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Contents
Live and learn in amazing Liverpool    4
Launch your career with a
degree from LJMU                       6
Make an investment in your future      8
Boost your employability               10
Start your journey to career success   12
Extended International Foundation Year 14
International Foundation Year          16
Extended International Year One        20
International Year One                 22
Pre-Masters Programme                  26
Pre-sessional English courses          30
Get the most out of student
life in Liverpool                      32
Access the support you need            34
Find a place to call home              36
How to apply                           38
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The Liverpool John Moores
University International Study
Centre provides specialist
degree preparation courses
for international and EU
students who would like
to study at LJMU.
Our programmes consist of academic modules, study
skills and English language training, designed to ensure
that you have the skills to succeed when you progress
onto your degree at the University.
I look forward to welcoming you in the amazing
student city of Liverpool.
Christina Roberts BA(Hons), MPhil
Head of Centre
Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre

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Live and learn in
AMAZING
LIVERPOOL

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                                 70,000, Liverpool is one
      With a student population of around
      of the      most loved student cities in the UK.

                                    Liverpool’s Chinatown
                                         first
                                    was the                           Liverpool is the            2nd
                                    Chinatown                         most cost-effective city

                                    established                       in the UK to live for students.
                                                                      (Student Living Index 2016, Royal Bank of Scotland)

                                    in Europe.

                                                                    Liverpool has more
           award-winning                                            galleries, museums
                                                                    and theatres than
    With
    theatres, cinemas and comedy clubs,
    Liverpool has something for everyone.                           any UK city
                                                                    outside London.

       Liverpool has restaurants and cafés that cater for every taste and budget.

Liverpool is the                                                                        The city has a great
                                           Liverpool is home to two of the
friendliest                                top football clubs in England:
                                                                                        music scene and was
                                                                                        crowned UNESCO City
city in England.                           Liverpool and Everton.                       of Music in 2015.
(Travelodge Kindness Survey 2018)

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Launch your career with
a degree from LJMU

Evolving through pioneering education
institutions dating back almost 200 years,
Liverpool John Moores University is, today,
one of the UK’s leading higher education
providers and part of the THE’s top 150 World
Universities under the age of 50.
Focusing heavily on post-study career progression, our courses
come with a host of opportunities to enhance your professional
portfolio as you study and gain life experiences to instil the
confidence to thrive on your chosen journey beyond graduation.

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UK Top 50                                                                  #
 University                                                                          7
                                                                          for Hospitality, Leisure,
              (Guardian University Guide 2019)                             Recreation & Tourism
                                                              (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)

               #                                                      #
                       9
              for Sports Science
                                                                               12for Pharmacy
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)                 (Guardian University Guide 2019)

          #
                  18                                                    93%
                                                               of graduates are in further study or
          for General Engineering                             working within 6 months of graduating
              (Guardian University Guide 2019)                   (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2016/17)

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Make an investment
in your future
Degrees at LJMU are founded on high-quality teaching,
ground-breaking research and extensive links with employers,
entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Superb facilities                                Award-winning libraries                           First-rate teaching
LJMU’s facilities deliver the highest quality    LJMU has three well-equipped libraries            The combination of academic expertise
student experience. They include state-of-       which give you access to extensive print          and practical experience ensures degrees
the-art science, technology and engineering      and electronic library collections, special       are relevant and secure accreditation by
laboratories, a forensic scene-of-crime lab,     collections and archives, PCs, social spaces      key professional bodies. Research and
a 360˚ ship simulator, a mock courtroom,         and dedicated study areas.                        innovative practice are also incorporated
clinical practice suites, broadcast-quality TV                                                     into the curriculum.
and radio studios, and much more. All are        Learn from experts
designed to replicate industry environments,
so you gain experience relevant to your
chosen career even before you graduate.
                                                 All LJMU degrees are taught by leading
                                                 academics actively involved in research or
                                                 consultancy projects with business and
                                                 industry. This means that your tutors have
                                                                                                   90%
                                                                                                   of students surveyed were
                                                 invaluable experience of their industry and
                                                 up-to-date insights into the latest thinking in   happy with their access to
                                                 their field.                                      course specific facilities
                                                                                                   at LJMU
                                                                                                   (National Student Survey 2018)

Links with a wide range of
industry partners, including
Shell, Ford and IBM
Guest lectures and master
classes from industry leaders

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Here are just some of the employers we work with:

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Boost your
employability
                                                                                                         5,000+
LJMU offers you a university experience that will give
you the skills and professional development you need
to impress employers and win that dream job.
                                                                                                       organisations have joined
                                                                                                         LJMU’s job vacancy
Hands-on experience                                 Skills for career success                                  website
Expert careers support and opportunities to
                                                    Studying at LJMU International Study Centre
apply your skills in professional settings have
                                                    is the first step towards career success. As
been included in every degree programme,
                                                    part of your programme you will undertake
so you will have the chance to engage in
                                                    a range of employability activities to develop
‘real world’ projects, go on placements or
                                                    your skills and give you a head start in today’s
complete internships and apply your skills in
                                                    competitive graduate market place.
professional settings. LJMU’s facilities are also
designed to replicate real work environments        CareerAhead activities will help you develop
so that you can gain the key skills and             key employability skills such as team work,
experience relevant to your chosen career.          problem solving and communications to
                                                    help you become a confident, skilled and
Careers matter at LJMU                              employable graduate. With support from your

                                                                                                             93%
LJMU aims to make you valued by employers           tutors you will create a Personal Development
by offering a wide range of resources to help       Plan to ensure that you graduate not only
you plan your next steps, both while you are        with a globally recognised degree, but also
at university and after you graduate. The           with a range of skills to help you achieve your
specialist Careers Team at LJMU provide             career goals.
in-depth careers advice and guidance,                                                                  of students are in work or
a vacancy website for placements and                Career support at LJMU                             further study six months
graduate jobs, opportunities to meet and            When you progress to the University                    after they graduate
engage with employers, plus employability           you'll benefit from award-winning careers
workshops, all designed to help you get the         support, including world-class facilities, work         (Destination of Leavers from
                                                                                                            Higher Education 2016/17)
future you want.                                    placements, internships and expert business
                                                    advice. All staff will help you get the most out
                                                    of your degree, and maximise your chance of
                                                    success in the job market. This helps make
                                                    our students successful - 93% of LJMU
                                                    students are employed or in further study
                                                    within six months of graduating.
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Start your journey to
career success
The International Study Centre provides international and EU students with
a route to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at LJMU.

Specialist programmes                              World-class facilities                                Our programmes
Our programmes consist of academic                 The International Study Centre provides you           Your pathway to the first year of
modules, study skills and English language         with all the learning resources you need. As well     an undergraduate degree:
training, designed to ensure that you have the     as classrooms, there is a reception area where        Extended International Foundation Year
required skills to succeed when you start your     you can access information, a common room,
                                                                                                         International Foundation Year
degree at LJMU.                                    and an open-access IT room with computers.
                                                   You can also use LJMU’s state-of-the-art              Your pathway to the second year
A taste of university life                         libraries and specialist teaching, computing and      of an undergraduate degree:
The programmes will introduce you to the style     laboratory facilities.                                Extended International Year One
of learning that you will experience at LJMU.
                                                                                                         International Year One
You will learn via one-to-one tutorials, small     Personal support
seminars and as part of larger lecture groups.     Throughout your studies you will be supported         Your pathway to a
This will ensure that you have an even greater     by the International Study Centre and LJMU            postgraduate degree:
chance of succeeding at the University.            staff so that you can make the most of the            Pre-Masters Programme
                                                   learning and social opportunities. You will be
Skills for career success                          encouraged to find out about your degree              Pre-sessional English courses:
To help you to fulfil your career ambitions,       options, meet tutors in the subjects that interest    English for Undergraduate and
we have integrated a careers service into our      you, and talk to current students to learn from       Postgraduate Studies
programmes. This careers service is designed       their experiences.
to help you become a confident, highly skilled
and extremely employable graduate and give         Excellent location
you a head start in today’s competitive graduate   Located in the heart of Liverpool, the
employment market.                                 International Study Centre is close to LJMU’s
                                                   Redmonds Building and the Aldham Robarts
Regular assessment                                 Library. Nearby are also numerous places to
Completing your programme and achieving            eat and relax. This winning combination of high-
the required grades means that you will gain       quality teaching and social facilities provides the
a degree place at LJMU. To ensure that you         ideal opportunity for international students like
are on track to achieve the required grades,       you to achieve your very best academically and
you will be monitored regularly via continuous     also enjoy student life.
coursework and assessments.

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I wanted to study in the UK
to improve my English, get
to know the British system
of education and make new
friends with people from
other cultures. I’ve done all
of those things and enjoy
living in a wonderful student
city. The course is really
interesting and the teachers
are friendly and always
happy to explain anything
we don’t understand. Staff
are caring and will always
provide advice.
Coralie from Benin
Studied International Foundation Year
in Business and Law.
Progressed to BA (Hons) Business Management.

