YOUR APPLICANT HANDBOOK POSTGRADUATE 2020
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CONTENTS Get to know us 5 What happens next 7 Transform your future 9 Home sweet home 14 Your dream job 20 Student opportunities 22 Careers advice 24 Explore the world 26 Fees and funding 28 Scholarships 29 Travelling to the UK 31 Outstanding teaching 34 and learning Libraries 36 John Moores Students’ Union 40 Sport for all 42 Starting at LJMU 44 LJMU location map 46
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Thank you for applying to study at
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY This handbook is designed to walk you through the journey from applicant to LJMU student, step by step. From advice on immigration procedures to choosing your student accommodation, this is where you will find out when and how to apply. There’s also lots of information on how fantastic the LJMU student experience can be, when you become part of it. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN 2020. ljmu.ac.uk/applicant
Ranked in the top 50 Universities in the UK Guardian University League 2019
95% of students in work or further study within 6 months of graduation DLHE Survey 2017
Ranked in the top 25% of universities in the UK by our students for Learning Resources, Organisation and Management, Academic Support and Assessment and Feedback NSS 2017
84% of students said they were satisfied with their overall LJMU student experience National Student Survey (NSS) 2017
Ranked 3rd for research in the University Alliance Group Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
Liverpool is one of the most affordable university cities Ranked #6 in Liberty Living Study 2019
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Get to know us better Meet your fellow students before you arrive When you receive an offer from us, you are invited to download the LJMU Campus Connect app where you can join a community of offer holders from around the world. On the app, you can get support from current students and University staff, make friends before you arrive on campus and get to know our city from those who know it best. Scan the code to download the app Invite code: LJMUint20
Visit the links below to find out what our students say about us LJMU has a great support system. Every student is assigned a personal tutor, who you can talk to about your academic work and anything else. Stephanie Hodge Law LLB, from Trinidad and Tobago https://youtu.be/hGNussMiTyw
When we entered into Liverpool, I really had a sense of feeling at home‌ so much so that I brought my wife and daughter here!
Hailong Wu MSc International Tourism Management, from Chengdu, China
https://youtu.be/fC58mJUFBKA
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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ARRIVE We realise that travelling to Liverpool before you start is not always possible, so do look out for pre-departure briefings in your country during the summer before you start at LJMU. Here you will have the opportunity to meet representatives of LJMU to discuss any queries you may have before arrival.
ljmu.ac.uk/international/thinking-of-applying/events-in-your-country
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? 2020 SEPTEMBER AUGUST
We automatically consider applicants for the International Achievement Scholarship. Your offer letter will inform you of your success and this will be reflected in your CAS*. Other competitive scholarships can be found on our website and will require a separate application.
LATE JUNE
LJMU start to issue CAS letters if you’ve met all your entry requirements. (Once received you can apply for a Visa)
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FEBRUARY
Apply now for your student accommodation if you hold an unconditional firm or conditional firm offer from LJMU ljmu.ac.uk/ accommodation
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER
You will receive specific details on your LJMU enrolment programme, induction and JMSU events from mid-August onwards
*CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
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Make sure you tell LJMU if you have a disability or any other support needs.
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SEPTEMBER
Move into LJMU student accommodation from 18 September.
EARLY MAY
Make sure you have your funds in place 28 days before your visa application
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SEPTEMBER
Induction week begins. Course enrollment happens this week
JUNE
If you are successful, you will be issued with an Online Acceptance Form
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SEPTEMBER
Week one of teaching begins.
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NEXT STEPS Once you’ve confirmed your place you can start planning your life in Liverpool: n
Take a look at our guide to student accommodation (page 14) and browse online ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation to choose where you would like to live
Arrange for immigration procedures, such as CAS and Visas, if required. ljmu.ac.uk/international/making-your-application/postgraduate n
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Tell us about additional ways we can support you i.e. if you have a disability (including mental health, dyslexia/dyspraxia or other health conditions) we can offer you access to dedicated support (see page 25).
