POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT LJMU
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CONTENTS Page 2-3
FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE
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STUDENT VIEW
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WHY LJMU?
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STUDENT VIEW
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WELCOME TO LIVERPOOL
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STUDENT VIEW
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SUPPORTING YOU ALL THE WAY
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STUDENT VIEW
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THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS
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STUDENT VIEW
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MONEY MATTERS
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STUDENT VIEW
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A PLACE TO CALL HOME
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COURSE LISTINGS
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CONTACT DETAILS
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FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE
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Postgraduate study can be many things to many people but, whatever your motivation for higher level education, the focus at LJMU is always on your future. You may be studying to enter your chosen career at a higher level, perhaps you want to move up the career ladder, maybe you need to consolidate your work experience with a formal qualification or it could be that you want to change direction. Postgraduate study offers all of these opportunities and more.
INCREASED EARNINGS
REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE
CUTTING EDGE KNOWLEDGE
According to the latest figures from the Department for Education*, up to the age of 30 postgraduates typically earn £9,000 or about 40% more than those without degrees. That is double the £4,500 per year gap between those with an undergraduate degree and non-graduates.
And it’s not just the financial benefit you can look forward to, LJMU postgraduates typically report increased confidence in their ability on graduation. A great deal of this is down to the fact that they are encouraged to work on real life projects, gain work experience and meet with industry specialists during their studies.
Our world-leading experts offer excellent opportunities to get involved in the latest research, learn about cutting edge technology and challenge accepted beliefs. This approach creates postgraduates that are work ready, highly sought after and ready to face the challenges of the 21st century workplace.
WHATEVER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOUR POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN BE SURE THAT OUR FOCUS IS ON YOUR FUTURE AND GETTING YOU TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE. *Postgraduate earnings report 2018
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STUDENT VIEW
TWO YEARS INTO HIS THREE YEAR MA IN COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE, NORTHERN IRISH STUDENT RYAN PADEN HAS THE JOB HE WANTS AND A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM. Ryan came to LJMU in 2010 to study for his undergraduate degree in Psychology. “Liverpool really stood out as a friendly city and I decided I wanted to study here,” he recalls. “I had always been interested in helping people and my mix of arts and science A-levels seemed a good basis for Psychology.” Employed part-time as a Support Worker during his undergraduate degree, Ryan took up the role fulltime on graduation. He also carried out project work for third sector organisations before securing a job as a telephone researcher in LJMU’s Public Health Institute. “After I graduated I took a Diploma in counselling. I was increasingly convinced that was the path I wanted to follow,” he says. “I loved the course and decided it was what I wanted to do so, whilst working at LJMU, I started my Masters part-time.” Ryan qualified as a Counsellor after his first two years of study and is currently undertaking his dissertation to complete the Masters. “The programme has been brilliant,” he smiles. “Yes, it has been intense and downright difficult
at times but it has certainly been very worthwhile.” On qualifying as a Counsellor, Ryan started to look for work in the NHS and, having narrowly missed out on the first post he applied for, he was invited to apply again when another role was advertised. “I really can’t believe I have the job I wanted for so long,” he says. “I split my time between hospital work, working with GPs and offering telephone counselling. I’m getting a really good all round experience.” Ryan is full of praise for his Masters experience both in terms of the amount he has learned and the support he has experienced. “The programme covered so much knowledge but it also really focused on self-development too,” he reflects. Ryan considers the step up to postgraduate study a very positive move. “I literally could not be in this job without my postgraduate qualification,” he says. “Postgraduate study gives you the opportunity to really invest in your education and develop as a person. It is certainly worth pursuing.”
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WHY LJMU? LJMU offers exceptional learning opportunities and a thriving postgraduate community. Our students benefit from excellent support, world-leading academic expertise, first class learning environments and great career guidance. Whether you are launching your career, moving on in your existing sector or trying something new, you are sure to benefit from LJMU’s outstanding approach to postgraduate study.
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EXCELLENT CHOICE OF COURSES When it comes to choosing your course we offer over 130 taught Masters programmes plus a host of research opportunities across all Faculties. Many of our programmes are professionally accredited and all of them have a real focus on workplace practice and future careers.
WORLD-CLASS LEARNING Based in the vibrant city of Liverpool – a major centre for industry, business and the arts – LJMU is well placed to offer relevant work experience and access to key professional contacts. And when it comes to a global outlook, the University welcomes students and staff from over 100 countries. We work with professional bodies and universities all over the world and offer extensive opportunities to train and study overseas.