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Extended International
Foundation Year
Specifically designed to meet the needs of international students.
Who is this programme for?                     Business, Law and Social Studies                 Engineering, Computing and
The Extended International Foundation          You will increase your knowledge of the          Life Sciences
Year is perfect for students who are unable    language used in Business, Law, and              You will be introduced to areas within
to gain direct entry on to the International   Economics, as well as the critical definitions   mathematics, chemistry and biology which
Foundation Year and who need extra             required for the study of these subjects at      will allow you to prepare for undergraduate
support in business or science subjects.       degree level. A significant focus will be        study. Areas to be covered include calculus,
                                               given to English language development,           algebra, chemistry and how it is taught in
You will need to pass the Preparatory
                                               study skills enhancement and strengthening       the UK, and physics and why it is essential
Semester to be eligible to progress the
                                               mathematical ability.                            for the study of science and engineering
International Foundation Year programme,
                                                                                                in the UK. A significant focus will be given
which you will study in Semester 1 and 2. At
                                               Modules                                          to English language development, study
the end you will progress to LJMU to study
                                                                                                skills enhancement and strengthening
the first year of your chosen degree.          Preparatory Semester
                                                                                                mathematical ability.
                                               Introduction to Business, Law and
Pathways                                       Social Studies
                                                                                                Modules
Business, Law and Social Studies               Maths for Business
Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences       Language for Study                               Core Modules
                                               Study Skills for University                      Language for Study
                                                                                                Mathematics
                                               Semester 1 and 2                                 Study Skills for University
                                               Academic English Skills
                                               Business Marketing, Management                   Optional Modules
                                               and Public Relations                             Chemistry
                                               Economics                                        Physics
                                               Introduction to Business
                                                                                                Semester 1 and 2
                                               Introduction to Law
                                               Maths for Business                               Core modules
                                               Project Study                                    Academic English Skills
                                               The Law of Contract and Consumer                 Project Study
                                               Protection
                                                                                                Optional modules
                                               Optional modules                                 Applied Maths
                                               Introduction to Financial Accounting             Biology
                                               International Law, International Relations       Chemistry
                                               and Globalisation                                Maths for Science
                                                                                                Physics
                                                                                                Pure Maths
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Key facts
                                                                                                                                   Course length:
                                                                                                                                   Three semesters^
                                                                                                                                   Start date: September

                                                                                                                                   Entry requirements
                                                                                                                                   Academic: Good high school
                                                                                                                                   graduation grades or equivalent
                                                                                                                                   English language: Academic
                                                                                                                                   IELTS for UKVI overall 4.0* with
                                                                                                                                   minimum of 4 in each skill area
                                                                                                                                   Age: 17+
                                                                                                                                   To find out more, go to:
                                                                                                                                   ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Study plan
 IELTS*              Sept         Oct           Nov          Dec          Jan           Feb          Mar        Apr   May   Jun   Jul      Aug        Sept
 4.0 overall                                                                                                                                          Start your
                                                                                                                                                      undergraduate
                                                                                                                                                      degree

   Extended International Foundation Year                  Vacation
*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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 In order to progress to Semesters 1 and 2, you will need to pass the Preparatory Semester                                                                        15
International
Foundation Year
Designed to help you to succeed in a UK university environment.

Who is this programme for?                    Business, Law and Social Studies                Engineering, Computing
The International Foundation Year is          You will learn about the importance of          and Life Sciences
designed for students who have good           financial management, and the operational       You will gain understanding of mechanics and
academic qualifications and are looking       and strategic challenges facing the             mathematics relevant to your undergraduate
for English language, study skills and        businesses. For Law, you will study the         study. You will develop your knowledge of
additional academic subject training before   English legal system, the mechanics of          physics and learn about atomic physics,
starting their chosen undergraduate degree    the legal process, justice and those who        materials, heat and gases and oscillations
at LJMU.                                      administer it. You will gain business skills,   and waves. Life science students will focus
                                              including decision-making and problem           on biology and chemistry, developing their
Pathways                                      solving, and you will be introduced to          knowledge in key areas such as cell biology,
Business, Law and Social Studies              concepts and models of micro-economic           physiological processes in animals and
Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences      and macro-economic analysis. You will also      plants, inorganic and organic chemistry, and
                                              develop core mathematical skills that will be   an overview of contemporary science.
                                              relevant to your undergraduate degree.
                                                                                              Modules
                                              Modules
                                                                                              Core modules
                                              Core modules                                    Academic English Skills
                                              Academic English Skills                         Project Study
                                              Business, Marketing,
                                                                                              Optional modules
                                              Management and Public Relations
                                                                                              Applied Maths
                                              Economics
                                                                                              Biology
                                              Introduction to Business
                                                                                              Chemistry
                                              Introduction to Law
                                                                                              Maths for Science
                                              Maths for Business
                                                                                              Physics
                                              Project Study
                                                                                              Pure Maths
                                              The Law of Contract
                                              and Consumer Protection