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TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURE
I remember when I came to Liverpool for the first time on the open day and I immediately fell in love with the city. Kate Gledhill
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LIVERPOOL GET READY FOR A WARM WELCOME
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AWARD WINNING SHOPPING DISTRICTS TATE LIVERPOOL, LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL ARTS FESTIVAL, WALKER ART GALLERY, LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC, EVERYMAN AND PLAYHOUSE, ROYAL COURT THEATRE VIBRANT LIVE MUSIC SCENE BALTIC TRIANGLE THEATRE, COMEDY, MUSIC FESTIVALS BEAUTIFUL PARKS AND GORGEOUS SANDY BEACHES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE WATERFRONT SNOWDONIA AND THE LAKE DISTRICT WITHIN EASY REACH GREAT PUBLIC TRANSPORT OVER 300 BARS AND CLUBS FLY TO 70+ DESTINATIONS FROM LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT PURPLE FLAG SAFE CITY ACCREDITATION FOR THE CITY’S NIGHTLIFE
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Take some time to experience the city at its busiest times along with its more mellow times to get a complete range of what the city can offer you. Watch stunning live performances at the Liverpool Philharmonic or visit the tigers at Knowsley Safari Park or hunt the lambananas across the city itself. Take a cruise across the Mersey or enjoy live music at The Cavern Club with your friends, Liverpool has a lot to offer! Lauren Tasker
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HOME SWEET HOME
As a new LJMU student, you are guaranteed a room in high quality city centre accommodation.
LJMU is committed to helping you find accommodation that best suits your needs, budget and lifestyle. You can choose one of 4000 bedrooms in high quality accommodation across Liverpool city centre. Most bedrooms feature private en-suite bathrooms and all have individual WiFi connections – the cost of which is included in your rent.
ljmu.ac.uk/intaccommodation
Our website has detailed information on our student accommodation including virtual tours, up-to-date pictures and a breakdown of facilities offered by the different sites.
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4000
bedrooms in high quality student accommodation across Liverpool
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Rents range from
GBP112*/week for a standard en-suite room up to
GBP166*/week for a deluxe en-suite room
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24 hour on-site staff
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WiFi, content insurance and fuel bills all included in your rent
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Excellent security
MAYA
CRIMINOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT.
For me, living in student accommodation is a great way to move out for the first time and have your first real taste of independence. All your bills are included, which takes away the hassle, plus you get to meet so many people from different courses and backgrounds. I love the hustle and bustle of being in the city centre; there is always something to do on your doorstep!
MY ADVICE FOR NEW STUDENTS:
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Be friendly with your flat mates and share certain foods, bread, salt, etc. so you don’t let food go to waste. Clean as you go - it keeps mess to a minimum and makes your job easier. Don’t suffer in silence - if you are struggling with anything talk to staff or Residential Assistants!
Apply for your LJMU student accommodation from
Monday 3 February 2020.
Contact accommodation@ljmu.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)151 231 4166 Twitter @LJMU
ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation
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ACCOMMODATION
What you need to know when booking your student accommodation.
CONTRACTS Accommodation contracts are known as ‘tenancy agreements’ or ‘tenancies’ and are legally binding for the full period once signed. So unless there are exceptional grounds for the tenancy to be cancelled, you are liable for rent until the end of the contract or until a replacement is found. Tenancies commence on Friday 18 September 2020 and finish 42 weeks later on Friday 9 July 2021. Induction week for new students starts on 21 September and teaching begins on Monday 28 September 2020. It is important to note that all tenancies cover the full academic year. If your course does not match the standard academic year you can usually extend the tenancy period over the summer.
