University of Liverpool

Overview

The University of Liverpool was founded in 1881 and is now a Russell Group university which frequently ranks well in uni league tables.

Liverpool is a major city, located in the northwest of England, near Manchester. It’s a friendly and iconic city with a rich history and heritage that sits on the famous Mersey River.

Students here can enjoy a lively and exciting nightlife scene, finding loads of bars, pubs, clubs and music venues. Theatres include the Liverpool Empire, Playhouse and Unity, and classical music can be enjoyed at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

There are also several museums and galleries to explore and the city has a rich music history. It’s a UNESCO City of Music and is responsible for many of the UK’s most famous musical exports, none more so than the Beatles. With two world-famous football clubs added to the mix, Liverpool and Everton, there really is a lot to do and see.

The uni’s main campus is situated in the city centre, while the Veterinary Science campus is located in the nearby Wirral. It’s also an international uni, with further campuses in China and Singapore.

A major train station and easy access to Liverpool and Manchester airports mean access to other UK and European cities is good.

You can choose from over 250 undergraduate courses, across 31 subject areas, at the University of Liverpool. Generally speaking, undergraduate courses can only be studied on a full-time basis, however, there are some instances where individuals can agree with their department to study part-time. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis and part-time study isn’t available as nighttime learning.

Typically, undergraduate degrees at Liverpool take three years to study, but a number of courses include placement years, study abroad options or an integrated master’s year. These courses usually take four years to complete. Medical courses usually take five years to study and some courses take longer.

Most degrees include optional modules, as well as core modules, meaning you can study the degree topics you’re most interested in.

It's also possible to combine two or three subjects within an undergraduate degree in what’s called a combined honours degree. For example, it’s fairly common to study a humanities course, like history, alongside a language, such as French or Spanish.

The University of Liverpool has a set of general entry requirements that need to be met by applicants, as well as each course’s academic qualification requirements.

Among the general requirements are that candidates show a good general education level, including the necessary levels of literacy and numeracy. This is normally demonstrated by a GCSE grade of at least 4 or C in English and maths (or equivalent qualification).

In terms of academic requirements, most applicants have studied A-levels, however, other qualifications are accepted by Liverpool as well. Among these qualifications are BTECs, Scottish/Advanced Highers and the Welsh Baccalaureate.

Each degree programme has specific qualification requirements which can be found online on the uni’s course search pages. Here we’ve given the range of grades needed to study certain subject areas.

For example, to study a course in business, accounting or finance, you’ll likely be asked for A-level grades ranging from AAA–AAB (or equivalent qualification). For engineering courses, entry requirements tend to range from AAA–CCC (or equivalent qualification), while for health and medicine degrees, you’ll usually need A-level grades of AAA–BBB (or equivalent qualification).

It should be noted that entry requirements can change so you should always confirm these with the university before applying.

There are over 4,500 student rooms available, across the Greenbank student village and the city campus residences.

The Greenbank student village, which houses around 1,300 students, is located off-campus and is equipped with its own amenities and facilities. Nearby are the quirky Liverpool streets Lark Lane, Rose Lane, Allerton Road and Smithdown Road, all of which have a good selection of bars, cafes and shops.

All of Greenbank’s accommodation is in the form of private study bedrooms on a self-catered basis. Although the village is three miles away from the main uni campus, a handy bus runs regularly between the two spots until the early hours. Every room is en suite and prices start from £182 per week.

On campus there are six uni residences, offering a range of accommodation types, including catered and self-catered options. Prices on-campus start from £147 per week.

If you’d rather not stay in halls, there are several university-approved private properties that you can choose from. You’ll be able to get information about these residences through the university or online.

All first-year undergraduate students at Liverpool are guaranteed a place in university accommodation, or within uni-approved accommodation, as long as the application is made before the deadline.

The University of Liverpool is committed to providing employability and enterprise experiences, helping improve its students’ job prospects.

The uni has recently changed its approach to how it delivers its careers service by introducing a Career Studio – i.e. a peer-to-peer employability space. Career coaches and employability experts work together to make sure all Liverpool’s students are exposed to employment experiences, knowledge and resources.

For example, several careers events are held throughout the year, giving you the chance to meet like-minded professionals and possible employers. The events are a good chance to learn more about industry sectors and start to develop your professional network.

There are also various employability programmes you can take advantage of while studying at Liverpool. These will help you meet relevant people, increase your work experience and develop employability skills. For example, the peer mentoring scheme will pair you up with a mentor, while the Employer Connect scheme gives access to the uni’s 4,000 partner employers in the community.

The University of Liverpool aims to widen access to higher education by providing additional funding in the form of scholarships and bursaries to students who meet certain criteria. This funding doesn’t need to be repaid and can go towards student fees and living costs.

Scholarships are usually awarded based on academic or extra-curricular merit, while bursaries are based on individual circumstances, such as a household’s annual income.

The Liverpool Bursary benefits around a third of Liverpool uni’s undergraduates. It can be taken as a cash bursary or reduced from your fees. You’ll qualify if you come from a household with an annual income of less than £25,000 and the funding is worth £2,000 per year of study. The bursary also provides funding of £750 for students with a household income between £25,001 and £35,000. This bursary doesn’t need to be applied for, as it will be awarded automatically.

The Divock Origi Scholarship is awarded to one student who permanently lives in Liverpool and meets the specific eligibility criteria. The scholarship covers the student’s tuition fees of £9,250 per year, as well as an annual payment of £3,000 for living costs.

More information about Liverpool’s scholarships and bursaries, including eligibility criteria, can be found online on the uni’s funding pages.