GROUND-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2016 LJMU became the first ever university to receive two commended judgements in the Higher Education Review by the Quality Assurance Agency. This ground-breaking result highlighted the University’s curriculum enhancing placements, continual development of teaching staff, programme monitoring and improvement and its work to enable students to reach their potential. It is this dedication to continuous improvement and student success that makes LJMU the ideal choice for your postgraduate qualification.
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LAW GRADUATE CHARLOTTE MORTON HAD NOT EVEN FINISHED HER MASTERS IN MARITIME OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT WHEN SHE SECURED A POST AS PORT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR WITH CMA CGM (UK) LTD. “I applied for the Port Operations job in June,” recalls Charlotte. “Teaching on my programme had finished and we were all starting to write our dissertations. If I’m honest I was procrastinating a little about my dissertation and so I decided to start applying for jobs.” Charlotte was familiar with CMA CGM through her Masters programme. “We had visited the company for a presentation,” she explains. “I immediately realised it was a really friendly place so, when the job was advertised, I knew I had to apply for it.” Despite her lack of work experience in the industry, Charlotte felt her interview went well. “As I expected it was a friendly interview but I still didn’t think I would be successful,” she smiles. “When I found out the following day I had got the job I was over the moon and the following week I started work!” Working first as Port Operations Coordinator and then as Cargo Readiness Assistant on temporary contracts, Charlotte went on to secure a permanent position as a Port Operations Coordinator. “I worked on the UK Feeder
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vessels ensuring that all export cargo was loaded on the vessels sailing out of Greenock, Grangemouth, Immingham, Liverpool and Teesport,” she explains. “It was a fascinating job and each day was different.” Keen to further her understanding of the industry and boost her commercial experience, Charlotte recently accepted a sales role at CMA. She also visited Malmo to attend the WMU Empowering Women in the Maritime Community conference. “I think it is really important to connect with like-minded people to create change,” says Charlotte. “I listened to so many speakers who really inspired me. It has made me even more determined to work towards a mentoring role. I have received so much help in my career and I now want to help others. I certainly made the right decision to go into the Maritime industry and my Masters made that move possible. I don’t think you should ever hold back from trying something so long as you have the capability and knowledge required.”
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STUDENT VIEW
WELCOME TO LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL IS NOT SO MUCH A CITY AS A WAY OF LIFE. ENDLESSLY CHEERFUL AND POSITIVE, THE CITY OFFERS THE WARMEST OF WELCOMES MEANING THAT MANY STUDENTS COME HERE TO STUDY AND NEVER LEAVE. 10
COMPACT ENOUGH TO NEGOTIATE ON FOOT YET BIG ENOUGH TO OFFER THE THRILL OF A MAJOR CITY, LIVERPOOL HAS EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED DURING YOUR STUDIES:
YOU WANT CULTURE? WE’VE GOT MORE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES THAN ANY OTHER CITY OUTSIDE OF LONDON IS ARCHITECTURE YOUR THING? OUR UNESCO LISTED WATERFRONT IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG WHEN IT COMES TO AMAZING BUILDINGS LOVE A BIG NIGHT OUT? OUR NIGHTLIFE IS LEGENDARY! LIKE THE BEAUTIFUL GAME? YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF A COUPLE OF TEAMS THAT RESIDE HERE ENJOY A SPOT OF RETAIL THERAPY? WE’VE GOT EVERYTHING FROM DESIGNER BOUTIQUES TO QUIRKY INDEPENDENT RETAILERS LIKE TO DINE OUT? YOU CAN TOUR THE GLOBE WITH THE FABULOUS CUISINE ON OFFER IN OUR AMAZING INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS AND IF YOU ARE JUST LOOKING TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, OUR CITY’S NUMEROUS GREEN SPACES, PLUS EASY ACCESS TO NORTH WALES AND THE LAKE DISTRICT, MEAN YOU ARE NEVER TOO FAR FROM WONDERFUL PEACE AND QUIET.
