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The University of Liverpool is a founding university of the prestigious Russell Group, a group of elite universities known across the UK and beyond for their exceptional teaching quality and global research impact.
The university flourishes based on its mission to cultivate an inclusive, collaboration-focused environment for higher education. It looks to nurture talent and inspire achievement, resulting in thousands of highly employable and determined graduates. Students who graduate from Liverpool benefit from a global outlook and the abilities they need to succeed in their careers.
The University of Liverpool is a diverse learning community, housing more than 22,000 students. More than 7,700 of these are international learners.
There are more than 600 undergraduate courses to choose from at the university, standing out due to the high number of combined degrees on offer across various subject areas. As a result, students can tailor their learning and stand out to employers in their target industry.
Liverpool offers students the opportunity to study in a modern campus site that benefits from continuous, large-scale investments. With more than £1 billion in recent and planned investments across a number of cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study or social spaces, it’s a great place to push academic boundaries.
Students will learn in the heart of one of the UK’s most cosmopolitan and culturally rich cities, with a wealth of museums, galleries, music venues and nightlife to explore.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“The University of Liverpool has some strong aspects going for it. Great student support and prospects, a clean campus about a 10-minute walk away from the city centre, and a strong, vibrant feeling of community.”
“Great - I’ve loved my time here during my first year! The pandemic meant that I was worried about being at uni and quite far away from home, but the university has supported me and kept me updated throughout my time here. I’m really looking forward to the next year in Liverpool.”
“A generally great uni in one of the best cities. The course is relevant with good help from interested and motivated lecturers. The location is a great.”
For 140 years, the University of Liverpool has been dedicated to addressing the world’s most urgent problems, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation through cutting-edge, highly impactful research and academic development.
It is one of the UK’s leading institutions for widening participation, and is committed to breaking down the barriers holding talented students back from achieving their true potential.
It offers over 600 undergraduate courses, including Bachelor’s and integrated Master’s degrees, across its three faculties:
It is one of only a few universities in the UK to offer students the option to study combined degrees. This option is provided across a range of subjects, with over 150 possible combinations to choose from. Students can study two subjects 50/50 or opt for a 75/25 Major/Minor combination. They can also combine their chosen degree subject with a language.
Whatever the subject chosen, all students are actively nurtured in developing specialist knowledge and enhanced research and interpersonal skills. Courses are taught by expert academics, many of whom are professionally qualified in their fields and have a range of experience and industry connections. Courses are also highly influenced by the university’s world-leading research output, so students can be rest assured that their education is both at the cutting-edge of knowledge and grounded in the real-world.
Courses are taught using innovative learning methods and using the latest technologies, ensuring that students graduate not only with the knowledge but also the practical skills they need to succeed.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“Good teaching hours, helpful material and effort clearly made.”
“There is good support, and a good mixture of lectures and seminars and tutorials.”
“The teaching is good and the quality of the tutors and critics are exceptional.”
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GET PROSPECTUSEntry requirements vary between courses, but courses but typically range from BBB - AAA.
The university will accept a variety of Level 3 qualifications, including A Levels, BTEC National Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Higher, Welsh Baccalaureate, and Access to Higher Education Diplomas.
For scientific courses, e.g. veterinary science, medicinal chemistry, and chemistry, students will not only need to achieve specific grades at A-Level, BTEC National Extended Diploma or other equivalent qualification, but at least one of these grades must come in a science subject.
The university encourages applications from mature students and understands that these applicants may not have recent study experience or the qualifications listed above. They will assess each application from a mature student on an individual basis and, even if they are not eligible for the degree course, the university will be able to find ways of helping each applicant get onto a higher education pathway.
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ASK A QUESTIONThe University of Liverpool provides over 4,500 rooms, either in the Greenbank Student Village or in halls located near or on campus. Accommodation is allocated on a first-comefirst come, first -serve basis and is guaranteed to first year students who place the university as their firm choice and apply by the deadline.
