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International StudyCentre Prospectus

2013/2014


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welcome toLiverpool John Moores UniversityR anked in the top 100 universities world-wide under the age of 50, LJM U offers you

an exceptional international student experience, founded on high quality teaching,

ground-breaking research and extensive links with employers and business leaders.

Thats why we are confi dent that our degrees are not only intellectually stimulating but

will also equip you with the skills and experience required for professional success.

This guide will give you lots of information about the Liverpool John M oores U niversity

(LJM U ) International Study Centre and demonstrate why we believe that we can offer

you a life changing and career boosting international student experience.

This guide summarises just 10 reasons why you should choose to study at LJM U .To fi nd out more, go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

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Ranked in the top 50 UK universitiesfor teaching excellence(Sunday Times Good University Guide 2012)

Queens Anniversary Prize for excellence in astronomy and public engagement in science

6 Higher EducationAcademy awards foroutstanding teaching

Ranked in the top 100 universitiesworld-wide under

the age of 50(Times Higher

Education 2012)


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from the Vice-Chancellor

and Chief Executive,Professor Nigel Weatherill

welcome

Scholarship, research and learning is at the very

heart of everything we do. It drives our curriculumand is the foundation of our interaction with

industry, business and the community.

LJM U is renowned for its open and happy academic

community. D iversity is valued. Endeavour is

supported.

Achievement is celebrated and you will receiveevery encouragement to fulfi l your potential. M ore

importantly, you will receive every opportunity

to ensure that, wherever possible, your learning

will have a meaningful outcome whether that

be fi nding rewarding employment, embarking on

further learning or starting your own business.

But above all we want you to enjoy the journey.

I can guarantee that at LJM U , you will be studying

in world-class facilities alongside some of the best

academics in their fi eld; they enjoy what they do

and they pursue their own research and learning

with a passion and enthusiasm that permeates the

whole U niversity.

I do hope you choose to join our University

community. If you have aspiration and ambition,

I can guarantee you wont be disappointed.


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The LJMU International StudyCentre offers international and EUstudents on-campus preparationcourses with progression routes ontoundergraduate and postgraduate

degrees at LJMU. The preparatoryprogrammes combine academicmodules, study skills and Englishlanguage training and provide

direct pathways to university study.

Contents

Welcome to LJMU 2

Educating students 6

Career prospects 8

Work-related learning 10

Research at LJMU 12

LJMU facilities 14

Learning resources 16

Student services 18

Accommodation 20

Students Union 22Liverpool, a great student city 24

International Study Centre 26

International Foundation Year 28

International Year One

Business (CertHE) 36

International Pre-Masters/

Pre-MBA 38

Masters degrees 40How to apply 42

Getting to Liverpool 44

Campus map 46


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LJMU has over 180 yearsexperience educating

students in a w ide range ofdisciplines, spanning the arts,

humanities, education, health,science and technology.1

We believe that a university education shouldgive you more than an academic qualifcation;it should give you the skills, experience andconfdence to succeed in the career o your

choice ater you graduate.

So, regardless o whether you are a buddingentrepreneur or have ambitions to be a

teacher, criminologist, lawyer or engineer, weare confdent that we can help you achieve

your dreams.

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Ranked 66 in the UK in the Sunday Times Good University Gu ide 2012 Graspthe amazingopportunity

to be a studentw ith bothhands. Y oullfind yourselfcapable of

doing thingsthat you w ouldnever havedreamt of, bothacademically

and as aperson.Emmanuel,BA (Hons) in Business Studies

Ranked in the top 100 best universities world-wide under the ageof 50 according to theTimes Higher Education

86% of students rated our teachertraining as good or very good

Our law students routinely win national mooting,negotiation and mediation competitions, beating

university teams from across the UK and Europe

Extensive links with business, industry and professional

practitioners in the UK and internationally

Centre of excellence for pre-hospital care

The first university to offer computer games degrees

Awarded 6 National Teaching Fellowships for innovative teaching

Our Pharmacy School is one of the oldest in the UK

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Our students are highlyvalued by employers and 92%*

are in w ork or further study6 months after they graduate.2

Our World o Work Programme is backed by employers and the skills youll develophave been identifed by business and industry - not LJMU - as essential or graduatesmaking the transition rom university study onto the proessional career ladder.

We believe the Programme is so important that all o our undergraduates complete the

frst stage o the World o Work Skills Certifcate as part o their degree.

These are just some of the employers we work with to make sure you graduate with outstanding

academic credentials plus the skills and experience youll need for professional success.

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outstanding work placements,internships and other work-relatedlearning opportunities

expert careers and employability

advice throughout your studies andafter you graduate

dedicated Centre forEntrepreneurship

professional skills developmentat the heart of every course

our World of Work Careers Centre hosts master-classesand events where you can network with employers


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Whatever your degree, you will be encouraged to become expert in a range o graduateskills identifed by employers as applicable to a wide variety o proessions and careers.

Work-related learning is also included in every programme, so you will have the chanceto apply your skills in proessional settings while you are still a student.

All of our degrees incorporateprofessional skills development

and work-related learning aspart of the curriculum.3

LJMUs supportive academic andtechnical staf f are always available to

help and the libraries are full of excellent

academic resources.

