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As you come to the end of your undergraduate studies, you’re sure to be thinking about your future. Although employment may seem the obvious next step, it’s worth considering the extra benefits that postgraduate study can offer.

As well as giving you time to breathe and focus on what you really want from your career, postgraduate study may enable you to: I I I

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enter your profession at a more senior level enjoy a higher starting salary earn up to 21% more per year than those with an undergraduate degree* change direction from your undergraduate studies explore your subject in greater depth

A qualification at Masters level will certainly make you stand out from the crowd, it will enable you to pursue your passions further, become an expert in your chosen field and enjoy the challenge of higher level study.

* Department of Education graduate earning figures 2018

CONTENTS PROGRESSION WITHIN YOUR CURRENT SUBJECT AREA:

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In the following pages you’ll find a host of inspiring stories about those who have studied a postgraduate course at LJMU.

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Engineering and Technology 15

You’ll hear about their passions, their triumphs and their honest feelings about postgraduate study. We hope they inspire you to take your studies to the next level.

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A CHANGE OF DIRECTION

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REASONS TO STAY

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT LJMU

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COURSE LIST

STUDENT STORIES

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PROGRESSION IN ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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JAMES RICE STUDIED FOR AN MA IN WRITING AT LJMU. HIS FIRST NOVEL ‘ALICE AND THE FLY’ WAS PUBLISHED IN 2015.

James completed his undergraduate degree in Creative Writing at LJMU. “I think the course taught me how to write but I knew I needed the Masters to let me produce a significant piece of work,” he says.

The idea for James’s first novel came to him many years earlier when he was still at school. Over the years, he had developed his idea into a short story and even a concept album. Neither of these formats did justice to the idea and so, at Masters level, James started to develop it into a novel.

“When my fellow students and tutors read the first chapter, they loved it and that was basically what I worked on for the rest of the course.”

James sent the first draft of his novel to an agent he had met at LJMU. “Things happened in fits and starts from then,” he smiles. “At first I was given some minor tweaks to do quite quickly and then, when it looked like everything was steaming ahead, I didn’t hear from my agent for a couple of months.”

One day, out of the blue, James received an email inviting him to a breakfast meeting with Hodder and Stoughton in London. James and his agent spent an hour discussing the book in detail. It was then back to the waiting game.

“I remember the call distinctly,” says James. “I was just sitting down to Sunday lunch with the family. I was penniless and didn’t have a clue that anything was happening with the book. My agent rang to say I had been offered a two book deal. I couldn’t believe it.”

With all the contract details sorted, James received his first payment on Christmas Eve. The book was published a year later and now James is writing his second novel.

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“I had built a strong relationship with my tutors and really appreciated the support they had given me during my undergraduate degree so I knew I wanted to stay at LJMU for my Masters,” explains Rebecca. Following a gap year spent travelling and writing, Rebecca began her part-time Masters. “I looked at a number of related courses but decided that the Fashion Innovation and Realisation programme was the one for me.”

WHEN REBECCA LANGTON GRADUATED WITH A FASHION DEGREE FROM LJMU IN 2015, SHE KNEW THAT SHE WANTED TO EXPAND HER EXISTING KNOWLEDGE AND GAIN NEW SKILLS WITH A MASTERS QUALIFICATION.

Rebecca knew that she wanted to work in the creative sector but had never been able to identify her actual goal. “Masters study soon made me realise exactly what I wanted to do,” she says. “Having received a GoGlobal award, I was able to fulfil a lifelong dream and travel to China to look at various university fashion projects and research the local culture.”

Rebecca’s journey, alongside her passion for photography, graphic design and journalism, made her realise that she wanted to launch her own publication, featuring the fashion and culture of overseas destinations and showcasing upcoming creative talents.

“Higher level study has really encouraged me to pursue my dream,” she says “It has shown me that I can cope with a heavy workload by breaking tasks down and working through them methodically. Those are the kind of skills that will get me to where I want to be.”

I had built a strong relationship with my tutors and really appreciated the support they had given me during my undergraduate degree so I knew I wanted to stay at LJMU for my Masters.

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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. “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, tutor Mark heard 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 secured a job I didn’t even know existed 12 months ago.”

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.

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PROGRESSION IN LIVERPOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL “I wasn’t exactly sure what the right path was for me so I decided to speak to my tutors,” she says. “They suggested the LPC and it seemed like the ideal choice as it gave me more time to focus on my career options whilst furthering my education.”

Karmela was determined to stay at LJMU for her higher level studies. “I wasn’t ready to leave Liverpool,” she smiles. “I know the Uni, I know the lecturers, I know how things work and I know the support is amazing. Moving elsewhere just made no sense.”

Karmela’s postgraduate experience is very much like her undergraduate experience in terms of the support on offer. “The tutors at LJMU are amazing,” she says. “They always respond immediately to emails and are happy to give up their breaks to help you. The Legal Advice Centre we have here is amazing and has opened up so many new opportunities for me.”

In terms of the step up to postgraduate, Karmela admits that it is intellectually more challenging. “There is a real emphasis on independent study,” she says. “You have to be prepared to put the work in but it is so rewarding.”

As to the future, Karmela is focussing in on her chosen career path. “I am doing some volunteer work at the National Youth Advisory Service so am getting lots of real life experience there,” she smiles. “I have plenty of time to decide on my final career path but I am pretty sure it will be in Criminal Law. The University is great when it comes to employability. They help with your CV, assist with interview techniques and let you know about job opportunities. I am confident I will get to where I want to be.”

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WHEN KARMELA LELEK FINISHED HER UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN LAW AT LJMU SHE REALISED SHE WASN’T READY TO LAUNCH HER CAREER.

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“I chose LJMU for my first degree because of its reputation for getting students into work. I then decided to do the Masters to make myself stand out from other graduates in the job market.

CONNOR TILSTON, A GRADUATE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FROM LJMU, UNDERTOOK HIS MASTERS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.

