Postg aduate Inter ationalGuide 2011
Discover why so many international students choose theUniversity of Liverpool. Why Liverpool? 02 About this guide 04 Meet the team 05 International community 06 The city of Liverpool 07 Programmes 08 Entry requirements 09 English language requirements 10 How to apply 12 Tuition fees 14 Living costs 16 Scholarships and awards 17 Accommodation 20 Careers and employability 21 Working while you study 22 Working in the UK after you graduate 24 Support and facilities 25 Liverpool alumni community 27 Representatives overseas 28
As an international student, you are an important part of our student community – over 100 nationalities are represented among our 15,000 full-time students. We are committed to helping you to achieve your full potential, offering world-class teaching and research facilities, extensive welfare and support networks, and a full and varied social life. URSULA HENRY DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT AND RELATIONS TEAM (IRRT)
Introduction 01
Why Liverpool? 02/03
Worldwide Reputation for Excellence Rated 28th in the Times Good University Guide 2011. Associated with 8 Nobel Prize winners. Global partnerships with Laureate Online Education, Liverpool International College, Xian-Jiaotong Liverpool University and Help University College Malaysia.
Excellence in Teaching and Learning Excellent teaching for the professions e.g. medicine, dentistry, business, law and engineering. Innovative teaching methods including online education. Liverpool is a pioneer problem-based learning for medical education and “The Liverpool Engineer”– which will ensure our Engineering graduates are amongst the best prepared in the world for life after university. Second best place in the world, outside the US, to do postdoctorate research (The Scientist).
Internationally Recognised Research In the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2008 (RAE), 53% of research staff ranked in the highest categories of 4* (world-leading) and 3* (internationally excellent). 15th largest research university in the UK (The Financial Times). In the top ten UK universities for annual research income (The Financial Times).
University Campus in a World-famous City European Capital of Culture 2008. UNESCO World Heritage waterfront. Home of the Beatles and Liverpool Football Club.
Affordable Living Second most cost effective student cities in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2009). Top out of the 16 Russell Group universities – the ‘Ivy League’ of UK higher education – for satisfaction with the cost of living and accommodation costs.
Great Career Prospects 84.5% of international graduates in full-time employment are working in a graduate level job (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2008/09). Award winning Careers and Employability Service. Dedicated Careers Adviser for International students.
A Welcoming Environment High levels of student satisfaction. In the latest International Student Barometer, 89% of current international students said they were satisfied with “the surroundings outside the University” and 89% said they were satisfied with “making friends from other countries”. Safety in the city compares well against other urban areas such as Manchester and London. Crime levels for the end of 2007 were down 10%year on year and in 2008 they were reduced by a further 26.5%.
Why not join us?
About this guide 04
Almost 15,000 students, over 200 opportunities for postgraduate study, so many possibilities... Each year, the University of Liverpool is home to around 1,000 students on its postgraduate programmes. Choosing what and where to study is a big decision and it’s important that you have all the information you need to make the best decision for you. So this guide has been designed to help you answer some of the questions that you will have when making your decision. In addition to this guide, there are other sources of information that you might find useful. Our Postgraduate Prospectus 2011. The prospectus gives an overview of all our degree programmes, as well as information about the University’s excellent facilities for students. To order your copy of the prospectus register with us online at www.liv.ac.uk/study/register
Our Postgraduate e-Brochures – these provide detailed information on all the degree programmes offered by a specific department so you can see what you will study in each year of the degree. The e-Brochures can be viewed online at www.liv.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ brochures/ Our web pages, www.liv.ac.uk/ international, contain lots of information that you’ll find useful.You can also watch and hear other international students’ experiences of the city of Liverpool and the University on our video gallery – www.liv.ac.uk/study/ international/ flash-video/
We understand what it is like making your choices – we’ve done it too! Our Student Ambassadors are current international students here at the University of Liverpool, who are always ready to share their experiences. Whether you want to know what it is like studying at Liverpool or what to pack in your suitcase, our Student Ambassadors are happy to answer your questions. Have a look at their profiles on our website: www.liv.ac.uk/connect
Our International Recruitment and Relations Team (IRRT) is dedicated to guiding you through the admissions process and entry requirements; informing you of opportunities for scholarships; and sending you relevant information at the right time to help you prepare for your studies in Liverpool. You can meet the team at IRRT’s website – www.liv.ac.uk/international. Our website also aims to provide answers to all the questions you might have as an international applicant. We look forward to welcoming you!