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WHEN ART IN SCIENCE GRADUATE JESS IRWIN EMBARKED ON A PROJECT PROMOTING ORGAN DONATION USING CARTOON STYLE GRAPHICS SHE NEVER IMAGINED IT WOULD LEAD HER TO A POST AS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL. Jess, from Stoke-on-Trent first came to Liverpool in 2014 to study for a degree in Fine Art at LJMU. During her life drawing classes she met Mark Roughley from the Art in Science Masters. “Mark brought a scientific element to the classes that I really enjoyed,” recalls Jess. “There was a big emphasis on anatomy and bone structure and when he mentioned the new Art in Science Masters I realised it was something I would be really interested in.” The step up to Masters study was a significant one for Jess and her classmates but the cohort felt very comfortable with the change thanks to the support on offer from LJMU tutors. “There were around eight of us on the course, many from fine art and sculpture backgrounds,” she says. “It was a really varied and enjoyable programme. We got to work with lots of different scientists. I worked alongside a plastic surgeon on one particularly enjoyable project.” Searching for a topic for her end of course project, Jess travelled to the Gordon Museum of Pathology in London with her fellow students.
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“The museum is not open to the public but we were able to go as part of our course,” she says. “Looking at all the specimens in the museum and hearing about the need for organ donation, I decided to utilise comic book style illustrations to produce a booklet that would encourage the general public to consider organ donation.” As Jess’s course came to an end, Mark told her about a post for an Artist in Residence at the University of Liverpool. They were looking for someone to produce three comic book style publications talking about antimicrobial resistance. “It was a perfect fit for me and, as they wanted someone to start straight away, the timing was ideal too,” smiles Jess. Jess is extremely grateful to Mark and the team at LJMU for the support they have given her both during and following her Masters programme. “The tutors at LJMU will help you no matter what,” she smiles. “Absolutely nothing is too much trouble for them and, with their help, I am working in a job that I didn’t even know existed 12 months ago.”
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STUDENT VIEW
SUPPORTING YOU ALL THE WAY Ask any of our students what really stands out about life as a postgraduate student at LJMU and they will tell you the same thing: the excellent support on offer from tutors, library and support staff. Our Student Engagement Officers are the first point of contact for any queries relating to study. They are located in every School/Department and are always on hand to help out. At LJMU we want you to succeed and that means doing everything in our power to assist you. Granted, postgraduate study is far more independent than undergraduate study, but staff here provide all the training and skills you need to take on the challenge and get to where you want to be.
AS WELL AS EASY ACCESS TO TUTOR SUPPORT, WE OFFER A HOST OF ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC AND PASTORAL SERVICES TO ASSIST YOU DURING YOUR STUDIES. HERE IS JUST A TASTER:
STUDY SKILLS Workshops are available on various aspects of postgraduate study including academic writing, effective reading skills, exam and revision skills, report writing and IT skills.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE We provide pre-sessional English courses for those whose language qualifications do not meet entry requirements. See ljmu.ac.uk/isc for more details.
FUNDING Our team provides information on postgraduate funding including loans, grants and bursaries, as well as offering guidance on budgeting and money management.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS As well as a ‘meet and greet’ service when you arrive in the UK, our international team will help with issues such as your visa, setting up a UK bank account and an email address and registering with the police, contact: international@ljmu.ac.uk
STUDENT ADVICE AND WELLBEING Our team offers advice and guidance on issues ranging from health to accommodation and childcare.
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT Confidential, non-judgemental pastoral care and support is available for students of all beliefs and backgrounds. We have facilities for quiet meditation, prayer and contemplation on each campus, as well as dedicated space for Muslim prayers.
DISABILITY SUPPORT We have disability co-ordinators in every academic School and an on-site assessment room for those with additional needs.
COUNSELLING AND MENTAL HEALTH Our free service offers one-to-one and group counselling sessions, as well as mental health guidance and support.
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JOSEPHAT LOAMBO HAD NO DIRECT FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE WHEN SHE EMBARKED ON HER MASTERS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LAST YEAR. NOW SHE HAS TAKEN SECOND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL FINAL OF THE CISI EDUCATIONAL TRUST AWARD SCHEME, HAVING WON HER REGIONAL HEAT AT LJMU EARLIER THIS YEAR. Josephat graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2017 with a degree in Business Management before taking an internship back home in the Congo for 12 months. “I was attracted to LJMU by the opportunity to specialise in the financial sector,” she explains. “I found the course a little stressful at first due to my lack of previous knowledge but my confidence soon grew thanks to the support of my tutors and my peers.” When Josephat was introduced to Bloomberg towards the start of her course she knew that it would be a life-changing experience. “I’ll never forget learning all about Bloomberg and starting to work with investments,” she smiles. “I really enjoyed navigating the system and gaining a better understanding of the market. As I started to see my investments working I came to truly understand that hard work really does pay off and that gave me a real boost.” Making a profit of £3,000 at the end of the investment period, Josephat then had to present her findings to the assessment team and was chosen as the regional winner. A 400 word essay on ‘Green Finance’ followed before she was named as one of the five top students in the country.