Don’t forget that you don’t have to move out over the Christmas and Easter breaks; the room is yours for the duration of your contract. You can also stay on after your first year. All students from outside the UK are required to pay for their accommodation in full and in advance of their arrival in Liverpool. Please contact our Accommodation Office if you have any concerns. accommodation@ljmu.ac.uk + 44 (0)151 231 4166
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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES The majority of students entering accommodation come to university straight from school or college and are under 21. If you prefer a quieter study environment, rooms are reserved for older students at a number of our city centre locations. If you do have any particular requests, such as living in a flat with older students, or advice about family accommodation please indicate this on your accommodation request form. Every effort will be made to meet your needs but this cannot be guaranteed in all cases. If you would prefer to live in a private house or flat, contact Liverpool Student Homes (LSH) liverpoolstudenthomes.org/ accommodation
PRIVATE RENTED ACCOMMODATION Liverpool student homes or LSH is the official student housing agency used by LJMU. If you do not want to live in LJMUapproved student accommodation, LSH will be able to advise you on the type and availability of private houses and flats to rent in the city.
DISABLED STUDENTS Accommodation facilities for students with disabilities are constantly improving and LJMU is committed to ensure a high standard of living for all students, whatever your needs. If you require accommodation with particular adaptations it is important that you inform us as soon as possible so that the necessary arrangements can be made. To discuss further contact our Disability Advice Team. disability@ljmu.ac.uk + 44 (0)151 231 3164/3165
BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATION
1 3 MAKE YOUR CHOICE Read the information here and online ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation and decide where you would like to live.
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FINALISE YOUR BOOKING Within 10 days of submitting your request you will be contacted by your chosen accommodation provider by email. You must follow their instructions and make the initial payment requested in order to finalise the booking of your room.
YOU CAN CONTACT OUR ACCOMMODATION OFFICE AT ANY TIME FOR ADVICE AND GUIDANCE.
SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST Once your place is confirmed you can submit your accommodation request using our simple online form. The form will be available on our website from 3 February 2020. Bedrooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
DON’T FORGET, BOOKING YOUR ROOM VIA THE LJMU ACCOMMODATION OFFICE IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE SURE OF LIVING WITH OTHER NEW LJMU STUDENTS.
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LJMU STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Unite Student Village (^)
St. Luke’s View
St. Andrew’s Gardens
Marybone 1
Marybone 2&3
Liberty Gardens
Horizon Heights
L7 7JB
L1 2SU
L3 5XA
L3 2BT
L3 2BT
L3 2EZ
L3 5GA
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Weekly charge (£)
94.00 (*) / 125.00 / 127.00 / 129.00
148.00
95.00 / 99.00 / 102.00
89.00
121.50
115.00 / 119.00
139.00 / 143.00 / 147.00
Annual charge (£)
3,948 (*) / 5,250 / 5,334 / 5,418
6,216
3,990 / 4,158 / 4,284
3,738
5,103
4,830 / 4,998
5,838 / 6,006 / 6,174
Initial payment type
Prepayment
Prepayment
Deposit
Prepayment
Prepayment
Deposit
Prepayment
150
150
50
150
150
150
150
Shared (*) & En-suite
En-suite
Shared
Shared
En-suite
En-suite
En-suite
TV provided in living area?
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Launderette on site?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gym facilities?
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Parking available?