Meet the team 05
International community 06
Once you arrive in Liverpool, we’re sure you’ll feel at home in this friendly and welcoming city. Liverpool is a port city so many communities from around the world have established themselves here, making it a truly cosmopolitan city. Liverpool was home to the first Mosque in the UK. The University has an active Islamic Society who host Friday prayers in the Guild of Students and break fast together during Ramadan. Halal meat is widely available throughout the city. Liverpool has the oldest China Town in Europe. The Chinese New Year is celebrated in style each year and features street entertainers, music and dance. Many international supermarkets in the city sell international ingredients. Many restaurants, cafes and shops cater for vegetarians. Africa Oye! – the biggest live free African music festival in Britain – is hosted in Liverpool each year. The Malay Speaking Circle unites Malay speakers from from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Thailand each month. Have a look at our short film ‘Life in Liverpool’ at www.liv.ac.uk/study/international/flashvideo/ to see what others have to say about life as a University of Liverpool student.
As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting. Built on an illustrious heritage that stretches back 800 years, Liverpool has a global reputation for sport, music, architecture and a wealth of culture for students to explore.
When eating out, visitors can choose from a host of restaurants, cafes and bars that cater for all tastes and budgets, including halal, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Indian, Thai and European.
Home to two of Europe’s most famous football teams – Liverpool and Everton FC – the city’s achievements in sport are internationally recognised.
Home to many famous musicians, Liverpool’s music scene could not be more eclectic. Its nightlife is also vibrant and rivals that of any other UK city.
Today the city is enjoying a resurgence, driven by its designation as European Capital of Culture in 2008.
With more museums, theatres, galleries and listed buildings than in any other region outside London, Liverpool’s cultural wealth has long been a major attraction.
Now one of the UK’s top five retail destinations, Liverpool is where you can certainly shop until you drop at the new Liverpool One complex – a huge 1.65 million sq ft of shopping and leisure facilities, which includes 160 shops, more than 20 bars and restaurants, a fantastic 14 screen cinema and a 5 acre park. Shops include: Gap, Henri Lloyd, Karen Millen, L’Occitane, Mango, Onitsuka Tiger, Nike, Swarovski, Sony as well as the Liverpool Football Club store.
With a waterfront with the same World Heritage Site status as The Pyramids at Giza and the Taj Mahal, Liverpool is truly the jewel in the crown of England’s North West. For more information on things to see and do in the city of Liverpool, visit www.visitliverpool.com
The city of Liverpool 07
Unique Dynamic.
Programmes 08
The University of Liverpool is a prestigious, research-led, Russell Group university offering postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities in a huge range of areas including Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Management, Physics, Physiology, Town Planning and Tropical Medicine. Our Taught Masters programmes usually last for one year and start in September (there is no January intake). Research degrees take one to two years for an MPhil qualification and three to four years for a PhD. Start dates for research degrees are more flexible but many students still start in September. To see the full list of postgraduate opportunities, please see our Postgraduate Prospectus. You can view this online or order your own copy from our website at: www.liv.ac.uk/ study/register
The Postgraduate e-Brochures contain more detailed information on the content of taught Masters courses and current research activity. The lists of research activity are important if you want to do a research degree as you need to know that Liverpool can support the type of research you would like to undertake. You can download pdf versions of all Postgraduate e-brochures from our website: www.liv.ac.uk/ study/postgraduate/brochures/
DO I HAVE THE RIGHT QUALIFICATIONS? For taught Masters courses, you will normally require the equivalent of a Bachelors (Honours) degree from the UK. For an MPhil/PhD programme, you will need a Masters qualification or the equivalent of a Bachelors (Honours) degree with high grades and some research experience. To find out whether your particular qualifications are appropriate for entry to postgraduate programmes, you can check the country information on our website at: www.liv.ac.uk/study/international/ countries/
There are 2 pathways for the Diploma: Business, Law and Social Sciences or Science and Engineering. On successful completion of the programme, you are guaranteed progression on to an appropriate Masters degree at the University of Liverpool. Please see the Liverpool International College website for details: www.livic.org.uk
Entry requirements 09
WHAT IF MY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE? As many countries have a different education structure than the UK, you may find that you need further preparation before you start your taught Masters programme. If you are in this position, you may be eligible for the Graduate Diploma programme at the Liverpool International College located on our campus.
LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE The Graduate Diploma programme at Liverpool International College is designed to prepare you for entry to a taught Masters degree.
