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Admissions
How to apply
Applying for a University of Liverpool online degree programme is straightforward. Your first step is to choose a degree that interests you and fill in a Request Information Form. An Enrolment Advisor will then contact you to discuss your goals and guide you through the application process.
Personal advice
Your Enrolment Advisor will make sure that you are enrolling for the best programme to match your professional aspirations. He or she will check that you meet the entry requirements, and will tell you about payment plans and any scholarships or grants available.
Entry requirements
In general, you will be expected to have a combination of:
- Work experience. You may be expected to have a minimum amount of relevant working experience
- Educational qualifications. This will usually be a bachelors or masters degree, depending on the programme for which you are applying; vocational and professional qualifications can also count
- A good standard of written English. If English is not your native language, you will be asked to demonstrate a particular level of English proficiency
You can find more on the programme pages or from your Enrolment Advisor
The application process
Applying for an online degree programme can take from several days to several weeks, depending on various factors. All applications start with an Enrolment Advisor (EA) and are then passed to the University Admissions Office for final approval.
Start the process early so that you will be ahead of the start date.
Applying involves these steps:
- Fill in the Request Information Form
- Discuss your goals, background, eligibility, and the application process with your EA
- Complete the online application form and forward supporting documents
- Pay the application fee
- Once your application has been accepted and you have been admitted, pay the reservation fee and sign a Student Agreement
Preparing to start your online studies
Before you begin your online studies, you’ll have access to our New Student Preparation Programme which aims to answer any questions you have about studying at postgraduate level, studying online, and managing your time and your finances.
The New Student Preparation Programme includes:
- an extensive student support website
- a series of webinars for new students with question-and-answer sessions
- an Online Induction Course – a compulsory course that takes place in our online classroom environment to ensure that you know how to use the classroom when your degree programme begins. (Duration: about 5 hours, over several days)
To read more about the University’s admissions policy, go to: University of Liverpool Online Postgraduate Taught Programmes Admissions Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the typical admission requirements?
The admission requirements for the University of Liverpool vary depending on the programme you choose. They include:
- Education – you’ll usually need a bachelors or masters degree, depending on the specific course you’re applying for. Vocational and professional qualifications can also count.
- Work experience – you may need to have a minimum amount of relevant work experience, too.
- English proficiency – If English is not your native language, you will also be asked to demonstrate a particular level of English proficiency.
To find out if you meet the admission requirements of your preferred programme, take a look at the relevant programme pages and complete an information request form on the right. One of our Enrolment Advisors will then be in touch with more information.
How do I apply?
To apply for a programme, the first thing you need to do is send us your details using an information request form. A dedicated Enrolment Advisor will then contact you to discuss your application and let you know the next steps. They will be able to answer any questions and guide you through the application process.
Request information
To learn more about the University of Liverpool online degree programmes, please enquire below.