                                              Optional modules
                                              International Law, International Relations
                                              and Globalisation
                                              Introduction to Financial Accounting

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Key facts
                                                                                                                                     Course length: Two semesters
                                                                                                                                     Start dates: September or January

                                                                                                                                     Entry requirements
                                                                                                                                     Academic: Good high school
                                                                                                                                     graduation grades or equivalent
                                                                                                                                     English language: Academic IELTS
                                                                                                                                     for UKVI 4.5 (minimum of 4 in each
                                                                                                                                     skill area)*
                                                                                                                                     Age: 17+

                                                                                                                                     Need to improve your English?
                                                                                                                                     If you need to improve your English
                                                                                                                                     language level in order to enter your
                                                                                                                                     academic programme, additional
                                                                                                                                     English language training is available
                                                                                                                                     as part of the Extended International
                                                                                                                                     Foundation Year (see page 14).
                                                                                                                                     To find out more, go to:
                                                                                                                                     ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Study plan
 IELTS*                 Jun       Jul        Aug       Sept       Oct        Nov       Dec        Jan        Feb   Mar   Apr   May    June    July    Aug       Sept

 4.5 (minimum of 4                                                                                                                                              Start your
 in each skill area)                                                                                                                                            undergraduate
                                                                                                                                                                degree
 4.5 (minimum of 4
 in each skill area)

   International Foundation Year              Vacation
*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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     The International Study
     Centre helps me to improve
     my English and they are
     preparing me to be able to go
     to university and to be able
     to study and research fully.
     We have five subjects, one
     of them is academic English
     and there are maths and
     physics. We study and make
     friends. While you spend
     time with your friends you
     can learn a bit more English.
     Rubson from Angola
     Studied International Foundation Year in
     Engineering, Computing & Life Sciences,
     progressed to BEng (Hons) Mechanical
     & Marine Engineering

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Progression degrees
Once you have completed the Extended International Foundation Year or the
International Foundation Year and achieved the required grades, you can progress
onto the first year of your chosen undergraduate degree at LJMU.

Business, Law and Social Studies          Engineering, Computing                      Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)         and Life Sciences                           Geography BSc (Hons)
Business and Public Relations BA (Hons)   Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)                 Marine and Mechanical Engineering
Business Management BSc (Hons)            Architecture BA (Hons)                      BEng (Hons)
Business with Finance BA (Hons)           Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)       Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Business with International Business      Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)         Mathematics with Finance BSc (Hons)
Management BA (Hons)                      Audio and Music Production BSc (Hons)       Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Business with Marketing BA (Hons)         Biochemistry BSc (Hons)                     Mechanical Engineering with Management
Criminal Justice BA (Hons)                Biology BSc (Hons)                          BEng (Hons)
Events Management BA (Hons)               Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)               Multimedia Computing BSc (Hons)
Facilities Management BSc (Hons)          Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons)   Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Forensic Psychology and Criminal          Building Services Engineering (Project      Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Justice BSc (Hons)                        Management) BSc (Hons)                      Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
History BSc (Hons)                        Building Surveying BSc (Hons)               Product Design Engineering BSc (Hons)
Human Resource Management BA (Hons)       Chemistry BSc (Hons)                        Psychology BSc (Hons)
Law LLB (Hons)                            Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)               Public Health BSc (Hons)
Law and Business BA (Hons)                Computer Forensics BSc (Hons)               Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
Law and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)       Computer Games Development BSc (Hons)       Real Estate BSc (Hons)
Maritime Business and                     Computer Networks BSc (Hons)                Science and Football BSc (Hons)
Management BSc (Hons)                     Computer Science BSc (Hons)                 Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Marketing BA (Hons)                       Computer Security BSc (Hons)                Sport Coaching BA (Hons)
Media, Culture and Communication          Computing and Smart Devices BSc (Hons)      Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
BA (Hons)                                 Computer Studies BSc (Hons)                 Sport Psychology (Applied) BSc (Hons)
Real Estate BSc (Hons)                    Construction Engineering BSc (Hons)         Video Production and Streaming BSc (Hons)
Sport Business BA (Hons)                  Construction Management BSc (Hons)          Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons)
                                          Data Science BSc (Hons)                     Zoology BSc (Hons)
                                          Electrical and Electronic Engineering
                                          BEng (Hons)
                                                                                      Progression degrees and the grades
                                          Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
                                                                                      required to progress are subject to change.
                                          Facilities Management BSc (Hons)            To find out more, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/isc
                                          Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons)

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Extended International Year One
Designed to help you to meet the entry requirements for undergraduate study.

