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STUDYING IN THE UK INTRODUCTION TO LJMU

Choosing where and what to study as an LJMU offers an exceptional student international student is a life-changing experience renowned for its high quality decision. This booklet is designed to teaching, innovation, student supportive make your journey easier. structures and ground-breaking John Moores University (LJMU) research… all within one of the world’s has expert University staff available to guide most vibrant and multicultural cities, you through the application process and to Liverpool. help ensure that you choose the degree best We are proud of our status within the city of suited to your requirements and professional Liverpool, of our partnerships with long- ambitions. standing cultural institutions, our extensive Please see the Contact Us section of this links with employers, entrepreneurs and guide for the best teams to contact. business leaders and our influence on WELCOME TO the cityscape with new state-of-the-art buildings becoming modern landmarks. Liverpool is a world-class cosmopolitan city that welcomes its diverse student community from all around the globe. Many of LJMU’s LIVERPOOL courses complement aspects of the city’s most prestigious recognitions, such as the proud winners of the Capital of Culture 2008 and the city’s very own waterfront being awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2004, putting it on a par with the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China. 4 5 GRADUATE PROSPECTS

n 95% of our undergraduates are in work or further study six months after graduating, with two thirds securing graduate-entry positions (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2015/16)

n 98% of our postgraduates are in work or further study six months after graduating, with 96% of those in work securing professional roles - that’s 4% above the UK national average (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2016)

n The University’s unique Careers Programme has been developed in partnership with SONIA SOON FTSE 100 companies and leading business organisations. The Programme ensures that all undergraduates develop the experience, CLASS OF 2015 attributes and skills demanded by today’s employers in all sectors of the economy.

After completing a Bachelor’s degree in maintaining a great level of contact with n Our dedicated and award winning Centre Law, Sonia Soon decided to step outside her local alumni community. for Entrepreneurship provides a supportive of her comfort zone and enhance her “My employer has offices elsewhere in environment to help new businesses founded CV with an LLM in International Business the world and I now have the pleasure of by students and graduates flourish and grow. Corporate and Finance Law. helping to firmly establish the Malaysian “My course involved many subjects that branch, where I am located currently. I n The University is one of the UK’s leading touched on various matters in today’s love my job as it allows me to maintain higher education institutions for interaction world. In other words, they were very one of my other passions – travelling. with business and the community. It is ranked relevant to the current market. The course Start-ups offer the kind of flexibility that in the top 20 UK universities for staff and allowed me to be open-minded towards breaks us away from a conventional 9-5 graduate start-ups. the ranges of industries that I could routine, which is so refreshing in a fast- explore with my qualification. My research paced working environment. skills and my commercial awareness Being a part of my University’s alumni Here are just some of our employer partners: improved exponentially during my time in community is so rewarding. I wish more LJMU. Taking part in faculty social events people knew how strong that network also helped me to expand my network in can become beyond graduation.” Liverpool and beyond.” Sonia now works for a Fintech start-up, offering up an exchange platform for users to buy and sell cryptocurrency, as well as

If you would like to learn more about our graduates and the benefits of an alumni network, go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/alumni 6 7

10 FACTS ABOUT LJMU

OVER RANKED 20,000+ RANKED IN THE STUDENTS 95 % 49th OF STUDENTS TOP 150 IN WORK OR IN THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITIES UNDER FURTHER UNIVERSITY 200+ STUDY WITHIN UNDERGRADUATE THE AGE OF 50 6 MONTHS OF COURSES LEAGUE TABLES Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2017/2018 GRADUATION 2019 DLHE Survey 2015/16

FIRST UNIVERSITY AWARDED ANNUALLY CLUBS TO RECEIVE IN SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PRIZES AND SOCIETIES + RANKED £4M HARDSHIP FUNDS 100 TWO LIVERPOOL IS ONE OF COMMENDED THE MOST AFFORDABLE JUDGEMENTS OF STUDENTS UNIVERSITY CITIES – 3rd BY THE QAA* SURVEYED SAID RANKED FOR RESEARCH IN THEY WERE THE UNIVERSITY SATISFIED WITH ALLIANCE GROUP THEIR OVERALL Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 LJMU STUDENT 86 % EXPERIENCE # 14 IN BUSINESS INSIDER UK 2017 National Student Survey (NSS) AND MARBLES.COM 2017**

*Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) **National average 84% NSS 2017 ‘overall satisfaction’ 8 9

BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 1 IS EASY: Liverpool is one of the most affordable, culturally MAKE YOUR CHOICE innovative and safe student cities in the UK. Decide where you would like to live from the LJMU accommodation website: However, we know choosing where to live is a ljmu.ac.uk/accomodation big decision to make and so we’re here to help make it as straightforward as possible.

INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS: 2 n As a new student at LJMU you SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST are guaranteed accommodation Once you have accepted an offer from right in the heart of the dynamic LJMU as your firm choice university, city centre*, with easy access to regardless of whether you hold a the main University campuses. conditional or unconditional offer, you may submit your request using the online n 42 week binding contracts are form. Submit a request as soon as you are issued from September and will certain, as bedroom preferences are given end in July. on a first come first serve basis. n You can submit preferences such as: mixed or single gender; en-suite or shared bathroom; share with existing friends etc.

*Please note: We cannot guarantee rooms in a specific accommodation building to every applicant as some 3 locations will be full before the start of FINALISE YOUR BOOKING the academic year. Therefore, if you Within 48 hours of submitting your request have a preference it is important to you will be contacted by your chosen submit your accommodation request accommodation provider by email. You as soon as possible. must follow their instructions and make the initial payment requested in order to International students are required finalise the booking of your room. to pay for accommodation in full and in advance of arriving at LJMU. If you hold a conditional offer from LJMU but are later rejected, any payments made Accommodation rent will cover; all for accommodation will be refunded and basic utility bills, WIFI access and For the full list of LJMU approved accommodation your tenancy agreement will be cancelled. basic insurance coverage. please visit our website: ljmu.ac.uk/accomodation 10 11

LJMU STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 2019/20 SUMMARY OF RENTS AND KEY INFORMATION

St. Liberty The Agnes Vita St. Luke’s Marybone Marybone Liberty Grenville Grand Cambridge Byrom Albert Andrew’s Atlantic Glass- Europa The Arch Jones Student View 1 2 & 3 Gardens Street Central Court Point Court Gardens Point works House

Postcode L1 6DQ L1 2SU L3 5XA L3 2BT L3 2BT L3 2EZ L3 6LS L1 5JR Postcode L3 5GA L3 6DN L6 1AH L7 7JB L3 2BE L1 5DR L3 8JD L8 7JZ

Standard Contract Standard Contract 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 (weeks) (weeks)

132.00 / 130.50 - 140.50 / 122.00 / 135.00 - 99.00 / Weekly charge (£) 138.00 105.00 94.00 117.50 99.00 130.00 Weekly charge (£) 139.00 / 152.00 / 132.00 130.00 138.00 155.50 / 129.50 / 98.00 190.00 109.00 161.00 / 117.00 (*) 140.00 (*) 174.00 (*) 134.00

5,544 / 5,481 - 5,901 / 5,124 / 5,670 - 4,158 / Annual charge (£) 5,796 4,410 3,948 4,935 4,158 5,460 Annual charge (£) 5,838 / 6,384 / 5,544 5,460 5,796 6,510 / 5,439 / 4,116 7,980 4,578 6,762 / 4,914 (*) 5,880 (*) 7,308 (*) 5,628

Initial payment Pre- Pre- Pre- Pre- Initial payment Pre- Pre- Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit type payment payment payment payment type payment payment

Initial payment (£) 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 Initial payment (£) 150 150 100 150 100 150 150 150

En-suite & En-suite & En-suite & Bathroom facilities Studio En-suite Shared Shared En-suite En-suite En-suite En-suite Bathroom facilities En-suite En-suite En-suite En-suite Shared Shared (*) Studio (*) Studio (*)

TV provided in TV provided in Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No living area? living area?

Launderette on Launderette on Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes site? site?

Gym facilities? Yes No No Yes Yes No No No Gym facilities? Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No

Parking available? No No Yes No No Yes Yes No Parking available? No No No No No No Yes Yes

Annual cost of Annual cost of N/A N/A 180 N/A N/A 420 420 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 500 180 parking (£) parking (£)

All information is correct at 1 September 2018. Please see website for most up to date information. 12 13 INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEES 2019/2020

Important Note: You are advised to visit the website or contact the University for up-to-date fees information.