Melissa, Malaysia, BSc (Hons) Human Psychology

M elissa enjoyed studying at LJM U so much that she enrolledon the Universitys M Sc in O ccupational Psychology.



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Our internationally-acclaimedresearch and consultancy

w ork keeps our degreesup-to-date and gives students

invaluable insights on currentprofessional practice.4

Our undergraduate programmes are delivered by

academics involved in innovative research. Further

more, many are also engaged in exciting consultancy

projects with a wide range o employers and

organisations. Its this combination o academic

expertise and real world experience that helps

ensure that our degrees are kept up-to-date, secure

accreditation by key proessional bodies and deliver

the knowledge, skills and experience you need to

achieve your proessional ambitions.



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Over 75% of all LJMU research is rated as internationally

important and this informs all areas of the curriculum

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LJM U s facilities are designed to replicate world of work environments so that you

can gain the key skills and experience relevant to your chosen career. These include

science, technology and engineering laboratories, broadcast quality TV and radio studios,

a forensic scene-of-crime lab, theatre and rehearsal facilities, a mock courtroom, clinical

practice suites, art galleries and much more.

See University acilities and more on LJMUTV: www.youtube.com/LJMUTV

The greenest university in Liverpool (2012 Green University League Table)

8 student cas, Starbucks coee, Fairtrade goods, halal and kosher ood

Authentic hospital training environments and clinical practice suites or midwiery,

adult nursing and paramedic students

Specialist science, engineering and technology labs and other acilities

Industry-standard newsrooms, flming, editing and post-production acilities,

TV studios, radio and photographic studios

Purpose-built gallery, ceramic and metal abrication workshops, fne art,

print-making and lie-drawing studios plus an architectural suite

Drama and dance studios

We have invested 160millionin developing award-winning

buildings and improving studentfacilities over the last 10 years.5



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Our libraries are open 24 /7during semesters so you canplan your study time around

your other commitments.6

Our libraries provide access to all the resources and student

support services youll need to succeed in your studies.

They combine the best aspects o traditional libraries with

everything youd expect rom a modern university: theres

Wi-Fi access throughout, loads o computers, books,

periodicals and journals as well as online resources.

LJMUs extensive print collections, proessional journals

and electronic library will help you keep up-to-date

with the latest developments in your chosen feld and

successully complete your coursework and assessments.

The Centres are ully accessible to all users, oeringwheelchair access, hearing loop acilities, height adjustable

workstations and specialised sotware to support visual or

specifc learning needs.



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more than 820,000items including 650,000printed monographs,

120,000 eBooks, 50,000+electronic journal titles

over 2,000 open access computers

24 houraccessduringsemesters

dedicated quiet and silent study zones

shortlisted for outstanding library team(Times Higher Leadership and Management Awards 2011 and 2012)

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Our student services will helpyou reach your full potentialw hile youre at LJM U and

after you graduate.7

Our International Student Advisers are dedicated to

helping you settle into lie in Liverpool and the University.

They are experienced in dealing with the kinds o issues

that international students may ace when moving to a newcountry, such as visa renewal, accommodation, fnancial

concerns and the natural challenges emerging rom

developing a new home away rom home. For the latest

inormation, go to:www.ljmu.ac.uk/international

As an LJMU student you will be eligible or ree o-

peak membership to Liestyles Fitness Centres across

Liverpool, oering a wide range o acilities including an

Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis centre, athletics

centre, squash and badminton courts and weights rooms.

For more details, go to:www.ljmu.ac.uk/sport



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free off-peak access to sportsfacilities across Liverpool

study skills workshops run throughout the year

multi-faith quiet roomsand dedicated spaces

for Muslim prayers

our counselling service, disability team and mental healthworker provide expert advice, guidance and support

targeted support servicesfor international students

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LJMU guarantees all newInternational Study Centre students

a place in University-approvedstudent accommodation* .8

The wide range o student housing in Liverpool means

that we can oer you a choice o relatively low cost but

high quality approved student accommodation right in

the heart o Liverpool. Accommodation consists o

individual study bedrooms within shared ats where

you will live alongside other new LJMU students. Most

bedrooms also have private en-suite bathrooms.

Accommodation is all sel catering and we have

designated accommodation or postgraduate students

requiring quieter study and living environments.

International Study Centre students are usually housed

at the Railyard residence, a ew minutes walk rom theInternational Study Centre and just 15-20 minutes

walk rom the city centre and the main train station,

Liverpool Lime Street.

The welare o our students is paramount. Onsite sta

support is provided in all accommodation in addition

to the University-based student support ser vices and

student-elected Hall Reps.

Liverpool Student Homes or LSH is the ofcial studenthousing agency set up by LJMU, the University o

Liverpool and Hope University. I you do not want to

live in LJMU-approved student accommodation, LSH

will be able to advise you on the type and availability

o private houses and ats which are available

to rent within the city and which are owned by

registered landlords.

For the latest inf ormation, go to

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Our modern student

accommodation is

within easy walkingdistance of most of our

teaching buildings.

O ur accommodation is

amongst the cheapest for

any large city-based U K

university.

Provision for students

with disabilities.

