommodation, financial concerns andsetting up a new home.

For more details, go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/studentadvice


Providing aservice forpeople whohave no stablefamily hasreally mademe feel likethere arepeople whocare.

Sam, BA (Hons) EducationStudies and English

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support for care leavers

In 1957, John Lennon joined our School of Art and Design, and it was to provide thespringboard for so many influential aspects of his life and it was where he met StuartSutcliffe and Paul McCartney. In recognition of the influence that the School played in hislife, and thanks to the generous support of Yoko Ono, LJMU has been able to set up the John Lennon Imagine Awards to help students who have either been in local authority careor who are estranged from their parents.

n Dedicated point of contact for students who are care leavers

n targeted support includes anon-repayable annual bursary plus year round accommodation if needed

n Contact LJMU for more information on the range of support available by emailing: [email protected]

The John Lennon Imagine Awards provide extra supportfor young people who perhaps need it most. I amdelighted to have been able to set up these awards in

John’s name… he genuinely would have wanted to havehelped these students achieve their personal goals.

Yoko Ono


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To be accepted by an institutionsuch as BAFTA is a true honour.

The scholarship will provide me withinvaluable support and is an incredible wayto start my career in screenwriting.

Film Studies and Creative Writing graduate Luke Stapletonreceived one of the first BAFTA Scholarships, which help talented individuals to study postgraduate courses in film, television or games. Luke is now enrolled on LJMU’s MA Screenwriting course.

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LJMU understands how important work experience is to employers.If there is something you can do to increase your chances of getting a jobafter graduating, your tutors will try to help you accomplish it. WhenI started my degree programme I wanted to be a performer but Ienjoyed teaching so much, I’m hoping to make it my full-time career.

BA (Hons) Dance Practices graduate Hayley Curren is currently working as a Teaching Assistant and is planning tocomplete a PGCE in Performing Arts.

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Whatever your professionalambitions, LJMU’s employabilityadvisers and World of WorkSupport Units can help youfind work-related learningthat will enhance your CVand add value to youruniversity experience.

n high-quality careers advice

n skills support and employability staff

n work-based learning units

n dedicated business advisers for student and graduate entrepreneurs and freelancers

over 1,000 organisationshave signed up toLJMU’s vacancy website,a one-stop-shop forstudents looking forpart-time work, graduatejobs, work placementsand much more

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The focusLJMU puts on

providing studentswith both thepractical skills and theoreticalknowledge requiredby industry played a pivotal role in my success, bothacademically andprofessionally.

Former Royal Marine Gary Jones graduatedwith a First Class degree in Information Systemsand now works for Hewlett Packard as aTechnology Consultant.


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Many of our students stay on at LJMU after graduation, enrolling on one of ourpostgraduate taught courses or research programmes. There are lots of reasonswhy graduates choose postgraduate study at LJMU: to improve their jobprospects by gaining more advanced skills and knowledge or to gain professionalqualifications in order to follow a particular career. Others want to explore adiscipline they are passionate about by carrying out novel research.

To find out more about your options after graduation, go to:www.ljmu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate

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and research

n excellent PhD completion rates n 75% of LJMU researchrated as internationally important n dedicated postgraduatelearning resources n extensive range of postgraduate taughtcourses and research opportunities n pre-masters/pre-MBAprogrammes for international students


My experience at LJMUhas been life changing. I have met some wonderfulpeople during my timehere, creating connectionslocally and worldwide.

Carla Burrell, the first person in her family to go touniversity, graduated with first class honours in ForensicAnthropology. She is now completing an MPhil inArchaeology at LJMU. As an undergraduate she completeda placement at the Poulton archaeology project inCheshire, now the focus for her ongoing research onskeletal remains. She also secured an internship in Florida’sMiami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Department and tookpart in an excavation project in Bulgaria.

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fees and fundingBroadly speaking you will facetwo main expenses while atLJMU – tuition fees and yourliving expenses. The good news isthat you can receive help forboth in the form of grants, loans,bursaries and scholarships.

A problem sharedWe have a dedicated team of staff that can offeryou confidential advice on how to manage yourfinances and ensure you maximise your incomewhile you are a student.