Programme Tuition fee cost (per academic year)

Pre-sessional English Language validation courses: n 6-week course £1,971* n 12-week course £3,941* n 20-week course £6,834*

International Foundation Year programme (IFY): n Business and Law £10,887* n Engineering Computing and Life Science £11,402*

Internal Year One programme (IY1): n Business £10,887* n Engineering £11,402* DEPOSIT Pre-Masters programme (PMP) £5,346* International applicants will need to pay a minimum deposit of 50% of your first year Classroom-based programmes tuition fees before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) can be issued. n Undergraduate (UG) £13,950 n Postgraduate Taught (PGT) £13,950

Laboratory-based programmes HOW TO PAY n Undergraduate (UG) £14,450 n Postgraduate Taught (PGT) £14,450 You will be able to pay your deposit via For further details on LJMU’s deposit LJMU’s on-line payment system policy, including details on refunds and Research degrees (MPhil/PhD) www.flywire.com/pay/ljmu. You will exceptions, go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/ n Classroom-based £13,950 need your LJMU Applicant ID number and international/holding-offer-of-study/ n Laboratory-based £14,450 course start date (month and year) in order tuition-fee-deposit or contact the to complete this transaction. Once you ePayments Finance Team: epayments@ pay your deposit a CAS number will be ljmu.ac.uk *2018-19 Fees. Please see our website for the 2019-20 fees for these courses. produced so that you can apply for your All fees are subject to change and students are advised to check with the University before entering a contract of agreement. visa to study at LJMU. 14 15 SCHOLARSHIPS INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE (Study Group) The International Study Centre provides international and EU students with a LJMU offers a range of prestigious international scholarships. The scholarships are direct route onto a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at LJMU. available to self-funding applicants who have accepted an offer to study at LJMU. During the International Foundation Year or International Year One programme, Further scholarships are available on our website. you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at LJMU. Undergraduate Scholarships Each programme has different entry requirements so that you get the level of teaching you need. Scholarship What is the award Am I eligible? Do I need to apply? These courses are managed and taught by Study Group, a world leader in Title worth? (Award type) In order to qualify for a scholarship you must: education and training for international students, and offer direct progression onto a range of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate programmes. International £2000 partial tuition fee n Be a self-funded No, the International For more information, please visit: ljmu.ac.uk/isc Achievement scholarship for your first international student Achievement Scholarship Scholarship year of Undergraduate n Meet the conditions is automatically awarded (UG) study stated in your full- to eligible UG students time Undergraduate upon assessment of IFY / IY1 / PMP PATHWAY PROGRAMMES Then their initial university (UG) course offer The International Foundation Year (IFY), International Year One (IY1) and Pre- application letter Masters programmes (PMP) not only help improve your English language skills further £1000 partial tuition n Not already fee scholarship for but focus on the academic knowledge you will need when you progress to the University. benefitting from each additional year of an existing Choose the programme that is appropriate for you, depending on whether you Undergraduate study scholarship award of plan to join an undergraduate degree from the first year or second year or progress you take sponsorship directly onto a Master’s degree. Check the intakes of each programme too, as you can start your chosen course at different points throughout the year, depending on which best suits you. Postgraduate Taught Scholarships

Scholarship What is the award Am I eligible? Do I need to apply? IFY PROGRESSION ROUTES Title worth? (Award type) In order to qualify for a scholarship you must: LJMU specialise in Business, Law and Social Studies, as well as Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences. Once you have completed the International International £2000 (partial tuition fee n Be a self-funded No, the International Foundation Year (IFY) and achieved the required grades, you can progress into your Achievement award) international student Achievement Scholarship chosen Undergraduate degree at LJMU. Scholarship n Meet the conditions is automatically awarded For the full list of Progression Routes please visit: ljmu.ac.uk/isc (PGT) stated in your full- to eligible PGT students time Postgraduate upon assessment of Taught (PGT) course their initial university offer letter application NCUK PATHWAYS n Not already benefitting from We are members of the Northern Consortium of Universities an existing (NCUK). Students already studying on an NCUK pathway programme (International scholarship award of Foundation Year, International Year One or Pre-Masters Programme) can join us at sponsorship LJMU at an Undergraduate or Postgraduate level.