Liverpool is a m ulticultural

city and you should be

able to fi nd all the food,drink and other necessities

that you might need.

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The Liverpool Students Union

(LiverpoolSU) plays a major rolein making LJMUs internationalstudents feel part of the

University community.9

LiverpoolSU recognises that whileinternational students experience many o

the same issues that UK students do, they alsohave dierent needs, whether due to language

or cultural dierences or the challenges oliving and studying in a new country. Thatswhy the Union oers a range o dedicatedservices or international students.

These include an annually elected InternationalStudent Delegate and networking eventswhere you can meet other internationalstudents, share experiences and fnd out

more about the support and services availableboth in the Union and in the University. TheInternational Students Society also organisesa wide range o social activities, including aregular Friday coee morning.

The Give it a Go calendar o activities, trips and events oers a host o

opportunities or you to try something dierent, explore the UK saely

and cheaply and meet other students. Recent visits have included

Snowdonia, the Lake District, York, Edinburgh, London, Dublinand Amsterdam.To fnd out more, go to: www.liverpoolsu.com



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Liverpool is theperfect 24-hour

student city.10Recommended by CNN as one o Europes hottest

destinations, Liverpool is a antastic student city, ull

o opportunities and lots o things to do: a legendary

music scene thats bigger than just the Beatles, a city

centre bursting with restaurants, cas and pubs.

Plus theres award-winning shopping acilities,

museums, galleries and theatres, not to mention two

Premier League ootball clubs, gol courses, beautiul

parks and outstanding countryside a ew miles up the

motorway.

The city recently won Trip Advisors Best Nightlie

Destination Award 2011, beating Manchester,

London, Glasgow and Brighton. The city has also

achieved Purple Flag accreditation, which means

Liverpool is a sae place to enjoy a night out.

Liverpool is also a city that is very supportive o all the

students who live, work and study in its universities.

With such a warm and hospitable culture, Liverpool

is the perect 24-hour student city.

Liverpool is oneo the mostaordable studentcities in the UK

students recruited

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Liverpools Chinatown

is the oldest inEurope. Pakistani,

Indian, Bangladeshi,

Somalian and Nigerian

communities are just

a few of the other

nationalities that are

well established in

the city.

Liverpool is a tolerant

society respectful of therights of minority groups.

This belief is supported by

law and LJM U works with

the police, community

groups and other agencies

to promote equality of

opportunity and eliminate

discrimination.

LJM U isan excellentcity centreuniversityand a greatplace to be

a student .The city isextremelystudentf riendly w ith

lots to do.Zeenat, Zambia

Business, Law and Social StudiesInternational Foundation Year


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The LJM U International Study Centre, based in the heart of Liverpool, provides

international and EU students with a direct route onto a range of undergraduate

and postgraduate degrees at LJM U .

Successfully completing the International Foundation Y ear, International Year

O ne Business (CertHE), and International Pre-M asters/Pre-M BA guarantees

that you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at LJM U .

Each programme consists of academic modules, study skills and English

language training to ensure that you have the academic background and

attributes to be successful in your chosen degree.

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At the heart of the University and Liverpool

The International Study Centre opened in its currentlocation in Septem ber 2011, providing international

students with the very latest in learning resources

and dedicated support.

A ll classrooms are fi tted with interactive

whiteboards, new computers and comfortable

furniture, providing you with a professional learning

experience. A s well as 10 classrooms, there is a

reception area where you can access advice and

guidance, a student common room, an open-

access IT suite containing 20 fully networked P Cs,

plus free wireless internet access.

Located in the citys K nowledge Q uarter , the

International Study Centre is very close to LJM U s37million Redmonds Building and the Aldham

Robarts Library. N earby are numerous places to

eat, drink and relax, including several restaurants

and bars on Liverpools award-winning H ope Street

and Rodney Street, plus cafs in the U niversitys

Art and Design Academy, Redmonds Building and

the Liverpool Students U nion Haigh Building. T hiswinning combination of high quality teaching and

social facilities provides the ideal opportunity for

international students to achieve their very best.

Access to world-class facilities

A ll International Study Centre students can useLJM U s state-of-the-art Libraries and Social

Learning Zones, specialist teaching, computing

and laboratory facilities and the major libraries in

Liverpool. Y ou will also have internet and email

access free of charge. Plus free off-peak access to

sporting facilities across the city.

A taste of University lifeInternational Study Centre programmes will

introduce you to the style of teaching and learning

that you will experience when you progress

onto your LJM U degree. You will learn via one-

to-one tutorials, small seminars and as part

of larger lecture groups, helping you become

familiar with the teaching methods you willexperience on your degree and ensuring you

have an even greater chance of succeeding

when you progress.

Personal support

Soon after starting your programme of study you

will be encouraged to fi nd out about your degreeoptions. Y ou will have the chance to meet tutors

in the subjects that interest you and meet current

students to learn from their experiences. T hroughout

your studies you will be supported by International

Study Centre and LJM U staff to make the most of

the learning and social opportunities in the University

and Liverpool.

