Background/History
Originating from a small mechanics institution (Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts) founded in 1823, the institution grew by converging and amalgamating with different colleges and eventually in 1992 became Liverpool John Moores University (LJM), the thriving and vibrant university located at the heart of Liverpool which is now ranked in the top 600 higher education institutions worldwide (THE World University Ranking 2015).
Why Liverpool John Moores University?
LJM has been ranked 74th in the Complete University Guide 2017
It has been voted 5th for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism (The Times Good University Guide 2016) and 11th for General Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2016).
The Pharmacy School is one of the UK’s oldest and is respected for producing high calibre graduates. The course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council and has excellent work placement opportunities with leading local hospitals.
LJM launched the first ever sports science degree and the School of Sport and Exercise Science have established itself as one of the best in the world. Students are taught in an award-winning building with access to state-of-the-art labs. Recently, Sports Science in LJM has been ranked 10th in the UK as according to The Times Good University Guide 2016.
At LJM, students are encouraged to take their work-related skills up to the next level, gaining higher World of Work skills identified by leading national and international employers and business experts.
It is a unique method of delivering career development services that are co-developed and co-delivered with employers and integrated into the curriculum where students can experience an interview with an employer. This provides students learning opportunities through placements, internships, employer lectures, industry projects, and giving students the experience of working on real world research projects. No other university, either in the UK or internationally, offers students the chance to develop these World of Work skills or gives them the opportunity to have their abilities verified through an employer-validated Skills Statement and interview.
LJMU International Study Centre (ISC)
The LJMU ISC provides academic tuition and language support for international students who do not yet reach the requirements for entry to a LJMU undergraduate degree.
Programs offer include International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Master program
International Foundation Year (IFY) - Pathway into first year of undergraduate degree program
The IFY is delivered by StudyGroup and is taught on campus at the LJMU ISC.
The IFY is a three-term program of academic subjects, study skills and English language training that provides a direct path to degree study. The program offers progression routes onto a variety of degrees at LJMU, preparing you for undergraduate study in subject areas including business, law, management studies, engineering, computing and life sciences.
You can choose from the following pathways:
- Business, Law and Social Science
- Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences
After completing the IFY and successfully meeting the progression grades for your chosen degree course, you will have the opportunity to progress to undergraduate study at the University.
International Year One - Pathway into second year of undergraduate degree program
The IFY is delivered by StudyGroup and is taught on campus at the LJMU ISC.
The International Year One is a comprehensive program containing both academic subject-specialist areas and English language study, designed to equip you for entry into the second year of an undergraduate degree.
You can choose from the following pathways:
- Business
- Engineering
Pre-Masters Program (PMP) - Pathway to the postgraduate degree
The PMP is a one-term (14 weeks) program of academic subjects, study skills and English language training that is specifically designed to meet the needs of international students. The program is designed to help you gain the specialist skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your Masters degree.
You can choose from the following pathways:
- Business, Management and Law
- Engineering and Computing
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