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Annual cost of parking (£)
N/A
N/A
195
N/A
N/A
630
N/A
Postcode Standard Contract (weeks)
Initial payment (£) Bathroom facilities
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2020/21 summary of rents and key information Hardman House
Grenville Street
Grand Central
Glassworks
Byrom Point
Atlantic Point
The Arch
Apollo Court
Albert Court
L1 9JG
L1 5JR
L3 5GA
L3 6DN
L3 2BE
L3 6LS
L1 5DR
L3 5QJ
L3 8JD
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136.50
99.00 (*) / 124.00 / 131.00 / 154.00 (#)
138.00 / 143.00 / 152.00 / 159.00
147.00 / 166.00 / 155.00 (#)
112.00
144.00 / 170.00 (#)
131.00 / 169.00 (#)
127.00
5,796/ 5,880 / 6,006
5,922
4,158 (*) / 5,208 / 5,502 / 6,468 (#)
5,796 / 6,006 / 6,384 / 6,678
6,174 / 6,972 / 6,510 (#)
4,704
6,048 / 7,140 (#)
5,502 / 7,098 (#)
5,334
Deposit
Prepayment
Pre‐ payment
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
150
150
150
150
100
150
150
100
150
En‐suite
En-suite
Shared (*) & En-suite & Studio (#)
En-suite
En-suite & Studio (#)
En-suite
En-suite & Studio (*)
En-suite & Studio (#)
En-suite
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
630
N/A
N/A
500
138.00 / 140.00 / 143.00
(^) Unite Student Village includes Cambridge Court, Cedar House and Larch House All information correct at 20 September 2019 but liable to amendment before 31 December 2019
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YOUR DREAM JOB It might seem a little early to think about what you’ll be doing after graduation but it’s important that you study at a university that will give you the skills, experience and contacts you need for professional success. Every programme at LJMU is specifically designed to do just that and that’s why our students are highly valued by employers.
Over 95% of our students are in work or further study six months after they graduate DLHE survey 2016/17
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OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND PAID AND VOLUNTARY WORK The University and Liverpool John Moores Students’ Union (JMSU) offer you a range of opportunities and many programmes have links with voluntary organisations at home and overseas.
Over a third of our students complete some form of volunteering while they are at LJMU and the experiences they have can be both life-changing and career advancing. We know that a lot of our students want to find paid work while they are studying at LJMU. Our vacancy website can help you find graduate vacancies, sandwich or industrial placements, internships or summer work, part time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work-based learning placements. Over 1000 local and regional
employers regularly list jobs on this website, which is only open to LJMU students. LJMU also works with Unitemps, a commercial employment agency providing a wide range of better paid student jobs across Merseyside in retail, administration, postal services, secretarial, call centres, computing, translation and marketing. International students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full time during holidays.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES As an LJMU student you can benefit from exclusive opportunities to get free or discounted access to some of the city’s finest cultural and sporting venues and experiences. These opportunities will help you get to know the city of Liverpool and make the most of your time at Liverpool John Moores University. What’s more, the Student Opportunities team run events throughout the year to help you enjoy Liverpool. From a culture crawl around the city to a yoga class in an art gallery; there are loads of ways for you to get immersed in city life. The Student Opportunities team will be out and about on campus throughout the year to tell you all about the fantastic offers available to you, so come and say ‘hello!’ and don’t forget you can also follow our social media pages to keep up to date with your latest offers. Contact studentopportunities@ljmu.ac.uk | 0151 231 3714
LJMU Student Opportunities @LJMUStudentOpps @LJMUStudentOpps
ljmu.ac.uk/discover/ your-student-experience/ student-opportunities
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During my time at LJMU I have developed sports leggings which increase the blood circulation in the lower body and gloves which offer extra grip for sporting applications.
With an undergraduate degree in Science from the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka and a Diploma in Textiles, Dunila Hettiarachichi won a scholarship to study for his masters in Fashion Innovation and Realisation at LJMU.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…
“My undergraduate degree was in Science but I was working in textile manufacturing
With an undergraduate degree in Having workedtowith major to The introduce me to Professor Claire so wanted a qualification back upbrand my experience. programme at LJMU was Science from the University of Colombo sportswear manufacturers, my interest Stewart. Based on my experience at ideal and I loved the fact that the modules were all about experience and practical in Sri Lanka and a Diploma in Textiles, lies in performance materials. During other universities, I really didn’t expect toLJMU your Icareer, rather than justthat writing assignments.” Dunila Hettiarachichi won aapplications scholarship relevant my time at have developed but I can honestly say that you to study for his masters in Fashion sports leggings which increase the never feel alone here as staff really Innovation and Realisation at LJMU. blood circulation in the lower body are behind you every step of the way, and gloves which offer extra grip for offering all the guidance you need. “My undergraduate degree was in Science sporting applications. but I was working in textile manufacturing LJMU has given me the experience
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CAREERS ADVICE FROM THE START
Our Career Zones help keep student employability central to your university experience, and give you easy access to the wealth of advice and career opportunities LJMU has on offer, right where you will be studying.