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Key facts

Course length

Three terms

Entry dates

September 2013 and January 2014

Term datesSeptember 2013

Term 1 23/09/13 to 06/12/13

Term 2 06/01/14 to 21/03/14

Term 3 07/04/14 to 13/06/14

January 2014

Term 1 06/01/14 to 21/03/14

Term 2 07/04/14 to 13/06/14

Term 3 16/06/14 to 15/08/14

Tuition fees

For details, see the enclosed application

form or visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Entry requirements

A cademic - G ood high school graduation

grades or equivalent

English language - IELT S 4.5 (w ith

minimum of 4.0 in writing) or TO EFLor Pearson Test of English equivalents.

Visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc for full details

on entry requirements

Age requirements

You should be 17 years or older on

starting the International Foundation

Year.

Preparation for yourundergraduate degree

The International Foundation Year is a three-

term programme of academic subjects,

study skills and English language training

that provides a direct path to degree

study. The programme integrates with a

variety of degrees at LJM U , preparing youfor undergraduate study in subject areas

including business, law, management

studies, engineering, computing and life

sciences.

Study structure

You can choose one of two International

Foundation Year routes:

Business, Law and Social Studies

Engineering, C omputing and

Life Sciences

You can begin the International Foundation

Year in either Septem ber or January for

degree entry the following September.

Both routes are modular in structure.

There are core modules common to each

route, and subject-specifi c modules, each

carefully designed to focus on the academic

areas most useful to your chosen degree.

Assessment

Y ou wi ll be assessed regularly throughout

the programme to ensure that you are on

track to achieve the required grades for

progression to your degree. Y ou wi ll be

monitored through continuous coursework

and specifi c assessments at the end of each

term or module. You will also be requiredto complete a series of presentations and

extended essays as part of your overall

assessment.

English Language Preparation(ELP)

A dditional English language training is

available at the International Study Centre

if you need to improve your standard to therequired level.

You will need an IELTS of 4.5 (minimum

4.0 in writing) to start the International

Foundation Year. If you have an IELTS of

4.0, you can take one term of ELP, starting

in either June or September.

Study Plan Options

Current IELTS Duration J un Sept Jan Apr J un Sept

4.5 3 terms International Foundation Year VacationStart

under-

graduate

degree

4.5 3 terms International Foundation Y ear

4.0 4 terms ELP International Foundation Year Vacation

4.0 4 terms ELP International Foundation Y ear

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I w ant to havea career as a Civil

Engineer and LJMU

has the right degreeprogramm e for m e.

I have improved

my English a great

deal, as well as my

mat hs skills, whichare important f or

my degree. Ive

learnt a lot from

the t eachers, w ho

are highly educated

and friendly. LJM UInternational Study

Centre has provided

me w ith the chance

to fi nd myself. It s a

great experience andthe benefits w ill stay

w ith me into

the future.Fahmi, J ordanEngineering, Computing and

Life Sciences InternationalFoundation Year

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International Foundation YearBusiness, Law and Social Studies

You w ill choose five subject-specific m odules from below:Core modules

English and Skills for University Study

O ver these three modules, you wi ll develop

your English comm unication skills and learn

a range of study skills, including: writingand reading strategies, presentation and

seminar participation, organisation of time

and materials, meeting deadlines and

responding to feedback.

W hen you have completed these modules,

you will be able to take notes and write

essays in English. Y ou should also have the

confi dence to give presentations, answer

follow-up questions and contribute to

seminar discussions.

Project Study

You will complete a self-study project on

a topic agreed in consultation with your

tutor from the academic discipline that you

will subsequently study at degree level.

Completion of this project will also enhance

your computer (word processing) sk ills.

Business Law

You will receive an introduction to

the English legal system, business

organisations, contract law and consumerprotection. companies, manufacturing

accounts and interpretation of accounts.

Business Studies

You will develop your understanding of the

operational and strategic problems facing

business people in the modern market

economy. The module will focus on a wide

range of issues, such as management,human resource practice, marketing and

ethical aspects.

Core Mathematics

You wi ll study algebra and statistics,

while developing your knowledge and

understanding of mathematical terms and

techniques. Y ou will apply these to solving

problems, frequently drawn from practical

and real life situations.

Economics 1 and 2

In this module, you will look at aggregate

demand and aggregate supply, as well as

economic policies, inflation, unemployment,

international trade and development

economics.

English Legal System

You wi ll learn about the concepts of law,

the relationship between law, justice and

morality, the sources of law, includingBritish and European U nion (EU ) legislation

and the doctrine of precedent; the Civil and

Criminal Courts and the role of the Judiciary.

Financial Accounts

You will learn about double entry

bookkeeping, preparation of trial balances,

profi t and loss statements, depreciation,

limited companies, manufacturing accountsand interpretation of accounts.

Politics

This module provides an introduction to the

British political system, the basic principles

of the British constitution, civil liberties and

their relation to the judicial system; how

Parliament works, including the electoral

system, political parties and the legislative

process; the composition and functions

of the Government, the civil service and

Britains relationship to the EU .