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“In March I attended the final of the competition − an interview at the CISI headquarters in London and then a lunch with the Chairman,” she smiles. “During the lunch I was able to learn about the organisation’s future projects and shared some of my objectives for the coming 12 months. I explained to the CEO how beneficial it would be for the CISI to provide their qualification in Congo. His response was very inspiring and optimistic as he explained they were now providing qualifications in Morocco, in my native language.” Josephat obviously made a great impression on the CEO and his team as, at the end of the day, she was awarded second place in the competition and received a cheque for £2,000. “It was an amazing day and a fabulous outcome,” smiles Josephat. “It has really set me up for my future career.” Wanting to work as a Chartered Wealth Manager, Josephat would like to launch her career in the UK. “Long term I want to return to the Congo,” she says. “I need to establish myself first though and would love to stay in Liverpool as I am really happy here. LJMU has set me on the right path for the career I want.”
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STUDENT VIEW
THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT LJMU IS ALWAYS GEARED TOWARDS MEETING THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS AND AN IMPRESSIVE 96% OF OUR POSTGRADUATES ARE IN WORK OR FURTHER STUDY SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION.* Develop the skills you need Our exceptional career support enables you to demonstrate, to potential employers, that you have the skills and experience they are looking for. Additional support and digital resources Our Careers Team runs regular careers webinars covering topics such as CV writing, application forms, interviews, assessment centres, psychometric testing and more. Our faculty Careers Zones at Byrom Street, IM Marsh and the Aldham Robarts library host regular employer visits where you can meet, network and discuss career opportunities. Postgraduate researchers can also access a range of digital careers resources via Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU’s online careers platform which features a jobs board, career assessments, interactive tools, e-learning courses, employer videos and much more. Careers support for postgraduate researchers Catering for the specific needs of postgraduate researchers, you can receive one-to-one careers guidance, as well as having your CV and job application forms checked to ensure you are maximising your skills effectively for specific roles. You can access one-to-one career coaching, support with job hunting, preparing for interviews, creating an online profile and finding out about appropriate careers events and fairs, as well as tailored careers guides and resources. Entrepreneurship If you have ambitions to be your own boss or work freelance, expert help is available from our Centre for Entrepreneurship. As well as providing mentoring services, the Centre helps entrepreneurs to achieve key milestones by offering advice on a wide range of topics including access to funding. *HESA 2017 19
WITH A DEGREE IN ZOOLOGY AND HERPETOLOGY FROM BANGOR UNIVERSITY, NAOMI DAVIES FOUND HERSELF WORKING IN JOBS UNCONNECTED WITH HER PASSION FOR ANIMALS. A MASTERS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND DRONE APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER, HAS PRETTY MUCH TRANSFORMED HER LIFE. Animal lover Naomi had no idea what the future held for her when she embarked on her undergraduate degree so decided to study something she loved. “I chose Bangor because it was the only university that offered the reptile focus I was looking for at that time,” she says. On graduation, Naomi found herself working in a gym and then at a number of car dealerships. “I liked the jobs but they were not what I wanted to do,” she says. “I started looking at the kind of roles I wanted and soon realised I needed a Masters.” Searching for Masters courses, Naomi came across the Wildlife Conservation and Drone Applications MSc at LJMU. “It was exactly what I was looking for,” she smiles, “so I was delighted when I was offered a place.” The highlight of the course for Naomi was the field trip to Tanzania. Surprisingly, however, she decided not to base her dissertation on the trip but to look for something closer to home. Instead, with the help of her Programme Leader and an LJMU PhD student, she designed her project around the density of native bat species in areas of high and low animal populations. Fortunately,
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the high population area targeted was Knowsley Safari. “I loved it there from the first time I visited,” she recalls. “When I needed a part-time job whilst writing up my dissertation, it seemed like the obvious place.” For around 15 months Naomi worked in Knowsley’s education department: guiding tours, giving public engagement talks and generally helping out. “I really needed a full-time job and, although I was offered posts elsewhere, I kept turning them down because I loved it here so much,” she smiles. Last summer a full-time role was advertised at the Park and Naomi was thrilled to be successful in her interview. “My practical experience was really helpful in getting the job” she recalls, “it has been invaluable since starting in this role, showing how important it is to get relevant experience in the field you are hoping to work in.” Six months into her job, Naomi can’t imagine ever working elsewhere. “This really is my dream,” she beams. “People ask me where I want to go next and yes, I am ambitious and I do want to progress in my career but I couldn’t think of anything I’d rather be doing than what I am doing now.”