Who is this programme for?                       Business                                           Modules
The Extended International Year One is           You will be introduced to the key definitions      Preparatory Semester
perfect for students who are unable to gain      required to study business, understanding          Introduction to Business
direct entry on to the International Year One    business activity, people in businesses and        Introduction to Accounting and Finance
and need extra support in English language       organisations, operations and the external         Language for Study
and business subjects. It is equivalent to the   environment and their impacts on business.         Maths for Business
first year of an undergraduate degree.           You will study business policy, digital business   Study Skills for University
                                                 and the responsibilities of businesses.
You will need to pass the Preparatory                                                               Semester 1 and 2
                                                 Other subject areas such as finance and
Semester to be eligible to progress to the                                                          Academic English Skills
                                                 accounting will also feature, and a significant
International Year One programme which
                                                 focus will be given to English language            Economics for Business and Finance
you will study in Semester 1 and 2. At the
                                                 development, study skills enhancement and          Introduction to Business Studies
end you will progress to year two of an
                                                 strengthening mathematical ability.                Introduction to Financial Accounting
undergraduate degree at LJMU.
                                                                                                    Management and Cost Accounting
                                                                                                    Maths for Business and Finance
Pathways
Business                                                                                            Optional modules
                                                                                                    Business Management, Marketing
                                                                                                    and Public Relations
                                                                                                    Financial Reporting and Management
                                                                                                     Accounting

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Key facts
                                                                                                                                    Course length: Three semesters^
                                                                                                                                    Start date: September

                                                                                                                                    Entry requirements
                                                                                                                                    Academic: Good high school
                                                                                                                                    graduation grades or equivalent
                                                                                                                                    English language: Academic IELTS
                                                                                                                                    for UKVI overall 4.5* (minimum of 4 in
                                                                                                                                    each skill area)
                                                                                                                                    Age: 18+
                                                                                                                                    To find out more, go to:
                                                                                                                                    ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Study plan
 IELTS*                Sept      Oct        Nov        Dec       Jan        Feb       Mar        Apr        May   Jun   Jul   Aug   Sept    July    Aug     Sept
 4.5 overall                                                                                                                                                Start your
 (minimum of 4 in                                                                                                                                           undergraduate
 each skill area)                                                                                                                                           degree

   Extended International Year One                Vacation
*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
^
 In order to progress to Semesters 1 and 2, you will need to pass the Preparatory Semester 0.                                                                           21
International Year One
Designed to equip you for entry on to the second year of an undergraduate degree.

Who is this programme for?                         Business                                           Engineering
The International Year One is equivalent to        You will learn about the importance of financial   For electrical engineering, you will study
the first year of an undergraduate degree. It is   management and gain understanding of the           circuit analysis, physical principles of
perfect for students who need extra support        operational and strategic challenges facing        electrical and electronic systems, and
with academic and study skills and English         businesses in the modern market economy.           transistors and the small-signal equivalent
language before progressing to the second          You will strengthen business skills, including     circuits. For mechanical engineering, you will
year of an undergraduate degree at LJMU.           decision-making and problem solving, and           study fundamental principles of mechanical
                                                   concepts and models of micro-economic              engineering design, and how to apply the
Pathways                                           and macro-economic analysis will be                laws of thermodynamics to open and closed
Business                                           understood in greater depth. Strengthening         systems. You will also strengthen your
Engineering                                        core mathematical skills that will be relevant     mathematics and computation skills.
                                                   to your chosen undergraduate degree will
                                                   also feature on the programme.                     Modules
                                                                                                      Core modules
                                                   Modules
                                                                                                      Academic English Skills
                                                   Core modules                                       Electrical Engineering and Electronic
                                                   Academic English Skills                            Circuit Principles
                                                   Economics for Business and Finance                 Engineering Mathematics
                                                   Introduction to Business Studies
                                                                                                      Optional modules
                                                   Introduction to Financial Accounting
                                                                                                      Applied Mechanics
                                                   Management and Cost Accounting
                                                                                                      Digital and Analogue Electronics
                                                   Maths for Business and Finance
                                                                                                      Electrical Engineering Practice
                                                   Optional modules                                   Engineering Practice
                                                   Business, Management, Marketing and PR             Engineering Principles
                                                   Financial Reporting and Corporate                  Materials and Manufacture
                                                   Governance                                         Microprocessors and Software
                                                                                                      Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

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Key facts
                                                                                                                                    Course length: Two semesters
                                                                                                                                    Start dates: 
                                                                                                                                    Business: September or January
                                                                                                                                    Engineering: September

                                                                                                                                    Entry requirements
                                                                                                                                    Academic: Good high school
                                                                                                                                    graduation grades or equivalent
                                                                                                                                    English language: Academic IELTS
                                                                                                                                    for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5 in writing and
                                                                                                                                    4 in reading, listening and speaking)*
                                                                                                                                    Age: 18+

