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Study online,
graduate on-campus
Online Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
from the University of Liverpool

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a member of the Russell Group of leading research
universities in the UK, and accredited by the UK governing
body – the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
(QAA) – the University of Liverpool is at the forefront of
higher education in the UK.
A world class university with a reputation
for excellence
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool was one of the first
civic universities in the UK. Throughout its history, the University
has sought to create a learning culture that actively encourages innovation
and development. This pursuit of excellence has brought
many rewards, including eight Nobel laureates since 1902.
In 1999, the University of Liverpool began its partnership with
Laureate and has grown to become the largest provider of 100
percent online degrees in Europe. Today over 6,500 professionals,
from over 130 countries, are pursuing an online master’s or doctoral
degree in one of six disciplines – management, information
technology, law, health, psychology, and education.
This and the reputation we have gained as a world-class university
from our ground-breaking research and expert academic
staff (including Nobel Prize winners) makes a graduate from the
University of Liverpool stand out from the crowd.
“ Professionals can up skill midcareer,
refresh their knowledge,
and keep themselves employable
in a very fast-changing world.”
Sir Howard Newby, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool
100% online
Our flexible online learning format puts you in control of your
studies.
• Study any time of day – the online classroom is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week
• No geographical restrictions – with a 100 per cent online programme
you can study whenever you want, wherever you are
in the world
• Flexible study – our programmes give you the opportunity to
take breaks in your studies for personal reasons or if your work
commitments require it.
A global classroom of experienced
professionals
Our online programmes offer unique opportunities that campus
programmes find hard to replicate:
• The flexibility of our programmes makes them more suitable
for professionals who are mid-career and unable to take a
career break to study
• The average age and level of experience of our students is
higher than many equivalent campus programmes, leading to
an enriched classroom experience
• Our students come from over 130 different countries, lending
the classroom a distinctly global perspective and exposing you
to a wide range of international experiences.
Practical, applicable knowledge
The combination and range of our core and elective modules,
means that students can personalise their degree to acquire
knowledge that is immediately valuable to them, their organisation,
and their career. While a theoretical foundation for learning
is provided, the focus on practical application allows for the immediate
implementation of knowledge and skill in the working
environment. By discussing work issues with fellow professionals
in our global classroom, students can learn new approaches
that can solve today’s problems. Our interactive learning method
means programme content is always evolving to meet ‘live’ industry
issues.
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Accreditation
University of Liverpool, in partnership with its
exclusive online learning partner Laureate International
Universities, specialises in the delivery of 100 per
cent online postgraduate programmes (master’s and
doctoral) for working professionals.
The University of Liverpool meets or exceeds all academic quality
standards for UK higher education, as defined by The Quality
Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the independent
body that is responsible for standards in higher education in the
UK. For details, see www.qaa.ac.uk.
University of Liverpool online programmes
Doctoral Degrees
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
• Doctor of Education - Higher Education (EdD)
Master’s Degrees
Management
• Master of Business Administration (including specialisations)
• Master of Science in Corporate Finance
• Master of Science in Global Marketing
• Master of Science in Global Human Resource Management
• Master of Science in International Accounting & Finance
(including specialisations)
• Master of Science in International Management
(including specialisations)
• Master of Science in Operations & Supply Chain Management
(including specialisations)
• Master of Science in Project Management
(including specialisations)
Information Technology
• Master of Science in Computer Security
• Master of Science in Information Systems & Technology
• Master of Science in Information Systems Management
• Master of Science in Information Technology
• Master of Science in Internet Systems
• Master of Science in Software Engineering
Health
• Master of Public Health (including specialisatons)
• Master of Science in Clinical Research
Law
• LLM in International Business Law
• LLM in International Finance and Banking Law
• LLM in Technology and Intellectual Property Law
Psychology
• Master of Science in Applied Psychology
• Master of Science in Forensic Psychology & Criminal
Investigation

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Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Education – Higher Education
The University of Liverpool’s Doctor of Education - Higher
Education (EdD) is a professional doctoral programme focused on
the latest practice, research, and leadership thinking within higher
education environments.
The Centre for Lifelong Learning – delivering
educational development worldwide
Offered by the University’s reputed Centre for Lifelong Learning,
the programme adopts a practically oriented approach that allows
working professionals to develop and apply actionable, research
based, knowledge and critical thinking skills, with immediate effect
into their professional practice.