Postgraduate study wasn’t really what I was expecting as I had to manage my own workload more but it has certainly developed me as a person. I am now much better at organising myself and managing my time effectively. Academically the support is always there for you, tutors will see you whenever they are free and are always happy to answer your questions.

The highlight of my programme was winning the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Educational Trust Award as it has really defined the path I want to follow in terms of my career. I have also had a massive amount of support from the careers team, ranging from help applying for jobs to interview practice. I want to work as a wealth manager and, thanks to LJMU, I am now well on the way to achieving my goal.”

I have also had a massive amount of support from the careers team, ranging from help applying for jobs to interview practice.

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Andrew entered University via an Access to Higher Education course having left school after his A-levels to train as an electrician. “I realised it wasn’t for me quite early on and, as I had always done well in Business at school I decided to go to University and study for a degree in Business Management,” he says.

Andrew loved his course at LJMU and it soon became clear that his marks were leading him towards a first class degree.

“Various staff talked to me about the option of doing a Masters and, as time went on and I discovered a real passion for research, I decided it was the right path for me,” he says.

Embarking on his Masters in Entrepreneurship, Andrew became fascinated with the psychology of the entrepreneur, researching the personality traits that

differentiates successful business owners. “The final year of my undergraduate degree had touched on the importance of small to medium sized enterprises and that really struck a chord with me,” he says. “I had realised at that point that I wanted to go into teaching so, on finishing my Masters I did a PGDE course.”

It was around this time that Andrew was offered the chance to do some sessional teaching back at LJMU. “I jumped at the chance” says Andrew. “After working at the University for a year I was approached about doing a PhD. It was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down so I am now a year into my studies and really enjoying it.”

Long term Andrew wants to be a full-time academic but for now he is studying and building up his teaching experience. “LJMU has been excellent for me with all course content very much linked to business practice,” he says. “The strategic approach of the University, the quality of the teaching, the emphasis on contact time and the approachable nature of the staff have been amazing. The facilities at LJMU are also first class and the engagement with local business makes everything very real.”

CURRENTLY STUDYING FOR A PHD, ANDREW WILSON TOOK HIS UNDERGRADUATE AND HIS MASTERS DEGREE AT LJMU AND IS CURRENTLY A SESSIONAL LECTURER AT THE UNIVERSITY.

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PROGRESSION IN EDUCATION

WHEN ANNE ELLIS STARTED HER STUDIES AT LJMU SHE WAS TAKING THINGS ONE MODULE AT A TIME. NOW WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND A PGCE UNDER HER BELT, SHE IS LOVING LIFE IN HER DREAM JOB AS A FULL-TIME TEACHER AT RAMWORTH SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN NORRIS GREEN.

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Anne came to LJMU later in life having worked in the fitness industry for 20 years. With a young family of her own to care for, she moved sector and went to work in a private nursery, sitting her Level 2 and 3 exams and working her way up to a management position.

“I decided to do a qualification in Early Years Practice,” she explains. “I studied at foundation level to start off with and then topped my qualification up to a full undergraduate degree. I chose LJMU because it had a great reputation and fitted in well with my lifestyle.”

Having developed a taste for her studies and wanting to progress from her then role as a school Teaching Assistant, Anne decided to continue her studies and become a fully qualified early years teacher. “I was lucky enough to get onto the School Direct PGCE salaried route so I was able to continue working at the same school during my studies,” she says. “Studying at a higher level was tough but the support network at LJMU and in my school was outstanding. You start to believe that you can do it and you know that staff are there to support you every step of the way.”

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Anne graduated in November 2019, starting her job as an early years teacher two months earlier. “My PGCE has opened new doors for me, given me confidence in myself, boosted my self-esteem and improved my earning power,” she smiles. “It has 100% given me my dream job and I would encourage anyone considering the step up to higher level study at LJMU to go for it. It is a truly inspiring place to study and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.”

VOLUNTEERING AT A CAMP AMERICA SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP PROVED TO BE THE DECISIVE MOMENT IN KARRAN PANESAR’S CAREER.

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As an 18 year old Londoner, Karran Panesar developed a passion for special needs teaching that brought him to LJMU first to study for a degree in Education Studies with Special and Inclusive Needs and then to train as a teacher via a PGCE. “I’d always thought I’d quite like to be a teacher,” explains Karran “but when I did the session at Camp America I realised that special needs teaching was my passion. I looked for courses that would get me to where I wanted to be and, when I visited John Moores for the Open Day, it really stood out.”

At the end of his undergraduate degree, Karran decided to continue his studies with a PGCE. “Although my course focusses on primary teaching, my first placement was a secondary school and I have now come to realise that I really want to work in a specialist secondary school rather than a mainstream primary,” he smiles.

So how is the step up from undergraduate to postgraduate study? “It really is a full-time course,” says Karran. “At the moment I am in University two days and in school three days; that will change to five days a week in school next year and then I will have some additional Uni days later on in the course.”

In terms of learning style the emphasis is very much on independence according to Karran. “The workload is a big step up but it is manageable,” he says. “The great thing about John Moores is that the support is there when you need it, not only from your personal tutor but from all of the lecturers. They have been amazing in helping me to adapt my materials for a special needs audience.”

Karran loves the holistic side of special needs teaching. “I am more interested in skills-based learning than academic learning,” he says. “The work I am doing is all about passing on life skills and social skills and that develops the children academically too. Being in a classroom for the first time can be a little overwhelming but it is so rewarding. It is amazing to know that you are making a real difference. I certainly made the right decision when I decided to train as a teacher.”

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PROGRESSION IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY “When I started my undergraduate degree I had recently arrived in the UK from Italy,” says Benn. “My English wasn’t great and so I did find it quite hard. The support I received from the University was outstanding though and, to be honest, played a big part in my decision to return to education.”

Since graduation Benn has worked as a Business Systems Developer. “My manager was really keen for me to study for my Masters and, when I decided to give it a go, I knew I had to return to LJMU,” he says.

