4.1 out of 5 (64 ratings / 49 reviews) Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) can trace its roots back to 1823. We've come a long way since then - our research is influencing policymakers, improving people’s lives and finding solutions to the problems of the 21st century. LJMU and the city of Liverpool will offer you endless opportunities to grow as a person, learn about the world around you and make memories that will last a lifetime.
- #401 Ranking
- 165 Masters
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (41)
- M.Sc. Brain and Behaviour
- PGCert/PGDip/Masters Counter-Terrorism Studies
- PgCert / PgDip / MSc Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence
- M.A. Criminal Justice
- PGCert/PGDip/MSc Diplomacy and Security Studies
- MA, PgDip, PgCert Evidence Informed Practice
- M.Sc. Financial Management
- M.Sc. Forensic Anthropology
- Postgraduate Diploma Geography Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- MPhil, PhD Humanities and Social Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Primary Care
- PGCert/PGDip/Masters Intelligence and Security Studies
- M.Sc. Investment and Finance
- MA(PgCert, PgDip) Mental Health
- M.Sc. Policing and Cybercrime
- MPhil, PhD Psychology
- MPhil, PhD Screen School
- PGCert/PGDip/Masters Security Management
- PGCert/PGDip/Masters Security Studies
- PGCert/PGDip/MA Security and Terrorism Law
- M.A. Social Work
- Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Practitioner - Community Children's Nursing
- M.Sc. Sport Psychology
- M.Sc. Sports Psychology
- PGCert/PGDip/Masters Terrorism, Policing and Security
Medicine & Health (40)
- M.A. Art in Science
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Brain and Behaviour
- MSc,PgCert, PgDip Clinical Pharmacy for Primary and Interface Care
- MSc, PgCert, PgDip Clinical Pharmacy for Secondary and Tertiary Care
- M.Sc. Cosmetic Science
- M.Sc. Exercise Physiology
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- M.Res. Health and Wellbeing
- Postgraduate Certificate Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Primary Care
- MA(PgCert, PgDip) Mental Health
- MA(PgDip, PgCert) Nursing
- MA(PgDip, PgCert) Nursing Clinical Education
- MA(PgCert, PgDip) Nursing Clinical Leadership
- MPhil, PhD Nursing and Allied Health
- MSc(PgDip, PgCert) Paramedicine
- MPhil, PhD Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma Primary with Physical Education Specialism (5-11 years) and QTS
- MPhil, PhD Psychology
- MPhil, PhD Public Health
- M.Sc. Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing)
- Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Practitioner - Community Children's Nursing
- M.Sc. Sport Nutrition
- MPhil, PhD Sport and Exercise Science
Business & Management (34)
- M.Sc. Digital Marketing
- M.Sc. Financial Management
- M.Sc. Investment and Finance
- MSc (PgCert, PgDip) Leadership and Management Practice
- M.Sc. Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Mathematics Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- MA(PgCert, PgDip) Nursing Clinical Leadership
- M.Sc. Port Management
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Real Estate
- PGCert/PGDip/Masters Security Management
- M.Sc. Wireless Communications
Education & Training (25)
- Postgraduate Diploma Computer Science Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- M.Phil./PhD Education
- M.A. Education Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma English Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Geography Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma History Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Mathematics Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Modern Foreign Languages Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- MA(PgDip, PgCert) Nursing Clinical Education
- Postgraduate Diploma Performing Arts (Dance) Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Performing Arts (Drama) Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Physical Education Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Physics Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Physics with Mathematics Secondary with QTS
- Postgraduate Diploma Primary Foundation Stage-Key Stage 1 (3-7 years) with QTS
- Postgraduate Diploma Primary Key Stage 1-2 (5-11 years) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Primary with Mathematics Specialism (5-11 years) with QTS
- Postgraduate Diploma Primary with Physical Education Specialism (5-11 years) and QTS
- Postgraduate Diploma Religious Education Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Certificate School Direct Initial Teacher Training (salaried)
- MPhil, PhD Screen School
- Postgraduate Certificate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
- M.Sc. Sport Coaching
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (21)