For the most up-to-date informationon fees, student loans, scholarships and much more please go to:www.ljmu.ac.uk/feesandfunding


make sure you apply for studentfunding as early as you canLJMU is committed to ensuring that students understand the fullcost of studying here. Our programmes have no hidden costsand your tuition fee will cover or contribute to, as appropriate,expenses associated with your core modules, including:

n Safety equipment, such as lab coats and goggles n Uniforms for nurses, paramedics and other professional

placementsn UK field trips and other educational visits n Student exchangesn DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Service - formerly CRB)n Professional sector regulatory body membership

For information on how to apply plus details on therange of support available to students from England,Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the EU, go to: www.gov.uk/student-finance

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fees and funding:the factsn LJMU, along with most universities, charges an annual

tuition fee of £9,000* for the majority of its undergraduate programmes.

n You don’t have to pay these tuition fees up front – as long as you have not been to university before and meet the residency rules you can take out a tuition fee loan for each year of your course.

n You can also take out a maintenance or living cost loan to cover your living expenses, such as rent and food, etc. Again you can take out a loan for each year of your course.

n You don’t start paying back your student loans until after you’ve left university and start earning at least £21,000.

n Your monthly repayments will be based on what you are earning not how much you borrowed from the Student Loans Company.

n Depending on your household income you may alsoqualify for additional funding that doesn’t have to be paid back.

n LJMU offers a range of targeted support for students from lower income households in addition to scholarships for talented and academically gifted students.

n Targeted support for students with disabilities, who are parents and who are care leavers.

* Based on 2013-2014 Access Agreement

Here are the facts about what your university educationwill cost and how you will be expected to pay for it.

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Tuition fee loansMost full and part-time students will be able to take outa tuition fee loan for each year of their course. This loanis not means-tested which means that your householdincome will not affect your eligibility for this funding.

Your tuition fee loan covers all your tuition costs. This means you only have to budget for your livingcosts. You may be able to get help with your living coststoo, through maintenance loans or grants and bursaries,which you don’t have to pay back.

Living expenses (maintenance) loanMost full-time undergraduate students can also applyfor a maintenance loan to cover their living costs. If you’re eligible you can take out a loan for each year ofyour course. The amount you’ll receive will depend onyour household income, what you’re studying and if youare entitled to the maintenance grant. This money goesstraight into your bank or building society account - inthree instalments - and it’s up to you to decide what youspend this money on.

Paying back your student loansYou only start paying back your student loans the Aprilafter you have graduated or left university and startearning £21,000 or more. Repayments are based on apercentage of your salary not how much you haveborrowed from the Student Loans Company. When youstart paying back your student loans, you will only makeone affordable monthly payment, just like tax andnational insurance.

Maintenance GrantIf you are a full-time student you mayqualify for a non-repayable living costgrant depending on your householdincome. You don’t have to pay this moneyback and it’s up to you to decide what tospend it on.

The National ScholarshipProgrammeThe National Scholarship Programmesupports students from low incomehouseholds.

For the latest information on loans,grants and other funding go to

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LJMU provides targeted financial support tostudents from lower income households in additionto a range of scholarships for talented andacademically gifted students. These awards do nothave to be paid back and are awarded in addition tostudent loans and maintenance grants.

For the latest details on all the funding and support available from LJMU, goto www.ljmu.ac.uk/feesandfunding

Support for students with disabilitiesDisabled Students’ Allowances or DSAs are grants to help meet the extracourse costs that students may face as a direct result of a disability, ongoinghealth condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. LJMUhas a dedicated disability team and an onsite assessment centre to assistyou with the DSA process and ensure your study needs are met. ContactLJMU’s Student Advice Team for more details.

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I chose LJMU becauseI liked what theUniversity had to offerin terms of the courseand the feel of thecampus. University is afantastic experience inwhich you becomemore independent,meet new people andlearn key skills neededfor the future.

Daniel Goulding is studyingJournalism and receives an annualVice-Chancellor’s Scholarship of£10,000 for each year of his course.


Tuition feesInternational students are liable to pay aminimum of 50% of their tuition fees when theycomplete their enrolment at the University. The outstanding balance must be paid in fullwithin 4 months of your enrolment date.

Confirmed fees for 2014/15 areavailable on the LJMU websitewww.ljmu.ac.uk/international

funding advice forinternational students

Studying at LJMU offers international students excellent valuefor money and the opportunity to secure an internationally-respected qualification plus outstanding career prospects.