n ForLJMU further Global information £7000 on (Partial any of tuition the scholarships fee Have mentioned an offer aboveof a pleaseYes visit For more information, please visit: Citizenship award) place on one of the www.ljmu.ac.uk/international/thinking-of-applying/international-scholarshipsApplication Deadline: www.ncuk.ac.uk/our-universities/liverpool-john-moores-university/ Award specific programmes 24th May 2018 outlined in the scheme n Meet the conditions stated in your full- time, Postgraduate Taught (PGT) course offer letter 16 17

Title Qualification UCAS Code Typical entry tariff UNDERGRADUATE TAUGHT COURSES Computer Forensics BSc (Hons) G550 112 Computer Forensics MComp (Hons) C378 120 Visit the website for more information ljmu.ac.uk/courses Computer Games Development BSc (Hons) G450 112 Computer Games Development MComp (Hons) C468 120 Title Qualification UCAS Code Typical entry tariff Computer Networks BSc (Hons) II20 112 Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) N420 112 Computer Networks MComp (Hons) II12 120 Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) C301 112 Computer Science BSc (Hons) C558 112 Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) 2B78 112 Computer Science MComp (Hons) C587 120 Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) 2D36 128 Computer Security BSc (Hons) I990 112 Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) K130 104 Computer Security MComp (Hons) C369 120 Architecture BA (Hons) K100 128 Computer Studies BSc (Hons) G401 112 Astrophysics MPhys MPhys (Hons) F521 136 Computer Studies MComp (Hons) C687 120 Audio and Music Production BSc (Hons) J930 112 Computing and Smart Devices BSc (Hons) F217 112 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) C700 104 Construction Engineering BEng (Hons) F117 112 Biology BSc (Hons) C100 112 Construction Management BSc (Hons) K220 104 Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) B940 112 Creative Writing BA (Hons) W800 104 Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) K200 112 Creative Writing and Film Studies BA (Hons) WW86 112 Building Services Engineering MEng (Hons) K290 128 Criminal Justice BA (Hons) M291 112 Building Services Engineering Project Management BSc (Hons) KN2F 104 Criminology BA (Hons) M212 112 Building Surveying BSc (Hons) K230 112 Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons) MC2W 112 Business with Finance BA (Hons) NN13 112 Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) ML23 104 Business with Finance Top Up BA (Hons) Not applicable Not applicable Dance Practices BA (Hons) W500 112 Business and Public Relations BA (Hons) NP12 112 Data Science BSc (Hons) GG10 112 Business Management BA (Hons) N200 112 Data Science MComp (Hons) GG11 120 Business with International Business Management BA (Hons) NN12 112 Drama BA (Hons) W400 104 Business with International Business Top Up BA (Hons) Not applicable Not applicable Drama and Creative Writing BA (Hons) WW48 104 Business with Marketing BA (Hons) NN15 112 Drama and English Literature BA (Hons) QW34 104 Business with Marketing Top Up BA (Hons) Not applicable Not applicable Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) XL35 104 Chemistry BSc (Hons) C368 104 Education Studies BA (Hons) X300 104 Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) T369 128 Education Studies and Early Years BA (Hons) XL30 104 Civil and Offshore Engineering MEng (Hons) T457 128 Education Studies and Inclusion BA (Hons) XX31 104 Civil and Structural Engineering MEng (Hons) 6A12 128 Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) H600 112 Civil and Transportation Engineering MEng (Hons) T337 128 Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) H602 128 Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) H200 112 English Literature BA (Hons) Q300 104 Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) H202 128 English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) WQ83 104 Civil Engineering and Architecture MEng (Hons) H2KC 128 English and Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons) PQ33 104 Civil Engineering and Construction Management MEng (Hons) H2K2 128 Environmental Health BSc (Hons) B911 112 18 19

