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STUDY IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF LIVERPOOL
Want to be part of an iconic city with a rich history?
Liverpool is passionate about everything it does; from music to football and fashion to politics.
Our outstanding teaching, first-class facilities and reliable support ensure every student can succeed and become whoever they want to be.
We strive to make a huge contribution to our great city; supporting communities at home and internationally, delivering services, creating opportunities and making a positive difference to people’s lives.
Being a student at LJMU is about being part of something bigger, it’s a journey defined by passion, purpose and the pride of achieving your fullest potential.
Why not join us?
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2026
TODAY
Start thinking about uni. It would be helpful to start booking Open Days, requesting prospectuses and visiting university websites to find out more.
SEPTEMBER
UCAS applications can be submitted for 2026/7 entry. You can start adding your information but remember not to submit until you’re ready.
JANUARY
General UCAS application deadline for most undergraduate courses, sometimes called the Equal Consideration Deadline (ECD). You can still apply after this point but some courses may be closed.
FEBRUARY
UCAS Extra opens, which provides the opportunity to add a further choice if you didn’t receive any offers or declined the offers you received.
JUNE
This will depend on when you received your offers but you will need to reply to your offers by your given deadline, otherwise you will be automatically declined.
JULY
UCAS Extra closes and Clearing opens with course vacancies beginning to be published on university websites and UCAS.
AUGUST
If you’re waiting on qualification results, your place at university will be confirmed on Results Day if you meet your offer conditionsGOOD LUCK!
SEPTEMBER 2026
Begin university and enjoy freshers’ week!
For more information on the application process, visit ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply
WE ARE...
OUTSTANDING
in the UK
COMMITTED TO BRIGHT FUTURES
2nd university in the UK for employability
Uni Compare - UK University Rankings 2025 2nd EXCITING
ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK FOR GROWING
Uni Compare - University Rankings 2025
TOP 5
UK student city Student Crowd, 2024
SAFE
SMALL FOOTPRINT, BIG PERSONALITY
Our campuses mean your student experience will be in the heart of Liverpool city centre - and did we mention that it’s one of the top 5 student cities in the UK - Student Crowd, 2024.
A short walk between our two campuses, we straddle the city centre making LJMU one of the most dynamic university campuses in the UK.
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CITY CAMPUS
Step into state-of-the-art facilities, specialist simulators, and practical labs.
You’ll be right at home if you’re interested in engineering, technology, health or science courses on this campus built for the future.
PLEASANT CAMPUS
Home to artists’ studios, multimedia digital labs, crime scene simulations and our industry leading law and business clinics.
Whether you’re interested in art, professional, social or humanities subjects, you’ll be surrounded by historic architecture and cuttingedge facilities.
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OPEN DAYS 2025
Friday 20 June
Saturday 11 October
Friday 7 November
Saturday 15 November
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ACCOMMODATION
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Campus areas are highlighted for your convenience. City Campus highlighted in purple, and Mount Pleasant Campus is highlighted in navy blue. Accommodation sites are marked in pink.
CAN’T DECIDE WHERE TO LIVE?
The accommodation website can help you make your selection. Visit ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation to find the accommodation best suited to where you’ll be studying.
A PLACE OF YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
LJMU is perfectly located for those who want to move away for university, or those who wish to commute.
With both national and city-wide trains, and city and regional buses arriving within a short walk of our campuses, you’ll understand why scousers feel like Liverpool is the centre of the universe…!
Browse our accommodation options and go on a virtual tour of many of our halls - visit ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation
LIVING IN UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION
Our LJMU approved accommodation offers highquality, safe and comfortable accommodation in the heart of Liverpool city centre. All our accommodation has high-speed Wi-Fi, which will come in handy for both studying and streaming –and the majority is en-suite, with many having additional facilities as standard, like an on-site gym or parking. And did we mention that all our accommodation is within a short walk of our campuses – making rolling out of bed and into university easy (don’t tell our academics!).
All tenancies in LJMU approved accommodation last the full academic year –so you won’t have to move your stuff back home at Christmas or Easter breaks – and if you find your home sweet home, you’re allowed to stay on after your first year!