                                                                                                                                    Need to improve your English?
                                                                                                                                    If you need to improve your English
                                                                                                                                    language level in order to enter your
                                                                                                                                    academic programme, additional
                                                                                                                                    English language training is available
                                                                                                                                    as part of the Extended International
                                                                                                                                    Year One (see page 20).
                                                                                                                                    Please Note - This is only available for
                                                                                                                                    Business pathway.
                                                                                                                                    To find out more, go to:
                                                                                                                                    ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Study plan
 IELTS*                        Sept      Oct        Nov       Dec       Jan        Feb       Mar        Apr     May   June   July   Aug   Sept
 5.0 (minimum of 5 in                                                                                                                     Start the second year of
 writing and 4 in reading,                                                                                                                your undergraduate degree
 listening and speaking)

   International Year One             Vacation
*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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Progression
degrees
Once you have completed the
Extended International Year One
or International Year One and
achieved the required grades,
you can progress onto the second
year of your chosen undergraduate
degree at LJMU.

Business
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Business with Finance BA (Hons)
Business with International Business
Management BA (Hons)
Business Management BSc (Hons)
Business with Marketing (BA (Hons)
Business and Public Relations BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
Marketing BA (Hons)

International Year One only
Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Progression degrees and the grades required
to progress are subject to change.
To find out more, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/isc

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I have never studied abroad,
so I am always learning
something new about the
city or the people, about
their culture. Of course, I’m
studying a lot, but having
fun at the same time and
enjoying myself.
Hady from Egypt
Studied International Year One in Engineering.
Progressed to BEng/MEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering

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Pre-Masters Programme
Designed to improve the skills required for successful postgraduate study at LJMU.

Who is this programme for?                     Business, Management and Law                      Engineering and Computing
The Pre-Masters Programme is a fast-track      You will gain understanding of the analysis       You will develop your understanding
programme, designed for students who           of academic concepts and issues relating          of concepts within mathematics and
would like to gain the specialist skills and   to operations management, organisational          computing, including hardware, software and
knowledge they need to succeed in their        strategy and organisational behaviour with        issues around design and usability. You will
Masters degree at LJMU.                        an emphasis on critically evaluating ideas and    develop the mathematical skills necessary
                                               applications. You will identify the limitations   for postgraduate study by covering topics
Pathways                                       of business models and management                 such as linear, second order, constant
Business, Management and Law                   theory. For Law, the principles of legal          coefficient ordinary differential equations
Engineering and Computing                      methods, legal argument and legal concepts        and apply to the modelling of engineering
                                               are outlined, and you are encouraged to           problems. You will also complete a subject
                                               develop skills in legal argument. You will also   related research project.
                                               complete a subject related research project.
                                                                                                 Modules
                                               Modules
  Study your Pre-masters                                                                         Core modules
  programme and Masters                        Core modules                                      Academic English and Research Skills
  degree on a combined visa                    Academic English and Research Skills              Computing
                                               Business and Management                           Maths
  You can save both time and money,
                                               Optional modules
  and experience a seamless transition
                                               Introduction to Economics
  to postgraduate success.
                                               Introduction to Law Studies
  Advantages of the combined visa:
  1. Just one visa required for the whole
     length of your study
  2. Over 30 alternatives to IELTS
     accepted as proof of student’s
     English language level
  3. No need for an additional IELTS test
     before starting your Masters degree
  4. No visa requirement to return home
     between the courses.

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Key facts
                                                                                                                                          Course length:
                                                                                                                                          One semester (14 weeks)
                                                                                                                                          Start date: May

                                                                                                                                          Entry requirements
                                                                                                                                          Academic: A recognised first degree
                                                                                                                                          English language: IELTS of 5.5
                                                                                                                                          (minimum 5.5 in all sub skills)* and
                                                                                                                                          over 30 alternatives accepted as proof
                                                                                                                                          of English Language level. Suitable for
                                                                                                                                          students who have previously studied
                                                                                                                                          academic subjects in the UK
                                                                                                                                          Age: 20+
                                                                                                                                          To find out more, go to:
                                                                                                                                          ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Study plan
 IELTS*                    Sept       Oct       Nov       Dec       Jan       Feb        Mar       Apr          May   June   July   Aug    Sept
 5.5 (with minimum of                                                                                                                      Start your postgraduate degree
 5.5 in all sub skills)

   Pre-Masters Programme
*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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Progression degrees
Once you have completed your Pre-Masters Programme and achieved the required
grades, you can progress on to your chosen postgraduate degree at LJMU.