- M.Sc. Astrophysics
- MPhil, PhD Astrophysics
- MPhil, PhD Biological and Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Brain and Behaviour
- M.Sc. Cosmetic Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Bioscience
- M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology
- Postgraduate Diploma Mathematics Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- MPhil, PhD Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma Physics Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Physics with Mathematics Secondary with QTS
- Postgraduate Diploma Primary with Mathematics Specialism (5-11 years) with QTS
- M.Sc. Sport Nutrition
Arts, Design & Architecture (15)
- MArch Architecture
- MPhil, PhD Art and Design
- M.A. Art in Science
- M.A. Documentary
- M.A. Exhibition Studies
- M.A. Exhibition Studies
- M.A. Film
- M.A. Fine Art
- M.A. Immersive Media
- M.A. Musical Theatre
- M.A. Screenwriting
- M.A. Urban Design
Humanities (15)
- M.Res. English
- M.A. English Literature
- Postgraduate Diploma English Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma History Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- MPhil, PhD Humanities and Social Science
- M.A. Immersive Media
- Postgraduate Diploma Modern Foreign Languages Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- M.A. Modern History
- Postgraduate Diploma Performing Arts (Dance) Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Performing Arts (Drama) Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Religious Education Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- M.A. Screenwriting
- M.A. Writing
Engineering & Technology (14)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- MPhil, PhD Built Environment
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- MPhil, PhD Civil Engineering
- MPhil, PhD Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- MPhil, PhD Maritime and Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Port Management
- M.Sc. Real Estate
Computer Science & IT (13)
- MPhil, PhD Computer Science
- Postgraduate Diploma Computer Science Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- PgCert / PgDip / MSc Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence
- M.Sc. Cyber Security
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Policing and Cybercrime
- M.Sc. Wireless Communications
Law (13)
- M.A. Criminal Justice
- MA, PgDip, PgCert Evidence Informed Practice
- MSc, LLM Global Crime, Justice and Security
- MPhil, PhD Law
- LPC, LLM, PgDip Legal Practice Course
- LL.M. Master of Laws
- LL.M. Qualifying Law
- PGCert/PGDip/MA Security and Terrorism Law
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (11)
- M.Sc. Exercise Physiology
- Postgraduate Diploma Physical Education Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Postgraduate Diploma Primary with Physical Education Specialism (5-11 years) and QTS
- M.Sc. Sport Coaching
- M.Sc. Sport Nutrition
- M.Sc. Sport Psychology
- MPhil, PhD Sport and Exercise Science
- M.A. Sports Journalism
- M.Sc. Sports Psychology
Applied Sciences & Professions (9)
- PgCert / PgDip / MSc Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence
- M.A. Exhibition Studies
- M.Sc. Forensic Anthropology
- M.Sc. Forensic Bioscience
- M.Sc. Real Estate
- M.A. Social Work
Journalism & Media (9)
- M.A. Documentary
- M.A. Immersive Media
- M.A. Journalism
- M.A. Mass Communications
- MPhil, PhD Screen School
- M.A. Sports Journalism
- M.A. Writing
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (6)
- MPhil, PhD Biological and Environmental Sciences
- MPhil, PhD Built Environment
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Geography Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Pre-Master's Programmes
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Pre-Master Engineering and Computing
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Pre-Master Engineering and Computing
About
History
- LJMU can trace its roots back to 1823 and the foundation of the Liverpool Mechanics’ and Apprentices’ Library; throughout our history we have championed education for all.
- We take our name from one of the UK’s most successful businessmen, Sir John Moores, who turned his love of football into a business empire that was worth millions.
Education
Liverpool John Moores University has five faculties, each home to world-leading research, teaching and learning in a wide range of fields.
- Faculty of Arts Professional and Social Studies
- Faculty of Education, Health and Community
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Science
- Liverpool Business School
Research
Research and scholarship are at the heart of everything we do at Liverpool John Moores University. Research is central to the student experience and informs the curriculum at all levels.