The Greenbank Student Village is located off-campus in an area of Liverpool that is extremely popular with students. Students can choose from en-suite rooms with shared kitchen and living area, or studio rooms and apartments with personal kitchen. Prices start at £178.50 per week.
Onsite, students can find plenty of sports facilities including basketball/netball courts, tennis courts, a fully-equippedfully equipped gym, and a dance studio.
Situated on or located very near the campus (and Liverpool city centre) are six further halls of residence. There are a variety of rooms on offer including single or double rooms with shared bathroom, en-suite bedrooms of various sizes and styles (with shared kitchen/living room), and studio rooms with private kitchen.
In all of these halls, students will have access to shared social spaces with TV and games zones, a launderette, outdoor social spaces, and cycle storage. All halls are self-catered and room prices start at £144.97 per week.
For students with disabilities, there are a number of specially adapted rooms located in several halls of residence. More information can be found on the university’s website.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“I’ve been in uni halls for my first year and the standard has been great. I’ve had access to a clean shared kitchen and an en-suite, which was nice to have when I was getting started at uni.”
“The accommodation is hardly a 10-minute walk downhill from the city centre and major food joints and there is plenty to do to on campus too.”
“It is safe modern, nice peaceful area.”
The University of Liverpool’s 100-acre campus has benefitted from £800 million in investment, and comprises state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, along with plus vibrant social spaces and sports facilities.
Academic facilities include:
The university is also home to several cultural centres, including the Victoria Gallery and Museum, which houses the university’s collection of scientific, medical, natural history artefacts, and the Garstang Museum of Archaeology.
In addition, the Sports Centre has recently undergone a £4.5 million refurbishment and houses a swimming pool, fitness suite, indoor sports halls, and outdoor hockey and rugby pitches. The University has also invested in active campus facilities which are free to use, including a running track, container gym, volleyball court and half basketball court.
Across campus, students will find a range of shops, cafes, pubs, and plenty of beautiful green spaces in which to socialise and relax away from lectures.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“I do have access to the facilities I need to the most possible extent at the moment. Libraries and sport facilities are clean, always available and well equipped. My department’s building has been recently renovated and looks fabulous now!”
“The Sydney Jones library is huge and an amazing study environment - it has an extensive selection of seating ranging from different levels of noise, e.g. social, quiet and silent. There are two wings, and both are spacious and wonderful.”
“Really good, plenty of facilities for everyone.”
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting students and helping them get the best out of their studies and their time at Liverpool.
Each of the university’s schools has a Learning and Support Officer or a Student Experience Team who are on hand to provide support with academic issues including exam arrangements and help with timetables and managing workload.
The Wellbeing Advice and Guidance team is also on hand to help students with any personal issues they may face whilst at Liverpool. Students can book an appointment with an impartial advisor or counsellor if they need to talk to someone in complete confidence. Students can also access a dedicated Mental Health Advisory Service if they are suffering significant issues.
The Money Advice and Guidance team offer help with managing money and can help students access the university’s hardship fund, and the Disability Advice and Guidance team helps all disabled students get the most out of university.
TIn response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the university has increased the level of online support available to students, so that students can access help wherever they are. This includes online study tools and recorded teaching session, a Virtual Careers Studio and increased online library resources. The university also has a Wi-Fi dongle scheme and laptop loan schemes to assist students now having to study remotely.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“I believe the support in my university is great! There are professionals who are always ready to help. There are student mentors and ambassadors who provide help and share students’ opinion on important matters. There is also a great deal of materials on mental health and spreading awareness about this subject.”
“We are constantly told that our welfare is the most important thing, Tutors are approachable and very friendly.”
“There are loads of places to go for help.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEThe University of Liverpool is an elite Russell Group university, renowned for exceptional quality teaching. It has five subject areas that have been ranked in the Top 10 for UK universities in the Complete University Guide: architecture, veterinary medicine, physiotherapy, marketing, counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy.
The university is also renowned for their world-leading, highly impactful academic research, which underpins all course content. The university is dedicated to addressing the world’s most urgent problems and to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. 81% of the university’s research has been rated world leading and internationally excellent.