Yet again Benn has been delighted by the support provided by his tutors. “I am, of course, comfortable with the technical side of things but I do find the academic writing something of a challenge,” he admits. “That said, I’m getting all the help I need and currently doing great. The support from LJMU makes me feel confident and that is really important.”

In the long term Benn would like to start his own business systems development company but, for now, is keen to build up as much knowledge and experience as possible. “I certainly don’t think I will go on to do a PhD,” he laughs. “But I want to get as far as I can as an individual and the support from LJMU is enabling me to do just that.”

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WHEN BENN ADU-OPOKU STUDIED FOR HIS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AT LJMU HE ADMITS THAT HE FOUND THE THREE YEARS AS ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AS THEY WERE ENJOYABLE. HE NEVER IMAGINED, THEREFORE, THAT HE WOULD BE BACK AT LJMU STUDYING FOR HIS MASTERS IN CYBER

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Staying at LJMU was an obvious choice.

WHEN IT CAME TO APPLYING FOR A MASTERS, LJMU MATHS GRADUATE PHILIPPA MCCABE HAD NO HESITATION IN CHOOSING THE DATA SCIENCE PROGRAMME AT THE UNIVERSITY.

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“Not only did my undergraduate course feed nicely into the programme, the lecturers at LJMU are so helpful and the number of opportunities I was given at undergraduate level was simply amazing,” says Philippa. “Staying at LJMU was an obvious choice.”

Offered as a partnership between the Department of Applied Maths and the Astrophysics Research Institute, the Data Science programme focuses on how to use big data in real world situations, considering applications which benefit the wider community.

“We are using ground-breaking techniques,” says Philippa. “We are

boosting our programming skills and gaining vital knowledge to prepare us for work in Data Analytics.”

As for the step up to postgraduate study, Philippa admits that, although there are less University teaching days, she is spending more time on site than she did during her undergraduate degree. “It is completely worth the extra time though,” she enthuses. “Tutors will explain things for a second time or even a dozen times if you need it, giving all kinds of examples until you truly understand the concept.”

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her studies yet further with a PhD. “I want to go as far as I can with my studies and then move into pharmaceutical statistics to make a real difference,” she says. “Taking the next step in education was absolutely the right decision for me. I’ve got friends who have a year’s work experience and are now coming back to do their Masters and I have friends who wish they had never left education in the first place. I’d advise anyone to stay on for their Masters, it really can transform your future.”

PROGRESSION IN HEALTH

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.

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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.”

Working part-time as a support worker during his undergraduate degree, Ryan took up the role full-time on graduation. He also carried out project work for third sector organisations before taking up a job as a telephone researcher in LJMU’s Public Health Institute.

“After I graduated I studied for 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 have 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 and I’m loving every minute of it.”

Long term Ryan would like to combine NHS and private practice and eventually work in student counselling. “During my studies I undertook a student counselling placement and absolutely loved it,” he says. “Add to that my current research about the change of identity experienced by Northern Irish students who come to study in Liverpool, and you can see this is my particular area of interest.”

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 focussed on self-development too,” he reflects. “Counselling is a testing profession and, during the course, we did a great deal of work on finding our own sensitive spots and trigger points and learning how to deal with these. The support from the staff was great but my peers were also brilliant.”

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. If you have a specific career in mind, it is certainly worth pursuing.”

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HAVING TAKEN THE CONVENTIONAL NURSING TRAINING ROUTE SOME 30 YEARS AGO, CATHERINE GADD DECIDED TO STUDY FOR HER MASTERS IN ADVANCED HEALTHCARE PRACTICE (CLINICAL) FOLLOWING AN INSPIRING CONVERSATION AT WORK.

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With a really inspiring, credible team of lecturers, the teaching sessions go so quickly and you really do hang on your lecturer’s every word.

“I never intended taking a Masters degree,” said Catherine. “I didn’t want to spend my time churning out paperwork, dissertations and theses that had no bearing on my daily life.

However, a colleague told me about the Clinical Examination CPD module and I decided to give it a go.”

Impressed by just how practical the module was, Catherine went on to complete the Diagnostics module too.

Northwest funding then became available and she was offered the opportunity to complete the full Masters degree.

Postgraduate study really wasn’t what Catherine was expecting: “It was so clinically focused and far more interesting,” she smiles. “Obviously you have to reach a set academic standard but the focus is on real, juicy, clinical knowledge that you can use in the workplace and that is just what I wanted.”

In terms of study highlights, it’s the staff that make the difference for Catherine: “With a really inspiring, credible team of lecturers, the teaching sessions go so quickly and you really do hang on your

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lecturer’s every word,” she says. “The standard of teaching has been consistently high. Staff speak so eloquently and convey the information in a manner which is really easy to take in. They are all very different but are so clinically credible, having a lot of experience and expertise.”

So would Catherine recommend postgraduate study at LJMU to others in her position? “Absolutely! For someone like myself with a practical background it is amazing. I have been taught systematic methods of doing things – methods that colleagues studying at other universities simply haven’t encountered,” she enthuses. “In essence my Masters study has enabled me to think far more laterally about a world I thought I understood. I really can’t recommend it enough.”

PROGRESSION IN SCIENCE

INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENT POPPY OWEN IS LIVING PROOF THAT DETERMINATION CAN GET YOU TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE. THE GIRL FROM BANGOR BROKE HER BACK IN A CAR ACCIDENT FIVE YEARS AGO AND IS NOW STUDYING FOR A MASTERS IN A TOTALLY NEW SUBJECT AREA.

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I felt that a postgraduate qualification would give me better career opportunities and help me to progress faster in the workplace.

“Following my AS levels I decided to take a BTEC National Diploma level 3 in Applied Science (Forensic Science)”, recalls Poppy. “After four months at college, however, I was involved in a serious car accident and broke my back. I missed three months of college and had to fight tooth and nail to get back into college as my tutors felt that I had missed too much.”

Proving her tutors wrong, Poppy went on to pass her course with flying colours and started looking for a University place. “I loved the feel of LJMU,” she says. “There is a serious yet relaxed teaching style here, the people are incredibly nice and the academics are really helpful.”