You can sleep sound knowing that LJMU guarantees all undergraduate students high-quality accommodation in the heart of Liverpool city centre as standard.
PREFER TO STAY AT HOME?
If you choose to stay at home, you won’t be aloneroughly one in three LJMU students choose to live at home in their first year. You wont be missing out on student life by commuting to campus. We have dedicated groups for local applicants to meet each other online before they arrive, but whether it’s through societies, sport, or your course, you’ll find meeting people who share your interests is easy when you’re in good company.
HOW DOES ACCOMMODATION FINANCE WORK?
Most undergraduate students will apply for both student loans – the tuition fee loan, and the maintenance loan.
Unlike your tuition fee loan, which is paid directly to LJMU, your maintenance loan is paid into your bank account in three installments, and it is up to you how you spend it.
If you deicde to live away from home, the bulk of your maintenance loan will be spent on your rent. If you choose to live in LJMU approved accommodation, rent is paid across the year in three installments that coincide with your student funding payments. Once you have paid your rent for the term, you can then work out how much you have for the the remainder of the term.
If you decide to stay at home you will still be eligible for a maintenance loan, if you wish to apply for one. Students who live at home often choose to invest in a travel pass at the start of the year to make it easier to budget around getting to and from campus.
The thing I love the most about LJMU is how welcoming and helpful everyone is.
The moment you become a student at LJMU, you become a member of John Moores Students’ Union – JMSU for short. We’re at the heart of your student experience so we wanted to let you know who we are and what we do!
What is a Student Union?
A Student Union is just that – a union of students. They’re an organisation designed to represent and advocate for the needs of students in a university, making them really powerful organisations.
What do you do?
From running societies, sports and groups, to organising events and ensuring students are supported, platformed and heard, Student Unions are an integral part of the university experience.
What groups and events do you run?
JMSU is proud to run 100+ student groups, from crafting and trading to gaming and Taylor Swift – and if you see a gap in our roster of groups, we make it easy to set one up of your own and get people involved. As well as societies, we also facilitate over 50 competitive sports teams making it easy to find your community.
On top of all of this, we also run events year-round exclusively for LJMU students, getting you access to the best club nights and venues across the city and offering entry to the hottest cultural attractions across the city, often at an attractive JMSU discount!
Want to see what we’re up to?
GYM MEMBERSHIP
Join one of the most affordable gyms in the country.
• Latest Technogym cardio and strength-training machines
• Based right in the centre of campus so you’ll never miss a workout again
• Loads of classes – from pilates, to HIIT, to spin and more!
PLAY MEMBERSHIP
Participate in a range of leagues, tournaments and social gatherings designed for all skill levels and enjoy discounted facility hire. Free off-peak swimming is also included.
• Over 50 competitive sports teams
• Skill levels from elite athletes to complete beginners
• Compete against other universities in the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league
ACTIVE LJMU MEMBERSHIP
Get the best of both worlds with a combination of the Gym and Play memberships at a discounted price.
• Take your game to the next level and get the best of both worlds for a discounted price
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Discover more about the world and yourself with virtual internships, studying, working or volunteering abroad
SUMMER SCHOOL
Each year, LJMU sends groups of students on 1-4 week programmes that focus on UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and combine cultural immersion with academic projects and community engagement activities. This is the perfect option for less experienced travellers curious of what the world has to offer.
Volunteering abroad is an incredible experience and opportunity to get to know new cultures, meet new people, and try something way outside of most people’s comfort zones.
Alex, Global Citizen
My experience provoked new ways of thinking about the world around me.
Ellie, Summer School student, 2021-22
STUDY ABROAD
Most LJMU students can study abroad for a semester or year as part of their LJMU degree. Whether you study in Japan or Norway, USA or France you will be taught in English and it will count towards your degree. If you want to immerse yourself in a different culture while enhancing your academic learning, this is the thing for you!
