The University of Liverpool Online Highlights
- Online extension of The University of Liverpool, a major UK university founded in 1881
- Broad international online student body of over 3000 draws from over 170 countries
- Offers 100% online Masters programs
- First UK university to offer completely online e-learning programs
- University of Liverpool has been ranked as a top 25 university in England by a major UK publication
About The University of Liverpool Online
Established in 1881 in Liverpool, a large and historic city in England, The University of Liverpool is a major research institution that has produced eight Nobel Prize winners. It is part of the Russell Group, a collaboration of major UK universities that receive most of the research grant and contract funding in the United Kingdom.
The University's online programs are offered in conjunction with its e-learning partner, Laureate Online Education. The programs are targeted for meeting the needs of busy working professionals. A primary goal is to enhance the capabilities of its students to help advance their personal and professional advancement. The online programs are designed to build on the principles of the University's on-campus programs.
The University of Liverpool Academic Programs
The University of Liverpool Online offers Masters degree programs in management, medicine, and information technology. The programs are made up of core modules and electives, which vary by degree. Some also include a dissertation or project that in some cases can be focused on addressing a workplace issue of interest to a student.
Program and degree areas include:
- Management – Covers business administration (MBA), accounting, finance, operations, supply chain, international management, human resources, and consumer marketing. Core MBA studies include strategy and management of people, resources, and change. Electives are numerous including investment, entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership, and more. The MBA program has been accredited by the European Foundation for
Management Development (EFMD) for teChnology-Enhanced Learning (CEL Accreditation).
- Medicine – Includes public health and clinical research administration.
- Information Technology – Degree focus can include Internet, security, software, and systems management.
Learning Options at The University of Liverpool
As an online program students are welcome from all over the world. Over 150 countries are represented in the online student body.
The online coursework is structured with the needs of working professionals in mind. All coursework, discussions, and group activities are completed in an 'asynchronous' online environment for which students and instructors can login to interact at any time. The are no set times for lectures. Courses run in eight week modules with students typically taking one course at a time to facilitate detailed study of topics. If their schedules demand it, students can take a break between modules.
Students work part time towards fulfilling their degree requirements. Typically degrees are earned between two to six years. Each degree has one or more core course requirements followed by electives.
Faculty
The University of Liverpool Online faculty reflects the diversity of the student body. Its instructors come from approximately 20 countries. The faculty members have broad and in-depth work backgrounds together with advanced degrees. Over 60% of the instructors have doctoral degrees.
Student Life
Online students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and offer a broad range of perspectives. Most will have at least several years of professional experience (the average has been over 10 years) and often hold senior management positions. The course structures and mix of backgrounds all help students to build life-long professional relationships that would otherwise be difficult to develop.
The University maintains small virtual classes of up to 20 students to facilitate interaction and networking between students and faculty. Assignments and class discussion topics are frequently oriented around actual work issues. Group projects are usually undertaken with three or four classmates, often across time zones.
Admissions
Admission requirements vary by program. Usually a university or college degree is needed or a comparable professional qualification. In some programs a minimum level of work experience is a prerequisite. Programs may admit those without prior degrees but with substantial professional experience or other previous qualifications. All prospective students must be able to communicate at a minimum level of English.
The school's Enrollment Advisors work with prospective entrants to assess their fit with the various program alternatives.
Program Catalog