Delivered in a rich, interactive and highly stimulating e-learning
environment, the EdD offers students:
• An international programme focused on higher education as
a global enterprise
• A curriculum constructed from an international perspective –
using research, case studies, policy and academic literature – to
complete the international experience
• A programme that employs a pedagogy based around forms
of collaborative inquiry
• Educational leadership opportunities within the setting of
higher education to support visible and transformative personal
impact
• Modules include Learning: Environments, Infrastructures and
Organisation; Leadership, Policy and Institutional Change; and
Internationalisation and the Impact of Global Trends.
Our EdD students are highly driven individuals who aspire to be
creative, visionary and effective leaders within their organisations
with a truly global perspective of higher education. They are generally
motivated by the desire to implement change, and make a
difference in their organisations and wider community.
of the most obvious trends in higher education is the global growth
of higher education. Over the last decade there’s been at least 50%
growth in the number of students studying in higher education.
And someone has to shape that growth. It doesn’t happen by clicking
your fingers or automatically; someone has to shape it. This [EdD]
programme is designed to establish in you the capacity to shape new
forms of higher education: a new university, a new programme, a
new department, to find a new way of doing something that serves the
public good.”
Dr. Peter Kahn,
Director of Studies,
Doctor of Education - Higher Education, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Liverpool
Doctor of Business Administration
Offered by the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS),
the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree is a professional
doctoral programme focused on highly relevant, practical
workplace-based research, driven by today’s highly complex and
globalised business environments.
An innovative approach to learning
The online DBA’s combination of deep practice-based learning and
research, with rigorous classroom scholarship, is made possible
due to the unique delivery of the programme by Critical Action
Learning. The Critical Action Learning and Action Research handson
learning methods allow students to reflect, not only upon
the challenges and practices encountered at the workplace, but
also on one’s attitudes and biases that led to the decision-making
which impacted the situation.
The DBA learning approach, in combination with a classroom of
international businessmen and women, offers exciting opportunities
for students to network with professionals from all over the
world. This DBA programme is ideal for those aiming to become
significantly more effective in the practice of management, as well
as enhance their ability to engage in intense and highly relevant
research.
Focussed on building critical reflection, critical thinking, and
doctoral-level skills, students graduate with the knowledge and
expertise necessary to apply what they’ve learned in a variety of
organisational and managerial settings.
Modules include: Change and Crisis Management, Leadership and
Community, and Ethics, Sustainability and Social Impact.
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Master’s Degrees
Management Programmes
The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is a multidisciplinary
research environment with a leading-edge capability
in various research areas. These research disciplines provide the
knowledge platforms on which ULMS has, and continues, to build
its reputation for excellence. The School offers eight online master’s
degree programmes with 15 specialisations, and an online
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme, all tailored
for international working professionals delivered 100 per cent
online.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The University of Liverpool’s Master of Business Administration
(MBA) programme offers a highly practical insight into current
management thinking in combination with a learning methodology
that is designed to meet the business challenges of the 21st
century. Organisations demand leaders who thrive in complex,
cross-functional, and globally diverse environments. This MBA programme
delivers graduates as leaders who understand themselves,
and their organisation, in the context of a highly competitive and
rapidly changing business climate.
Features of the programme include:
• Thematic Threads – key threads that cut through all modules
consistent with global market, industry and organisational
trends
• Dissertation or Consultancy Project – tailored to an individual
and/or organisations needs
• ePortfolio – captures students’ development as a manager
and a leader throughout the programme. Use the ePortfolio
to display academic papers to current and potential employers
• eBooks – offers greater flexibility and accessibility for students
to access module textbooks by downloading available electronic
books (eBooks) for free.
Students have the opportunity to focus on a specific area by following
a pre-defined Specialisation Track in: Business in Emerging
Markets, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Accounting, International
Business, Leadership, and Marketing.
ability to read, study, synthesize, and share knowledge on
a 24/7 capability – we interact more as a class cohort by using
online tools than if we were in study groups or in a ‘bricks and
mortar’ classroom. Online provides a more continuous stream
of thinking, collaborating, and knowledge sharing.”