Some examples of the world-leading research being undertaken at the university:
Alumni of the university include 10 Nobel prize winners, including: Rodney Porter (BSc Hons Biochemistry) who won the award for his discovery of structure of antibodies and Professor Har Gobind Khorana (PhD) who won the award for his work on the genetic code.
The Liverpool Guild of Students is the students’ union for the University of Liverpool. All students automatically become members of the Guild upon enrolment and every year students have the chance to stand in elections to become one of the four student officers who run the Guild.
The Guild is there to actively represent students, providing a ‘channel of communication’ between students and the university. Through their the ‘Change It’ programme, students can submit ideas for changes and improvements they’d like to see happen and the student officers will try and turn these ideas into reality.
The Guild also runs regular campaigns on behalf of students, to raise awareness of key issues and enrich and improve students’ university experience. Past campaigns have raised awareness of drug misuse, encouraged the university to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry, and helped secure accommodation bursaries which many Liverpool students benefit from.
Alongside this, the Guild offers free, independent, and confidential support and advice to all students on a variety of academic, financial, personal, and health issues. The Guild also enriches students’ lives through the support and development of over 185 sports clubs and societies and the provision of a busy calendar of social events and activities. This includes language taster sessions, bingo nights, talks and workshops, club nights, gigs, and day trips. They also organise volunteering opportunities for students to get involved in.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“The Students Union is very supportive and provides utmost care and help whenever approached. There is never a feeling of dissatisfaction when in contact.”
“I think it’s good, because I know who the guild president and officers are, and they seem to have a big say in decisions. I think the facilities are really good as well.”
“Good facilities and food.”
There are currently 53 sports clubs, which are open to students of all ability levels. Sports covered include athletics, boxing, cycling, football, gymnastics, judo, lacrosse, netball, riding, rugby, sailing, surfing, tennis, and water polo. Most clubs have teams who represent the university in competitions such as BUCS.
In addition, there are 185 societies on offer, covering a wide range of interests. Academic societies include Accounting and Finance, Bar Society, Coding and Robotics Society, Environmental Science, Marketing Society, Physics Society, and SpaceSoc.
There are also societies that celebrate faith and culture, including British Asian Society, Irish Society, Jewish Society, Liverpool Sikh Society, and Polish Society, while societies that help affect change include Amnesty International Society, Feminist Society, and Help the Homeless Society. General interest societies include Bake Soc, Dance Music and DJ Society, Film Society, Meditation, Racing Society, Role Playing Games Society, and Salsa Society.
In addition to societies, students can also develop their broadcasting talents and get involved in radio, TV or publishing via Liverpool Guild Student Media.
If students can’t find a society that suits them, they can start their own. The team at the Guild of Students will fully support all new societies, including helping group organisers access funds and develop their society.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“Loads of variety in societies and lots of sports.”
“Huge range of societies and easy to join.”
“There’s so much choice for societies and sports, I’ve seen more societies being made recently which is good.”
The city of Liverpool is an energetic and cosmopolitan city that has everything a student could possibly want from their new home. From an abundance of culture and fantastic nightlife to epic sport and even better shopping, Liverpool really does cater for everyone.
Liverpool is a mecca meeting point for of culture and history, boasting more museums and art galleries than any other city in the UK outside of London. Students can be inspired by classical masterpieces at the Walker Art Gallery or by contemporary ones at Tate Liverpool, or they can delve into local and global history at the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum.
Home of the Beatles, the city also has a rich musical heritage. Students can catch the next hot indie band at the O2 Academy or check out global pop superstars at the M&S Bank Arena. Classical fans will be inspired at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
If there’s one thing that Liverpudlians know how to do, it’s how to party. There are over 250 pubs, bars, and clubs in the city, catering to all tastes and budgets – from the lively student-friendly clubs of Concert Square to boutique cocktail bars and huge nightclubs for dancing the night away.