Title Qualification UCAS Code Typical entry tariff Title Qualification UCAS Code Typical entry tariff Events Management BA (Hons) N820 112 Multimedia Computing BSc (Hons) GG54 112 Facilities Management BSc (Hons) N2N2 112 Nautical Science BSc (Hons) J600 112 Fashion: Design and Communication BA (Hons) W2H0 112 Nursing (International) Top Up BSc (Hons) Not applicable Not applicable Film Studies BA (Hons) P303 112 Nutrition BSc (Hons) DB64 104 Fine Art BA (Hons) W100 112 Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) F195 104 Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons) FL4P 112 Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) B201 120 Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) CM82 128 Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) F3F5 128 Forensic Science BSc (Hons) F410 112 Policing Studies BA (Hons) L232 104 Geography BSc (Hons) F800 112 Policing Studies and Cybercrime BSc (Hons) M900 104 Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons) W210 112 Policing Studies and Forensics BSc (Hons) MF11 104 Health and Social Care for Individuals, Policing Studies and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) MC11 104 Families and Communities BA (Hons) L512 112 Policing Studies Top Up BA (Hons) Not applicable Not applicable History BA (Hons) V100 112 Product Design Engineering BSc (Hons) H772 112 History and English Literature BA (Hons) QV31 104 Psychology BSc (Hons) C870 112 History of Art and Museum Studies BA (Hons) VP31 112 Public Health BSc (Hons) LL51 112 Human Resource Management BA (Hons) N600 104 Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) K242 112 International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) NN28 112 Real Estate BSc (Hons) NN21 112 Journalism BA (Hons) P500 112 Science and Football BSc (Hons) CXQ3 112 Law LLB (Hons) M100 120 Sociology BA (Hons) L300 104 Law and Business BA (Hons) LABS 112 Software Engineering BSc (Hons) G600 112 Law and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons) MM12 120 Software Engineering MComp (Hons) S269 120 Maritime Business and Management BSc (Hons) N910 112 Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) C600 120 Marketing BA (Hons) N500 112 Sport and Nutrition for Health BSc (Hons) 5H88 112 Mathematics BSc (Hons) GN11 112 Sport Business BA (Hons) 7R21 112 Applied Mathematics with Engineering BEng (Hons) GG16 112 Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) XC16 112 Mathematics and Data Science BSc (Hons) GG14 112 Sport Development BA (Hons) 3Q79 112 Mathematics with Finance BSc (Hons) GN13 112 Sports Journalism BA (Hons) PP55 112 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) D594 112 Sport Psychology BSc (Hons) C890 112 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering MEng (Hons) 4S13 128 Video Production and Streaming BSc (Hons) PP39 112 Mechanical and Marine Engineering BEng (Hons) H350 112 Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) C930 112 Mechanical and Marine Engineering MEng (Hons) H390 128 Zoology BSc (Hons) C300 112 Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) H300 112 Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) H301 128 Mechanical Engineering with Management BEng (Hons) P348 112 Mechanical Engineering with Management MEng (Hons) 2L46 128 Media Production BA (Hons) P300 104 Media, Culture, Communication BA (Hons) LP63 104 20 21 POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT COURSES Please go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/courses for the most up-to-date course information

Advanced Policing Exhibition Studies International Tourism Professional Doctorate in Architectural Engineering Facilities Management Management Health Psychology Architecture Fashion Innovation and International Relations Professional Doctorate in Policing, Security and Art in Science Realisation International Trade, Financial Management Transport and Logistics Criminal Justice Astrophysics Fine Art LLM Professional Doctorate Bioarchaeology in Sport and Exercise Forensic Anthropology Legal Practice Course Cities, Culture and Psychology Forensic Bioscience LPC Creativity Project Management Global Crime, Justice and Logistics and Supply Chain Civil Engineering Public Health Security Management Clinical Exercise Management Public Health (Addictions) Physiology Graphic Design and Illustration Management and Digital Public Health Nutrition Coastal Resilience Health Psychology Business Public Relations Commercial Building Human Resource Manufacturing Qualifying Law Surveying Management Engineering Quantity Surveying and Computing and Industrial Biotechnology Marine and Offshore Commercial Management Information Systems Initial Teacher Training Engineering Real Estate Construction Project courses Management Maritime Operations Sensor Technologies and Integrated Building Management Enterprise Cosmetic Science Information Mass Communications Sensors, Data and Criminal Justice Management (BIM) Mechanical Engineering Management (Sandwich) Cyber Security International and Sport and Clinical Transnational Policing MBA Dance Practices Biomechanics International Approaches Musical Theatre Data Science Sport Coaching to Early Childhood Observational Digital Literacies and Education Astrophysics Sport Nutrition Learning International Business Pharmaceutical Sport Psychology Digital Marketing and Management Manufacture and Quality Strength and Conditioning Documentary International Business Control Corporate and Finance Urban Design Drone Technology and Policing and Criminal Law Water, Energy and the Applications Investigation Environment Drug Discovery and International Events Management Policing and Cybercrime Design Wildlife Conservation and International Human Port Management Drone Applications Education Globalisation Resource Positive Psychology and and Social Change Management Wellbeing Electrical Power and International Journalism Control Engineering Primate Behaviour and International News Conservation English Literature Journalism Professional Doctorate Entrepreneurship International Public Health in Applied Sport and Environmental Science International Public Exercise Science and Drone Applications Relations Professional Doctorate in Exercise Physiology International Relations Business Administration 22 23