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I enjoyed myfoundation year

because it helped

me to broadenmy know ledge in

economics and t hen

apply it to my fut ure

career. The learning

here is more applied,so I learn skills

for the real w orld,

rather t han just

theory. The teachers

and other staff are

really friendly andsupportive. Ive

enjoyed improving

my English, not just

in the International

Study Centre but byspending m y spare

time w ith friends

in Liverpool.(Stephanie) Thi Thuy Tien, VietnamBusiness, Law and Social Studies


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International Foundation YearEngineering, Computing and Life Sciences

You w ill choose five subject-specific m odules from below:Core modules

English and Skills for University Study

O ver these three modules, you wi ll develop

your English comm unication skills and learn

a range of study skills, including: writingand reading strategies, presentation and

seminar participation, organisation of time

and materials, meeting deadlines and

responding to feedback.

W hen you have completed these modules,

you will be able to take notes and write

essays in English. Y ou should also have the

confi dence to give presentations, answer

follow-up questions and contribute to


Project Study

You will complete a self-study project on

a topic agreed in consultation with your

tutor from the academic discipline that you

will subsequently study at degree level.

Completion of this project will also enhance

your computer (word processing) sk ills.

Pure Mathematics 1

You wi ll study algebra and statistics,

while developing your knowledge and

understanding of mathematical terms and

techniques. Y ou wi ll apply these to solving

problems, frequently drawn from practical

and real life situations.

Applied Mathematics 1

You will look at vectors, forces and

equilibrium, relative motion, Newtons

Laws of M otion, friction and work, energyand power.

Applied Mathematics 2

You will study advanced vectors, forces as

fi xed vectors, centres of gravity/centres of

mass and particle dynamics.

Biology 1: Cell Biology

You wi ll look at biological molecules, cellular

structure, cell division, movement through

cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic

pathways.

Biology 2: Physiology

You wi ll study the cardiovascular system ,

the respiratory system, the digestive

system, osmoregulation, control and

co-ordination and reproduction.

Chemistry 1

You will be taught formulae, equations

and moles, atomic structure, introduction

to redox systems, thermodynamics and

bonding.

Chemistry 2

You wi ll look at equilibria, acid-base

equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry.

Further Studies in Biology and

Chemistry

You wi ll look at further studies in genetics,

ecology and plant biology plus inorganicchemistry, oxidation/reduction reactions.

Physics 1: Properties of Matter and

Waves

You wi ll study sound, reflection, refraction,

interference, diffraction, electromagnetic

waves, strengths of solids, fluids, heat and

gases and the structure of the atom.

Physics 2: Electricity, Electronics and

Fields

You wi ll learn about electrical current and

charge, potential difference, resistance,

capacitance, transistors and amplifi ers,

electrical fi elds, gravitational fi elds,

magnetic fi elds and electromagnetic fi elds.

Pure Mathematics 2

You will learn to understand further

algebra, as well as co-ordinate geometry,

trigonometry, differentiation, integration,

numerical methods and vectors.

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I like the styleof t eaching at t he

International Study

Centre and find itinterest ing. I know

it w ill help me with

my degree and fut ure

career goals to w ork

in pharmacy. I alsolike the f act I have

had the chance to

meet new friends

from diff erent

countries all around

the w orld.(Emily) Siew Tin, Malaysia

Engineering, Computing and LifeSciences International Foundation

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O nce you have successfully

completed your International

Foundation Y ear, and achieved

the required grades, you can

progress onto your undergraduate

degree at LJM U .

For up-to-date information on

degrees and grades required

to progress, visit Preparing

for U ndergraduate study at

www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Progression from yourInternational Foundation Year

BA (Hons) Architecture

Access to some of the UKs bestexamples of urban redevelopment

and iconic landmarks, while

learning in LJM U s purpose-built

Art and Design Academy.

BSc (Hons) Science and Football

Teaching delivered by industryprofessionals, including elite

players and coaches, who regularly

work with key industry partners

such as professional clubs,

the FA, UEFA and FIFA.

BA (Hons) Maritime Studies

Close links with industryensure the curriculum reflects

current professional practice

and industry demands, while

industrial seminars and fi eld

visits help students engage with

professional practice and working

environments throughout

their studies.



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Available progression degree Award

Business,

LawandSocialS

tudies

A ccounting and Finance BA (Hons)

Business and Public Relations BA (Hons)

Business BSc (Hons)

Business M anagement BA (Hons)

Business Studies BSc (Hons)

Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

Events M anagement BA (Hons)

H uman R esource M anagement BA (Hons)

Law LLB (Hons)

Law and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)

M aritime Business and M anagement BSc (Hons)

M arketing BA (Hons)

M anagement, Transport and Logistics BSc (Hons)

M aritime Studies BSc (Hons)

Port and M aritime M anagement BSc (Hons)

Tourism and Leisure M anagement BA (Hons)

Eng

ineering,

ComputingandLifeSciences

A nimal Behaviour BSc (Hons)

Applied Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)

A pplied Psychology BSc (Hons)

A pplied Sports Psychology BSc (Hons)

A rchitectural Technology BSc (Hons)

A rchitecture* BA (Hons)

A udio and M usic Production BSc (Hons)

A utomotive Engineering BEng (Hons)

B iochemistry BSc (Hons)

B iology BSc (Hons)

B iomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons)

Building Services Engineering Project M anagement BSc (Hons)

Available progression degree Award

Engineering,

Computin

gandLifeSciences

Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)