LJMU’s Careers Team operate out of campus-based Careers Zones, based at the City, Mount Pleasant and IM Marsh campuses, providing access to our Careers and Employability Advisors, CV services and 24/7 digital resources, in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Here you can find out about upcoming careers fairs, workshops, employer events and guest speakers, or book a mock interview. ljmu.ac.uk/discover/your-student-experience/ employability
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SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE WHENEVER YOU NEED IT Our goal is to give you a fulfilling university experience; that’s why we offer a wide range of support services to help you manage your commitments and achieve your full potential while you are at LJMU. As an international student you are part of LJMU’s proud and diverse student community. We are delighted to welcome international students from 100+ countries around the world to Liverpool and our University campus. To help you settle into life at Liverpool and the University, LJMU has a dedicated team of International Student Advisers. They are experienced in dealing with the kinds of issues that international students may face when moving to a new country, such as visa renewal, travelling to the UK, accommodation and settling in.
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Study skills courses and specialist support, including a dedicated Maths Resource Centre and English Language workshops
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Confidential, non-judgemental support to students of all beliefs and backgrounds from our Spiritual Support team
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See the following link for more advice:
CONTACT US email: internationaladvice@ljmu.ac.uk
ljmu.ac.uk/students/new-to-the-uk
tel: +44 (0) 151 231 3673
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EXPLORE THE W RLD DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE WORLD AND YOURSELF BY STUDYING, WORKING OR VOLUNTEERING ABROAD Whether you’re interested in studying or working in another country or seizing one of LJMU’s international opportunities, we can offer you an experience that could change your life. If you are looking to enhance your degree and improve your employability, you could gain funding to help you realise your goals.
twitter.com/LJMUGlobalOpps instagram.com/ljmuglobalopps/ ljmu.ac.uk/goabroad
BECKY FOS KETT GO GLOBAL “Last summer LJMU enabled me to go and live an absolute dream for two weeks! I volunteered at Antelope Park in Zimbabwe, where I got to work with Lions every day. It was nearly entirely funded by Go Global. Everyone should apply for the funding, because it can genuinely open so many doors.”
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“Study Abroad has become who I am. I went away with the same fears I had when I first set off for university, but I have come back with a drive like none other. The world is not a small place anymore.”
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MER SCHOOL M U S H JA R A H S
“The Sharjah summer school was a fantastic experience that I will treasure throughout my life. I am extremely grateful to LJMU for giving me this opportunity as it has given me a different perspective on life and increased my motivation for my final year. I would encourage every student to take part in opportunities like this as life experiences are just as important as your studies.”
ALEXANDE R STUDY ABR BAKER OAD AUSTR IA
“Interning in Shanghai was absolutely crazy but so good. Being able to experience life while working full time in a very different culture was not only an experience that few people are lucky enough to have while still at university, but it is also a great asset when applying for jobs both nationally and internationally.
ANYA COATES SHIP GLOBAL INTERN E PROGRAMM
Travelling on night trains, hiking through breath-taking mountains in the pouring rain (it was monsoon season after all) and I was even lucky enough to camp on the Great Wall.”
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WELCOME TO YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TUITION FEES YOU WILL BE CHARGED A TUITION FEE FOR EACH YEAR OF YOUR COURSE. YOUR FEES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE COURSE YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY. YOU’LL FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TUITION FEES BELOW. Fees for postgraduate students 2020/2021 LABORATORY BASED
£16,100
CLASSROOM BASED
£15,600
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT YEAR
£3,650
Please refer to your course factfile for specific fee information. Please note: tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase.