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

n A very good level of English language competence is required to follow MAKING YOUR lectures, carry out background reading and research, write essays and dissertations at the University. n Applicants must hold an internationally recognised English language APPLICATION qualification (such as IELTS and Pearson) which has been certified in the last two years. n English for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies courses are available for You are advised to n Undergraduate [BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MEng (Hons), students who need to improve their standard of English in order to meet their submit your application BEng (Hons), MComp (Hons), LLB (Hons)]: Applications to entry requirements. as early as possible study at LJMU are submitted via the Universities and Colleges in the academic year Admissions Service (UCAS). For further details, please go to: n The minimum scores required by the University are listed below in accordance before you want to start www.ucas.com with UKVI regulations, although specific course requirements may differ: studying at LJMU. The n International Foundation Year: 4.5 IELTS* or equivalent (min 4.0 in writing) n English for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies application process n Undergraduate: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent (min 5.5 in each skill) Courses: For information on how to apply to our English differs depending on n Postgraduate: 6.0 - 7.0 IELTS or equivalent (min 5.5 in each skill) Pre-sessional Programmes within the International Study whether you apply for Centre, please go to: www.ljmuisc.com an Undergraduate or *IMPORTANT NOTE: Postgraduate course. n International Study Centre [IFY/IY1/PMP]: For The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding Please make sure that information on how to apply to our International Foundation entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type you follow the correct Year, International Year One or Pre-Masters Programme, of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to procedure for your please go to: www.ljmuisc.com satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ. chosen course: n Postgraduate Taught Degrees [MA, MSc, MRes, LLM]: You should apply direct to LJMU using our online application form. Please go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/international/making- your-application/postgraduate and click on the ‘making your postgraduate application’ link for more details n Postgraduate Research Degrees [MPhil, PhD]: For the latest doctoral opportunities and application guidance, please go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/research and click on the ‘Current research opportunities’

If you have any queries relating to the application process, please contact the University’s International Admissions Team for advice and guidance: Tel +44 (0)151 231 5090 | Email [email protected] You can also come and speak to an LJMU representative at recruitment fairs and events in your country. For more details, go to our ‘Events in your country’ webpage: ljmu.ac.uk/ international/making-your-application 24 25

LJMU STUDENT HOW BUILDINGS ACCOMMODATION OUR LOCATION Byrom Street Building C4 Agnes Jones House E1 TO USE Cherie Booth Building C4 Albert Court E4 Henry Cotton Building C3 The Arch C1 THIS C4 Byrom Point C4 LJMU Joe H Makin Centre D1 Cambridge Court E1 John Foster Building E1 Europa E4 MAP John Lennon Art & Design Bld E2 The Glassworks B4 Liberty Atlantic Point Tom Reilly Building Campuses are Libraries Grand Central C2 - Aldham Robarts Library D2 Grenville Street C1 BYROM highlighted, top left STREET - B4 Liberty Atlantic Point B4 Careers Zone is City Campus and The 4 Glassworks CITY Mount Pleasant Max Perutz Building C4 Liberty Gardens B3 Marybone 1, 2 & 3 CAMPUS LiverpoolSU Hub Sections Campus is bottom right. Peter Jost Centre C4 Marybone 1, 2 and 3 B4

LiverpoolSU Hub Byrom Point Redmonds Building D2 St Andrew’s Gardens D3 Avril Robarts Accommodation sites Library are marked in orange. Tithebarn Street Building B4 St. Luke’s View D2

Tithebarn Building Albert Court Tom Reilly Building C4 Vita Student B3

Liberty Gardens What happens next Page 8

Vita Student 3 What LJMU can o er LJMU Buildings LJMU Mount Pleasant Campus Student Accommodation Train Stations / Bus Stations Page 14 Lime Street Station you Liverpool Landmarks Parking St Andrew’s Gardens