English language requirements 10/11
The University of Liverpool has standard English language requirements for postgraduate study and recognises a wide range of qualifications.
TYPICAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Qualification
Engineering/Sciences
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences
IELTS
6.0 7.0 for Dentistry and Medicine
6.5
TOEFL Paper based
570. TWE of 4-4.5
570. TWE of 4-4.5
TOEFL iBT
Engineering 76, Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technology and Product Design and Management 88-89
88-89
Cambridge Proficiency
C
C or above
International Baccalaureate
Standard Level (Grade 5)
Standard Level (Grade 5)
London Test of English
Level 5
Level 5
WELT
BBC/BCC
BBC/BCC
Caribbean Examination Council General Proficiency
Grade I & II
Grade I & II
HKCEE
C or above
C or above
Hong Kong Use of English AS level
C
C
INDIA Standard XII (awarded by CBSE / CISCE / West Bengal, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu)
70% or above 70% or above (from specific boards when education (from specific boards when education has been completed in English Medium) has been completed in English Medium)
Singapore Cambridge O Level
C
C
Uganda Certificate of Education
Grade 6 or above
Grade 6 or above
WAEC
C6 C4 for Dentistry and Medicine
C6
PTE
50-57 65-72 for Dentistry and Medicine
Zambian Secondary School Certificate
Grade 6 or above
Grade 6 or above
Check our website for full details www.liv.ac.uk/international/countries
CONTINUED SUPPORT To make sure that you continue to develop your English language skills throughout your time at the University, we provide free English classes to all postgraduate students during term time.
How to apply 12/13 The easiest way to make an application is to apply online. Go to www.liv.ac.uk/ study/postgraduate/ applying/online If you are unable to apply online, you can apply by downloading a copy of the Postgraduate Application Form from the University’s website at: www.liv.ac.uk/ study/postgraduate/applying/ and returning it to us by post or e-mail. Your local Overseas Representative will also have paper copies of the application form. See pages 28-29 for Representatives’ details.
We cannot assess your application until we receive your form and all the supporting documentation including: School or college transcripts or certificates. University/degree transcripts and certificates. Evidence of English language ability. A personal statement explaining why you want to undertake the programme and why you feel you are a suitable candidate. Two references. Information on how you will fund your studies. A research proposal (if applicable).
RESEARCH DEGREES In the UK, undertaking an MPhil, PhD or MD degree entails completing a unique research project under the supervision of academic staff in your department. Some departments will list research projects for students to apply for, but mostly, the title for your research project is suggested by you. It is therefore important that before you apply, you check that the research interests of academic staff in the relevant department at Liverpool are similar to the type of research you would like to undertake.
You should outline your chosen research project in the research proposal which needs to be submitted with your application. HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION For more information about applying for postgraduate study, you can use the following resources: Our website at: www.liv.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/ Our representatives in your country – see pages 28-29. A British Council office in your country – www.britishcouncil.org
Tuition fees 14/15
All students are charged a fee to study at university in the UK.
British and EU students pay a ‘home’ student fee with the UK Government also providing funding to the University. International students pay an ‘overseas’ fee. This is higher than the home fee as the University does not receive funding from Government for international students. If you are not sure whether you are a ‘home’ or ‘international’ student, perhaps because you hold a British passport but have lived abroad, please refer to advice pages on the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website at: www.ukcisa.org.uk/ student/fees_student_support.php FEES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Our fees for postgraduate masters programmes are listed on the next page. Our fees for postgraduate research programmes were not available at the time of printing but can be found on our website at www.liv.ac.uk/ international/moneyand-scholarships/ tuition-fees.htm
RESEARCH COSTS AND FEES For some research projects, there may also be an additional “research support fee” to cover the costs of materials or facilities used (such as liquid nitrogen for experiments or access to exclusive library collections). Research support fees will be calculated by the department when research projects have been agreed and will be outlined in offer letters. Fees are correct at time of going to press; any changes will be noted in offer letters and on the website below: www.liv.ac.uk/international/money-andscholarships/tuition-fees.htm Please note – the School of Tropical Medicine sets its own fees and these can be found on the School’s website at: www.liv.ac.uk/lstm