DEPOSIT INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS NEED TO PAY A DEPOSIT As an international student, unless you are exempt, you will need to pay a tuition fee deposit. The deposit amount for students starting at LJMU in 2020/21 is 50% of your first year fee. Once the deposit has been paid, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies can be issued. Visit this link for more information: ljmu.ac.uk/international/holding-offer-of-study/tuition-fee-deposit
DON’T FORGET… Having paid your deposit, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number will be produced. Please note that this number can only be requested less than 3 months before the start date of your course and no earlier due to UKVI regulations. You can use this Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies CAS number to apply for your visa.
FOR MORE VISA AND IMMIGRATION INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK: ljmu.ac.uk/international/holdingoffer-of-study/visa-and-immigration
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INTRODUCTION TO LJMU SCHOLARSHIPS LJMU will be awarding a range of international scholarships for students enrolling at the University in September 2020. These prestigious awards take the form of partial tuition fee scholarships and are available for outstanding international students applying for postgraduate courses. We fund tuition fee reductions and work alongside external funding sources to give our students many options to explore. AM I ELIGIBLE? In order to qualify you must:
n Be a self-funded international student n Meet the conditions stated in your full-time, Postgraduate Taught (PGT) course offer letter
n Not already be benefiting from an existing scholarship award of sponsorship DO I NEED TO APPLY? Some of our scholarship funding is automatically awarded and will not require a separate application form to your course. However, we do have other
sources of funding available that will place applicants into a competitive process. For these opportunities you will need to produce a separate application. Further details can be found on our website. NEED ADVICE? LJMU also work alongside many other funding sources to provide full and partial scholarships for individuals looking to progress their academic goals. For more detailed information on these additional opportunities, please visit ljmu.ac.uk/international-scholarships or contact us directly on iac@ljmu.ac.uk
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HOW TO PAY YOUR FEES You can pay your tuition fees online using Flywire flywire.com/school/ljmu
Also please visit the following link for more information about tuition fees ljmu.ac.uk/international/thinking-ofapplying/tuition-fees
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL NON-UK STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THEIR ACCOMMODATION IN FULL BEFORE THEIR ARRIVAL IN THE UK, UNLESS THEY CAN PROVIDE A UK RESIDENT GUARANTOR WHO IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE OWNER OF THEIR CHOSEN ACCOMMODATION
BUDGET FOR YOUR LIVING COSTS As well as tuition fees, you need to budget for your living costs. You must budget for a minimum of £1,015 per month (at a maximum of nine months) to cover your living expenses, according to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Therefore if you are coming to study for a course of nine months or more you will need £9,135. If you are accompanied by your family, you will need an additional £6,120 per year for your husband, wife and for each of your children. You can use this handy International Student Calculator here: university.which.co.uk/student-budget-calculator
INTERNATIONAL GRANTS
Speak to us in private: studentadvice@ljmu.ac.uk +44 (0) 151 231 3153/3154
LJMU Chaplains can help international students apply for small grants (typically £500) to support you while you are studying. Certain conditions apply.
Speak to us in private: disability@ljmu.ac.uk +44 (0) 151 231 3164/3165
For more information, email: chaplaincy@ljmu.ac.uk
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TRAVELLING TO THE UK TO START YOUR STUDIES OUR TRAVEL TIPS SHOULD MAKE TRAVELLING TO THE UK A SIMPLER AND MORE ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE. In this section you’ll find our tips for packing and travelling, as well as three steps you’ll need to follow when you first arrive in the UK. We have included details about our airport pick-up service too. WHAT TO PACK AND WHAT NOT TO PACK OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS: Make sure you bring all the documentation you’ll need to clear immigration and customs. You should also take a photocopy of all important documents, including your passport and immigration documents. Keep the photocopies in your hand luggage. LUGGAGE: Check the airline’s luggage allowance and only pack as much as you can carry. Make a list of everything you pack, so that if your luggage is lost you can account for any missing items. HAND LUGGAGE: If you are arriving into the UK in September it can feel quite cool. We recommend that you pack a jumper in your hand luggage. In case your luggage is delayed or lost, you should also pack any essential overnight items in your hand luggage, such as toiletries and a change of clothing.