Site of Copperas Hill Development A place to call home LJMU City Campus Page 36

LiverpoolLiverpoolSU Hub Liverpool Students’ Science Park Redmonds Building 2

Union MOSSLEY HILL ROAD Liverpool ONE Page 38

Sport for all LiverpoolSU Hub St. Luke's View NORTH SUDLEY ROAD Aldham Page 42 Robarts Library Careers Zone IM Marsh

MOUNT MOSSLEY HILL ROAD PLEASANT WEST LJMU city map BRODIE AVENUE ALLERTON CAMPUS STATION Page 44 IM MARSH Campus

(A561) HOLMEFIELD ROAD

1 SOUTH SUDLEY ROAD Agnes BARKHILL ROAD Jones House If you are travelling from Liverpool The HALL AVENUE Arch AIGBURTH ROAD (A561) City Centre, the A561 is labelled on

AIGBURTH HALL ROAD the map and leads directly to the Grenville Street MERSEY ROAD IM Marsh Campus. AIGBURTH (A561)

STATION AIGBURTH HALL AVENUE A B C D E 26 27

RAIL – NATIONAL ROAD Travelling to Liverpool by train has never been easier Liverpool City Region is well-connected to the UK or faster, when it’s only 2 hours 7 minutes from motorway network. From the M6 take the M62, central London on Virgin Trains’ state-of-the-art M58 or M56 direct to the destination. tilting Pendolino trains. Onboard, you can enjoy Distance to Liverpool Approximate space to relax and unwind, Wi-fi, power sockets (miles/kilometres) Journey Time and QuietZone for those who need a break. London 210m/338km 3h 50min www.virgintrains.com Manchester 34m/55km 50min Manchester Airport 34m/55km 50min West Midland Trains. First Trans Pennine Express Birmingham 98m/157km 1h 50min and Northern Rail also run routes into Liverpool from Sheffield 78m/125km 1h 48min all the major UK cities. Leeds 72m/116km 1h 25min Once in Liverpool, the Merseyrail train network has Nottingham 111m/178km 2h 15min excellent links to other parts of the city region. Glasgow 219m/352km 3h 53min www.merseyrail.org Newcastle 172m/277km 3h 8min Edinburgh 221m/355km 4h 17m APPROXIMATE JOURNEY TIMES Cardiff 206m/331km 3h 35min London 2h 7min Manchester 47min Manchester Airport 1h 9min SEA Birmingham 1h 43min Arrive in Liverpool along the River Mersey and Sheffield 1h 42min get the best views of the world-famous Liverpool Leeds 1 46min Waterfront. Nottingham 2h 33min Ferry routes between Liverpool and Belfast are Glasgow 3h 20min operated by Stena Line Irish Sea Ferries, between Newcastle 3h 23min Liverpool and Dublin by P&O Ferries and between Edinburgh 3h 27min Liverpool and the Isle of Man by the Isle of Man Cardiff 3h 34min Steam Packet Company. Source: www.nationalrail.co.uk The City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal is located on Liverpool Waterfront, part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Magnificent cruise vessels RAIL – LOCAL frequently berth in the city, as well as starting and Liverpool City Region is served by an extensive finishing here. Merseyrail network. www.cruise-liverpool.com www.merseyrail.org

Whilst here, why not hop on one of our Citybikes and explore Liverpool first hand. www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk

LJMU is located in the heart of the city of Liverpool. One of the best connected cities in the UK, Liverpool’s excellent transport network provides easy access to all UK, European and international destinations. Liverpool is just two hours away from London by rail. The city’s Liverpool John Lennon Airport offers flights from various parts of Europe while Manchester Airport, around 45 minutes from Liverpool, operates flights from around the world. Liverpool is also at the hub of the UK motorway network – linking to the M6 via M62, M57, M58, M56 and M53 – one of the most comprehensive motorway networks in the country. Map courtesy of Marketing Liverpool CONTACT US For course advice and general guidance: Email [email protected] For assistance with the application process and admissions: Email [email protected] Tel +44 (0) 151 231 5090 Web www.ljmu.ac.uk/international CONNECT WITH LJMU Chat to us on social media

The University offers the information in this brochure as a general guide only. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and is not binding on prospective students or the University. The content is correct at the time of going to press (September 2018) but you are advised to check the University’s website for the most up-to-date information.