Liverpool John Moores University is a large modern university in the centre of Liverpool, separate from the University of Liverpool. It is best known for sport science, engineering, business, computing, nursing and pharmacy, with placements built into many degrees. Choose it for an applied degree in one of the UK's most affordable and lively cities.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Official website: ljmu.ac.uk
#801
Top 50 in the world (QS by Subject)
Silver rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework
Liverpool is among the cheapest big UK cities for students
£16,000 – £19,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,500 – £12,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ljmu.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc International Business Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Sport and exercise science — a world top-50 department that works with Premier League clubs.
Liverpool Business School — AACSB-accredited, in the city's commercial district.
Astrophysics Research Institute — operates the world's largest robotic telescope.
City-centre campuses within walking distance of Liverpool's waterfront and nightlife.
Sport science graduates work with Liverpool and Everton football clubs, the English Institute of Sport and health providers.
Engineering alumni join Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus and Merseyside's maritime industry.
Computing and business graduates move into Liverpool's and Manchester's tech and professional services firms.
Nursing and pharmacy graduates enter NHS trusts across the north-west.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The City Campus hosts engineering, science and computing near the Knowledge Quarter, while the Mount Pleasant campus holds business and arts, both a short walk from the city centre.
Liverpool is among the cheapest big UK cities for students, with a UNESCO-listed waterfront, two Premier League clubs and a famous music scene. Manchester is 35 minutes by train.
CAS from Liverpool John Moores University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LJMU also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data science, international business, cyber security and engineering. Check the course page for which intakes are open.
You need a Student route visa. LJMU issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data science, international business management, cyber security and mechanical engineering are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to CCC.
Yes. LJMU offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