This has definitely been the most independent and enriching experience that I have ever done and I am so grateful that I have completed this internship… I feel that I have gained valuable work experience as well as learning so much about another culture that is so different from my own.
Julia, Global Internship Programme
It’s been the best year ever. I’ll be so
Alexandra , Study Abroad USA (2019)
Welcome to
UK STUDENT CITY2024Top5
We’re one of the UK’s top student cities* for so many reasons – how about we start with 10 of them?
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BIG CITY, SMALL TOWN VIBES
Our city centre is compact, easily walkable, and well connected by public transport.
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A LEGENDARY NIGHT OUT
We’re a place that loves to party, with over 300 bars, a vibrant live music scene and club nights that go down in history.
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WE’RE CHAMPIONS OF SPORT
You already know us for our Premier League pedigree, but Merseyside is much more than our three(!) professional clubs. We are home to a top rugby league team, an athletics club of Olympians, plus watersports centres, skateparks and much more in between.
HUGE FOOD SCENE
Our culinary heritage runs deep - salt and pepper chips were literally invented in Liverpool. But if you still need to be convinced you’ll be spoilt for choice amongst our variety of food markets, thousands of restaurants, coffee roasteries, craft breweries and cafés galore.
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A WORLD-CLASS WATERFRONT
We’re famous for our breathtaking architecture, so much so that our Liver Birds are synonymous with the city – how many places can say that?
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ACCESSIBLE ARTS AND CULTURE
From contemporary art to street art, national theatre productions to grassroots plays, plus more free museums, galleries and festivals than any UK city outside of London, Liverpool’s arts scene has always got something good going on.
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MORE HERITAGE PARKS THAN ANY OTHER CITY OUTSIDE LONDON
When you think of a city you might not think of green spaces – but in Liverpool we do both with more than 250 parks and green spaces across the city.
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A STONE’S THROW FROM THE BEACH
Just a 30-minute train journey from the city centre we’ve got Crosby, Formby or Hilbre Island for spotting red squirrels, seals or just the ice cream van.
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COMEDY LEGENDS
We’ve got one of the most vibrant comedy scenes in the UK right now with clubs for big acts and emerging talent showing every night of the week. And with our famous scouse wit, is it any wonder?
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A WARM WELCOME
Ask someone about Liverpool and they’ll always mention the people, whether it’s our kindness, passion, energy or determination. Living in Liverpool –it means more.
I’ve met lots of amazing friends here and I absolutely love the city. It’s full of energy, history and there are so many things to do.
Shaye Booysen
BA (Hons) (QTS) Primary Education (from Northern Ireland)
SUPPORTING YOU THROUGH YOUR STUDIES
No matter what you need, you’re never on your own at LJMU. Our support teams will make sure you get by, with a little help...
YOUR CAMPUS IS A SAFE SPACE
We are committed to aways providing a safe and secure campus. Our Security Centre is staffed 24/7, monitoring all campus areas and providing a response 365 days a year, and we even have our own university police officer.
REPORT AND SUPPORT
Report and Support is our dedicated platform for students, staff and visitors to the university to seek support and advice for any incident of harassment, bullying or sexual violence. Users can also report anonymously.
SAFETY AROUND THE CITY
Liverpool is proud to have retained its Purple Flag status for 14 successive years. This status represents the gold standard - cities who ensure
a safe and welcoming night out, as well as one you’ll never forget.
ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS THAT LOOK OUT FOR OUR STUDENTS
We work closely with LJMU approved accommodation providers to make sure that they can raise concerns about students who might be struggling so we can offer support and help early on.
KEEPING WELL DURING YOUR TIME AT LJMU
THERE IS ALWAYS SUPPORT AVAILABLE AT LJMU
Our Student Advice and Wellbeing Services offer advice and information, virtual and in-person appointments and a drop-in service on each campus, with dedicated staff who are your first point of contact if you have any problems or worries whilst at uni. Our drop-ins are available Monday to Friday, meaning you’re never more than a short walk from support should you need to speak to someone.