When you apply for your visa or entry clearance, you will need to provide evidence ofhaving enough money to support yourself for the duration of your programme and topay for all of your living expenses. The good news is that the cost of living in Liverpool isone of the lowest in England, which means your money will go even further, allowingyou to enjoy your student experience to the full.

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Living c osts

In addition to academic fees, you must budget forliving costs such as accommodation, food, clothing,books, local travel and entertainment. The UK BordersAgency (UKBA) requires that students studyingoutside London must have £7,200* to pay for theirliving costs (or £800 per month). LJMU’sundergraduate courses run over an academic calendarof nine months so you will need to show that you haveat least £7,200*. If your course lasts 6 months you willneed to demonstrate you have £4,800*.

LJMU International Academic Awards

All international students applying to LJMU for fulldegrees will be entitled to an international academicaward of £1,000. This award will be offered at sourceand deducted from your Year 1 tuition fees. Please goto www.ljmu.ac.uk/international for details.

*2013 rates


how to applyapplications for full-time undergraduate courses

Filling in your UCAS application form

When we are considering your UCAS form your ability to achieve the entry criteria is just onearea that we take into account. Another important part of the application form is your ‘personalstatement’, which is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself. You should include yourskills, relevant interests and hobbies, along with why you want to study the course. Any workexperience or voluntary work should be mentioned here, but don’t just state where and when,tell us about what you have learnt and why you enjoyed it. We are looking for motivation,commitment and enthusiasm. This is your opportunity to convince us why you would like tostudy on the course you’ve chosen at LJMU.

Occasionally courses listed within this prospectus may change throughout the year; new coursesmay become available or courses may be changed. So please check the UCAS websitewww.ucas.com which is updated regularly.

It is important that you quote our institution name and code correctly on yourUCAS form:

Institution name: LJM Institution code: L51

If you need further help in filling in your UCAS form there are full instructions at www.ucas.com oryou can contact UCAS direct:tel: +44 (0)871 468 0468

outside the EU: 0044 871 468 0 468

open Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 18:00 (UK time).

email: [email protected] for an automated response with general information and guidance onthe UCAS procedures.

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when to apply

Applications for part-time and postgraduate programmes

Applications for part-time and postgraduate programmes should be made directly to LJMUand we welcome applications throughout the year. Applications can be made through our online application form. Go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/coursesand follow the ‘how to apply’ link.

You can apply through UCAS for autumn 2014 entry from mid-September. To ensure equalconsideration of your application the closing date for receipt of applications is 15 January 2014. For art and design applications at LJMU the closing date is also 15 January but other institutions mayoffer a March closing date for these programmes.

Universities receive applications throughout the year and applications may be consideredoutside the formal UCAS deadlines through UCAS Extra.

Applying for deferred entry

LJMU is pleased to consider applications for most programmes for deferred entry. However, youshould check on the course Factfile, available at www.ljmu.ac.uk/courses,that your application fordeferred entry is acceptable prior to submitting your form.

It is important that youquote our institutionname and codecorrectly on yourUCAS form:

Institution name: LJM

Institution code: L51

wwwljmu.ac.uk

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entry requirementsAt LJMU we welcome applicants with a wide variety ofeducational qualifications including:

n A/AS levels n BTEC/SCOTVEC qualifications n QAAApproved Access to HE Diploma n Advanced DiplomasnAdvanced Apprenticeships n Irish Leaving Certificates(Higher Level) n International Baccalaureate n OpenUniversity credits n NVQ Level 3 n Scottish Highers nWelsh Baccalaureate n Equivalent home and overseasqualifications.

Most of the entry requirements detailed within thisprospectus are listed as a UCAS Tariff score. To help yousee how your qualification fits into the UCAS Tariff wehave included a Tariff table on page 250. If you cannot seeyour qualification please refer to the UCAS website atwww.ucas.com, contact our Course Enquiries team on0151 231 5090 or email [email protected] and theywill be happy to advise you.

Mature students will be considered on an individualbasis for most of our courses.

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Minimum entry requirementsFor all our courses there will be a minimum UCAS Tariff scorerequirement. In addition many courses will ask for specificsubjects at GCSE and/or A level or equivalent. If a GCSE subjectis required you will always need at least a Grade C.

Applicants returning to educationFor students aged over 21 who have gained substantialknowledge or experience in a particular area, formalqualifications may not be essential. However you will have toprovide evidence of your ability to study at degree level throughan interview or portfolio of work.

