Liverpool John Moores University

Postgraduate research opportunities at Liverpool John Moores University

Go Postgrad at LJMU

As a research student at LJMU you will join a community delivering world-leading, internationally excellent research right across the institution. Supervised by leading researchers, you will work in state-of-the-art facilities and receive excellent training and support via our dedicated Doctoral Academy.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our supervision and the excellent support available to our students. It is this approach which makes our University the ideal choice for postgraduate study.

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 500 higher education institutions in the world (The World University Ranking 2022) and 95% of our postgraduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA 2020)
• 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 all 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. You’ll find information about entry requirements in addition to a full outline of the programme and what you will study.

With world-leading research across every part of 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 21^st century. Explore the research areas and the current research opportunities available at LJMU.

You can also discover more about life as a postgraduate by taking a look at 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 subject of interest.

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
• Designated accommodation
• Free study skills courses
• Free counselling
• 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

What next?

• Explore our range of postgraduate research opportunities available at LJMU, go to our course search pages
• Investigate where your research interests sit in LJMU by looking at the Research pages on the website, and follow these steps for Applying for Postgraduate Research.