OUR STAFF ARE HERE TO HELP
Our team of Mental Health Advisors, Wellbeing Advisors and Counsellors are here to help students who need some emotional support with the ups and downs of university life. If you need help, get in touch and we’ll work with you to figure out what we can do to help.
SPECIALIST TEAMS
We also have a number of specialist teams offering expert help, including:
• Specialist Study Skills Tutors working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
• Dedicated support for students who are care experienced or estranged from their families
• Specialist visa and immigration advice for our international students
• Staff working with students who have experienced sexual or domestic violence, stalking or other forms of harassment
Everyone should be able to study without the stress of financial insecurity. That’s why supporting with the cost of living is an essential part of the financial safety net we offer to all students whilst at LJMU
HELPING OUT IN A FINANCIAL EMERGENCY
Our Student Support Fund offers assistance to LJMU students in need. The Money Advice team can help LJMU students facing financial hardship, with friendly advice and assistance to cover food costs, bills, and give financial support.
Energy Cost Assistance is available to students who are struggling to pay gas/ electric bills.
NEED A LAPTOP OR PC – IT’S SORTED!
LJMU are able to provide used and refurbished IT kit for free to students –whether you’re in need of a new laptop, or have had a PC meltdown.
IF YOU HAVE TO PUT PEN TO PAPER, WE MAKE SURE THEY’RE BOTH FREE!
From poster bags to pens, headphones to highlighters, all students can pick up free stationery from either of our libraries.
ELIMINATING PERIOD POVERTY
Free menstrual products are available in LJMU toilets across campus for students to use or take away as they need.
IN 2023/24 WE HELPED OVER 2500 STUDENTS WITH SUPPORT WITH THE COST OF LIVING
Visit ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding for more details on student finance and money advice
Booth
MSc Digital Marketing (from Manchester)
Rio
My biggest challenge going into university was my own insecurity surrounding my disability and not being accepted. I would say I am a completely different person to who I was when I first started four years ago.
SCHOLARSHIPS AT LJMU
Rewarding success and supporting students to achieve BIG things
Whether it’s a new laptop, help with accommodation costs or learning how to drive – how you spend your scholarship money is up to you. We don’t just award our scholarships to straight A students either (though academic ability is important); we are also interested in awarding scholarships to students who can show us that they are hardworking and passionate about something and successful at what they do.
OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
The aim of the Opportunity Scholarship is to enhance diversity, supporting access, participation and outcomes of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds who come to LJMU.
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP
The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship has been introduced to recognise the diverse and inspiring nature of the LJMU student community. These highprofile scholarships have been developed to reward the success of students that may have had a different and sometimes longer path into Higher Education or have overcome adversity in some way.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Rewards academic excellence (at least 3 A grades at A2 or equivalent –144 UCAS points)
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded for participation in areas such as volunteering, sports, the arts or citizenship.
SIR BERT MASSIE SCHOLARSHIP
Recognising Sir Bert Massie, national disability rights champion and former student of LJMU, we award this scholarship to an outstanding disabled student who has campaigned or championed inclusion in some way.
ACADEMIC AND LIBRARY SUPPORT
Students come from different academic backgrounds, and understanding how to make the most of your degree can feel like a module in itself! That’s why we’ve assembled a crack team of staff to help you dream, plan and achieve…
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TEAM
Based in the Student Life Building, their job is to get you up to speed with the skills you need to achieve at degree-level study –think Harvard referencing, literature reviews, quantitative vs qualitative studies… and that’s just for starters! Not only are they there to help explain terminology or organise your workload, they’re also a vital resource to those who want to take their academic writing or use of maths and statistics to the next level.
SUBJECT LIBRARIANS
These bookworms are specialists in their area. Need an expert to help you find resources to take your writing further? There’s a subject librarian for that. Need someone to help locate a journal article or an online resource? You’ve guessed it – subject librarians can do that too.
PERSONAL TUTOR
Personal tutors are staff from your area of study who get to know you on a deeper level. They’re there to support your success, providing guidance on course content, helping you make sense of assessment feedback and referring you to the correct teams to best support you. They’re also there for a cup of tea and a chat if you need that too!