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MONEY MATTERS One of the main concerns students have about embarking on a postgraduate qualification is how they will fund their studies. The great news is that there are many ways to pay your way through higher level study whether you intend to support yourself with a part-time job, keep on working in your full-time role or apply for loans or scholarships. Our funding specialists are always on hand to answer your queries and offer advice, you can contact them on moneyadvice@ljmu.ac.uk or call 0151 231 3153/3154. 22
FULL DETAILS OF THE FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU CAN BE FOUND AT LJMU.AC.UK BUT HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: POSTGRADUATE MASTERS LOAN Students from England, Wales or the EU attending eligible full and part-time masters courses can apply for government loans of up to £10,906* (England and EU). £17,000* is available as a combination of grant and loan in Wales. Students who ordinarily live in Northern Ireland can apply for a non means-tested loan for their tuition fees. The loan is capped at £5,500* per student. Students who are normally resident in Scotland and are studying for a course not available in Scotland, can apply for a postgraduate tuition fee loan up to a maximum of £5,500* for full-time courses, £2,750* for part-time. Eligible full-time students can also apply for a living cost loan of up to £4,500*. This funding is not means tested.
POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS LJMU offers a series of scholarships for international applicants on taught Masters programmes and research degrees. These scholarships take the form of fee waivers. See ljmu.ac.uk for more details.
TEACHER TRAINING Teacher training is funded in the same way that undergraduate courses are funded, via government loans and grants. There are also bursaries depending on your degree classification and the subject you are going to teach.
NHS COURSES You can apply for a bursary for some Masters level NHS courses. The funding cycle opens in April for September starters.
ALUMNI DISCOUNT If you are a home/EU graduate with a degree from LJMU, an Alumni discount of 20% off your postgraduate tuition fees is available (subject to terms and conditions).
DID YOU KNOW? FUNDING IS ALSO PROVIDED BY RESEARCH COUNCILS, CHARITIES AND TRUSTS THE UNIVERSITY HAS A STUDENT SUPPORT FUND FOR THOSE FACING UNEXPECTED HARDSHIP OR WHO HAVE CARING RESPONSIBILITIES MAYBE FOR A PARTNER OR CHILDREN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WITH AN ONGOING DISABILITY OR LEARNING DIFFICULTY
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WHEN 34 YEAR-OLD RICHARD KIRWAN SAW A PHD STUDY ADVERTISED AT LJMU HE COULDN’T BELIEVE HIS LUCK. THE GLOBE-TROTTING NUTRITIONIST FROM WATERFORD WAS OVERWHELMED THAT AN OPPORTUNITY SO IDEALLY SUITED TO HIS EXPERIENCE HAD BECOME AVAILABLE JUST AS HE WAS LOOKING TO START HIS DOCTORATE. Richard originally studied Biological Sciences with Microbiology at University College Cork. Life after graduation was a globetrotter’s dream with time spent teaching English in Japan, working at the Japanese embassy in Ireland and translating and teaching in Colombia. In 2014 Richard decided to return to his passion for nutrition. “I wanted to study for a Masters and, to maintain my proficiency in Spanish, I decided to go to university in Barcelona,” he explains. After his Masters, Richard worked as a freelance Nutritionist specialising in weight loss and muscle gain. “I soon realised what was missing for me was the teaching element,” he says. “I decided to look for a PhD opportunity with a view to moving into academia.” Exploring many different options, Richard knew LJMU was the place for him as soon as he saw the ad for a PhD in Nutrition. “It was just as if it had been tailor-made for me,” he smiles. “I contacted the Supervisor and told them how keen I was and asked what I could do to ensure my enthusiasm was reflected in my application.”