What happens to your application form? Your application form is sent to us by UCAS and we assess yourform on its merits as quickly and efficiently as possible. Forsome programmes decisions are based entirely on yourapplication form; others will require you to undertake aninterview, short assessment test, show your portfolio of work orundertake an audition. Details of additional forms of assessmentare included in our entry criteria.

The offer processThere are a number of offers that we can make you:

n An unconditional offer - this will be made if you already satisfy the entrance criteria (i.e. you may be a mature student or already have the results of your examinations).

n A conditional offer - this will be made if you have yet to sit your examinations, and you will be advised of the grades and other criteria we would like you to fulfil.

n A changed course offer - if we have read through your application form and think that you would be best suited to a different course, we will contact you to offer you an alternative unconditional or conditional offer for another course. You do not have to accept this offer should you not wish to do so.

n A rejection - if we have read through your application form and we are not able to make you an offer of a place at LJMU we will unfortunately have to reject your application.

Applicant eventsOnce an offer has been made, we will invite you to a Faculty-based open day, interview or audition where you will have anopportunity to meet current staff and students, see the facilities inmore detail, and find out about our student accommodation.

Making your firm and insurance choicesOnce you have received decisions back from all your choices,you will be asked to decide which two offers you wish to accept.You will have to choose which you wish to make ‘firm’ (your firstchoice) and which you wish to make ‘insurance’ (your secondchoice). You must decline all your other choices as you may onlyhold two offers.

UCAS ExtraIf you have applied for all your five choices through UCAS butare not successful in gaining a place or you have declined all theoffers you received you will be eligible for UCAS Extra. Extraoperates from the end of February to the end of June.

Receiving your resultsYou will automatically be accepted if you meet the requirementsof your conditional firm (CF) offer with LJMU. If you do not attainthe required grades, then we may still accept you on yourchosen programme or offer you an alternative programme. If your application is unsuccessful you will then be consideredby your ‘insurance’ choice.

ClearingIf you do not fulfill the conditions of your conditional orunconditional choices, you can then enter the ‘Clearing’ process.During Clearing you contact universities directly to establish ifyou can be accepted onto one of their courses. Clearing forSeptember 2014 entry will take place during August 2014.

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Points information for the following qualifications is available on the UCAS website:

BTEC Nationals in Early Years; CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education; Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design); Diploma inFashion Retail; Free Standing Maths; IFS; COPE; Advanced Extension Awards; Core Skills; Key Skills; iPro, British Horse Society; MusicExaminations; Speech and Drama Examinations.

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Advanced Diploma = Progression Diploma plus Additional and SpecialistLearning (ASL). For Tariff score for ASL see the appropriate qualification.ASL has a maximum tariff score of 120.

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application informationfor international students

LJMU recruitment managers and academics attend recruitment fairs and events inmany countries around the world. These events are a great opportunity for you tofind out more about our courses, the LJMU student experience and life in Liverpool.You can also speak to our representatives about your qualifications and which coursewould be best for you. For details please go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/international

English language qualifications

All international applicants must have an internationally recognised English languagequalification, such as IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) or TOEFL (Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language). Your English language qualification must have been certifiedwithin the last two years for verification purposes. LJMU will accept other UKBA (UK BordersAgency) recognised English language tests providing you attain the appropriate level.

This table summarises the minimum scores required by LJMU, although specific courserequirements may differ depending on the programme you want to study.

IELTS TOEFL (PBT) TOEFL (CBT) TOEFL (IBT)

International Foundation Programme 4.5 480 150 52

Undergraduate degrees 6.0 560 220 83

For up-to-date details on all courses and entry requirements, please goto: www.ljmu.ac.uk/courses

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Degree preparation coursesLJMU offers international students the option of completing pre-undergraduate programmes at theUniversity’s International Study Centre. LJMU’s degree preparation courses are managed and taught byStudy Group, a world leader in education and training for international students. For more details on theInternational Study Centre, go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

International foundation yearOur International Foundation Year programmes are targeted at international students who have left highschool, but who do not yet have the qualifications to go straight into a UK undergraduate degree. Studentswho successfully complete the International Foundation Year may progress to Year 1 of many of LJMU’sdegree courses.

The year-long courses include an introduction to specific academic subjects, study skills and Englishlanguage training. Please note: If your English language level is under IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in all sub-skills)you will need to complete the intensive English Language Preparation course before starting theFoundation Year.