DISABILITY ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
Letting the university know that you have a disability or medical condition means that we can offer services, advice and support to you throughout your course.
Our Disability Advice Team can work with you before you start at LJMU, helping you to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) via your funding body and providing information and advice on how to access support at LJMU, including additional exam provisions and in-house Study Skills support. The team can also connect you with other support available, including our team of Mental Health Advisors.
As well as guiding you through the whole DSA process and helping you to arrange your support, we will work with you to create an Individual Student Learning Plan (ISLP). You can choose to share this with your programme team, so that your tutors know what support you might need on your course.
All LJMU programmes have a Disability Co-ordinator, who is a member of academic staff and acts as a link between the Disability
Advice team and your programme. The Disability Coordinator helps ensure that any support provided is relevant for your course and your specific needs.
Whether you are eligible for DSA or not, the Disability Advice team can offer support, information and advice, so please get in touch as soon as you know you want to study at LJMU.
Email disability@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone 0151 231 3168
DEGREES THAT KICK-START YOUR CAREER
University isn’t all about academic study – it’s also about the opportunities it creates after you graduate. You create your future; LJMU helps you get there
WE’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH RELEVANT WORK PLACEMENTS
For more info see page 80.
WE’LL INVITE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INDUSTRY INSIGHT WITH YOU
We regularly invite experts to deliver talks and share their advice with our students.
WE’LL ENCOURAGE YOU TO COLLABORATE WITH STUDENTS FROM OTHER DISCIPLINES
You will find making use of other students’ skills and expertise invaluable when you come to complete your own projects. We make it easy to make connections and find common ground.
WE EMBED PRACTICAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WITHIN OUR COURSES
From our beginnings as a technical college we’ve always understood that knowledge means nothing without practical experience.
Our programmes have been designed to ensure you gain the skills you need to succeed in your field.
WE CAN HELP YOU START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Our pioneering Start-up Hub has been helping students and alumni get their business ideas off the ground since 2003, helping students realise their dreams by enabling you to access funding and networking, as well as business, legal and financial advice.
WE HELP ORGANISE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We provide opportunities outside of lectures and tutorials to help our students enhance their knowledge, skills, and experience.
WE’LL ORGANISE INDUSTRY RELEVANT FIELD TRIPS
As one of our students you will get the opportunity to go on field trips that will give you valuable insight into your industry.
WE’LL HELP YOU TAKE PART IN INDUSTRYRUN COMPETITIONS
Awards aren’t everything, but being recognised by the industry before you even graduate? That helps your CV as well as giving you a confidence boost! Our academics are actively engaged within their field, which means they are aware of industry-run opportunities that could enhance your career.
I love my lecturers. I can’t describe the feeling of enjoying a subject and seeing that the people teaching you love it just as much.
For some, choosing what to study at uni is a no-brainer – from early on they have always known what they’re passionate about studying and where they want it to lead them.
But for the majority of students, this isn’t the case. Most people are unsure what path they want to take after school or college, and if you’re struggling to find a course that clicks, you’re not alone.
HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH…
WHAT AM I GOOD AT?
Look at your strengths, not just at your grades. You might want to take on a new challenge, or you might want to build deeper knowledge in a subject you excel at.
DO I ENJOY THIS SUBJECT?
You are investing time, money and effort, so make sure you’re investing it in something you like to learn about.
WILL THE STUDY STYLE SUIT ME?
People learn in different ways so it’s important to consider what type of learning suits you. Find out if the course is primarily taught through lectures, labs or seminars. Are there placement opportunities available? What about the method of examination?
Want to know what the differences between study options are? Turn to p.50
IS IT RIGHT FOR MY CAREER PATH?
Think about where you want to be after university. You might have a careers advisor who can help you with this. Why not check with employers to see what qualifications they’re looking for? Check job listings for application criteria and find out what degree might be expected for your dream graduate role.
WHAT STUDY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
There are different types of study structures – find the right course to suit you…
FOUNDATION YEAR
Designed for those who may not meet the entry requirements but have the potential and passion for degree level study, a foundation year adds a year to the length of your degree to support you into study.
HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC) AND DIPLOMA (HND)
Higher National Certificates or Higher National Diplomas are vocational qualifications that take between one and two years to complete and are designed to prepare you for the working world, or for further study at degreelevel.
BACHELORS DEGREE
A Bachelors degree is the most common type of undergraduate course. They are usually studied over three years, after which you will usually graduate with one of the following:
• BA (Hons) - Bachelor of Arts with honours
• BSc (Hons) - Bachelor of Science with honours
• BEng (Hons) - Bachelor of Engineering with honours
• LLB (Hons) – Bachelor of Law with honours
INTEGRATED MASTERS
Integrated Masters add an extra year of postgraduate study or research to your Bachelors degree, enabling you to graduate with a Masters qualification.
TOP UP
A Top Up is designed for those who already have a qualification like a HND or foundation degree. This period of study ‘tops up’ your existing qualification to a Bachelors level qualification.
SANDWICH PROGRAMMES
Many degrees have the option to add a sandwich year. Generally taking place in your third year of study, a sandwich year extends your overall course length by one year by incorporating a placement year into your course. This will give you invaluable work experience, boosting employability, and offering a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, at home, in a different city or even a different country.
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
Earn a full-time wage while you learn part-time. These programmes still lead to a degree-level qualification, but they’re undertaken alongside degree-related employment – plus your employer and the government usually cover your tuition fees.
See page 52 to find out more. .
FULL TIME WAGE, PART TIME STUDY
80% OF YOUR TIME IS SPENT LEARNING ON THE JOB AND 20% STUDYING PART-TIME AT UNIVERSITY
COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE WITHIN FOUR TO FIVE YEARS
PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT A PRACTICAL STYLE OF LEARNING
GET VITAL WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION
APPRENTICES ARE IN THE WORKPLACE FOR AT LEAST 30 HOURS PER WEEK, EARNING A WAGE
APPRENTICES HAVE NO TUITION FEES TO PAY! YOUR EMPLOYER AND THE GOVERNMENT COVER YOUR TUITION FEES For more information about Degree Apprenticeships , scan to check out our useful videos
Scan to see a list of our Degree Apprenticeship courses
I chose to study Journalism at LJMU because I wanted to be based in a vibrant city with an abundance of opportunities and culture.
COURSES AVAILABLE AT LJMU
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ART & DESIGN
Ready to push the boundaries?
Our art and design degrees combine theory and practice. We are embedded in the creativity of the Liverpool City Region through our work with our cultural partners.
Whether you want to develop your technical and design skills, set the next fashion trend or curate an exhibition, LJMU has the degree for you.
Our community of artists, designers and curators knows what it takes for you to succeed.
• Teaching in the John Lennon Art and Design Building
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
• Ranked in the top 10 universities for Graphic Design in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
• Participate in live client briefs and placements
• Gain access to lots of facilities and workshops
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• Annual travel awards and bursaries available.
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Fascinated by the study of living things? Biological sciences is a broad and exciting subject, allowing you to specialise in a range of challenging areas - from biology to the scientific study of animals. Each course is designed to give you a core understanding of biological theory and practice. You will also have the opportunity to complete exciting placements and overseas fieldwork.
• State-of-the-art labs and excellent teaching spaces
• Taught by world-leading, research-active staff
• Exciting placement opportunities
• Forensic Anthropology is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
• Biology and Zoology are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• Wildlife Conservation is accredited by the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES)
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Interior
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Accounting and Finance
Applied Entrepreneurship
Business Management
Business with Digital Marketing
Business with Finance and Economics
Business with International Business Management
Business with Media Communications
Events Management
Human Resource Management
International Tourism Management
Marketing
Sport Business
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Develop the skills future employers demand with a degree from Liverpool Business School. Our professionallyaccredited courses have excellent links with local, national, and global businesses.
• Undertake live business projects through the Liverpool Business Clinic and the Accounting Clinic.
• Work in a project consultancy team, tackling real business challenges.
