University of Liverpool International College Course

For pathway courses starting between: September 2021 and July 2022Leading to degree entry in: September 2022 or 2023Published: February 2021

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University of Liverpool International College

Course informationThis booklet contains information about the pathway courses at the University of Liverpool International College. Choose your preferred degree, and discover which pathway course you need to take to gain entry. You can also see further information about the courses, including tuition fees, start dates, entry requirements and module summaries.

Undergraduate pathwaysProgression degrees 03

Foundation Certificate:Business, Law and Social Sciences 06Science and Engineering 08

Module summaries 10

Postgraduate pathwaysProgression degrees 13

Pre-Master’s:Business, Economics and Finance 14Law and Social Sciences 16Science and Engineering 18

Module summaries 20

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Your path to university:

Foundation Certificate

at the University of Liverpool

International College

Undergraduate degree Year 1



Graduatewith a University

of Liverpool degree

University of Liverpool International CollegeUndergraduate course informationChoose your undergraduate degree 03

Foundation Certificate Business, Law and Social Sciences 06Science and Engineering 08

Undergraduate module summaries 10


Choose your undergraduate degreeAvailable degree options may change over time, so visit our online Degree Finder for the most up-to-date list:> kaplanpathways.com/liverpool/ug-degrees

Building and ArchitectureBA (Hons) Architecture BMPlan Town and Regional Planning 2 BBA (Hons) Urban Planning B

Business and FinanceBA (Hons) Accounting and Finance BBA (Hons) Business Management BBA (Hons) International Business B

ComputingBSc (Hons) Computer Science SMEng (Hons) Computer Science 2 SBEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronic Engineering SBSc (Hons) Computer Science with Software Development B SBSc (Hons) Financial Computing B S

EngineeringBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering SMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering 2 SBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies SMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies 2 SBEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering SMEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering 2 SMEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering 2 SBEng (Hons) Civil Engineering SMEng (Hons) Civil Engineering 2 SMEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronic Engineering 2 SBEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering SMEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2 SBEng (Hons) Engineering SMEng (Hons) Engineering 2 SBEng (Hons) Industrial Design SMEng (Hons) Industrial Design 2 SBEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering SMEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 2 SBEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering SMEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering 2 S

Environment and AgricultureBA (Hons) Environment and Planning BBSc (Hons) Environmental Science SBA (Hons) Geography BBSc (Hons) Geography SBSc (Hons) Geography and Oceanography SBA (Hons) Geography and Planning BMMarBiol (Hons) Marine Biology 2 SBSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Oceanography SBSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences SMOSci (Hons) Ocean Sciences 2 S

Key:B: Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social SciencesS: Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering

LawLLB (Hons) Law BLLB (Hons) Law with Accounting and Finance B

Marketing and MediaBA (Hons) Communication & Media and Classics 1 BBA (Hons) Communication and Media BBA (Hons) Communication, Media and Popular Music 1 BBA (Hons) Film Studies and Ancient History 1 BBA (Hons) Film Studies and Classical Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Film Studies and Classics 1 BBA (Hons) Film Studies and Egyptology 1 BBA (Hons) Film Studies with Communication and Media BBA (Hons) Law and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Marketing B

MathematicsBSc (Hons) Actuarial Mathematics BMMath Mathematical Physics 2 SBSc (Hons) Mathematics SMMath Mathematics 2 SBSc (Joint Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science SBSc (Joint Hons) Mathematics and Economics BBA (Joint Hons) Mathematics and Philosophy B SBSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics BBSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance BBSc (Hons) Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Sciences S

Music and Performing ArtsBA (Hons) Music BBA (Hons) Music and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Music and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) Music and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Music and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) Music and Popular Music BBA (Hons) Music and Technology BBA (Hons) Music Technology and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) Music Technology and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) Music Technology and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Music Technology and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) Popular Music BBA (Hons) Popular Music and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Popular Music and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) Popular Music and German 1 2 B