Neil J. Campbell,
Founder and Chairman of Mosaigen,Inc., a global healthcare and IT technology development
corporation, USA,
Doctor of Business Administration student
The University of Liverpool’s online
MBA has been awarded accreditation
for technology-Enhanced Learning (CEL
Accreditation) by the European Foundation
for Management Development (EFMD).
For details, see: http://www.efmd.org.
MBA (Business in Emerging Markets)
Gain a comprehensive look at emerging markets as they integrate
with the global economy. This specialisation provides the context
for understanding the unique social, political, environmental, and
ethical questions associated with doing business in emerging markets.
Modules include: Business in Emerging Markets, Entrepreneurship
in Emerging Markets, and Social Entrepreneurship.
MBA (Entrepreneurship)
Develop comprehensive coverage of entrepreneurship and focus
on the behaviours and attributes, as well as the accompanying risks
and rewards, required to operate successfully within an entrepreneurial
environment.
Modules include: Entrepreneurship, Financing the Entrepreneurial
Organisation and Advanced Concepts of e-Business.
MBA (Finance and Accounting)
Acquire a deep understanding of the latest financial and accounting
tools, including the International Financial Accounting
Standards (IFRS), and learn how to apply them in a practical context.
Knowledge and understanding of these tools are central to
the successful growth of any organisation.
Modules include: Investment Strategies, Financial Reporting, and
Advanced Managerial Accounting.
MBA (International Business)
Delve deep into the realities and opportunities associated with
business in an international context. Real-world business experiences
and scenarios will be studied, perspectives beyond the stu-

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dent’s own cultural horizon will be explored, and the aptitude to
manage and align diverse, international teams will be acquired.
Modules include: International Business, International Finance,
and Business in Emerging Markets.
MBA (Leadership)
Develop the knowledge and skills required for successful leadership
in a global context with emphasis on the unique nature of
leading across cultures, political boundaries, and legal environments.
Examine the challenges that exist when leading a workforce
within these various contexts with an extensive study of basic
and advanced leadership concepts and techniques.
Modules include: Business Leadership, Global Leadership, and
Organisational Learning.
MBA (Marketing)
Gain an understanding of advanced management concepts in the
areas of market segmentation, multiple market channels, competitive
intelligence, integrated marketing, and e-business. Students
will develop the knowledge needed, as managers, to make informed,
influential decisions that support the development goals
of their organisation or business.
Modules include: Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, and
Services Marketing.
MSc in Corporate Finance
The MSc in Corporate Finance provides the knowledge, skills and
insights needed to operate at the higher-levels of corporate finance
and capital markets. Keep up-to-date with cutting edge research,
practice in the field, and developments in global financial
markets with a blend of practice, theory, and case-based learning.
Gain a thorough understanding of the widely adopted global accounting
standards, International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS), which play an integral part of the online curriculum.
Modules include: Islamic Finance, Emerging Markets Finance, and
Entrepreneurial Finance.
online format allows for the
flexibility that a normal classroom
session does not provide. “
Ronel Stembull (MBA Marketing 2009),
Market Development Manager,
Dubai
MSc in Global Marketing
The MSc in Global Marketing offers students the opportunity to
gain a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice
of global consumer marketing (B2C) and business-to-business
(B2B) marketing at an advanced level. Students will gain both
specific and transferable skills, and a range of effective analytical
techniques required for effective tactical and strategic marketing
management. Modules include Strategic Organisation, New Media
and Social Network Marketing, and Global Account Management.
MSc in Global Human Resource Management
Gain a comprehensive, high-level education in the field of HR,
within an international context. Students will develop specialist
and transferable skills, and acquire a range of valuable analytical
techniques. They will learn how to apply strategic and contextual
approaches to problem solving in their professional practice, and
formulate HR policy and strategy, with a particular reference to
global, multicultural organisations.
Modules include: Strategic Organisation, Managing Finance,
Managing in a Multicultural Context, and Business Leadership
and Strategy.
MSc in International Accounting and Finance
The MSc in International Accounting and Finance offers a sound
critical analysis of international accounting and finance principles,
theories, and practice within a global context. The programme
provides students with a balance of strategic and tactical management
skills from an accounting and finance perspective, and
focuses on the measurement of performance to best support an
organisation’s strategic initiatives.