FIXED FEE GUARANTEE Where the programme duration is more than one year, the University offers a fixed fee guarantee for all full time students from outside the European Union (EU). This means that you will pay the same tuition fees each year, enabling you to plan your finances effectively. FEES FOR POSTGRADUATE MASTERS PROGRAMMES BY SUBJECT AREA The fees listed below represent the proposed fees for postgraduate masters programmes for the academic year 2011-12 at the time of going to press. Please check website www.liv.ac.uk/international/ money-and-scholarships/tuition-fees.htm for confirmation of fee levels. Additional research support costs may be applied to some laboratory based programmes. Note that our Regional Awards, offering a fee reduction of £1,000, are available for new self-funded international students on masters level courses. See section on Scholarships and Awards on the next page for more information. Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology MA £10,500 MSc £13,500 Architecture MArch £12,120 MA £10,500 Chemistry £13,500 Civic Design £10,500 Communication and Media £10,500
Computer Science Cultures, Languages and Area Studies Dentistry Earth and Ocean Sciences Ecology Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering English Geography MA MSc Health Sciences History Irish Studies Law and Social Justice Life Sciences Management School MBA MPA MSc Mgt/HR/Mktg MSc Finance MSc E-Business MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management Mathematical Sciences Medicine Music Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Veterinary Science
£13,500 £10,500 £13,500 £13,500 £13,500 £13,500 £13,500 £10,500 £10,500 £13,500 £13,500 £10,500 £10,500 £10,500 £13,500 £15,750 £11,800 £11,800 £12,350 £13,500 £13,750 £10,500 £13,500 £10,500 £10,500 £13,500 £10,500 £13,500 £13,500
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LIVING COSTS PER YEAR Of course this will vary according to your lifestyle. If you are bringing your family to the UK your living costs will also be higher. The British Council estimates that you’ll need around £6,000 more per year for your spouse, and a further £2,000 per year for each of your children. However this is a generous estimate for the whole of the UK and the cost of living in Liverpool is actually lower than many other UK cities as demonstrated by the following example. EXAMPLE OF APPROXIMATE MONTHLY COSTS PhD Student Hossam and his Family Hossam is a postgraduate research student and is here in Liverpool with his wife and daughter. His average monthly expenditure is between £800 and £900. He lives in family accommodation on campus, so his daily transport costs are negligible as he can walk to the campus, the city and to his daughter’s school. Hossam decided to buy a car mainly for weekends so he and his family could explore the local region and visit other areas of the UK. His monthly expenditure could be broken down as follows: Accommodation £340 per month Food and bills £160 - £200 per month depending on the time of year Laundry £20 per month Leisure/Entertainment £100 per month Car £150 per month (tax, insurance, maintenance and petrol) Please be aware that these costs are approximate and vary depending on a student’s lifestyle and choice of accommodation. You can also have a look at the websites of British supermarkets such as www.tesco.com or www.sainsburys.co.uk to get an idea of typical daily costs.
The overall cost of living is fairly reasonable compared to other similar big cities. I only spent about £5,500 per year, main items are food, clothing and accommodation. NOR ASIKIN TEGOH MALAYSIA, MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
The University of Liverpool offers a range of scholarships and awards for postgraduate international students. Some, like our new Regional Awards, are unlimited and available for all self-funded postgraduate students on Masters programmes. Others, such as the Faculty Scholarships for taught and research students, are competitive and awarded primarily on academic merit. There are some scholarships with very specific eligibility criteria. The tables below outline the various awards available and are split out into general, country specific and subject specific awards and scholarships.
Eligibility criteria, amounts and application deadlines (where necessary) are detailed as appropriate. Further awards for postgraduate research students are still subject to approval and will be published on the website in due course. This information is correct at the time of going to print and may be subject to change. To check which awards or scholarships you are eligible for, visit our funding database at pgf.liv.ac.uk Please note – the School of Tropical Medicine sets its own awards and scholarships so students entering the School are not eligible for those outlined below. Please check the School’s website for more details at: www.liv.ac.uk/lstm
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Eligibility
Amount
Deadline
Regional Award
Fee reduction for all new non-clinical international students on Masters courses. Exemptions exist, see website for details.
£1,000 per academic year.
Automatically awarded and outlined in offer letters.
Faculty Postgraduate Scholarships
Up to 50 scholarships for postgraduate Masters (inc. MRes) students across all Faculties. Assessed on academic excellence.
£2,000 deducted from tuition fees.
Application necessary. Deadlines: 1st Round Friday 15th April 2011; 2nd Round Friday 1 July 2011.
Duncan Norman Research Scholarship
1 competitive award for new PhD students from anywhere in the world.
£1,500, available for duration of study if attainment remains at 70%.
Application necessary. Deadline February/ March 2011.
Liverpool Affinity Awards
For children, siblings or spouses of current students or alumni, or exchange students returning for further study.
