Liverpool John Moores University

Master’s study opportunities at Liverpool John Moores University

Reach new heights in your career with a master’s qualification 

LJMU delivers innovative, research-led, employability-focused programmes supported by world-class academics and state-of-the-art facilities. Our thriving postgraduate community encourages students to contribute to our ground-breaking work, developing the skills and knowledge required to take them to the top of their chosen career ladder.

We are ranked amongst the top 800 higher education institutions in the world (The World University Ranking 2025) and 97% of our postgraduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, published 2024)

Postgraduate students at LJMU benefit from the university’s strong industry connections, gaining practical experience while learning from academic staff who are world-leading experts in their fields

Liverpool is a vibrant city renowned for its rich creative history, sporting excellence, impressive architecture, and most of all, its friendly locals. Students from across the UK and internationally make up an important part of our community, adding to this lively and diverse city

What we offer

With over 100 postgraduate taught courses on offer and a wealth of great research opportunities in both faculties, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for at LJMU.

There are details of all taught courses, together with an overview of research options, on our website. With world-leading research across the university (REF 2021) and our emphasis on collaborative research and knowledge exchange, we aim to produce quality research to find solutions to the problems of the 21st century. Explore the research areas and the current research opportunities available at LJMU.

You can also discover more about postgraduate life by visiting our postgraduate pages on our website.

Whatever the situation, LJMU offers a first-class learning experience. Whether face-to-face or online teaching, our staff provide all the resources and support you need to succeed in your chosen subject.

We offer a range of taught programmes (PGCE, MA, MBA, MSc, MRes) in:

• Art and creative studies
• Business
• Law and Justice
• Humanities and Social Studies
• Engineering and technology
• Health and Nursing
• Science

Browse our courses

Our International Study Centre provides international students with a direct route onto a range of LJMU postgraduate qualifications following the completion of our pre-master’s programmes.

Student support

Our expert staff work hard to ensure every one of our students gets the assistance they need to succeed, both before they arrive at LJMU and during their studies at the University. Postgraduates at LJMU can benefit from:

• Personal tutors and supervisors
• Personal development planning
• Guaranteed city centre accommodation
• Free study skills courses
• Counselling and mental health support
• Disability support
• Funding advice

Our libraries house extensive print collections, professional journals and an impressive electronic catalogue, providing all the resources needed to complete our programmes and keep up-to-date with the latest developments.

Visit us

Learn all about our postgraduate opportunities here at LJMU. Whether you’d like to continue your academic journey or you just want to explore your options, visit us online or on campus to explore our exciting range of postgraduate qualifications, supporting you to reach new heights in your career.

Find out more

Take a virtual tour of our campuses

What next?

• To search the range of postgraduate courses available at LJMU, go to our course search page
• To see how master’s study has transformed the lives of some of our current students, take a look at our postgraduate web pages
• To speak to the LJMU course enquiries team, call: 0151 231 5090.