Richard’s experience and approach paid off and he was successful in his application. “The PhD really encompasses everything I am interested in,” he explains. “It covers: protein metabolism and how it applies to health as we age; the Mediterranean diet and exercise and nutritional strategies to improve the quality of life in an aging population.” Richard started his PhD in October 2018. “I really like the independence that comes with PhD study,” he smiles. “There is probably a little more to do than I expected but I am loving building up the relationships with the organisations I am going to work with.” As to the future, Richard would like to take on a Postdoctoral study and move into research and lecturing. So what advice would he give to others who are considering a PhD? “Just make sure you are studying something you are passionate about,” he says. “You will spend at least three years of your life consumed by your topic and motivation is not easy to maintain without passion. I really couldn’t be happier with my PhD. I am studying a subject I am hugely passionate about and am very excited about the future.”
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A PLACE TO CALL HOME If you are considering moving to Liverpool for your postgraduate study you’ll be delighted to hear that all new students are guaranteed a room in Universityendorsed accommodation. We can also help with privately owned accommodation for those who prefer a little more independence.
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UNIVERSITY-ENDORSED ACCOMMODATION Opt for University-endorsed accommodation and we’ll give you the option to live with other postgraduate students and/or mature undergraduates. To book your university accommodation:
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Explore the accommodation options: ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation
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On accepting an offer from LJMU, submit your online accommodation request. The sooner you send a request, the more choice you will have
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Your accommodation manager will contact you by email within 10 days. Follow the instructions provided and make the initial payment to finalise your booking For further help or advice, please call: +44 (0)151 231 4166 or email: accommodation@ljmu.ac.uk
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Liverpool Student Homes (LSH) www.liverpool studenthomes.org is the official provider of private accommodation for LJMU, the University of Liverpool and Liverpool Hope University. LSH has the city’s largest choice of student flats, houses and rooms with over 16,000 bed spaces. It offers protection against poor housing conditions and also provides impartial expert housing advice when required. For more information call LSH on 0151 794 3296 or email lsh@liv.ac.uk
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POSTGRADUATE COURSES AT LJMU ARCHITECTURE
Qualification
Architecture Architecture Urban Design
MArch September 4 4 MSc Coming soon - see website for details MA September 4 4
Start Date
F/T
P/T
Distance Learning
ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA
Qualification
Architecture Architecture Art in Science Exhibition Studies Fashion Innovation and Realisation Fine Art Graphic Design and Illustration Immersive Arts Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Urban Design
MArch September 4 4 MSc Coming soon - see website for details MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 PGDE September 4 MA
Start Date
September
F/T
P/T
4
Distance Learning
4
ASTRONOMY Qualification Start Date Astrophysics
F/T P/T
MSc September
Distance Learning 4
BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Qualification Start Date
F/T P/T
Biology of Health and Disease Brain and Behaviour Clinical Exercise Physiology Cosmetic Science Exercise Physiology Forensic Anthropology Forensic Bioscience Industrial Biotechnology Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Primate Behaviour and Conservation Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science
MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September PGDE September MSc September DSportExSci January
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Sport and Clinical Biomechanics Sport Nutrition Strength and Conditioning Wildlife Conservation and Drone Applications
MSc MSc MSc MSc
4 4 4 4 4 4
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September September September September
4 4
4
4 4 4
Distance Learning
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Qualification
Start Date
F/T
P/T
Civil Engineering Commercial Building Surveying Construction Project Management Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Real Estate Urban Design Water, Energy and the Environment
MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MA MSc
September September September September September September September
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Distance Learning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Qualification Start Date Construction Project Management Digital Marketing Doctorate in Business Administration Entrepreneurship Financial Management Human Resource Management International Business and Management International Business and Management (with Advanced Practice) International Business Corporate and Finance Law International Corporate Law and Management International Events Management International Human Resource Management International Public Relations International Tourism Management International Transport, Trade and Logistics Leadership and Management Practice Leadership and Management Practice (Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship) Leadership in Education Management Management (with Advanced Practice) Management and Digital Business Management and Digital Business (with Advanced Practice) Maritime Operations Management Mass Communications Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship) Master of Business Administration Business Scale-ups Master of Business Administration Business Scale-ups (Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship) Project Management Public Relations Real Estate