£500 per year reduced from tuition fees.
Application necessary. Deadline 31 August 2011.
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships
We are participating in schemes to fund both postgraduate taught and research students.
Full funding – tuition fees and living cost stipend provided.
Application necessary. Deadlines vary by award. See
www.cscuk.org.uk
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Award
Scholarships and awards 18/19
GENERAL AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS CONTINUED... Award
Eligibility
Amount
Deadline
Chevening Scholarships
Taught masters students with future leadership potential.
Full funding – tuition fees and living cost stipend provided.
Varies by country. Check Chevening website:
Sport Liverpool Scholarships
Talented athletes competing at national/regional levels.
Up to £2,000 to support sporting performance.
Application necessary. Deadline to be confirmed.
www.chevening.com
NB only one Commonwealth scholarship entry for clarity.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Award
Eligibility
Amount
Deadline
China Scholarships for Excellence
2 competitive scholarships for PhD students from PR China.
Full tuition fees and living cost stipend.
Application necessary through CSC. E: ukchina @jiu.gsi.gov.uk for more information.
China Scholarships Council Awards
10 awards for postgraduate research students from PR China in receipt of living cost awards from CSC.
Full tuition fees.
Application necessary through the University. Deadline to be confirmed.
Hong Kong Graduate Association Scholarships
Competitive scholarships for offer holders from Hong Kong SAR and PR China.
Various. Mainly partial tuition fees and/or living cost scholarships.
Application necessary through HKGA: www.
Shanghai-Liverpool Chevening Scholarship
2 competitive awards for new postgraduate taught Masters students from Shanghai, PR China.
Full tuition fees and living cost stipend provided.
Application necessary via Chevening:
Hsiang Su Coppin Memorial Scholarship
Competitive scholarships for offer holders from PR China.
Up to a maximum of £2,500 available each year.
Application necessary. Deadline to be confirmed.
HRH Princess Sirindhorn University of Liverpool Scholarship (Thailand)
1 award for new postgraduate taught Masters students from Thailand.
Full tuition fees and living cost stipend of £9,000.
Application necessary. Deadline May 6 2011.
liverpooluga.com.hk Deadline 31 May 2011.
ARM-University 1 award for new MSc (Eng) of Liverpool Microelectronics students Scholarship/Internship from India. Sir Ratan Tata Scholarships
www.chevening.com
£6,200 towards tuition Application necessary. fees plus 4 month Deadline to be internship with graduate confirmed. intern salary.
One-year scholarships at Masters Full tuition fees level for Indian nationals with a and stipulated special focus on Developmental living expenses. Economics and Science and Technology studies.
Application necessary via the Trust. Deadline 31 May 2011. See www.srtt.org for more information.
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS CONTINUED... Award
Eligibility
Amount
Deadline
Marshall Scholarships
1 taught scholarship and 1 research scholarship for US citizens.
Full tuition fees for taught award, £20,000 for research award.
Application necessary through Marshall:
1 postgraduate taught Masters scholarship and 1 scholarship for a 3-6 month research stay.
£20,000 for the taught award, £2,500 monthly living stipend for the research award.
Application necessary through Fulbright:
Up to 10 awards for postgraduate taught Masters students from Mexico in receipt of a FUNED loan.
10% reduction in tuition fees.
CONACYT
We have a convenio with CONACYT to support research students from Mexico.
20% reduction in tuition fees.
Becas Chile
Funding available to support postgraduate students from Chile.
20% reduction in tuition fees.
Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam
5 awards for PhD students from Vietnam funded by MOET.
20% reduction in tuition fees.
Fulbright
FUNED Awards
www.marshall scholarships.org
www.fulbright.co.uk Application necessary through FUNED:
www.funed.org.mx Application necessary through CONACYT:
www.conacyt.mx Application necessary through Becas Chile:
www.becaschile.cl Application necessary through MOET:
en.moet.gov.vn
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Award
Eligibility
Amount
Deadline
The Hodgson Law Scholarships
2 competitive scholarships for new international LLM students. Awarded on academic, professional and leadership qualities.
Full tuition fees paid and £5,000 on contribution towards living costs.
Application necessary. Deadline 1 June 2011.
Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
2 scholarships for new international LLM students. Awarded on merit at the start of the academic year.
£1,000 towards tuition fees.
No application necessary. New students automatically assessed.
University of Liverpool Faculty Research Awards
A number of scholarships will be available for new international postgraduate research students.