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Science and HealthBSc (Hons) Anatomy and Human Biology SMPhys Astrophysics 2 SBEng (Hons) Avionic Systems SMEng (Hons) Avionic Systems 2 SBSc (Hons) Biochemistry SBSc (Hons) Biological and Medical Sciences SBSc (Hons) Biological Sciences SMBiolSci Biological Sciences 2 SBSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science SBSc (Hons) Chemistry SMChem Chemistry 2 SBSc (Hons) Dental Therapy SBSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography SBSc (Hons) Genetics SBSc (Hons) Geology SMESci (Hons) Geology 2 SMESci (Hons) Geology and Geophysics 2 SBSc (Hons) Geology and Physical Geography SMESci (Hons) Geology and Physical Geography 2 SBSc (Hons) Geophysics (Geology) SBSc (Hons) Geophysics (Physics) SBSc (Hons) Human Physiology SBSc (Hons) Marine Biology SBEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotic Systems SMEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotic Systems 2 SBSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry SMChem Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology 2 SBSc (Hons) Microbiology SBN (Hons) Nursing SBSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy SBSc (Hons) Orthoptics SBSc (Hons) Pharmacology SBSc (Hons) Physics SMPhys Physics 2 SBSc (Joint Hons) Physics and Mathematics SBSc (Hons) Physics with Astronomy SBSc (Hons) Physics with Medical Applications SBSc (Hons) Physics with Nuclear Science SBSc (Hons) Physiotherapy SMPhys Theoretical Physics 2 SBSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography & Oncology SBSc (Hons) Tropical Disease Biology SBSc (Hons) Zoology S

BA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Classical Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Classics 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Communication and Media 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Criminology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Egyptology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Film Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) International Politics and Policy BBA (Hons) International Politics and Policy and Archaeology 1 BBA (Hons) International Politics and Policy and Communication and Media 1 B

BA (Hons) International Politics and Policy and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) International Politics and Policy and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) International Politics and Policy and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) International Politics and Policy and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Irish Studies and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Irish Studies and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) Irish Studies and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) Irish Studies and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Irish Studies and International Politics and Policy 1 BBA (Hons) Irish Studies and Politics 1 BBA (Hons) Italian 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Ancient History 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Archaeology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Classical Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Classics 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Criminology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Egyptology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Film Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and International Politics and Policy 1 2 BBA (Hons) Italian and Irish Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Law and Criminology 1 BBA (Hons) Law and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) Law and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) Law and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Law and International Politics and Policy 1 BBA (Hons) Law and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) Law and Philosophy 1 BBA (Hons) Modern Language Studies 2 BBA (Hons) Philosophy BBA (Hons) Philosophy and Communication and Media 1 BBA (Hons) Philosophy and Criminology 1 BBA (Hons) Philosophy and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) Philosophy and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) Philosophy and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Philosophy and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics 1 BBA (Hons) Politics BBA (Hons) Politics and Ancient History 1 BBA (Hons) Politics and Classical Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Politics and Communication and Media 1 BBA (Hons) Politics and Criminology 1 BBA (Hons) Politics and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Politics and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) Politics and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) Politics and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Politics and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) Politics and Law 1 BBSc (Hons) Psychology SBA (Hons) Social Policy and Criminology 1 BBA (Hons) Social Policy and Law 1 BBA (Hons) Social Policy and Politics 1 BBA (Hons) Sociology BBA (Hons) Sociology and Communication and Media 1 BBA (Hons) Sociology and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Sociology and International Politics and Policy 1 BBA (Hons) Sociology and Law 1 BBA (Hons) Sociology and Philosophy 1 BBA (Hons) Sociology and Politics 1 BBA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy 1 B

Social Science and HumanitiesBA (Hons) Ancient History BBA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology 1 BBA (Hons) Archaeology BBSc (Hons) Archaeology SBA (Hons) Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations BBA (Hons) Business Economics BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Ancient History 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Archaeology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Classical Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Classics 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Communication and Media 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Criminology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Egyptology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Film Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and French 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and International Politics & Policy 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Irish Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Italian Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Law 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Music 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Music Technology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Philosophy 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Politics 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Popular Music 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Social Policy 1 2 BBA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Sociology 1 2 BBA (Hons) Classical Studies BBA (Hons) Classical Studies and Archaeology 1 BBA (Hons) Classics BBA (Hons) Classics and Archaeology 1 BBA (Hons) Communication Studies and Italian 1 BBA (Hons) Criminology BBA (Hons) Criminology and Communication and Media 1 BBA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology 1 BBSc (Hons) Economics BBA (Hons) Egyptology BBA (Hons) Egyptology and Ancient History 1 BBA (Hons) Egyptology and Archaeology 1 BBA (Hons) Egyptology and Classical Studies 1 BBA (Hons) Egyptology and Classics 1 BBSc (Hons) Evolutionary Anthropology SBA (Hons) French 2 BBA (Hons) French and Ancient History 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Archaeology 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Classical Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Classics 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Communication and Media 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Criminology 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Egyptology 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Film Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and German 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) French and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) Game Design BBA (Hons) German 2 BBA (Hons) German and Ancient History 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Archaeology 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Classical Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Classics 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Communication and Media 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Criminology 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Egyptology 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Film Studies 1 BBA (Hons) German and Hispanic Studies 1 2 BBA (Hons) German and Italian 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies (Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Latin American Studies) 2 B