• Develop practical business skills - pitch a product, stage a live event and use business simulation tools.
• Secure work placements with leading companies and big brand names
• Benefit from an optional paid sandwich year in the UK or overseas.
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Computing
Cyber
Digital
Software
EDUCATION
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING - ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineers are essential to life as we know it and the development of our planet. They are problem solvers who look for ways to make our lives more efficient and sustainable. The modules of this course are informed by industry professionals. They will help you to develop the scientific principles and understanding of advanced design technology to really make a difference to the world. As a graduate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be highly employable with excellent earning potential.
• Professionally accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
• Paid placement year available
• BEng, MEng and Foundation routes available
• LJMU has 200 years of expertise in teaching Mechanical Engineering
• Learn from knowledgeable and supportive tutors
• State-of-the-art labs and technology
GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Tackle real-world issues and discover practical ways to protect and conserve the environment. Our degrees allow you to explore the world around you and the complex issues it faces. Study everything, from climate and landforms to wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability. At the heart of these courses is the opportunity to apply your knowledge both in the classroom and outdoors.
• Conduct fieldwork in the UK and overseas
• Study in state-of-the-art labs and excellent teaching spaces
HEALTH & NUTRITION
• Taught by world-leading, research-active staff
• Exciting placement opportunities
• Geography is accredited by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
• Wildlife Conservation is accredited by Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES)
History is multifaceted and can take you in many directions. Studying history trains you to think in certain ways and to ask important questions. By studying the past – the Victorian city, the regulation of war or the development of Latin Americayou learn about the modern world and your place in it. History is based on persuasive story-telling, and studying the subject develops your own communication and analytical skills.
• 94% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on History courses were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
• Choose from a wide range of optional modules
• Develops high-level skills sought by employers
• Opens up a diverse range of careers e.g.managerial, media, the military
• Teaching informed by internationally recognised research
Watch our playlist to find out about modules on offer, travel reports from European fieldwork and student-led research events (39) LJMU History - YouTube
JOURNALISM, MEDIA & FILM
LAW & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Explore the root causes and consequences of crime, why people commit crime and how society and the legal system respond. Analyse the criminal mindset, consider what makes a fair punishment and examine the many laws that govern our society.
• Strong links to law courts, prisons and third sector agencies
• Criminal Justice degrees offer fieldwork in places such as Slovenia and Sweden
• LLB Law students experience real-life casework from the first year of study
• 95% of students surveyed said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)
NURSING
Join the front line of patient care. Did you know there’s more than one route to qualify as a nurse? Achieve your ambition with one of our Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) accredited degrees. LJMU’s supportive and highly experienced teaching and technical staff are passionate about your success. They will help you to develop a strong knowledge base and clinical skills, preparing you to go out into practice, enter employment and excel in your nursing career.
• 100% LJMU Nursing students said staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
• State-of-the-art simulation suites and facilities in the centre of Liverpool.
• Ranked top 15 Children’s Nursing and top 18 Mental Health Nursing degrees in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
• Opportunities for placements in a range of specialist NHS Trusts including Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and The Walton Centre.
POLICING
We work closely with Merseyside Police to ensure our students are prepared for the varied career options available in policing. Our innovative Crime Scene Suite is embedded across modules to allow students to reflect current policing practices and develop their own crime scene perspectives and approaches.
• Taught by lecturers with professional backgrounds in policing and forensics
• Field trips include Merseyside Firearms and the Emergency Services Training Centres
• Strong links to courts, prisons and third sector agencies
• Access to our dedicated Crime Scene Suite
• Opportunities to volunteer as a Special Police Constable to gain a first-hand policing experience
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Social sciences explore how people behave and interact within society. They help us comprehend human life, including culture, economics, politics, psychology, sociology, technology, law, public policy, and policing, using advanced research methods to investigate social phenomena and improve our understanding of the world we live in.