CLOTHES: Liverpool’s climate ranges from warm in the Summer to frosty in the Winter. If you come from a very different climate it may be cheaper to buy suitable clothes for the different seasons when you arrive in Liverpool. FOOD: It is illegal to bring meat, fish, plants and honey into the UK. Please see the HM Custom and Excise website for prohibited goods. Liverpool has lots of supermarkets selling a variety of foods from all over the world. ELECTRICAL ITEMS: Please ensure all your electrical items are insured while in transit. You will be able to buy adaptors here, but they may be cheaper if you buy them before you travel.
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY TO LIVERPOOL We offer an airport pick-up service which you’ll need to book in advance – find out more about this service at the following link: ljmu.ac.uk/international/holding-offerof-study/when-you-arrive Please check the start date on your CAS statement or your offer paperwork before booking flights. If you are able to enter the country in time for your indicated enrolment date, we strongly recommend you take part in all activities during your first week to help you integrate into life on campus. If you need more information or would like some advice, contact international@ljmu.ac.uk Or visit the following link: ljmu.ac.uk/international/holding-offerof-study/pre-departure-advice
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I definitely made the right choice to study at LJMU, I can’t see myself studying or living anywhere other than Liverpool. It truly has become a home away from home. Rebecca Lennon
Rebecca currently represents Great Britain in archery, with significant success, and makes time to coach the future generation of young archers.
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OUTSTANDING TEACHING AND LEARNING 90% of students surveyed were happy with their access to course specific facilities at LJMU. National Student Survey (NSS) 2018
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All our degrees are designed and delivered in a way that best suits the subject being taught, and the knowledge and skills you are expected to develop as part of your studies.
n Research keeps
our degrees up-todate and gives students insight on current professional practice
During your induction, your tutors will outline what modules and topics you’ll be studying during your first year at LJMU. You’ll find out more about any examinations or assignments you’ll be expected to complete and they will also explain what background reading and independent study you are required to undertake in addition to scheduled activities in your timetable. Scheduled activities take a wide variety of forms. Depending on your subject these may include:
Lectures n Seminars n Tutorials n Project supervisions n Practical classes and lab work n Workshops or supervised activities in studios n Fieldwork in the UK and overseas n External visits and work-based learning n Feedback sessions
n 62nd in the
UK for research excellence
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
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LIBRARIES
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EXCELLENT Bookable group study and LIBRARIES: rooms PCs
Aldham Robarts, Avril Robarts and IM Marsh
Special Collections and Archives:
used for projects and dissertations
24/7 OPENING HOURS *
DURING SEMESTER TIMES
HIGH STUDENT SATISFACTION LEVELS**
600,000 BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE TO USE
Strong partnership with students and Students’ Union
NO FINES
*Avril Robarts and Aldham Robarts have 24/7 opening hours during term-time. **NSS 2017
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LJMU has three libraries, one based in each of the City, Mount Pleasant and IM Marsh campuses. This means that whatever and wherever you are studying at LJMU you are never far from a library and with 24/7 opening hours* during semester time, you can pop in anytime, day or night. The libraries are at the heart of the LJMU student experience, providing access to many services and facilities including finance, advice, counselling, careers and employability, IT support and library services.
Our libraries combine the very best aspects of traditional facilities with everything you’d expect from a modern university; there’s free WiFi access throughout, lots of computers, books, periodicals and journals as well as online resources. Plus you’ll find places where you can just sit and relax with friends over a coffee, complete group work or study quietly.
* Avril Robarts and Aldham Robarts have 24/7 opening hours during term-time.
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FLOURISH IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT Learning just got a whole lot easier. Introducing Canvas, our cloud-based platform providing a dynamic virtual learning environment (VLE) for both staff and students. Canvas will give you access to module materials, reading lists and timetable information as well as enabling you to access teaching tools and other essential resources either on your desktop, or via the Canvas app.