C omputer A nimation and Visualisation BSc (H ons)

Computer Forensics BSc (Hons)

Computer G ames Technology BSc (Hons)

Computer Studies BSc (Hons)

Computer Technology BSc (Hons)

Construction M anagement BSc (Hons)

Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (H ons)

Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons)

Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

G eography BSc (Hons)

IT and M ultimedia Computing BSc (Hons)

M athematics BSc (Hons)

M aritime Studies BSc (Hons)

M echanical and M arine Engineering BEng (Hons)

M echanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Pharmacy^ M Pharm (Hons)

Product Design Engineering BSc (Hons)

Product Innovation and D evelopment BSc (Hons)

Science and Football BSc (Hons)

Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons)

Zoology BSc (Hons)

* A n interview is required for degree progression

^ You w ill have to successfully complete an interview w ith the LJM U International Study Centre Head of C entre

before being offered a place at L JM U. Please note, onward progression to M Pharm P harmacy is limited to fi ve

students per academic year. A ll students are required to m eet the published requirements for progression, whi chmay include a University aptitude test and interview.

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International Year One


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Key facts

Course length

O ne academic year (September to June)

Entry dates

September 2013

Term dates

September 2013

Term 1 23/09/13 to 06/12/13

Term 2 06/01/14 to 21/03/14

Term 3 07/04/14 to 13/06/14

Tuition fees



Entry requirementsA cademic - good high school graduation

grades or equivalent

English language - IELT S 5.0 or TO EFL

or Pearson Test of English equivalents.


of entry requirements and tuition fees.

Age requirements


starting the International Year O ne

Business (CertHE).

Second year ent ry to BSc (Hons)Business Communications

The International Year O ne Business

(CertHE) is a one year programme of

academic subjects, study skills and English

language provision that provides a direct

path to degree study. T he programm e

prepares you for direct entry ontoYear Two of the BSc (Hons) Business

Com munications degree at LJM U .

Study structure

You will begin the International Year O ne

Business (C ertHE) in September for entry to

the second year of the BSc (H ons) Business

Comm unications the following September.

The programm e is modular in structure.

There are fi ve core m odules and each is

carefully designed to focus on the academic

area of your business degree.

Assessment

You will be assessed regularly throughout

the course to ensure that you are on track to

achieve the required grades for progression

to your degree programme. Y ou will be

monitored through continuous coursework

and specifi c assessments throughout the

programm e You will also be required to

complete a series of presentations and

extended essays as part of your overall

assessment.

Progression to BSc (Hons)Business Comm unications

The Business Comm unications programm e

gives you the opportunity to study the

world of business through a management

perspective so that you understand its

key functions and how it can develop

competitive advantage through the useof social media, business intelligence and

information systems.

W e are fortunate to have strong links with

employers who provide guest speakers to

help you place your degree in the context of

the marketplace, and we encourage you to

opt for the years paid work placement so

that you can develop your skills and build

confi dence in preparation for your businesscareer.

Your career prospects

This is a career-focused degree course that

will make you highly employable, as all of

the modules contain work-related learning,

delivered in different ways. Business

graduates from similar programmes have

gone on to work for a wide range of local,

national and international employers such

as Bentley, Panasonic, G laxoSmithKline

and Ford.

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Core modules

English and Skills for University

Study

You will develop your English

comm unication skills and learn a range ofacademic study skills, including writing

and reading strategies, presentation and

seminar participation, organisation of

time and materials, meeting deadlines

and responding to feedback. When you

have completed this module, you will be

able to take notes and write essays with

good English. Y ou should also have the

confi dence to give presentations, answerfollow-up questions and contribute to


Measuring Your Business

This module aims to develop your

ski lls in fi nancial accounting, as well as

providing an understanding of business

metrics, business modelling techniques

and business markets. Y ou will utilise IT

and data information in the analysis and

measurement of business processes and

functions.

Customer Communications

You will be introduced to the methods for

expanding a business through marketing

techniques and supporting technologies.This will include the role of marketing

and differentiation, acquisition of relevant

information and the skills to conduct

analysis, e-marketing principles and web

development technologies.

Controlling Your Business

This module will provide you with an

understanding of m anagement skills throughthe application of theoretical concepts

to practise in the context of managing an

organisation in a competitive environment.

Topics wi ll include organisational behaviour,

management theory, and key themes

regarding the role of the m anager.

The World of Business

You will gain a comprehensive foundation

of theoretical and practical applications

relevant to social awareness of the business

world. M ost notably, business functions

and corporate social responsibility. You

will also be given the opportunity to defi ne

the fi nancial m arkets businesses operate

within.

Academic structure

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International Pre Masters/Pre MBA


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Key facts

Course length

14 weeks

Entry dates

M ay 2013

Term dates

20/5/13 to 23/8/13

Tuition fees



Entry requirements

A cademic - recognised higher/advanced

diploma in a related subject area;

recognised degree in related fi eld; orhonours degree in any subject.

English language - IELTS 5.5 (minimum

5.5 in all components) or TO EFL

or Pearson Test of English equivalents.


of entry requirements and tuition fees.

Age requirements


starting the programme.