The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework demonstrated the world-leading quality of our research – every unit of assessment we submitted was rated as at least 45% internationally excellent or better.
LJMU ranks in the top half of the overall research league table, placed 61st, out of 128 universities which submitted more than one unit of assessment, in the proportion of research that is world-leading or internationally excellent and we are second in the University Alliance group
Career
- Work related learning is built into every course, giving students the opportunity to gain real-world experience and apply their skills in professional settings.
- The Careers Team offers a range of career support at the campus-based Careers Zones including careers guidance, interview practice sessions and application form reviews, via one-to-one appointments. The Careers Team also offer an extensive programme of careers workshops and webinars, as well as school/programme-specific events and careers fairs.
- Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU’s online careers platform, features a huge range of careers tools and assessments to allow students to work on their employability skills at any time, from anywhere.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
401
2020
401 100
2019
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
475 18
2020
493 55
2019
548
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
701
2019
701
2018
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
801
2020
801
2019
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student and Academic Services Division
- Academic Registry
- IT Services
- Legal and Governance Services
- Library Services
- Student Advice and Wellbeing
- Teaching and Learning Academy
- Careers Team
- Doctoral Academy
Housing services
- The University guarantees all new students – including those who join via Clearing - a place in high quality LJMU-approved accommodation, situated in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Accommodation consists of individual study bedrooms within shared flats and most bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. All accommodation is self-catered. Onsite staff and Residential Assistants (trained LJMU students) are there to help you settle in.
- We also have accommodation that is wheelchair accessible and suitable for students with visual or hearing impairments. Visits can be arranged to view our accommodation and to discuss individual needs in greater detail.
Library services
- LJMU has three libraries, with one based in each of the City, Mount Pleasant and IM Marsh campuses; two of them are open 24/7 during semesters.
- Our libraries offer a variety of environments to suit your study needs, ranging from individual and silent study areas through to open plan zones and group spaces. There’s Wi-Fi access throughout plus computers, laptops, books, journals and online resources.
ICT services
In the libraries you can get advice on:
- IT support
- Library resources
- Submitting coursework and assignments
- Canvas – LJMU’s Virtual Learning Environment
Medical services
- Students' health in their work is overseen by the Occupational Health Unit, with a screening and referral service for students in healthcare, pharmacy, social care, microbiology and teaching.
- A Counselling and Mental wellbeing service provides free, confidential sessions for students. All contact can be made through email, telephone or by face to face drop in.
Student Life
Campus life
- City Campus is situated in the heart of Liverpool and close to some of the city’s most impressive attractions. Teaching buildings include the James Parsons Building and Tom Reilly Building.
- Mount Pleasant Campus is close to the theatres, independent cafes and bars of the Georgian Quarter. Buildings include the John Lennon Art and Design Building, John Foster Building and Redmonds Building.
- IM Marsh Campus is located four miles south of the city centre in a leafy suburb, offering a range of facilities.
- LJMU has an ambitious redevelopment programme and plans to become a two campus University, with all students taught in the city centre. Follow our progress online: ljmu.ac.uk/copperashill
Sports facilities
LJMU students are entitled to free off-peak access to Lifestyles Fitness Centres across Merseyside*, with membership covering a host of activities and facilities.
*The University has secured a contract with Liverpool City Council’s Lifestyles Fitness Centres until August 2021.
Student clubs
From sports teams to societies, there are over 100 student groups to choose from, run by Liverpool John Moores University Students’ Union (JMSU). Joining a student group helps students to branch out, meet new people and get the most out of their time at the University.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good courses. Good projects. Proper guidance.
Life at LJMU
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Still getting familiar with the whole experience as it is also an online study.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Syllabus covered relevant material that is need at workplace. Teaching stuff is helpful all along the way, they respond to emails within a day. The university offers support beyond academic field e.g.: career advice
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