• Teaching across the Mount Pleasant campus
• Degree modules are informed by internationally recognised research
• Learn from a wide range of academics
• International fieldwork, placements and study embedded in many degrees
• Covers a wide range of disciplines and professions
SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES
Learn from world-leading experts and sports organisations on our sport and exercise sciences courses. We are a global leader in the field of sport and exercise sciences. This is thanks to our internationallyimportant research, Olympic alumni and staff, award-winning exchanges and excellent partnerships with sport, exercise, educational and community organisations.
• 6th in the world for Sports Science, QS World University Rankings 2024
• Study in state-of-the-art labs and excellent teaching spaces
• Taught by world-leading, research-active staff
• Our Science and Football and Sport and Exercise Science degrees are endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
• Sport Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Shabab Belal
BSc Biomedical Science (International student from Bangladesh)
My tutors have always been approachable and eager to help, whether it’s through clearing up any doubts I have or providing additional explanations when concepts feel challenging. Their guidance has made the course material more manageable and has helped me feel more confident in my learning.
WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Some courses include the opportunity to participate in a work placement (see course list on pages 58 –76). Placements give you practical experience of the workplace and the chance to put your learning into practice. They will give you a taste of what it’s really like to work in the industry and they also help you develop personal skills and enhance your employability. Placements can be anything from two weeks to twelve months; the full year placement is often referred to as a sandwich year and is a salaried, paid opportunity.
Across our campuses, we have dedicated placement support teams who will provide you with the relevant support to undertake your work placement.
Examples of placements that LJMU students have undertaken include:
• Students studying business courses have been placed with companies such as Disney, Liverpool Football Club, Bentley Motors and Unilever.
• Strong connections with many local and national media companies, such as BBC, Sky Sports, Liverpool Echo and Hurricane Films have enabled many students to land placements as editors, agents, film producer runners and camera operators.
• Our nursing, paramedic and midwifery students are on placements throughout their degree, gaining valuable experience of patient care in a wide variety of settings.
• Students studying our real estate, construction or surveying degrees can participate in a year’s professional work placement, either in the UK or overseas. The direct work experience could also count towards a professional qualification.
• For students studying a sport course, we have excellent industry links including the Football Association, FIFA, various Premier League football clubs and the Professional Footballers’ Association. There are also a range of community-based placements within a variety of sports.
In addition to our subject based placements, our universitywide LJMU Student Futures: Careers, Employability and Start-Up team provides opportunities to participate in funded internships and work-based learning.
During my second year, I applied for an internship and through that I got to work in a role as assistant producer on a podcast called Kids Cast.
Eva Jones BA (Hons) Media Production Graduate
Ranked 14th best university in the UK for work experience Rate My Placement 2025-2026 14th
The people in Liverpool are always ready to help and it didn’t take me long to make myself feel right at home.
Cecilia Ashley MSc Digital Marketing (from Manchester)
APPLYING
HOW TO APPLY
Before you start, it would be a good idea to take a look at the details of the courses you are interested in by visiting ljmu.ac.uk/ courses. Here, you will find details of our entry requirements for each course.
To apply for a full-time undergraduate degree, submit your application via UCAS using institution code L51.
For applications for most undergraduate courses commencing in 2026, the UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline (ECD) is on 14 January 2026 (18:00 UK DST).
To keep up to date with all the latest key dates and deadlines, refer to ucas.com.
Applications made by this deadline will be considered first and in full by the admissions team. Though we consider applications made after this deadline, some courses fill up quickly so it’s worth submitting your application as soon as you feel ready.
TYPICAL OFFER
Depending on the course chosen and qualifications studied, we will usually make an offer using specific grades or UCAS tariff points. The typical offer we will make is listed under each course on pages 56-79.
But it’s not just about your academic qualifications. Our admissions staff take into consideration all aspects of your application, including non-standard qualifications, professional experience and any mitigating factors
to your attainment. We also consider applications from mature students and those who may not be taking a direct path into university straight from school or education.
CONTEXTUAL ADMISSIONS
At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn’t always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements.
PROFESSIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND CREATIVE COURSES
Some of our courses require submission of a portfolio, attendance of an interview or completion of a personality assessment and situational judgement test as part of the application process.
For more information on the application process, visit ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply
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