Ranked in the top 10% of universities in the UK for our learning resources National Student Survey 2018
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GET MORE FROM YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE WITH Liverpool John Moores Students’ Union (JMSU) is here for all students at Liverpool John Moores University. JMSU is a completely student-led organisation, here to welcome you to student life and ensure that you have the best possible experience while you’re here.
During September we organise a wide range of events and activities to help you settle in – this includes things like film screenings, themed quizzes, mini golf, a sports day, a trip to IKEA, Breakout Escape Rooms, walking tours as well as the biggest and best club nights in Liverpool. You’ll also be invited to our biggest event of the year, LJMU Freshers’ Fair which is where you’ll meet all of our clubs and societies and get more freebies than you can hold!
We don’t disappear after Freshers’ though - we hold events throughout the year and have a wide range of support services to support you throughout your time at LJMU.
What are you in to? With over 120 different sports clubs and societies on offer at JMSU, there are loads of opportunities to meet new people and try something different. For a full list of sports, clubs and societies go to jmsu.co.uk.
WHERE WE ARE You can find us across campus, so it doesn’t matter where you study, we’re always close by. Our main base is at the John Foster Building on Mount Pleasant, where our reception, Advice Centre and offices are, but we’re also in the social spaces at Byrom Street, Tithebarn Street, Redmonds Building and IM Marsh.
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FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP! As an LJMU student you’ll be entitled to free off-peak access to Lifestyles Fitness Centres across Merseyside. Your membership will cover a host of activities and facilities: there is yoga, Pilates and keep fit classes, top-of-the-range gym equipment and fitness suites and if Lycra’s not your thing, you can also play golf, football, tennis, squash and badminton, enjoy the sauna or float around an Olympic-sized swimming pool. See ljmu.ac.uk/applicant for details.
Sport is a big thing at LJMU. We are really proud of our University teams who consistently compete and win many of the major titles in interuniversity leagues and competitions. The Students’ Union offers opportunities for both ultra-competitive types and beginners to get involved, and you can choose from American football, athletics, boxing, badminton, basketball, cricket, men’s and women’s Gaelic football, football, hockey, volleyball and rugby teams as well as lacrosse, netball, swimming and tennis.
SUPPORTING ELITE ATHLETES LJMU’s Sport Scholarship Scheme is helping athletes jump higher, run faster and perform better thanks to targeted support from our internationally-acclaimed School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and personalised academic support. Go to ljmu.ac.uk/sport to find out more.
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STARTING AT LJMU You will be expected to complete your student registration online before you arrive at the University for enrolment and start your international induction programme. Full details will be included in your International LJMU Starter Pack. Your first week at LJMU will be packed full of things to do and places to see. You will receive an invitation to attend a welcome event where you will be able to find out more about University services, what’s happening in the city and meet other new students. As a new student you will be expected to complete an induction programme prior to the official start of the academic year. Induction is your opportunity to get to know your academic team, meet your personal tutor and start to make friends with people on your course. Your Starter Pack will give you more details on what to expect and when.
John Moores Students’ Union (see page 40) also organise a programme of activities to help you settle into University life and find out more about Liverpool’s exciting student scene. These events usually start during the official moving in weekend (18, 19 and 20 September) and continue until week one of semester one. Look out for updates from JMSU after confirmation.
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Can’t decide where to live? The accommodation website can help you make your selection. Visit ljmu.ac.uk/ accommodation to search by course, and list the accommodation best suited to where your lectures are.
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The University offers the information contained in this brochure as a general guide only to prospective postgraduate students wishing to apply for a place at the University to start a course in September 2020. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and is not binding on prospective students, students or the University. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press (October 2019) and the University hopes to provide the programmes and facilities set out in this brochure. However, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates and the University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to courses and facilities if necessary. Applicants should not rely solely on this brochure and should use this brochure in conjunction with the University website which we shall maintain and keep up-to-date.
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