University Name:
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UCAS Code: L41
Location: Liverpool, north-west England Show on Map
Site: Single campus in city centre
A top UK research-intensive university; a member of the Russell Group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 20,224 |
| Undergraduates: | 83% |
| Postgraduates: | 17% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 16,597 |
| Male: | 50% |
| Female: | 50% |
| Full Time: | 86% |
| Mature on Entry: | 15% |
| UK Students: | 90% |
| State school entry: | 85% |
Teaching Staff
1078 full-time and 296 part-time
Broad study areas
Arts, engineering, law, science, social & environmental studies, medicine & dentistry, veterinary science, health sciences.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | AS-levels accepted in combination with 2 (usually 3+) A-levels or equivalent, depending on programme to be studied. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 400 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 5% |
| Accommodation: | All first years housed who apply by the deadline (plus most late applicants). |
Institution
| Founded: | 1881 |
| Site: | 85-acre campus in city centre |
| How to get there: | Liverpool well-served by rail (to Lime Street Station; from Manchester 40 mins, London 2½ hours), by road (via M6 or M62), by coach (to City Centre Coach Station), by air (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) and sea (ferries from Dublin and Isle of Man). |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | 2 full-time, 2 part-time student counsellors, student mental health advisory service (1 full-time adviser), student health service, disability support team, chaplains. |
| Amenities: | Over 100 cultural, social and sports clubs and societies. Several theatres, concert hall, places of worship etc in city. |
| Sporting facilities: | 2 sports halls on campus: swimming pool, fitness suite including cardiovascular and resistance gyms. Playing fields near halls of residence. |
| Accommodation: | All first years in university accommodation if they have accepted an offer as a firm choice and apply by 31 August; most other students also housed (those with insurance offers and those applying through Clearing). Some 3337 places available: 1983 full-board places in halls (all for first years), average £114 per week, term time only; 1354 self-catering places, average rent £93 pw, 35−42 week contracts. Students live in privately rented accommodation for 2 years or more, at approx £46−85 pw (over-supply of private accommodation in city). |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | 2 main libraries; 1.8 million books, 9000 e-journals, 2700 print journals; 1000 study places. Information provision, £274 pa spent for each student (FTE). Specialist collections: Spanish Civil War, science fiction, early children's books, manuscripts, gypsy collection, private press publications, children's welfare organisations, science fiction collection. Induction to library & information services available (varies by dept/course) plus IT skills courses for non-specialist students. Separate library and IT services. Approximately 2000 PCs available to students plus over 1500 in departments; network accessible from all rooms in halls, some 10,000 wired data sockets around campus and 450 wireless points; network gives access to library, university network and internet. 24-hour access; helpdesk and online support available. |
| Other learning resources: | Ness botanic gardens; Leahurst veterinary field station. |
| Study abroad: | Less than 1% of students spend a period abroad. Exchanges with universities across EFTA and EU, most open to non-language specialists. |
| Careers: | Information, advice and limited placement service. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £5000−£7000 per academic year (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university. |
| Term-time work: | No university policy on part-time work for full-time students; free service (PULSE) provides information on vacancies available. |
| Financial help: | Bursaries of £2000 pa for UK students whose family income is less than £25k pa (£3000 in Year 1 for those resident in England); of £1000 pa where it is £25k−£35k pa. Plus sports scholarships of £2000 pa; various scholarships for international students and departmental scholarships. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £9000 pa for first degree courses (except for NHS-funded courses; £1500 for year abroad/industry; £4500 for foundation year). International students pay £11,550 pa (arts), £13,332 (architecture), £14,850 (science), £21,830−£22,550 (clinical). |
Courses
Awarding body:
University of Liverpool
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BArch, BDS, BEng, BN, BSc, BVSc, LLB, MBChB.
Length of courses:
3 and 4 years; others 5 years (medicine, dentistry, vet science, engineering, electrical engineering, and electronics).