Liverpudlians also know how to shop until they drop. From the high street brands of Liverpool One to the high-end fashion of the Met Quarter to the quirky, independent boutiques of Bold Street – life in Liverpool is one long catwalk.
Sport is also hugely popular in Liverpool. Alongside two Premier League football clubs, Liverpool is also home to Aintree Racecourse, host of the famous Grand National horse race.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“Very good location only a 10-minute walk to the shops, bars and restaurants in the city centre. Few shops on campus to get food and drink.”
“Everything you need near halls, uni is pretty central to city.”
“Uni is close to the best day and nightlife around.”
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BOOK OPEN DAYAs a member of the Russell Group, the university has a reputation for excellence and students with a University of Liverpool qualification immediately stand apart from their peers.
The university understands that what employers really want from graduates is breadth of knowledge, versatility, ambition, and a truly global outlook – and it is these qualities that it aims to equip its graduates with. One way it does this is through the work of its pioneering Careers Studio, the UK’s first peer-to-peer employability space. Career Coaches and employability experts work together to ensure every student is exposed to the right experiences to develop the skills and expertise they need during university and into their early career.
The university also offers many students the option to spend a year in industry as part of their degree and the opportunity to study abroad, including at their Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University campus in China, through the Year in China programme. These opportunities enable students to further enhance their employability with real-world experience and learn a new language.
Notable graduates include former Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy, CEO of Coca-Cola James Quincey, US Federal Judge Wendy Beetlestone, and the 5th President of Singapore Dr Ong Teng Cheong, and Liverpool is associated with 10 Nobel prize winners.
University of Liverpool students on Whatuni say:
“The newly established Career Studio at the university helps a lot in finding career opportunities but also build a good CV. University also provides many opportunities for students to take part in interesting projects and internships.”
“There is a careers studio with lots of careers coaches who are usually students as well as senior staff. The facilities are really good.”
“There is an amazing career hub within the campus who make impeccable efforts to get companies and encourage us to participate in as much as we can.”
The University of Liverpool is committed to widening participation and breaking down the barriers keeping students from higher education. To this end, they offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to assist students, including:
Liverpool Bursary
All UK students on a low income will be supported through a bursary, provided either as cash or a fee waiver. Students with a household income of less than £25,000 will receive £2,000 per year of study, whereas those with a household income of between £25,001 and £35,000 will receive £750 per year.
Divock Origi Scholarship
The university has partnered with Liverpool FC footballer Divock Origi to offer a full scholarship to a student who permanently lives in Liverpool. The scholarship will cover the student’s tuition fees of £9,250 per year plus a £3,000 payment per year to help with living costs.
Care Leavers’ Opportunity Bursary
A bursary worth £3,000 per year (paid either in cash or taken as a fee waiver) is offered to students who have spent at least 13 weeks in the care of their local authority.
RIBA Part 1 and 2 Bursaries
A bursary of £6,000 is on offer to aArchitecture students who can demonstrate a high level of talent and commitment. It will be paid to recipients in termly instalments of £1,000 throughout their second and third years of study.
Asylum Seekers Bursary
A number of scholarships are available to students who have sought asylum in the UK and are applying for undergraduate degrees (excluding medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, and health sciences). These scholarships will cover tuition fees each year and will also provide £3,000 per year to support living costs.
There are many more scholarships and bursaries available. Full details for these can be found on the university’s website.
Fees for Home students on undergraduate degree courses are £9,250.
For courses with an integrated year in industry, the fee for the year spent in industry is £1,850 for the year.
For courses with an integrated year studying abroad, the fee for the year abroad is £1,385.
Fees for international students vary from course to course but range from £18,500 to £37,100 per year.
Some courses, especially those which include compulsory fieldwork, may incur additional costs on top of the course fees.
For students who are struggling with the costs of university, the university provides a hardship fund. This can be accessed via the Money Advice and Guidance team.
Full details on all course fees and how students can access funding can be found on the university’s website.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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University of Liverpool
Many courses at University of Liverpool offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, University of Liverpool also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at University of Liverpool to suit you.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
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