What is the InternationalPre-Masters /Pre-MBA?

The International Pre-M asters/Pre-M BA

programme is designed for international and

EU students looking for fast-track entry onto

a M asters or M BA programm e at LJM U .

If you do not meet the requirements for

direct entry onto a M asters or M BA degree,or want to refresh your knowledge, this

specialist programme will enable you to

progress onto a variety of degrees offered

by LJM U.

The best w ay to prepare

For a M asters or M BA degree you will need:

a range of academic and learning skills,

which you may not have experienced

in your home country

the ability to adapt to a new cultural

environment and thrive academically

the right academic qualifi cations

and substantial subject-specifi c

understanding

the ability to use English in an academicenvironment to a high standard

Specialist preparation

The International Pre-M asters/Pre-M BA is a

14-weekprogramm e of academic subjects,

study skills and English language training

designed specifi cally to m eet the needs

of international students. It will give you

the skills, knowledge and confi dence tosucceed in your M BA or M asters study.

Personal monitoring andsupport

Y our progress will be m onitored at all

times to make sure you remain on track to

successfully complete the programme. You

will also benefi t from regular assessment

through examination and coursework

assignments.A ssessments include:

coursework

unseen fi nal examinations at the end of

each module

presentations

extended essays and case studies

Assured progression ontoyour degree

O nce you have successfully completed

your preparation course and achieved the

prescribed progression criteria, including

English language requirements, you will

proceed directly to your M asters or M BA

programm e. Y ou can choose from a broad

range of postgraduate degrees at LJM U .

International Pre-Masters/Pre-MBA


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Progression from yourInternational Pre-Masters/Pre-MBA

Skills for English

The aim of this module is to develop your

English reading, writing, listening and

speaking skills to an IELTS equivalent of6.5 and to develop your language, critical

evaluation and study skills as appropriate

for M asters level study.

Economics and Finance and Investment

You will study a range of topics including

investment appraisal and investment

risk, portfolio theory and economic

and allocative effi ciency. Y ou will apply

advanced economic/fi nance and investment

techniques to contemporary issues and to

be able to critically evaluate arguments,

opinions and data wi thin the fi eld.

Business Management

You will look at how to critically analyse

key business concepts and discover

how these relate to successful business

management. You will study a range of

business management subjects such as

organisational behaviour, leadership and

quality management.

Research Methods and Project

You will be taught how to prepare for and

complete a research project. T he module

will enable you to develop a research

proposal and utilise quantitative and/orqualitative research methods to complete a

short research project of your choice.

O nce you have successfully completed

your International Pre-M asters/Pre-M BA

and achieved the required grades, you will

be able to undertake a number of differentpostgraduate courses, such as:

M BA in Business M anagement

LLM in International Business

Corporate and Finance Law

M A in Personnel and D evelopment

M Sc in International Transport, Trade

and Logistics

M Sc in M aritime O perations

M Sc in Port M anagement

The LJM U website has detailed course

information for every programme, including

course structure, assessment, duration

and career prospects to help you make an

informed choice.

Visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc for full details ofentry requirements and tuition fees.

Academic structure

Core modules

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M asters degrees


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MBA in Business Management

The M BA is designed to equip managers

of the future with the knowledge and skills

to make an immediate contribution to an

organisation. By adopting an international

and multidisciplinary approach to learning,

you will graduate with an understanding of

the key areas of international business and

management, enhanced by the U niversitys

partnerships with major business

organisations.

LJM U s Business School has a well-

established international profi le, with long

standing partnerships with universities

across the world. LJM U accepts a wide

range of applicants; the key criteria being

that you must be able to demonstrate an

ability to benefi t from and contribute to, the

programme.

M Sc in International Transport,

Trade and LogisticsInternational trade is one of the biggest

sectors of the global economy, and it is

taking on even greater importance with the

development of burgeoning economies,

particularly in the Far East, which are

increasingly leading the manufacturing

sector formerly the preserve of more

developed nations. G lobal trends in the

fi eld are moving away from the emphasis

being placed simply on transportation,

(particularly deep sea shipping) towards a

more integrated system of management

and communications, which requires a new

skills base.

This programme is designed to give you

these sought-after skills. It is structured

around a series of taught modules, followed

by an individual project, which will allow you

to carry out an in-depth study on an area of

your choice, under Faculty supervision.

M Sc in Port M anagement

This degree has been designed with the

help of professionals employed by major

UK port operators. Y ou will graduate with

the skills and expertise required to secure

roles in port management worldwide as the

programme encompasses container and

bulk port operations as well as personnel

issues associated with the management of

port labour.

Ports are part of the international logistics

industry and two m odules concentrate

on the role of international trade and the

logistics sector. P ort customers and shipping

companies are increasingly rebranding to

become globalised logistics operations

and expect the companies they work with

to understand this aspect of their operation.

The course will provide you wi th a rounded

view of the management of ports and port

terminals, as well as the wider logistics

industry.