Loving every minute of her undergraduate degree, Poppy decided to study for a Masters. “My accident made me realise I have to make the most of every opportunity,” she says. “I felt that a postgraduate qualification would give me better career opportunities and help me to progress faster in the workplace.”

Never one to make things easy for herself, Poppy decided not to follow the usual path to a Masters in Forensic Science but to try something new. “I started my undergrad wanting to focus on what happens when someone dies,” she recalls. “Recovering from my accident I realised the importance of helping those who are still alive and so I became interested in the Industrial Biotechnology course.”

Somewhat surprised to be allowed to move from a forensics specialism into her new subject area, Poppy was delighted to secure a place on the course. “I was nervous about my lack of direct experience but I like to push myself and wanted to make myself more interesting to employers,” she says. “I have actually found that a lot of the analytical skills I learned at undergraduate level have really helped me and, in some cases, given me an advantage over those who have moved on from Biomedical Science, Biology and Biochemistry.”

Poppy would eventually like to become a Senior Scientist in Pharmaceuticals. She wants to work in the production of lifesaving and life-enhancing drugs. “When I had my accident I realised I could either give up or come out fighting - and I decided to fight,” she smiles. “I want to prove that you can do whatever you want to do so long as you are determined and work hard. Masters study is a big step up and pretty challenging at times but the lecturers couldn’t be more helpful.

They want you to succeed and they push you to learn. With their help and my hard work I feel sure I can make it.”

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“I stayed at LJMU because I have had a really good experience here,” he explains. “The staff are very supportive and have similar interests to me. In many ways it was the natural choice.”

The support of the staff at LJMU was instrumental in me securing my position with Manchester United.

The Professional Doctorate was ideal for Daniel as it offered the chance to combine Level 8 study with professional training. “From the outset expectations were very well explained to us,” he says. “There are relatively small numbers of students on the course and that means we really feel well supported. Staff always have the time for you.”

“Tutors at LJMU have real elite level experience of delivering psychology support in professional sport,” explains Daniel. “I have been exposed to a much broader range of theoretical approaches than I’ve seen elsewhere. This has allowed me to develop a strong theoretical understanding of the key concepts in sport psychology, and also an understanding of how this is applied in practice at the elite level. The support of the staff at LJMU was instrumental in me securing my position with Manchester United.”

MANCHESTER UNITED ACADEMY PSYCHOLOGIST DANIEL RANSOM JOINED LJMU AS AN UNDERGRADUATE AND ACHIEVED HIS BSC AND MSC SPORT PSYCHOLOGY QUALIFICATIONS HERE BEFORE EMBARKING ON THE PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY.

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“We both had a great undergraduate experience here,” explains Katie. “Moving somewhere else which may not be so supportive seemed pointless.”

“The thought of starting at a new University actually terrified me,” agrees Lauren. “We know the tutors here, we know how things work and we know our way around the Uni. Masters study is often only a year and the idea of taking time out of that year to settle in somewhere else just didn’t make sense.”

The pair also found that the step up to Masters study was easily manageable having studied here previously. “We went into our Masters knowing what was expected of us so it felt like a gradual development from our undergraduate degree rather than a leap,” says Katie. “We were ready to work from day one so it was a really good transition.”

In terms of their course, the two best friends are loving every minute. “There is a real industry focus so we know what to expect when we enter the job market,” says Lauren. “We get to apply our theoretical learning on a weekly basis and we will even have the opportunity to apply for industry placements when we do our 12 week research project.”

As well as the support of tutors and departmental staff the girls are very appreciative of each other. “Progressing through your studies with a friend makes a huge difference,” says Katie. “We met on the first day of our foundation course five years ago and have been best friends ever since. We study together, revise together and we support each other if we are struggling at all. Everyone jokes that we will end up working together too but no matter what happens we will certainly be friends for life.”

WHEN LAUREN CADDY AND KATIE MCKEOWN DECIDED TO PROGRESS FROM THEIR PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE DEGREES TO A MASTERS IN COSMETIC SCIENCE THEY HAD NO DOUBT THEY WOULD STICK WITH LJMU.

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A change of direction For many, a Masters offers the opportunity to change direction or focus more clearly on exactly what you want to do. Here are just a few of the LJMU students who have moved subject to embark on their higher level qualification.

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If there’s one reason that Melanie Brady has stuck with John Moores throughout her education it has to be the support on offer from the staff here.

When James McGregor-Walsh set out on his Masters in Documentary, little did he think he would be spending 15 days in the Tanzanian rainforest filming the adventures of Wildlife Conservation students on a major field trip.

Melanie’s career has come full circle since she left school in 2008 to study Childcare and Education at a local college. “In 2009 I found out I was pregnant with my first child and I realised that bringing up my own child and working in childcare might be a little too much,” she smiles.

James, a Media Production graduate from LJMU joined the Documentary Masters programme due to his passion for storytelling.

Interested in the transformative power of documentary, he was keen to focus on immersive technologies to explore stories and connect with the audience. “My undergraduate mentor suggested the course would be really good for me as he thought I should specialise in documentary making,” he says.

After the birth of her baby and wanting to get back into education, Melanie decided to take a Legal Secretary course. She studied for her Level two and three qualifications before moving to John Moores to take her undergraduate law degree. “As I was due to start my course in September I found out in the August I was pregnant with my second child,” says Melanie. “I was really worried how things would go with my degree but my tutors were just lovely and their support helped me to power through it.”

Not long into his programme, James and his fellow students attended a presentation on the use of drones in conservation work by LJMU academic Serge Wich. “He mentioned that he would really like to get some of our group out to Tanzania to document the work of his wildlife students,” recalls James. “I don’t know whether it was a throw away comment or not but, from then on, I was obsessed with the idea and pestered our programme leader constantly about it.”