Two International Foundation Year programmes are available at LJMU, starting in September and Januaryeach year:

n Business, Law and Social Studies, providing access onto many LJMU degrees such as Accounting, Business Management, Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, Law, Marketing, and Politics.

n Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences, leading to LJMU degrees in Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics with Astronomy, Planning and Property Development, Psychology, Sociology, and Sport Science.

English language support to improve IELTSIf your English language level does not meet the required entry requirements for your course you may still beoffered a place on the condition that you successfully complete a pre-sessional English course.

LJMU offers pre-sessional English language courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students to helpdevelop your English language ability ahead of starting your course. Courses are delivered over four, eight or 12weeks, with each block of four weeks aiming to increase an IELTS score by 0.5. For example, a 12 week courseof study will aim to lift an IELTS score by 1.5 IELTS.

If you are interested in applying for one of our pre-degree courses, you should contact the InternationalStudy Centre and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers before completing the onlineapplication form (www.studygroup.com/isc/ljmu/).

The Advisers will be able to guide you through the process, give advice on English language requirementsand indicate what documents, such as academic transcripts and certificates of English languagequalifications, you will be required to submit as part of your application.

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Undergraduate programmes (such as BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MPHarm, MEng)If you are applying for a Bachelors degree, a Higher National Diploma or a Foundation programme, yourapplication should be made via the University and College Admissions Service (www.ucas.ac.uk). Seepage 246 for more details.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)Before you can apply for permission to enter or remain in the UK under Tier 4 you will require a validConfirmation of Acceptance for Studies or CAS. This is a 'virtual document' similar to a database record.

Each CAS has a unique reference number, and contains information about your course of study and yourpersonal details. The CAS also includes details of the documents LJMU has used to assess your suitabilityas a student. As part of your visa application, you will need to present an original version of any documentlisted within your CAS.

LJMU will only assign a CAS once you have satisfied the conditions of any offer made to you. In additionto any academic conditions or English language requirements, you may be asked to provide LJMU withspecific pieces of supporting documentation (such as your passport), satisfying the University’s obligationsas a Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor.

Your visa applicationAs soon as you have received an offer of a place at LJMU you should contact the Entry Clearance Officeat the British Embassy, British High Commission or Consular Office in your own country to check whetheryou need a visa for entry into Britain. You are advised to do this as soon as you can as the visa applicationprocess can take a long time.

PLEASE NOTE: To obtain an Entry Visa you should go to the British Embassy or High Commission in yourown country, and present the following documents:

n Passport

n A valid LJMU Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

n Evidence of financial support for the programme

n Two recent photographs of yourself (passport-size)

n All relevant educational diplomas and certificates (as stated in your CAS)

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location mapsHowever you decide to get here, you’ll find that Liverpool is extremely accessible from just about anydestination. There are major motorway links to the M62, M57, M58 and M56 and all are within easy reach ofthe city centre and LJMU itself. Liverpool is well served by public transport too, with a mainline railwaystation, Liverpool Lime Street, located right in the city centre, a National Express coach station, a ferryterminal and an underground railway. In addition, there are two city centre bus stations, taxis are cheap andplentiful, and, if you need to go over the river, you can always take a ferry ‘cross the Mersey.

If you are travelling to Liverpool from Northern Ireland, you have the option of travelling by ferry, withregular sailings from Belfast to Liverpool or you can fly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is just 10minutes outside the city centre and currently offers connecting flights from Belfast and Derry.

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indexAccommodation 34

Care leavers 76

Career matters 82

Centre for Entrepreneurship 24

Course list (A-Z) 260

Courses 96

Employer links 20

Entry requirements 248

Facilities 30, 66, 70

Fees and funding 88

Filling in your UCAS form 246

Fitness centres 38

Graduate skills 62

History 12

How to apply 246

International student guidance 41, 50, 64, 74, 94, 252

Libraries 70

Liverpool 44

Location maps 256

Scholarships and bursaries 92

Student profiles 10, 14, 21, 22, 26, 32, 36, 43, 52, 60, 63, 65, 68, 75, 80, 82, 84, 86, 93

Student support 75

Students’ Union 40

UCAS tariff 250

Vice-Chancellor’s welcome 2

When to apply 247

Work-related learning 62

World of Work Programme 18

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