Up to full tuition fees paid. Full details to be published in our funding database:
Application necessary. Deadline to be confirmed.
pgf.liv.ac.uk
To check which awards or scholarships you are eligible for, visit our funding database at pgf.liv.ac.uk
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If you’re leaving home for the first time, don’t worry. The Accommodation Office Team will make sure you have everything you need to feel right at home.
You can choose from various Halls of Residence on three separate sites – on campus or nearby. We guarantee to provide single international students with accommodation provided that they have applied online through the Accommodation website by 29th July 2011.
All University- owned rooms/flats have: broadband internet connectivity in rooms IPTV (enabled for internet TV) insurance cover communal areas cleaned weekly.
SAMPLE FEES Hall
Cost per week
Total cost
Contract length
Number of rooms
Catered Hall (Dale)
£111.30
£4,229.40
38
249
Self catering, en-suite (Derby and Rathbone)
£91.70
£3,484.60
38
194
Hall
Washbasin in room
Number of students sharing toilet
Number of students sharing bath/shower
Telephone in room or shared
Catered Hall (Dale)
N
2
2
Shared
Self catering, en suite (Derby and Rathbone)
Y
1
1
In room
(Rates for guidance only. Please check www.liv.ac.uk/accommodation)
The University careers service provides assistance to all students with specialised resources and workshops for international students. The Careers and Employability Service provides advice and guidance on: Career options Work experience Graduate opportunities Specialised help with job search techniques such as CVs, applications and interviews Over 84% of international graduates in fulltime employment are working in a graduate level job (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2008/09). In addition, 69.1% of our international students remain at the University of Liverpool to continue their studies. We hold key employer events throughout the year to highlight graduate recruitment.
Rolls Royce KPMG Corus Toyota Procter & Gamble Atkins Global PricewaterhouseCoopers Arup Ernst & Young Deloitte Airbus
Recent employers of Liverpool graduates include: AstraZeneca Glaxo Smithkline Barclays plc AIG Europe American Marketing Association Caterpillar Hewlett Packard HSBC Jaguar Cars Liverpool Football Club UEFA Unilever Vauxhall Getrag-Ford PricewaterhouseCoopers IBM Accenture Proctor and Gamble
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Employers which regularly come to the University to talk about the opportunities they offer to University of Liverpool students:
Our Careers and Employability Service won several major awards at the 2009 UK Conference of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS), including the AGCAS International Award. This award was for demonstrating an outstanding commitment and contribution to working with international students, relevant employers and promoting internationalisation.
Working while you study 22/23
International students are legally allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time. However, the University recommends that students work a maximum of 15 hours per week to ensure that your studies are not affected. During University vacations you are allowed to work full-time. University vacation times are clearly defined for undergraduate students. However, most postgraduate students will usually be working throughout the summer on dissertations or research projects. Vacation time as a postgraduate student therefore generally needs to be agreed between student and department on an informal basis. HOW MUCH CAN I EARN? The current minimum wage in the UK for people aged 18-21 is £4.83 per hour, with people aged 22 or over being paid £5.80 per hour. The following calculations give an indication of how much you could potentially earn during term time and during university vacations. DURING TERM TIME Weekly income for an 18 year old working 15 hours per week for minimum wage: £4.83 x 15 = £72.45 Weekly income for a 22 year old working 15 hours per week for minimum wage: £5.80 x 15 = £87
DURING AGREED VACATION TIME Weekly income for an 18 year old working full time (35 hours per week) for minimum wage: £4.83 x 35 = £169.05 Weekly income for a 22 year old working fulltime (35 hours per week) for minimum wage: £5.80 x 35 = £203 It is important to be aware that any earnings you make in the UK through part-time jobs will supplement your living costs, but cannot be relied on as a source of financial support. You will need to prove that you have all tuition fees and living costs in your bank account before you apply for your visa, and this is especially true now under the new immigration rules. Employment in the UK as a student is mainly for experience and the opportunity to be involved with UK society. JOBS AND EVENTS The Student Development Team on campus to help students find part-time and voluntary work. This team manages the ‘Jobs and Events’ website which advertises part-time jobs available for students both on and off the University campus. To find out more about ‘Jobs and Events’ please see the website: www.liv.ac.uk/careers/jobs
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADORS Every year the International Office recruits around 20 students to work as Ambassadors. Ambassadors work alongside the International Recruitment and Relations Team to help provide advice and information to prospective international students. Ambassadors are given an opportunity to get involved in all kinds of interesting projects, including enquiry handling, welcome events, representing the University at exhibitions and events, and providing services for offer holders.