Business, Management and Law                           Engineering and Computing
Criminal Justice MA                                    Architectural Engineering MSc
Digital Marketing MSc                                  Civil Engineering MSc
Entrepreneurship MSc                                   Computing and Information Systems MSc
Financial Management MSc                               Construction Project Management MSc
Global Crime, Justice and Security LLM/MSc             Cyber Security MSc
Human Resource Management MA                           Data Science MSc
International Business and Management MSc              Electrical Power and Control Engineering MSc
International Business Corporate and Finance Law LLM   Embedded Systems and IC Design MSc
International Human Resource Management MSc            Marine and Offshore Engineering MSc
International Events Management MSc                    Maritime Operations Management MSc
International Tourism Management MSc                   Microelectronic System Design MSc
International Transport, Trade and Logistics MA        Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management MSc
Management MSc                                         Port Management MSc
Management and Digital Business MSc                    Project Management MSc
Mass Communications MA                                 Sensors, Data and Management MSc
Maritime Operations Management MSc                     Telecommunications Engineering MSc
Port Management MSc
Project Management MSc
                                                       Progression degrees and the grades required
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management MSc
                                                       to progress are subject to change.
                                                       To find out more, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/isc

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The programme, the staff,
the atmosphere, the people,
everything is excellent here. I
can say I feel more confident
than ever.
Yusuf from Turkey
Studied Pre-Masters Programme in Business,
Management and Law
Progressed to MSc International Business
and Management

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Pre-sessional English courses
Designed to improve your language proficiency and develop the skills
required to study successfully at LJMU.

Who are these courses for?
If you are holding a conditional offer              Key facts
from LJMU and one of the conditions is              Course length: 6, 12 or 20 weeks
to improve your English score, then this            Start dates: April, June or July
course is ideal for you.
                                                    To find out more, go to:
                                                    ljmu.ac.uk/isc
Assessment
Your performance will be managed through
continual assessment and feedback. This
will include monitoring your development         Study plans
through every aspect of the programme,           English for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies
from writing, reading and listening, to
presentation and analytical skills.               IELTS*                       Apr        May       June       July      Aug        Sept
                                                  4.5 (4.0 in all skills)                                                           Start your undergraduate
                                                                                                                                    degree
Course content                                    5.0 (4.5 in all skills)
You will be introduced to the teaching            5.5 (5.0 in all skills)
and assessment approaches used at the
University. You will be taught academic          *If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
writing conventions, listening skills, grammar
and vocabulary development, presentation
techniques and seminar skills, as well as
analytical and problem solving skills.

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Get the most out of
student life in Liverpool
Liverpool is one of the most affordable, culturally innovative and safe student cities in the UK.
Something for everyone                           Get involved
Life in Liverpool is exciting, with lots to      Joining a club or society at the Students’        The Students’ Union has over 100 clubs
do when you are taking a break from              Union is a great chance for you to meet           and societies, covering a range of academic
studying. Whether you are into spending an       people with similar interests, have fun and       and cultural interests. You can even set up
afternoon in an art gallery, going to concerts   make new friends. You will also become            your own! It also offers a range of services
or cheering on your team at a football match,    more employable because you will be able          for students from outside of the UK which
Liverpool has something for everyone.            to learn skills employers are looking for, such   include networking and cultural events and
                                                 as leadership, negotiation and the ability to     trips across the UK.
                                                 use your initiative.

                                                                                                   100+            Clubs and Societies

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To find out more, go to:
liverpoolsu.com & ljmu.ac.uk/sport                                                                      Liverpool Students’ Union hubs

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I wanted to study in the UK
                                                                                                    because of its worldwide
                                                                                                    reputation. I wanted to be in
                                                                                                    Liverpool in particular as it is
                                                                                                    well known as being a student
Get fit                                         Affordable living costs
                                                                                                    city, with many things for us to
As an LJMU student you will be eligible         The cost of living in Liverpool is one of the       do. I like the people, the music,
for free off-peak membership to Lifestyles      lowest in England, which means your
Fitness Centres across Liverpool. The           money will go further, allowing you to fully
                                                                                                    the nightlife, the city – in fact,
membership covers a host of activities and      enjoy your student experience.                      pretty much everything about
facilities: gym equipment and fitness suites,
tennis, squash and badminton courts, a          Easy to get around
                                                                                                    Liverpool! It’s good to meet
swimming pool and two golf courses. The         Liverpool is easily accessible from almost          people from all over the
Students’ Union also runs British University    any location, thanks to excellent transport
and College Sport (BUCS) teams in a variety     links by rail, road and air. It is a compact city
                                                                                                    world too.
of sports, such as badminton, boxing and        where it is convenient and safe to get around,
cricket, as well as football, hockey, netball                                                       Carlos from Colombia
                                                both on foot and by public transport – there’s
                                                                                                    Studied International Foundation Year
and rugby union.                                even a bike hire scheme, with special offers        in Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences.
                                                for LJMU students.                                  Progressed to BA (Hons) Architecture.