F/T P/T
MSc September MSc September DBA January MSc September MSc September MA September MSc Sept/Jan MSc September
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
LLM LLM/MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4
MA September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September
4 4 4 4
4 4 4
MSc MA MBA MBA
September September September September
4 4 4 4
MBA
September
4
MBA
September
4
MSc MSc MSc
September September September
September September September September September September September September September
4 4
Distance Learning
4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4
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CHEMISTRY Qualification Start Date Computational Toxicology Cosmetic Science Drug Discovery Development and Delivery Industrial Biotechnology Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Natural Products Discovery
F/T P/T
Distance Learning
MSc Coming soon - see website for details MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 4 PGDE September 4 MSc
Coming soon - see website for details
COMPUTING Qualification Start Date Artificial Intelligence Computing and Information Systems Computer Science Cyber Security Data Science Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Policing and Cyber Crime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design
F/T P/T
Distance Learning
Coming soon - see website for details MSc September 4 Coming soon - see website for details MSc September 4 MSc September 4 PGDE September 4 MSc MSc
September September
4 4
Qualification
Start Date
F/T
P/T
Criminal Justice Criminology and Social Policy Doctor of Policing, Security and Criminal Justice Evidence Informed Practice Global Crime, Justice and Security Policing and Criminal Investigation
MA MA ProfDoc MA/PgDip/ PgCert LLM MSc
September September September September
4 4 4
4 4 4 4
September September
4 4
4 4
4
CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY Distance Learning
EDUCATION EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING Qualification Start Date Coaching and Mentoring Digital Literacies and Learning Doctor of Education Education Education Practice Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Initial Teacher training (Primary - choice of specialism) Leadership in Education School Direct Initial Teacher Training (non-salaried) Primary & Secondary School Direct Initial Teacher Training (salaried) Primary & Secondary Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Teaching Learners with a Visual Impairment
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F/T P/T
PgCert September 4 PgCert/PgDip September 4 EdD Sept 4 MA October 4 MA September 4 MA September 4 PGDE September 4 PGDE MA PGCE
September September September
4 4
PGCE
September
4
PgCert PgDip QTVI or MA TVLI
September 4 September 4
4
Distance Learning 4 4
ENGINEERING Qualification Start Date Audio Forensics and Restoration Civil Engineering Drone Technology and Applications Electrical Power and Control Engineering Embedded Systems and IC Design Marine and Offshore Engineering Sensors, Data and Management Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design Water, Energy and the Environment Wireless Communications
MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc
September September September September September September September September September September
F/T P/T 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Distance Learning
4 4 4 4 4
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING
Qualification
Digital Literacies and Learning Documentary English English Literature Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) International Journalism International News Journalism Mass Communications Screenwriting Writing
PgDip September 4 MA September 4 4 MRes September 4 MA September 4 4 PGDE September 4 MA MA MA MA MA
Start Date
F/T
P/T
Distance Learning 4
September 4 4 September 4 September 4 September 4 September 4
FORENSICS Qualification Start Date Forensic Anthropology Forensic Bioscience
MSc MSc
September September
F/T P/T
Distance Learning
4 4
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Qualification Start Date Environmental Science and Drone Applications Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Primate Behaviour and Conservation Urban Design Water, Energy and the Environment Wildlife Conservation and Drone Applications
F/T P/T
MSc September PGDE September
4 4
MSc MA MSc MSc
4 4 4 4 4 4
September September September September
Distance Learning
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HEALTH AND NUTRITION Qualification Start Date Advanced Clinical Practice (Midwifery) Advanced Healthcare Practice (Clinical or Critical Care) Advanced Paediatric and Neonatal Practice Biology of Health and Disease Clinical Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology Health and Wellbeing Health Psychology Improving Access to Psychological Therapies International Public Health Mental Health Nursing Nursing Clinical Education Nursing Clinical Leadership Nursing Mental Health Paramedicine Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology Public Health Public Health Addictions Public Health Nutrition Social Work Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Specialist Practitioner: Community Children’s Nursing Sport Nutrition Sport Psychology
F/T P/T
Distance Learning
MSc Coming soon - see website for details MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 MRes October 4 4 MSc September 4 4 PgCert October 4 MSc September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 4 DSportExSci January 4 4 DHealthPsych DSportExPsy
January January
4 4 4 4
MSc MSc MSc MA PgDip PgDip PgDip MSc MSc
September September September September September September September September September
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
HISTORY Qualification Start Date History Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Modern History
