Whether you are studying for a taught Masters course, or embarking on a research degree, Liverpool John Moores University can offer you a supportive academic environment, well structured programmes and access to extensive specialist resources.

Completing a postgraduate programme at LJMU will give you a distinct advantage when it comes to securing professional employment. Over 90 per cent of our full time postgraduate students are in full-time employment within six months of completing their programme – this is higher than the national average for postgraduate students from other UK universities. Our postgraduate programmes are delivered by academics involved in innovative research. Many are also engaged in exciting consultancy projects ensuring that our degrees are kept up-to-date and secure accreditation by key professional bodies.

LJMU stands apart from other universities in the UK because of links with employers operating in all sectors of the economy. Through exciting research and consultancy projects we are strengthening links with organisations ranging from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to international corporations. Such partnerships ensure that our postgraduate programmes will enable you to gain the skills and experience required by today’s knowledge economy. With over 20 areas of international or national research excellence, you can be confident that whatever postgraduate programme you follow at LJMU, your studies will be informed by the latest research and development in the area. We are committed to developing these areas and to strengthening our research portfolio across all areas of academic activity.

Around 85 per cent of our academic staff are actively pursuing research, providing the necessary intellectual infrastructure for high quality teaching and knowledge transfer.

The new Graduate Development Centre offers a range of services to help you gain the skills, experiences and confidence you will need to succeed as professionals after you graduate.