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Access the
support
you need
We will support you every step
of the way.

Expert support services
LJMU offers a wide range of free study skills
courses as well as advice and guidance from a host
of experienced staff so that you can get the support
you need, whenever you need it.

LJMU’s support services include:
Student Advice and Wellbeing Team
Free study skills courses
Mathematics Resource and Support Centre
Spiritual Support Team
Confidential pastoral care and support
Multi-faith prayer rooms
Free, confidential counselling service
Free academic English courses
Expert support for students with disabilities
International Student Advisers

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Find a place
to call home
Living together with other students is a
great way to meet new people, make
friends and settle into university life.

Applying for accommodation is easy
We know choosing where to live is a big decision
to make, so we’re here to help make it as straight
forward as possible. We do this by working with
Student.com, the leading global marketplace for
student housing.
Student.com is the trusted way to find and book your
perfect student home. Their website lets you choose
from a range of accommodation options depending
on your budget, your study location and the type of
residence you prefer.
To find out more, go to:
ljmu.ac.uk/isc

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I chose to live in student
accommodation because
it is very convenient to go
to my university. In just
five minutes I can go to the
university building, and
in two minutes I can go to
the library.
Yunan from China
Studied International Foundation Year
in Business and Law.
Progressed to BA (Hons) Business Management.

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Take a step towards
your career dreams
How to apply                                   Student insurance
If you would like to apply to study at LJMU    It is essential that international students
International Study Centre, you will need to   have the protection of personal insurance
complete an application form and submit the    whilst in the UK. To cover you as a student
relevant documentation.                        at the International Study Centre, you
                                               can purchase our “Study Care” insurance
You can either apply through your local
                                               cover. This policy will cover you for loss
education agent or directly via our website.
                                               of personal possessions, travel delay, as
If you are applying directly and have a        well as providing medical insurance until
question, then a Student Enrolment Adviser     the end of your International Study Centre
will be happy to help. They speak a variety    academic programme. You can purchase
of languages and understand several more.      Study Care insurance as part of your
                                               application process. If you prefer not to take
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 339333                                                                                      Aberdeen
                                               out this insurance, you must provide proof of
To find out more, go to:                       alternative adequate insurance cover.
ljmu.ac.uk/isc
                                               To find out more, go to:                                   Glasgow
                                               ljmu.ac.uk/isc                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                                Belfast

                                                                                                                         Manchester
                                                                                                               Liverpool

                                                                                                              Cardiff
                                                                                                                               London
                                                                                                                           Gatwick

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To apply, or for further information,
please contact:

Liverpool John Moores University
International Study Centre
1 Billinton Way
Brighton, BN1 4LF, UK

ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Tel: + 44 (0)1273 339333

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       youtube.com/ljmuisc

The International Study Centre programmes are
provided by Study Group in collaboration with
Liverpool John Moores University.

Programmes at the International Study Centre
are delivered by Study Group.

Disclaimer
This prospectus is issued for the general guidance of students   If your programme is cancelled, we will work in consultation
considering entry to Liverpool John Moores University            with you to offer a suitable alternative, subject to meeting the
International Study Centre from January 2019. The information    admission requirements for that programme or the opportunity
is correct at the time of going to press and the programmes      to obtain a refund of any advance payments you have made for
and services described herein are those which Study Group        the programme. The alternative programme may not be at the
is planning to offer. We make every effort to ensure that the    same International Study Centre as the original offer.
content of our prospectus, website and other materials is        Courses offered in this prospectus are validated by the
accurate. However, on occasion it may be necessary to alter      University, except the English for Undergraduate and
certain aspects of a module or programme, for example if         Postgraduate Studies which is approved by the University.
changes are required to meet external requirements; or if
programmes are over-subscribed and the quality of teaching       Study Group reserves the right, where applicable, to amend the
would be adversely affected as a result.                         regulations governing programmes at Liverpool John Moores
                                                                 University International Study Centre. We therefore strongly
In such circumstances we may have to alter the timetable,        recommend that immediately prior to making any application to
change the teaching location of the programme or, in             – or accepting any offer from – us, you refer to the most up-to-
extreme cases, cancel or substantially amend the content         date version of the programme descriptions and specifications
of the programme. Should any of these changes become             and the regulations on the Liverpool John Moores University
necessary, we will give you as much notice as possible before    International Study Centre website.
they come into effect and ensure that any disruption to your
studies is minimised.                                            Neither the University nor Study Group shall be liable for any
                                                                 errors or omissions that may be contained in this prospectus.      *    2   8   7   8   8   *

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