BA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Ancient History 1 2 BBA (Hons) Hispanic Studies and Archaeology 1 2 B

Footnotes:1: Available as an Honours Select 50:50 combination, allowing you to

design your own degree.2: 4-year course

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Foundation Certificatefor Business, Law and Social Sciences

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Foundation Certificatefor Business, Law and Social Sciences

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Common modules taken by all students: > English for Academic Purposes > Extended Project

You will also take 1 to 3 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals†: > Business Organisations and Management > Contemporary Global Issues > Entrepreneurship > Intermediate Mathematics > Logic and Critical Thinking > Mathematics > People, Culture and Society > Statistics

Students wishing to progress to an Architecture degree will also take: > Creative Practice and Portfolio

Personal development activities: during your course, you’ll also have activities to build practical, digital and employability skills.Learn more about modules: you’ll find module summaries later in this booklet.

Minimum English level: UKVI IELTS score*

Course length

Course tuition Course start Course end Extra support

> Your Foundation Certificate options for degree entry in September 2022

5.5 overall with no less than 4.5 in any skill

2 terms £17,760

September 2021 June 2022

October 2021 April 2022

January 2022 August 2022

February 2022 August 2022

April 2022 September 2022

2.5 terms £19,080October 2021 August 2022 0.5 terms of Enhancement

modulesJanuary 2022 August 2022

3 terms £19,080September 2021 August 2022 1 term of Enhancement

modulesOctober 2021 August 2022

5.0 overall with no less than 4.0 in any skill 2.5 terms £19,080

October 2021 August 2022 0.5 terms of Extended English and Skills modulesJanuary 2022 August 2022

4.5 overall with no less than 4.0 in any skill 3 terms £19,080

September 2021 August 2022 1 term of Extended English and Skills modulesOctober 2021 August 2022

4.0 overall with no less than 4.0 in any skill 3.5 terms £22,260 September 2021 August 2022 1.5 terms of Extended

English and Skills modules



2.5 terms £19,080 July 2022 June 2023 0.5 terms of Enhancement modules

3 terms £19,080 June 2022 June 2023 1 term of Enhancement modules

5.0 overall with no less than 4.0 in any skill 2.5 terms £19,080 July 2022 June 2023 0.5 terms of Extended


4.5 overall with no less than 4.0 in any skill 3 terms £19,080 June 2022 June 2023 1 term of Extended English

and Skills modules


3.5 terms £22,260April 2022 June 2023 1.5 terms of Extended

English and Skills modulesJuly 2022 August 2023

4 terms £25,060February 2022 June 2023 2 terms of Extended

English and Skills modulesJune 2022 August 2023

* UKVI IELTS alternatives: we can accept alternative tests as proof of English language. Learn more at: kaplanpathways.com/uk/ielts/

Architecture students: students progressing to BA (Hons) Architecture can only do so from a 2-term course starting in September or January, and must submit a selection of artwork as part of their application.

Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level. For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/liverpool/ug-degrees

Your course length: this is influenced by your English language score that you submit as part of the admissions process. Soon after your course starts, we’ll check your English and academic level again to make sure you’re on the most suitable study plan, with modules that best fit your skills and goals. This flexibility means that you can follow your path to university, your way. † For some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. Details are on the online Degree Finder and will be in your offer letter.

Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will take additional modules from a selection of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills options (depending mainly on your IELTS score) before the modules to the left.

Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation: > Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for

Higher Education > Independent and Collaborative Study

Plus up to 2 of these 3 modules: > Digital Applications > Preparatory Mathematics > Preparatory Statistics

Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve your English language level and academic skills.