Once again fate took a hand when it came to her finals and Melanie faced the happiest and saddest of times, encountering a family bereavement and also finding out that she was expecting her third child. “It was too late to defer my exams but my mind just wasn’t in it,” she recalls. “Again my tutors were really supportive and I was delighted to come out with a 2:2 under the circumstances.”

James had to submit 200 words on why he should be chosen to go to Tanzania. Just a few hours later he found out he had been successful so, with only six weeks to go, it was straight into preparation mode, getting the jabs he needed and organising the equipment.”

Unfortunately Melanie’s third child had to spend five months of his life in Alder Hey hospital. “I was working in a solicitors at that point but decided to take a year out to look after him,” she says. When Melanie secured a nursery place for her son, she went back to work full-time.

In what seemed like no time at all James was on the first of three flights that would take him to the camp in Tanzania. “I had never been out of the country before and never flown so it was quite an experience,” he smiles. “We flew out to Amsterdam first and then on to Dar es Salaam for an overnight stay before arriving in Kigoma.”

“It was whilst I was spending so much time at the hospital that I realised how much I missed working with children,” says Melanie.

“I decided I really wanted to go back to uni and get a special needs qualification. I didn’t think it would be possible with a law degree but, because of my previous studies and my own personal experience, I was accepted on the School Direct programme for special needs teaching.”

Over the following days, James found himself trekking up to 12km a day, in temperatures sometimes close to 40 degrees, carrying equipment weighing 15kg. “Tracking the yellow tailed baboons was something I’ll never forget,” he says. “The only problem was if the baboons scaled a rockface, we had to follow – which wasn’t easy with all of our equipment! We would leave at 5am to get to their nests before they woke up so we could track them until the afternoon when the next group would take over and track them till they nested again for the night.”

Once again the support from LJMU is proving first class and Melanie is loving every minute of her postgraduate qualification. “I originally came to LJMU because I heard good things about the University and I can honestly say it is the most supportive place to study I can imagine,” she says. “My course is fascinating and I am loving my time in school.

I can’t wait to be a special needs teacher and I know I can make a difference. LJMU has got me to where I want to be and has supported me every step of the way.”

Their experience in Tanzania has naturally enhanced James’ ambitions to become a professional film maker. “The very fact that we were given this experience demonstrates just how well connected our lecturers are,” comments James. “You have to get as much experience as you can during your studies and opportunities like this are priceless.”

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Studying for an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Fiona Brereton really came into her own in the third year of her studies when the focus of the course moved to physical activity and health.

When Karen Critchley graduated with a degree in Fine Art from LJMU she was not at all sure what she wanted to do with her life.

Some 14 years on, she has a Masters in Public Health under her belt and a flourishing career at the Public Health Institute.

“My passion for my studies rocketed,” she smiles. “I had been scoring low 2:1s in my work but I suddenly started getting firsts. I even started thinking about doing a Masters.”

“When I left school I didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” admits Karen. “I actually started a course in Dance and PE before I came to LJMU but I really didn’t enjoy it and so I left quite early on.”

Applying for a job at the student union to give her time to decide on her next step, Fiona worked for a year as Vice President Activities. “The extra year confirmed my decision to take the next step in my education,” says Fiona. “I knew I wanted to stay at LJMU because the University was like a family to me. I looked at various courses and decided that Public Health was the right choice. Not only was I accepted on the course I was also offered a scholarship.”

Karen decided to study Fine Art at LJMU having enjoyed the subject at school. “On graduation I realised I had two choices: to be a professional artist or a teacher,” she says. “Sadly I didn’t want to do either of those things so I volunteered with community groups teaching dance and worked in bars for a while before joining an employment agency to look for something more permanent.”

Having found her calling, Fiona is loving her Masters qualification. “I never miss a session,” she smiles. “And when I get home I want to do more so I spend lots of time reading around the subject.”

Fiona also appreciates the support on offer from staff.

“As class sizes are so much smaller you have a personal relationship with your tutors,” she explains. “They are always there for you, keen to answer your questions, happy to respond to emails and always willing you on.”

Eventually Fiona would like to take up a role in Health Improvement but she is also keen to undertake a PhD. “My Masters has helped me find the right path,” she says.

“There really is nowhere better to study. LJMU has some of the leading academics in both Sports Science and Public Health so it would have been pointless for me to go elsewhere. When you see the research being carried out by top people you are inspired and want to get involved. LJMU has been the perfect choice for me.”

As luck would have it, Karen’s agency sent her to work at the Public Health Institute. “In December 2006, I was employed by LJMU and seven years later I was asked if I would like to study for a Masters in Public Health,” she recalls.

Jumping at the chance to gain a qualification in the sector, Karen was nervous about studying a subject she had never studied before. “Obviously my significant work experience was a real help - as was the fact that I was being taught by my colleagues,” she smiles. “My studies gave me a real understanding of the importance and value of our work. They also enabled me to develop key skills in statistical analysis which I now use on a day-to-day basis.”

Currently working as the Criminal Justice Project Lead in the Intelligence and Surveillance team at the Public Health Institute, Karen loves the variety of her work. “Sometimes I’ll be doing statistical work at my desk but often I’m out meeting stakeholders and attending meetings representing the Public Health Institute,” she smiles. “Every day is different.”

So, looking back, could the 21 year old Karen have ever envisaged being where she is now? “Not at all!” she says. “I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a Public Health Institute when I was that age. I think there are lots of people who don’t know what career they want, the education system forces them to choose at a young age. People should realise that there’s nothing wrong with changing your path and trying something different.”

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Reasons to stay It can be quite tempting to look elsewhere for your Masters qualification but, as the following students who have moved to LJMU for their higher level study will explain, LJMU really is the ideal choice.

And don’t forget, as a graduate of the University you can look forward to a 20% discount* on your postgraduate tuition fees or access to our international scholarships* for overseas graduates! *Subject to eligibility

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In his mid forties NHS Chief Operating Officer Steven Vaughan decided it was time for a change. The soon-to-be 50 year old is now studying for a Masters in Sport Psychology and planning to take a Professional Doctorate in the subject before launching a new career as a Sports Psychologist.