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Aerodynamics
- Aeronautical Engineering
- American Studies
- Anatomy
- Ancient History
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architectural Technology
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Avionics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Electronics
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Business Economics
- Business Studies
- Catalan
- Celtic Studies
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Classics
- Commerce
- Communication Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Technology
- Computing
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Data Processing
- Dentistry
- Digital Microelectronics
- E-business
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economic History
- Economics
- Egyptology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Mechanics
- Electronics
- Engineering (General)
- Engineering Mathematics
- English
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- European Business Studies
- European Studies
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Financial Economics
- French
- Genetics
- Geochemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geoscience
- German
- Greek, Ancient/Classical
- Health
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Human Biology
- Industrial Studies
- Information Studies
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Instrumentation
- International Business
- International Development
- Internet Technology
- Irish Studies
- Italian
- Latin
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Materials Science
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Engineering
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Medicine
- Metallurgy
- Microbiology
- Microelectronics
- Molecular Biology
- Multimedia
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Science
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Oceanography
- Ophthalmic Optics
- Orthoptics
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Popular Music
- Portuguese
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Radiography
- Social History
- Social Policy
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Structural Engineering
- Town/Country Planning
- Veterinary Science
- Zoology
Student view
Charlie Johnson (Classical Studies)
Living
What’s it like as a place to live? Lots going on in the city so great. I enjoy it. It’s killed the Beatles for me though so beware!
How’s the student accommodation? Uni accommodation is nice but expensive; private accommodation is cheap but not so plush. I’m not complaining though, I’ve seen much worse.
What’s the student population like? Really good student population − mostly Northerners so not all that diverse to be honest. Not that many foreign students either which is a shame.
How do students and locals get on? Contrary to what I thought before I started, the locals and students get on really well. I’ve never had any trouble and the scousers are nothing but charming and polite!
Studying
What’s it like as a place to study? As a place to study, it is really well equipped − great library and facilities for my course. The modules were a good mix of traditional and progressive (due to the varied age of lecturers I presume).
What are the teaching staff like? Mixed. I’ve had a couple who didn’t really seem to care but they were generally the ones who were more revered in their field of research so perhaps the two go hand in hand. Otherwise, all are happy to help and always there to see me when I need them.
Socialising
What are student societies like? Societies are generally good in terms of funding and facilities. It is easy to get involved and most are very welcoming. One or two seemed to just fight about who was in charge, which doesn’t encourage you to keep it up. And the student paper couldn’t afford to keep in print, though has an online only version. That aside, all other societies I’m involved with (People and Planet, Kayaking, Poetry) are fantastic.
What’s a typical night out? .Drink at home, pub, club, chips.
And how much does it cost? ...Depends what you drink - £20 maybe?
How can you get home safely? ...Yes, loads of friendly cabs
Money
Is it an expensive place to live? It depends how you live but generally it’s pretty cheap. The loan never lasts the term, with rent to pay. But with a job I don’t have a problem.
Average price of a pint? £2.50.
And the price of a takeaway? £4.
What’s the part-time work situation? Jobs were easy to get. I’ve had two and both paid above minimum wage. The uni isn’t good for finding jobs (but maybe not unusual). It’s not a problem though. An afternoon spent handing out CVs and with experience, you shouldn’t have a problem.
Summary
What’s the best feature about the place? .The people, the night life and the accent.
And the worst? The lack of Southerners and some of the areas outside of the city centre which, while not dangerous really, are pretty run down.
And to sum it all up ? Really fantastic uni city with plenty to do outside of the student bubble. Good house parties and night life and a really high standard of teaching.
Past Students
Patricia Routledge (actress), Jon Snow (ITN reporter), Steve Coppell (footballer), Dame Rose Heilbron (High Court Judge), Phil Redmond (TV writer - Brookside), Ann Leuchars (TV newscaster), Maeve Sherlock (Refugee Council).
More info?
Contact the Guild on tel 0151 794 6868, email guild@liv.ac.uk, or website www.lgos.org.uk.
Open days
22-23rd June 2012
Open day for whole university – register online. Starts 9.30am and most departments close around 3pm (but consult the Open Day Guide, which will be sent to registered visitors, for precise timings). Includes presentations on finance, accommodation and the student experience; tours of the campus, the city and off-campus accommodation; departmental activities and talks.
29th September 2012
Open day for whole university – register online. Starts 9.30am and most departments close around 3pm (but consult the Open Day Guide, which will be sent to registered visitors, for precise timings). Includes presentations on finance, accommodation and the student experience; tours of the campus, the city and off-campus accommodation; departmental activities and talks.
13th October 2012
Open day for whole university – register online. Starts 9.30am and most departments close around 3pm (but consult the Open Day Guide, which will be sent to registered visitors, for precise timings). Includes presentations on finance, accommodation and the student experience; tours of the campus, the city and off-campus accommodation; departmental activities and talks.
Contact
Address:
The University of Liverpool
Liverpool
L69 3BX
Tel:
0151 794 2000
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
UK Student Recruitment Office
Application:
UCAS
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