The thing that most appealed to me about this course was the mixture of the practical and theoretical. Coming from an undergraduate degree in Art History, I didn’t want to limit myself to just focusing on issues of curating or museum studies, I wanted to learn more about the philosophy of art and aesthetics too. This MA meant I was able to pursue an area of academic interest and gain valuable work experience. ZAINAB DJAVANROODI MA ART, AESTHETICS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
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TIER 1 (POST-STUDY WORK) All international students who successfully complete their UK undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses are able to apply to stay in the UK for two years and work full-time. Most types of work can be undertaken once you have this visa. This scheme replaces the International Graduate Scheme. It is a points based scheme and in order to obtain the visa you must fulfil certain requirements. For more information on the Post-Study Work scheme please consult the International Support Team website at www.liv.ac.uk/studentsupport/ist/ poststudywork.htm
I chose to study here because of the excellent reputation of the University of Liverpool in architectural study. The support from tutors has helped me in developing my ideas and I really enjoy the scope of study and learning methods which are very different from my home country. Liverpool is a wonderful and interesting place to discover, no wonder it was named as a European Capital of Culture. SHARONNIZAM AHMAD SHAFANDI MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
We offer our students an extremely wellestablished network of support and facilities. 24/7 LIBRARY AND COMPUTER FACILITIES The University’s libraries are open 24 hours on weekdays during term time and throughout the academic year. You can also access the University’s centralised IT network, and the software it provides, 24/7, either at home or via computers all around the campus.
LIVERPOOL GUILD OF STUDENTS The Guild is our Student Union, with every student at the University of Liverpool a member. E: thebase@liverpool.ac.uk T:+44 (0) 151 794 6868 www.lgos.org
SPORT LIVERPOOL University sports facilities include: A 33-metre swimming pool, two sports halls, four squash courts and a dance studio Two sports halls Four squash courts A dance studio Two floodlit sand-dressed full-size all weather artificial hockey/football pitches Four hard surface tennis courts Two netball courts An artificial cricket wicket available for hire throughout the year.
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To find out more see our Postgraduate Prospectus 2011 or visit the website www.liv.ac.uk/sports
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THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TEAM (IST) The IST provides specialist advice to all international students on a wide variety of issues including immigration, personal and financial matters. T:+44 (0)151 794 4716 E: ist@liv.ac.uk www.liv.ac.uk/studentsupport/ist FINANCIAL SUPPORT TEAM www.liv.ac.uk/studentsupport/finance HEALTH There is a medical clinic on campus which offers free treatment to students staying over six months. T:+44 (0)151 794 4720/5820 CHILDCARE FACILITIES A purpose-built Children’s Centre for babies and pre-school children. T:+44 (0)151 794 5863 E: sscrec@liv.ac.uk www.liv.ac.uk/sas/studentservices/childcare
RELIGION We have a Muslim prayer room, Christian chaplains and student societies for other faiths such as Baha’i, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism. COUNSELLING SERVICE We provide counselling to help students with personal and emotional problems, mostly on an individual basis. T:+44 (0)151 794 3304 E: counserv@liv.ac.uk www.liv.ac.uk/counserv DISABLED STUDENTS We work closely with students and their academic schools/departments to arrange support to enable them to succeed on their course and to reach their full potential. T:+44 (0) 151 794 4714/6676/5117 Minicom: +44 (0) 151 794 4713 E: disteam@liv.ac.uk or visit: www.liv.ac.uk/studentsupport/disability More information on these services can be found in our Postgraduate Prospectus or on our website.
Support Engage.
When you join the University of Liverpool you become part of the University community and this connection lasts well beyond your graduation. You will be part of an international network of Liverpool graduates with contacts all over the world. INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS There are Liverpool Alumni Associations in many countries including Canada, China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The Associations organise social and networking events to give alumni the chance to meet and share their memories of Liverpool. Have a look at the Alumni website to see some photos of recent events and find out what may be going on in your country: www.liv.ac.uk/alumni
ONLINE ALUMNI COMMUNITY Our graduates can now keep in touch and find friends online using our Online Alumni Community facilities at our Alumni website.
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INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI AMBASSADORS Our new International Alumni Ambassador scheme is designed to give graduates and prospective students a local point of contact back in their home country. The Ambassadors may also be able to offer you, as a new postgraduate student, some advice on studying in Liverpool. See the Alumni website for contact details of your nearest Ambassador.