M asters degreesBelow are details of the courses available.For up-to-date details of postgraduate courses, please visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc



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LLM in International Business

Corporate and Finance LawThis LLM is a discrete programm e of study

focusing on specifi c areas of international

business corporate and fi nance law and

is approved by the Solicitors Regulation

Authority (SR A ) and Bar Council as an

appropriate programme of study for

professional development purposes. It is

also a stand-alone qualifi cation for those

wishing to enhance their career prospects

through acquiring vocationally relevant

knowledge and skills in this particular fi eld.

Teaching is delivered in the new R edmonds

Building and designed specifi cally for

those working in the fi eld of law, banking

and fi nancial services. This programme

examines key legal issues affecting business

organisations operating in a global context.

MSc in Maritime Operations

This programme is designed to meetthe ever-changing needs of the maritime

industry. It takes a strategic perspective

of the industry with particular emphasis

placed on the management of ports,

shipping operations, maritime law, maritime

safety and environmental protection. The

programme will furnish you with the skills

required to secure positions at the highest

level within this ultra-competitive worldwideindustry.

Industrial visits are considered an important

part of the course and would typically

include: Port of Liverpool, insurance

underwriters (usually in London), P & I

Club and IM O . Specialist industry speakers

deliver talks throughout the year along with

representatives from professional bodies

and other key institutions.

M A in Personnel and Develop-

mentThis programme will develop your ability to

apply what you learn to your own and other

changing work environments, giving you the

opportunity to evaluate different approaches

to managing human resources. There is an

emphasis on the need for human resource

professionals to continually develop

throughout their career, taking responsibility

for what they learn. In addition, you will

develop the ability to apply what you learn

to different organisational contexts, and to

critically evaluate alternative approaches

which will add value to a range of business

sectors.

The International Pre-M asters/Pre-M BA

refreshed my skills and knowledge and

now that I have a Masters degree, I plan

to return to China to find a job in a w orldtop 500 company.

J iankai, China

International Pre-Masters/Pre-MBA

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How to apply


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About the LJ MU International Study Centre

A ll programmes taught at the LJM U

International Study Centre are run by Study G roup

in partnership with LJM U .

The International Foundation Year, International

Year O ne Business (CertHE) and International Pre-

M asters/Pre-M BA are validated by LJM U and the

U niversity is responsible for maintaining academic

standards. The English Language Preparation (ELP )

programme is approved by Study G roup, who are

responsible for maintaining academic standards.

Study G roup is a global leader in private higher

education, language and career education, inthe United States, Canada, the UK and Europe,

Australia and New Zealand. Study G roup provides

the highest quality educational opportunities for

50,000 students from more than 130 countries in

over 48 campuses across the world.

Application forms

An application form is (enclosed) with this

prospectus. Your application needs to include

copies of academic transcripts and English

language qualifi cations.

To apply directly

You can apply online atwww.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

A lternatively, send your completed application to

the address printed at the bottom of the form.

To apply through your local representative

Complete the application form and return it to your

local educational representative.

Fees

Details of tuition, accommodation and insurance

fees can be found in the enclosed application form

or online atwww.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Information and adviceIf you need further information, our expert

student enrolment advisors are available

for help and advice. Y ou can contact them

by calling + 44 1273 339333 or online at

www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

If you are applying through a local representative,please contact them directly with any questions

that you may have.

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Student insurance

It is essential that international students have

appropriate personal insurance protection while

they are in the UK .

As a student at the International Study Centre,

you can purchase StudyCare insurance cover.

Designed for international students, the policy

will cover you for loss of personal possessions,

as well as providing health and medical insurance

until the end of your International Study Centre

academic programme. The cost of StudyCare

will automatically be added to your tuition

fees invoice unless you can provide proof of

alternative cover. For more information, visit

www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc/studycare

Disclaimer

The information in this prospectus is issued

for general guidance of students entering the

U niversity from M ay 2013, and does not form part

of any contract. LJM U and Study G roup hope to

provide the programmes and facilities described in

the prospectus, but reserve the right to withdrawor make alterations to programmes if necessary.

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Liverpool Lime Street train station is a fi ve

minute walk from the International Study Centre

and is located right in the city centre. There are

frequent train services to Liverpool Airport (up

to fi ve services per hour), M anchester A irport,

London, Edinburgh and Birmingham. Train travel in

the UK is fast and reliable, with London just two

hours 20 minutes away and Edinburgh only three

and a half hours away.

Liverpool Airport is just seven miles from the

city centre and well connected by train. There are

direct flights to Liverpool from major Europeanairports, including Amsterdam, M adrid and Paris,

with onward connections to major international

airports.

Manchester Airport is a larger airport and only

one hour 15 minutes from Liverpool city centre by

train. A s well as more than 15 flights per day to and

from London (a flight of approximately one hour),

there are frequent European services too. Further

afi eld there are direct flights to M anchester from

A bu Dhabi, Cancn, Doha, D ubai and Lahore, to

name just a few.

If you are arriving in the U K by air, you will fi nd

that rail provides the most effi cient way of reaching

Liverpool. Students can also pre-book a taxi transfer

to collect them at the airport for the start of term,when they apply to the International Study Centre.

Liverpool is extremely accessible from almost any location, thanksto excellent transport links by rail, road and air.

The foundation course has increased

my confidence and improved my English.

I am very happy in the Centre and looking

forward to starting my degree.

Hussain, Saudi Arabia

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