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take: > English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take: > English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3 > Study Skills Preparation

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Foundation Certificatefor Science and Engineering

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Foundation Certificatefor Science and Engineering

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Common modules taken by all students: > English for Academic Purposes > Extended Project

You will also take 2 to 3 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals†: > Biology > Chemistry > Entrepreneurship > Information Technology > Intermediate Digital Applications > Intermediate Mathematics > Mathematics > Physics > Statistics



Course length





October 2021 April 2022


February 2022 August 2022



2.5 terms £20,580October 2021 August 2022 0.5 terms of Enhancement

modulesJanuary 2022 August 2022

3 terms £20,580September 2021 August 2022 1 term of Enhancement

modulesOctober 2021 August 2022


October 2021 August 2022 0.5 terms of Extended English and Skills modulesJanuary 2022 August 2022


September 2021 August 2022 1 term of Extended English and Skills modulesOctober 2021 August 2022

4.0 overall with no less than 4.0 in any skill 3.5 terms £24,010 September 2021 August 2022 1.5 terms of Extended




2.5 terms £20,580 July 2022 June 2023 0.5 terms of Enhancement modules

3 terms £20,580 June 2022 June 2023 1 term of Enhancement modules

5.0 overall with no less than 4.0 in any skill 2.5 terms £20,580 July 2022 June 2023 0.5 terms of Extended



and Skills modules


3.5 terms £24,010April 2022 June 2023 1.5 terms of Extended

English and Skills modulesJuly 2022 August 2023

4 terms £26,220February 2022 June 2023 2 terms of Extended English

and Skills modulesJune 2022 August 2023


Health Science students: students progressing to Health Science degrees can only do so from a 2-term course starting in September, and must have at least UKVI IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills.

Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed high school at the required level. For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/liverpool/ug-degrees


Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will take additional modules from a selection of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills options (depending mainly on your IELTS score) before the modules to the left.

Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation: > Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for

Higher Education > Independent and Collaborative Study

Plus up to 2 of these 4 modules: > Digital Applications > Preparatory Mathematics > Preparatory Science > Preparatory Statistics

Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve your English language level and academic skills.

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take: > English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take: > English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3 > Study Skills Preparation

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Undergraduate module summaries

Biology Gain an understanding of biological systems and organisms, as well as key laboratory processes.

Business Organisations and Management Learn about the public and private sectors, the motivations and finances of companies, and the challenges faced by modern businesses.

Chemistry Gain an understanding of chemical reactions, fundamental particles and the periodic table.

Contemporary Global Issues Explore the big issues facing humanity in the 21st century, and critically evaluate their causes and effects.

Creative Practice and Portfolio Research the work of selected practitioners in your field, responding to and evaluating their work, in your own illustrative portfolio.

Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education Enhance your ability to read and understand complex ideas in English, and learn how to compose convincing written arguments.

Digital Applications Develop your digital skill set, helping you to use digital tools to support your academic study, including using and citing digital sources.

English for Academic Purposes Develop your English to the level you need for university study, and to really get involved in academic discussions.

English for Academic Study 2 Improve your English grammar and vocabulary in order to communicate in an academic environment.

English for Academic Study 3 Expand your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary to the level required for degree study.

Entrepreneurship Familiarise yourself with varied concepts of creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation, and learn how to apply them in business.

Extended Project Learn how to plan, carry out and report an extended project. You can choose a topic that matches your degree and career goals, and personal interests.

Independent and Collaborative Study Work independently and in teams on an academic task, and practise applying your subject knowledge and study skills.

Information Technology Discover the key concepts of computer science, including data representation and programming languages.

Intermediate Digital Applications Develop skills in problem-solving and creative practice using a range of software packages appropriate to your field of study.

Intermediate Mathematics Expand your knowledge of mathematical concepts including algebra, geometry, problem-solving, trigonometry and vectors.

Logic and Critical Thinking Explore the concepts, history and skills relating to logic and critical thinking, and how they apply in real-world contexts.

Mathematics Develop your mathematical skillset in areas such as algebra, decision maths, probabilities and statistics.

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People, Culture and Society Learn about the history, theories and issues that relate to human culture and society around the world.

Physics Gain an understanding of topics like astrophysics, electromagnetism, mechanics and thermodynamics.