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UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR COUNTRY Full contact details of all our representatives, including those taken on after going to press, can also be found on our website: www.liv.ac.uk/international/ contactus/representatives.htm Bahrain Al Mawred Education Services E: Almawred07@gmail.com Global Vision www.visionedu.co.uk International Placewell Consultants www.educationoverseas.com Brunei HRD Services E: hrds_1@brunet.bn China (Mainland) Amber Education Services Ltd www.amberedu.com AOJI Enrolment www.globaledu.com Cheeway Education International www.cheeway.com.cn Eduglobal www.eduglobal.com EIC Group www.eic.org.cn Golden Arrow Group www.ukpass.org HOPE Study Abroad Service www.hope-studyabroad.com Index Education Services Ltd www.indexedu.com Beijing JJL Overseas Education Counsulting & Service Co., Ltd www.jjl.cn Zhejiang Shinyway Overseas Studies Co., Ltd www.igo.cn Study-abroad Center of Shanghai International Studies University www.swliuxue.com UKEAS China www.ukeas.com.cn Wiseway International Co., Ltd. www.wiseway.com.cn UK Education Centre (UKEC) www.ukec.net
Hong Kong Amber Education Services Ltd www.amberedu.com.hk ASS Education Consultancy www.ass.com.hk Ghana BCIE Ghana www.bcie.co.uk Preparation For Life www.preparationforlife.com AAS Education Consultancy www.aas.com.hk India Edwise International www.edwiseinternational.com International Placewell Consultants www.educationoverseas.com Study Overseas Ltd (UK) www.studyoverseasglobal.com The Chopras www.thechopras.co.in Iran UKStudy.com E: info@ukstudy.com Iraq British-Iraq Universities Consortium (BUIC) www.buic.ac.uk Jordan Bridge International www.bridge.jo Global Vision www.visionedu.co.uk Kazakhstan Globus Education Agency www.globus-almaty.com Kenya Uniserv Kenya www.uniserveducation.com Preparation For Life www.preparationforlife.com BCIE Kenya www.bcie.co.uk Kuwait Intelligent Dedicated Partners www.intelligentgulf.com Global Vision www.visionedu.co.uk International Placewell Consultants www.educationoverseas.com
Lebanon Global Vision www.visionedu.co.uk Malaysia AusEd-UniEd Educational Placement Services www.aused-unied.com AUG Global Network www.augstudy.com MABECS www.mabecs.com UniEd Educational Placement Services www.aused-unied.com Mexico Across the Pond www.studyacrossthepond.com Nigeria Dave Abion Consulting www.daveabionconsulting.com Preparation For Life www.preparationforlife.com BCIE Nigeria www.bcie.co.uk KOT Educational Services & Tours Limited E: info@koteducation.co.uk Oman Global Vision www.visionedu.co.uk International Placewell Consultants www.educationoverseas.com Pakistan Campus Consultancy Services www.campus-uk.com Preparation For Life www.preparationforlife.com Qatar Intelligent Dedicated Partners www.intelligentgulf.com Global Vision www.visionedu.co.uk International Placewell Consultants www.educationoverseas.com Saudi Arabia A2Z Management E: arsalford@hotmail.com Global Vision www.visionedu.co.uk
IGEC www.igec.co.uk IEC Abroad Limited www.iecabroad.com Singapore Overseas Academic Link www.oal.com.sg South Korea UKEO www.ukeducation.co.kr Taiwan Get Set www.getset.com.tw Index Educational Services www.indexedu.com.tw UKEAS www.ukeas.com.tw Oxbridge Consulting www.oxbridge.com.tw Tanzania Uniserv Tanzania www.uniserveducation.com Thailand Superior Education Agency www.superiorstudy.com Hands On Education Consultants www.hands-on.co.th Uganda Uniserv Uganda www.uniserveducation.com United Arab Emirates International Placewell Consultants www.educationoverseas.com Intelligent Dedicated Partners www.intelligentgulf.com Global Vision www.knowledgehorizon.com/ UK IEC Abroad Limited www.iecabroad.com Vietnam UKEAS www.isc-ukeas.com
INTERNATIONAL GUIDE FOR POSTGRADUATES 2011 International Recruitment and Relations Team University of Liverpool, Foundation Building Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX United Kingdom www.liv.ac.uk/international International Support Team www.liv.ac.uk/studentsupport/ist Any questions? http://ask.liv.ac.uk A MEMBER OF THE RUSSELL GROUP