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F/T P/T
Distance Learning
Coming soon - see website for details PGDE September 4 MA
Coming soon - see website for details
JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND FILM Qualification Start Date Creative Technology Digital Marketing Documentary Film Immersive Arts International Journalism International News Journalism Journalism Mass Communications Screenwriting Sports Journalism
F/T P/T
Distance Learning
MA September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 MA September 4 MA Coming soon - see website for details MA September 4 MA September 4 MA Coming soon - see website for details
LAW Qualification Start Date
F/T P/T
Criminal Justice MA September Evidence Informed Practice MA/PgDip/ September PgCert Forensic Bioscience MSc September Global Crime, Justice and Security LLM September MSc September International and Transnational Policing International Business Corporate and Finance Law Law/LLM September International Corporate Law and Management LLM/MSc September Legal Practice Course LPC, LLM, PgDip September Legal Practice (LPC BPTC Conversion) LLM September Master of Laws LLM September MSc September Policing and Criminal Investigation LLM September Qualifying Law Security and Terrorism Law MA September
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Distance Learning
4
MARITIME Qualification Start Date
F/T P/T
International Transport, Trade and Logistics Marine and Offshore Engineering Maritime Operations Management Port Management
4 4 4 4
MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September
Distance Learning
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MATHEMATICS
Qualification
Start Date
F/T
P/T
Art in Science Data Science Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Initial Teacher Training (Primary - choice of specialism)
MA MSc PGDE
September September September
4 4 4
4
PGDE
September
4
Distance Learning
NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND PARAMEDIC SCIENCE Qualification Start Date
F/T P/T
Distance Learning
Advanced Clinical Practitioner Advanced Healthcare Practice (Clinical or Critical Care)
MSc Coming soon - see website for details MSc September 4
Advanced Paediatric and Neonatal Practice Health and Wellbeing Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Mental Health Nursing Nursing Clinical Education Nursing Clinical Leadership Nursing Mental Health Paramedicine Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Specialist Practitioner: Community Children’s Nursing
MSc September MRes October PgCert October MA September MA September MA September MA September MA September MSc September PgDip September PgDip September PgDip September
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PERFORMING ARTS Qualification Start Date
F/T P/T
Dance Practices Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details) Musical Theatre
MA PGDE
September September
4 4 4 4
MA
September
4
Distance Learning
PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Qualification Start Date Clinical Pharmacy for Primary and Interface Care Clinical Pharmacy for Secondary and Tertiary Care Computational Toxicology Cosmetic Science Drug Discovery Development and Delivery Natural Products Discovery
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F/T P/T
Distance Learning
MSc Spring 4 MSc Spring/Autumn 4 MSc Coming soon - see website for details MSc September 4 Coming soon - see website for details MSc Coming soon - see website for details
POLICING
Qualification
Counter-Terrorism Studies Crime Science and Covert Investigation Crime Science and Serious Crime Investigation Criminal Justice Diplomacy and Security Studies Doctor of Policing, Security and Criminal Justice Evidence Informed Practice Global Crime, Justice and Security Intelligence and Security Studies International and Transnational Policing Policing and Criminal Investigation Policing and Cybercrime Policing and Law Enforcement Leadership Policing Studies Security and Terrorism Law Security Management Security Studies Terrorism, Policing and Security
MSc MSc MSc MA MSc ProfDoc PgDip LLM MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc PhD MA MSc MSc MSc
Start Date
F/T
P/T
Distance Learning
September Coming soon - see website for details Coming soon - see website for details September 4 4 September September 4 4 September 4 September 4 4 September September 4 4 September 4 4 September 4 4 September 4 4 January/June 4 4 September September September September September
4
4
4
4 4 4 4
PSYCHOLOGY Qualification Start Date
F/T P/T
MSc MA
September 4 September 4
MSc PgCert MSc DSportExSci
September October September January
4 4 4 4
DHealthPsych DSportExPsy
January January
4 4 4 4
MSc
September
4 4
Qualification Start Date
F/T P/T
Brain and Behaviour Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice CLOSED FOR 2019 entry Health Psychology Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport Psychology
Distance Learning
4 4 4
SOCIAL SCIENCE Cities Culture and Creativity Criminology and Social Policy Improving Access to Psychological Therapies International Relations Policing and Criminal Investigation Policing and Cybercrime Social Work Sociology
Distance Learning
MA September 4 4 MA September 4 4 PgCert October 4 MA September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 MA September 4 Coming soon - see website for details
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SPORT
Qualification
Start Date
F/T
P/T
Clinical Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details)
MSc MSc PGDE
September September September
4 4 4
4 4
Initial Teacher Training (Primary - choice of specialism)
PGDE
September
4
Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science
DSportExSci
January
4
4
Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology
DSportExSci
January
Sport and Clinical Biomechanics Sport Coaching Sport Nutrition Sport Psychology Strength and Conditioning
MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc
September September September September September
4 4 4 4 4
4
Distance Learning
4 4
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