Preparatory Mathematics Develop your numeracy skills, including algebra, geometry and graphs.

Preparatory Science Gain an introduction to core scientific knowledge, and subject-specific language required to study the sciences.

Preparatory Statistics Build on your knowledge of using statistics, including the use of data to illustrate facts and support theories.

Reading and Writing 2 Develop your English reading and writing so that you can understand and articulate ideas and reasoning.

Reading and Writing 3 Develop your English reading and writing skills to a sufficient level to communicate complex ideas.

Speaking and Listening 2 Practise listening and speaking so that you are better prepared for academic debate and discussion.

Speaking and Listening 3Improve your ability to listen and speak in English, allowing you to fully engage with academic topics.

Statistics Learn basic algebra, as well as the skills needed to analyse and apply statistics in a range of ways.

Study Skills Preparation Gain an introduction to the wide range of skills and strategies you’ll need to succeed at university, such as research methods and using and citing sources.

Personal development activities (all courses) Culture and activities We’ll help you have a hugely beneficial cultural and social experience, and encourage you to explore different activities, sports, crafts and more. You might learn about local history and culture, or develop your wider subject knowledge and understanding of related industries.

Employability and digital skills Outside of your academic learning, you’ll also be taught skills that will be useful at university and later in life. You’ll receive help in making the most of your creativity, improving your communication and developing your digital skills. We’ll also help you build a CV, portfolio and online profile to empower you after you graduate.

Social networking Forming a strong social network can be very beneficial, even if it’s just to discuss and debate ideas. Not only will you get to know your classmates, you’ll also have opportunities to join professional bodies, and network with students and industry professionals: something that can be really helpful when you go on to start your career.

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Choose your postgraduate degree 13

Pre-Master’s Business, Economics and Finance 14Law and Social Sciences 16Science and Engineering 18

Postgraduate module summaries 20

Your path to university:

Graduatewith a University

of Liverpool degree

Pre-Master’sat the University of Liverpool

International College

Postgraduate degree 1 year


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Building and ArchitectureMA Architecture LMSc Building Information Modelling LMSc Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Architecture L

MA Town and Regional Planning L SMCD Town and Regional Planning L S

Business and FinanceMSc Accounting and Finance BMSc Business Analytics and Big Data BMSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management BMSc Finance BMBA Football Industries BMSc Human Resource Management BMSc International Business BMBA Liverpool MBA BMIM Master in Management BMSc Operations and Supply Chain Management BMSc Sports Business and Management B

ComputingMSc Advanced Computer Science SMSc Advanced Computer Science with Internet Economics SMSc Big Data and High Performance Computing SMSc Computer Science SMSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence S

EducationMA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) L

EngineeringMSc (Eng) Advanced Aerospace Engineering SMSc (Eng) Advanced Mechanical Engineering SMSc Biomedical Engineering SMSc (Eng) Product Design and Management SMSc (Eng) Sustainable Civil and Structural Engineering SMSc (Eng) Telecommunications and Wireless Systems S

Environment and AgricultureMSc Environment and Climate Change SMSc Environmental Assessment and Management L SMSc Environmental Sciences SMSc Geographic Data Science S

LawLLM International Economic Law LLLM International Human Rights Law LLLM Law (General) LLLM Law, Medicine and Healthcare L

Marketing and MediaMSc Marketing BMA Media and Communication: Digital Culture and Communication Pathway L

MA Media and Communication: Media and Politics Pathway LMSc Strategic Communication L

Music and Performing ArtsMA Music Industry Studies LMMus Performance L

Science and HealthMSc Advanced Biological Sciences SMSc Advanced Chemical Sciences SMSc (Eng) Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology SMSc (Eng) Energy and Power Systems SMSc (Eng) Microelectronic Systems SMSc Palaeoanthropology S

Social Science and HumanitiesMA Applied Linguistics LMA Archaeology LMSc Archaeology LMA Art, Aesthetics and Cultural Institutions LMA Contemporary Europe LMA Egyptology LMA International Relations and Security LMA Philosophy L

Key:B: Pre-Master’s for Business, Economics and FinanceL: Pre-Master’s for Law and Social SciencesS: Pre-Master’s for Science and Engineering

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Common modules taken by all students: > English for Academic Purposes > Organisational Management > Research Project

