Best University in The UK*

Admissions

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a modern, forward-thinking University with a strong academic history and sense of responsibility. The University recognizes that its success depends on an ability to attract a wide range of students and to respond to a variety of educational backgrounds and life experiences. LJMU is committed to establishing procedures for the recruitment and admission of students that are fair, explicit and implemented consistently. The University’s Admission Policy is designed to ensure that all applicants are considered for a course of study on the basis of their skills and abilities to benefit and thrive from their chosen programme.

Postgraduate Admission *

The entry requirements for postgraduate admission are:

• An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
• Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
• English Proficiency: IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent English language qualifications. Students who do not hold the above English language qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where an overall score of 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5) is required.
• Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
• Up to date CV
• Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.

Applications from nonstandard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.

* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.

Recognised Prior Learning

Students who hold a recognised UK Level 7 related qualification or have completed related postgraduate modules at an accredited institution and wish to gain advanced standing into a postgraduate programme may apply for RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) provided that the learning outcomes of their award satisfy those of the equivalent levels of the Master’s programme for which they seek admission. The recognition and hence transferability of credits is subject to LJMU’s RPL Policy and requires the submission of official transcripts and module descriptions.

Important Note

By submitting an application form and the supporting documentation, a student declares that the information supplied on the form or otherwise in connection with their application is complete and correct and that the giving of false or incomplete information, or submission of falsified or fraudulent qualifications/transcripts may lead to the refusal of the application or suspension or expulsion from the programme (without refund) if such fraudulent documentation is revealed subsequent to admission.