Steven admits he has always been one to follow his heart. As a newly qualified Accountant in his 20s he put everything on hold for a year to help out with a voluntary project. It was still, however, something of a shock to his family when he decided to turn his back on his very successful career. “At first I left full-time employment and did some consultancy work,” he says. “It was during this time that I decided to do an online Masters in Applied Psychology with the University of Liverpool.”

Steven’s educational experience sparked a passion for a career change. “I have always loved sport and have competed in Triathlons since 2003,” he explains. “I decided to look for a course that would enable me to combine my love of sport with my new found passion for psychology.”

Gaining graduate membership of the British Psychological Society through further studies in Stirling, Steve started looking for a Masters that could lead him on to a Professional Doctorate. “I found exactly what I was looking for a t LJMU,” he smiles. “Being older than many other students I wanted something that could lead me to chartered status relatively quickly so the combination of the Masters and the Professional Doctorate was ideal for me.”

So how is Steven finding his course? “It’s great,” he says. “It is more specialist than my previous studies and there are some knowledge gaps I need to fill having not come from the undergraduate degree but that is all part of the independent learning experience.”

Steven is also happy with the support on offer from LJMU staff. “The support is brilliant,” he says. “There are drop in sessions to see tutors and they are always happy to answer any emails. I have been very lucky that they have helped me to narrow down the millions of ideas I had for my research project to a rather more manageable list of three!”

As to the future Steven sees two possible pathways. “Obviously I’d like to work with athletes at any level helping them to fulfil their potential,” he smiles. “The thing that keeps coming back to me though is the possibility to combine my new found expertise with my past experience and work encouraging people to adopt a more healthy lifestyle.”

So what would he say to anyone who is thinking of a career change later in life?

“Just do it,” he laughs. “My previous career was not sustainable in terms of my physical or mental health so I knew I had to make a change. I didn’t want to step back as I am an ambitious person who enjoys success so I planned it carefully, did some consultancy work to fund my studies, and put my plan into action. I am very glad that I did.”

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Afghanistan student Abdul Haleem Umerkhel is full of praise for LJMU. The International Human Resource Masters graduate feels that the support, facilities and opportunities on offer at the University make it second to none.

Abdul had always wanted to study in the UK following his undergraduate degree in Human Resources in Pakistan. After some time working as a lecturer, he heard about the course at LJMU

and was lucky enough to get a full scholarship to study here.

“From the moment I arrived here I loved the place,” he says. “The people were so friendly, the staff so helpful and the city itself is amazing.”

Abdul’s learning experience offered so much more than he was expecting. “There were workshops, lots of guest speakers and the opportunity to develop a really good professional portfolio,” he explains. “The libraries here are first class and if you need any

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support outside the classroom the student wellbeing team can motivate and support you.”

Currently putting together a research proposal for a PhD, Abdul is also looking into job opportunities in the UK. “Eventually I want to go back to my own country and set up a school to offer free education to the children of poorer families,” he explains.

“My time at LJMU has made that a real possibility for me. I am so very glad I came here.”

Living proof that success is possible whatever life throws your way, Debbie Caulfield recently graduated as a Specialist Practitioner District Nursing from LJMU, picking up the Student of the Year title and going on to secure her dream job.

Leaving school at 16 with no qualifications, Debbie was 25 when she took first a preaccess and then an access course to higher education. “It was very hard as I had never considered myself particularly academic,” she says. “I persevered though and my studies led me on to a degree in Adult Nursing at Edge Hill University.”

As a single parent to three young children, Debbie was delighted to graduate with a first. “I worked in an emergency setting in the hospital for five years,” she recalls. “I then moved into District Nursing but, before too long, I realised that I needed to progress in my career for financial reasons.”

With a supportive manager to assist her, Debbie decided to embark on her Specialist Practitioner Course at LJMU. “Nursing is not just a job to

me, it is what I love to do,” she smiles. “The idea that I could get a job where I am making a difference to other District Nurses so that they can make a difference to their patients was too good an opportunity to miss.”

As ever, life didn’t make things easy for Debbie and having worked hard to finish her course she suffered a close bereavement during her final exams.

“The staff on the course were superbly supportive as always,” she says.

“Throughout my time at LJMU they have consistently gone above and beyond to help me and all my fellow students.”

As well as passing her Masters, it was at this time that Debbie found out she had been awarded the Student of the Year title as nominated by her peers.

“It was a complete surprise but a really lovely one,” she says. “I don’t find studying easy and I had a lot going on in my private life during my studies so it was wonderful that my fellow students appreciated that.”

About to start a new job as a District Nurse Team Leader, having supported a team in Kensington on a temporary basis for the last three months, the future is looking bright for Debbie. “I can’t wait to start my new position,” she says. “I love going into a place that is struggling and turning it around.”

As to the future Debbie also has high hopes. “At first I wanted to progress because I needed the money,” she recalls. “I now want to progress because I know I can make a difference. I am going to top up my qualification to a full Masters and long term would like to work as a Community Matron or Operational Manager. Thanks to LJMU I have found something I am good at and I want to use my skills to benefits staff and patients.”

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When Ruairí Grego graduated from Manchester Met with a degree in Psychology he was pretty sure he was at the end of his educational journey. Fast forward five years and some amazing life experiences in Canada and Barcelona and he is now in Liverpool, mid way through his Masters in Sport Psychology.

“When I graduated I spent a little bit of time at home in Birmingham saving up and then moved to Canada for a couple of years, “ smiles Ruairí. “I lived in Whistler and Vancouver and had various jobs working in bars.”

Ruairí then moved to Barcelona where he worked as an English Teaching Assistant before coming back to the UK and working in Birmingham as an Engagement Coordinator in a social integration charity for young people.

“I spoke to so many people during my travels and that got me thinking about furthering my education,” he explains. “Sport and particularly football have always been an absolute passion of mine. I eat, sleep and drink the game so the idea of combining my interest in Psychology with my love of sport really appealed.”