You will also take 1 of the following modules to prepare for postgraduate study†: > Advanced Social Science > Advanced Statistics > Project Management > Strategic Management



Course length


> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in September 2022





5.0 overall with no less than 5.0 in any skill 2.5 terms £24,480 October 2021 August 2022 0.5 terms of Extended


5.0 overall with no less than 4.5 in any skill 3 terms £24,480 September 2021 August 2022 1 term of Extended English

and Skills modules

> Your Pre-Master’s options for degree entry in September 20235.0 overall with no less

than 5.0 in any skill 2.5 terms £24,480 July 2022 June 2023 0.5 terms of Extended English and Skills modules


and Skills modules


April 2022 June 2023 1.5 terms of Extended English and Skills modulesJuly 2022 August 2023


February 2022 June 2023 2 terms of Extended English and Skills modulesJune 2022 August 2023


Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed at least 3 years of higher education in a suitable subject. For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/liverpool/pg-degrees


Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will also take Extended English and Skills modules before the modules to the left.

Students with UKVI IELTS 5.0 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 2.5 or 3-term course: > English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 3.5 or 4-term course: > English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3 > Study Skills Preparation

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Common modules taken by all students: > English for Academic Purposes > Research Project

You will also take 2 of the following modules to prepare for postgraduate study†: > Advanced Social Science > Advanced Statistics > Project Management > Strategic Management



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Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed at least 3 years of higher education in a suitable subject. For requirements specific to your country,select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/liverpool/pg-degrees





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Common modules taken by all students: > English for Academic Purposes > Research Project

You will also take 2 of the following modules to prepare for postgraduate study†: > Advanced Statistics > Engineering, Science and Society > Project Management



Course length










and Skills modules




and Skills modules






Academic entry requirements: for all course options above, you need to have completed at least 3 years of higher education in a suitable subject. For requirements specific to your country, select your preferred degree and pathway course from our online Degree Finder: kaplanpathways.com/liverpool/pg-degrees





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Advanced Social Science Learn about the key theories in social sciences, and their relation to methodologies in the field.

Advanced Statistics Critique research data and apply standard statistical tools for the analysis of research quality.

Engineering, Science and Society Gain an awareness of ethical issues and debates surrounding research and innovation in the sciences.

English for Academic Purposes Develop your English to the level you need for university study, and to really get involved in academic discussions.

English for Academic Study 2 Improve your English grammar and vocabulary in order to communicate in an academic environment.

English for Academic Study 3 Expand your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary to the level required for degree study.

Independent and Collaborative Study Work independently and in teams on an academic task, and practise applying your subject knowledge and study skills.

Organisational Management Evaluate the key issues, theories and techniques relating to organisational behaviour, environmental analysis and global strategy.

Project Management Gain key skills in project management, and apply your knowledge to a project.

Reading and Writing 2 Develop your English reading and writing so that you can understand and articulate ideas and reasoning.

Reading and Writing 3 Develop your English reading and writing skills to a sufficient level to communicate complex ideas.

Research Project Plan, execute and report an in-depth research project. You can choose a topic based on your degree and career goals, and personal interests.

Speaking and Listening 2 Practise listening and speaking so that you are better prepared for academic debate and discussion.

Speaking and Listening 3 Improve your ability to listen and speak in English, allowing you to fully engage with academic topics.

Strategic Management Explore key concepts of strategic management, and evaluate their impact on businesses and their operations.

Study Skills PreparationGain an introduction to the wide range of skills and strategies you’ll need to succeed at university, such as research methods and using and citing sources.

Personal development activities (all courses) Culture and activities We’ll help you have a hugely beneficial cultural and social experience, and encourage you to explore different activities, sports, crafts and more. You might learn about local history and culture, or develop your wider subject knowledge and understanding of related industries.

Employability and digital skills Outside of your academic learning, you’ll also be taught skills that will be useful at university and later in life. You’ll receive help in making the most of your creativity, improving your communication and developing your digital skills. We’ll also help you build a CV, portfolio and online profile to empower you after you graduate.

Social networking Forming a strong social network can be very beneficial, even if it’s just to discuss and debate ideas. Not only will you get to know your classmates, you’ll also have opportunities to join professional bodies, and network with students and industry professionals: something that can be really helpful when you go on to start your career.

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