WHEN TO APPLY

You can apply through UCAS for 2024-entry from mid-September 2023. Universities receive applications throughout the year and applications may be considered outside the formal UCAS deadlines through UCAS Extra.

Applying for deferred entry

LJMU is pleased to consider applications for most programmes for deferred entry, however please check prior to submitting your form. You can do this on our course web pages.

Applications for part-time, degree apprenticeships and postgraduate programmes

Applications for part-time, degree apprenticeships and the majority of postgraduate programmes should be made directly to LJMU and we welcome applications throughout the year.

Applications can be made through our online application form. Go to ljmu.ac.uk/courses, select the course you are interested in and then follow the ‘Apply direct’ link.

Entry Requirements

At LJMU we welcome applicants with a wide variety of educational qualifications including: n A/AS levels n BTEC qualifications n T Levels n QAA Approved Access to HE Diploma n Advanced Diplomas n Advanced Apprenticeships n Irish Leaving Certificates n International Baccalaureate n Open University credits n NVQ Level 3 n Welsh Baccalaureate n Equivalent home and overseas qualifications

Most of the entry requirements detailed within this guide are listed as a UCAS tariff score. If you cannot see your qualification please refer to the UCAS website at ucas.com, contact our Course Enquiries team on 0151 231 5090 or email courses@ljmu.ac.uk and they will be happy to advise you.

Applications from mature students (aged 21+) are guaranteed to be given additional consideration, relating to your relevant academic, professional and life experiences.

Minimum Entry Requirements

For all our courses there will be a minimum UCAS Tariff score requirement. In addition, many courses will ask for specific subjects at GCSE and/or A level or equivalent. If a GCSE subject is required you will always need at least a Grade C or Grade 4.

To ensure that we are fair and consistent when considering all applications we take a holistic view looking at all aspects of the application including GCSE (or equivalent) grades, references and your personal statement as well as information gained at interviews or auditions. We are aware that not every A level student will have the opportunity to study AS levels and this will be taken into consideration when assessing your application; a fourth subject at AS level is not essential.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives.

Applicants Returning To Education

For students aged over 21 who have gained substantial knowledge or experience in a particular area, formal qualifications may not be essential. However, you will have to provide evidence of your ability to study at degree level through an interview or portfolio of work.

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR APPLICATION FORM?

Your application form is sent to us by UCAS and we assess your form on its merits as quickly and efficiently as possible. For some programmes decisions are based entirely on your application form; others will require you to undertake an interview, short assessment test, show your portfolio of work or undertake an audition. Details of additional forms of assessment are included in our entry criteria.

The Offer Process

There are a number of offers that we can make you n An unconditional offerthis 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 offerif 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.

Applicant Events

Once an offer has been made, we will invite you to a course-specific applicant event, interview or audition where you will have an opportunity to meet current staff and students, see the facilities in more detail, and find out about our student accommodation, either virtually or in person.

Making Your Firm And Insurance Choices

Once 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 first choice) and which you wish to make ‘Insurance’ (your second choice.)

Ucas Extra

If you have applied for all your five choices through UCAS but are not successful in gaining a place or you have declined all the offers you received you will be eligible for UCAS Extra. UCAS Extra runs from February to July.

Receiving Your Results

You will automatically be accepted if you meet the requirements of your conditional firm (CF) offer with LJMU. If you do not attain the required grades, then we may still accept you on your chosen programme or offer you an alternative programme. If your application is unsuccessful you will then be considered by your ‘insurance’ choice.

Clearing

Clearing is an additional opportunity to get a place at university, starting a course in September 2024. If you are late to apply, or do not fulfil the conditions of your conditional or unconditional choices, you can then enter the Clearing process. During Clearing you contact universities directly to establish if you can be accepted onto one of their courses. Clearing will take place from July to September.

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