Looking at various universities throughout the UK, Ruairí narrowed his decision to two places of study. “I visited them both on their Open Days and LJMU and the city of Liverpool had this incredible atmosphere,” he smiles. “I honestly think Liverpool is the friendliest place I have ever come across so the decision was easy.”

With such a long gap between his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, Ruairí felt that he was

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almost starting his education again. “It took a little while to get back into academic writing and critical analysis but the support is always there at LJMU,” he says.

In terms of the difference between undergraduate and postgraduate study Ruairí considers higher level study like self employment.

“You have to be organised and motivated,” he says. “You are very much in charge of your own learning so it is up to you to get the work done on time, arrange to see staff when you need them and basically immerse yourself in the subject. There is a lot of reading involved but I love my subject area so I don’t find it hard.”

As to the future, Ruairí is looking forward to his work placement which he hopes will be with one of the local football teams.

Long term he wants to get some practitioner experience under his belt before embarking on a PhD. So what advice would Ruairí give to those who have been out of education for a while and are thinking of going back to the classroom? “Universities have great facilities and great opportunities,” he says. “My advice would be to go for it, get involved, make the most of every opportunity and all the support available. Higher education really can be a life changing experience.”

POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT LJMU

ACCOMMODATION If you need University-endorsed accommodation during your studies, you’ll be delighted to know we set aside bedrooms in several of our accommodation blocks for new postgraduate or mature undergraduate students. This enables you to live alongside other students of a similar age/ level of study.

Teacher Training Bursaries and Scholarships There are three types of funding available for teacher training depending on your circumstances, you could receive all three: 1. Tax-free bursary or scholarship 2. Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan 3. Additional financial support if you’re a parent or have a disability With bursaries and early career payments totalling £34,000 for some subjects and qualifications, now is a great time to train to teach.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/ bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training

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DISCOUNTS FOR ALUMNI

As an undergraduate student at LJMU you’re ideally placed to stay with us for the next step of your education. You know your way around campus, you know how things work and you know our academic staff. What you might not know, however, is that continuing Home or EU students may be eligible for a 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees with our Alumni Award*, whilst international students may qualify for our International Scholarships*.

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In essence, staying with LJMU can prove to be a great investment in your future. *subject to eligibility

STUDY OPTIONS With 130 plus postgraduate taught courses and a wealth of great research opportunities in all Faculties, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for at LJMU. There are details of all taught courses together with an overview of research opportunities at ljmu.ac.uk Here you’ll find information about entry requirements in addition to a full outline of the programme and what you will study.

You can also discover more about life as a postgraduate by taking a look at the postgraduate section of our website. And it may be useful to speak to your tutors about specific opportunities in your Faculty.

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MONEY MATTERS Many people are deterred from postgraduate study due to funding worries but, the great news is that there’s a host of ways to finance your next step in education.

Take a look at the funding and finance pages at ljmu.ac.uk and find out all about the Government Postgraduate Loan Scheme, employer sponsorship, scholarships and grants. You can also study many courses part-time, enabling you to earn as you learn.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES AT LJMU ARCHITECTURE

Qualification

Start Date

F/T

P/T

Distance Learning

Architecture Architecture Urban Design

MArch September 4 4 MSc Coming soon - see website for details MA September 4 4

ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA

Qualification

Start Date

F/T

P/T

Architecture Architecture Art in Science Exhibition Studies Fashion Innovation and Realisation Fine Art Graphic Design and Illustration Immersive Arts Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility) 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

September

4

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

Astrophysics

MSc September

Distance Learning

4

ASTRONOMY

Distance Learning 4

BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Qualification

Biology of Health and Disease Biomedical Science Brain and Behaviour Clinical Exercise Physiology Cosmetic Science Exercise Physiology Forensic Anthropology Forensic Bioscience Industrial Biotechnology Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility)

MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September MSc September PGDE September

MSc September MSc September DSportExSci January

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4

MSc MSc

4 4

4 4

Palaeoarchaeology Primate Behaviour and Conservation Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science Sport and Clinical Biomechanics Sport Nutrition

Start Date

September September

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F/T P/T 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

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

MSc

September

4

MSc DBA MA MSc MSc

September January September Sept/Jan September

4

4 4 4

LLM LLM/MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc

September September September September September September September

4 4 4 4 4

4

4

Distance Learning

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Coaching and Mentoring Construction Project Management Digital Literacies and Learning Digital Marketing Doctorate in Business Administration 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 IInternational Tourism Management International Transport, Trade and Logistics Investment and Finance 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 Real Estate

Distance Learning

4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4

Coming soon - see website for details MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4

4

4

MSc MA MBA MBA

September September September September

4 4

4 4

MBA MBA

September September

4 4

MSc MSc

September September

4 4

4 4

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T

Cosmetic Science Drug Discovery Development and Delivery Industrial Biotechnology Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility)) Natural Products Discovery

MSc MSc MSc PGDE

September September September September

CHEMISTRY

MSc

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4 4 4 4

Distance Learning

4

Coming soon - see website for details

COMPUTING

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T

Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning) Computing and Information Systems Computer Science (Virtual and Augmented Reality) Cyber Security Data Science Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility) Policing and Cyber Crime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design

MSc

MSc MSc MSc MSc PGDE

September September September September September September

4 4 4 4 4 4

MSc MSc

September September

4 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

Distance Learning

CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY Distance Learning

EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T

Coaching and Mentoring Digital Literacies and Learning Doctor of Education Education Education Practice Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility) Initial Teacher training (Primary - general and choice of specialism) 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

PgCert September

PgCert/PgDip September

EdD September MA October 4 MA September

PGDE September 4

4 4 4 4 4

PGDE

September

4

PGCE

September

4

PGCE

September

4

PgCert PgDip QTVI

September 4 September 4

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Distance Learning 4

ENGINEERING

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T

Audio Forensics and Restoration Civil Engineering Electrical Power and Control Engineering Embedded Systems and IC Design Marine and Offshore Engineering Sensors, Data and Management Water, Energy and the Environment Wireless Communications

MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc

September September September September September September September September

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 - (See website for teaching subject eligibility) International Journalism International News Journalism Mass Communications Screenwriting Writing

PgCert/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

F/T P/T

Forensic Anthropology Forensic Bioscience Palaeoarchaeology

MSc MSc MSc

September September September

4 4 4

Distance Learning

GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Qualification

Environmental Science and Drone Applications Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility) Primate Behaviour and Conservation Urban Design Water, Energy and the Environment Wildlife Conservation and Drone Applications

MSc September PGDE September

4 4

MSc MA MSc MSc

4 4 4 4

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Start Date

September September September September

F/T P/T

4 4

Distance Learning

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

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

MSc January 4

September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 MRes September 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 January DSportExPsy 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

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

History Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility) Modern History

Coming soon - see website for details PGDE September 4

Distance Learning

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

HISTORY

MA

September

4

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

Creative Technology Digital Marketing Documentary Film Immersive Arts International Journalism International News Journalism Journalism Mass Communications Screenwriting Sports Journalism

MA September MSc September MA September MA September MA September MA September MA September MA September MA September MA September MA September

Distance Learning

4

JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND FILM

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4

4 4 4 4 4 4

4

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Distance Learning

LAW Qualification

Criminal Justice MA Evidence Informed Practice MA/PgDip/ PgCert Forensic Bioscience MSc Global Crime, Justice and Security LLM International and Transnational Policing MSc International Business Corporate and Finance Law Law/LLM International Corporate Law and Management LLM/MSc Legal Practice Course LPC, LLM, PgDip Legal Practice (LPC BPTC Conversion) LLM Master of Laws LLM Policing and Criminal Investigation MSc Qualifying Law LLM Security and Terrorism Law MA

Start Date

F/T P/T

Distance Learning

September September

4

4 4

September September 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

4

MARITIME

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

International Transport, Trade and Logistics Marine and Offshore Engineering Maritime Operations Management Port Management

MSc MSc MSc MSc

September September September September

4 4 4 4

Qualification

Start Date

F/T

P/T

Art in Science Data Science Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility)

MA MSc PGDE

September September September

4 4 4

4

PGDE

September

4

Distance Learning

MATHEMATICS

Initial Teacher Training (Primary - choice of specialism)

Distance Learning

NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

Distance Learning

Advanced Clinical Practice (Midwifery) MSc Coming soon - see website for details Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc Coming soon - see website for details Advanced Healthcare Practice MSc January 4 (Clinical or Critical Care) September 4 Advanced Paediatric and Neonatal Practice MSc September 4 Health and Wellbeing MRes October 4 4 Improving Access to Psychological Therapies PgCert October 4 Mental Health MA September 4 4 Nursing MA September 4 4 Nursing Clinical Education MA September 4 4 Nursing Clinical Leadership MA September 4 4 Nursing Mental Health MA September 4 4 Paramedicine MSc September 4 Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing) PgDip September 4 4 Specialist Community Public Health Nursing PgDip September 4 4 Specialist Practitioner: Community Children’s Nursing PgDip September 4 4

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PERFORMING ARTS

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

Dance Practices Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility) Musical Theatre

MA PGDE

September September

4 4

4 4

MA

September

4

Distance Learning

PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

Distance Learning

Clinical Pharmacy for Primary and Interface Care Clinical Pharmacy for Secondary and Tertiary Care Cosmetic Science Drug Discovery Development and Delivery Natural Products Discovery

MSc Spring 4 MSc Spring/Autumn 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc Coming soon - see website for details

POLICING

Qualification

Start Date

F/T

P/T

Distance Learning

Counter-Terrorism Studies Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence 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 September

MSc September

MSc Coming soon - see website for details MSc Coming soon - see website for details MA September 4 4 MSc September

ProfDoc September 4 4 PgDip September 4 LLM September 4 4 MSc September

MSc September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 MSc September 4 4 PhD January/June 4 4 September

MA September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4 MSc September 4

4 4

4

4

PSYCHOLOGY

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

Brain and Behaviour Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice 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

MSc MA MSc PgCert MSc DSportExSci

September 4 September September 4 October 4 September 4 January 4

DHealthPsych DSportExPsy

January January

4 4

4 4

MSc

September

4

4

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4 4 4 4

Distance Learning

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Qualification

Start Date

F/T P/T

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

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

Distance Learning

SPORT

Qualification

Start Date

F/T

P/T

Clinical Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology Initial Teacher Training (See website for teaching subject eligibility) Initial Teacher Training (Primary - choice of specialism) Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport and Clinical Biomechanics Sport Coaching Sport Nutrition Sport Psychology Strength and Conditioning

MSc MSc PGDE

September September September

4 4 4

4 4

PGDE

September

4

DSportExSci

January

4

4

DSportExSci

January

MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc

September September September September September

4 4 4 4 4

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LJMU also offers a range of CPD courses.

For further details go to ljmu.ac.uk

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Distance Learning

If you have been inspired by these stories please get in touch to see what options are available for you at LJMU. For more opportunities on postgraduate opportunities please contact the relevant admissions team:

ARTS, PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES:

HEALTH: health@ljmu.ac.uk 0151 231 5829

apsadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk 0151 231 5175

LAW:

BUSINESS:

busadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk 0151 231 8080

busadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk 0151 231 8080

SCIENCE:

EDUCATION

scienceadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk 0151 231 2888

education@ljmu.ac.uk 0151 231 3000 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY: fetadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk 0151 231 2777

OTHER USEFUL EMAIL ADDRESSES: Accommodation: accommodation@ljmu.ac.uk Finance: moneyadvice@ljmu.ac.uk International enquiries: int-admissions@ljmu.ac.uk Liverpool Student Homes: lsh@liv.ac.uk Student support: studentadvice@ljmu.ac.uk The Doctoral Academy (contact form): ljmu.ac.uk/forms/enquiry

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 (February 2020) but you are advised to check the University’s website for the most up-to-date information.

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