Modules include: International Corporate Finance, Emerging
Markets Finance, and Advanced International Financial Reporting
& Analysis.
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus on a specific
track in International Financial Reporting, Strategic Finance
Practice, and Emerging Markets.
MSc in International Accounting and Finance (Emerging Markets)
With a focus on the cultural and regional variances in global business
practice and emerging markets, gain a practical approach to
“ What’s
so impressive about University of Liverpool online
programmes is the global span of them. We’re modelling the
real world of international business in our programmes...it
sharpens your thinking by having to communicate and work
with somebody in another culture who might have the same
kind of work experience as you, but they’re maybe looking at
a problem from a slightly different angle. It enriches you.”
Professor Murray Dalziel,
Director,
University of Liverpool Management School
entering into and succeeding within emerging nations and regions,
and the associated relationship dynamics required for success.
Modules include: Islamic Finance, Finance in Emerging Markets,
and Entrepreneurial Finance.
MSc in International Accounting and Finance
(International Financial Reporting)
Understand highly technical reporting and analysis requirements
and how they integrate with accounting information systems.
Learn how to apply International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) and evaluate both short-term and long-term effects on an
organisation’s financial performance.
Modules include: Accounting Information Systems and Technology,
Financial Analysis and Valuation, and Advanced International
Financial Reporting and Analysis.
MSc in International Accounting and
Finance (Strategic Finance Practice)
Understand financial management through applied practice
within the corporate financial environment and financial markets.
Become adept as a financial decision-maker within an organisation
with the skills to assess treasury management, capital structure,
and market theory.
Modules include: International Corporate Finance, Treasury
Management and Ethics, and Financial Markets and Institutions.
MSc in International Management
Students will master general management theory and its application
in today’s global economy. Gain an understanding of complex
organisations, and develop analytical and personal skills in preparation
for a challenging management position in a wide range of
international companies. Students will study the complex nature
of international organisations and the interdependence of their
strategy, policy, functions, processes, systems and people.
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus on a specific
track in Management of Health Systems, and Oil and Gas.
MSc in International Management
(Management of Health Systems)
Develop the skill-set needed for a range of managerial positions
in organisations that participate in the delivery of healthcare.
Essential tools will be developed to enable students to deconstruct
the complex and integrated components that combine to create
a healthcare system.
Modules include: Strategic Organisation, Management of Health
Systems, and Health Economics and Finance.
MSc in International Management (Oil and Gas)
The oil and gas industry is global in nature, and due to its international
character is in need of internationally oriented managers.
Gain a systematic understanding of the theory and practice
of general management, and the elementary economic patterns
of the oil, gas and energy sectors, in the context of today’s global
economy.
Modules include: Strategic Organisation, Managing Energy
Sources, and Economics of Oil, Gas and Energy.
MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Designed by a leading research group, this programme offers a
theoretical and practical examination of the factors necessary for
effective operations and supply management in today’s global and
highly competitive markets. Students will learn how successful operations
performance can shape and influence the sales and profit
ambition of a business.
Modules include: Logistics and International Trade, Supply Chain
Operations Management, and Total Quality Management.
The University of Liverpool MSc in Operations
and Supply Chain Management is the first
wholly online programme to be accredited
by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and
Supply (CIPS), a globally recognised credential.
Upon graduating students are automatically eligible to apply to
join a network of 60,000 purchasing and supply professionals from
around the world who benefit from CIPS membership
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus on a specific
track in Oil and Gas and Procurement and Sourcing.

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MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management (Oil and Gas)
Grasp the economic nature and structure of the oil, gas and energy
sectors, and explore the intricacies associated with sourcing
energy, energy distribution, and sustaining energy supply chains.
This track offers a theoretical and practical examination of the
factors necessary for effective operations and supply management
in today’s global and highly competitive markets.
Modules include: Strategic Operations Management, Economics of
Oil, Gas and Energy, and Managing Energy Sources.
MSc in Operations and Supply Chain
Management (Procurement and Sourcing)
Gain postgraduate-level education in operations and supply chain
management principles. All the key components that contribute
to an organisation’s profitability via its movement of goods and
services through a global supply chain are considered in this programme.
Modules include: Strategic Operations Management, Contracts
and Procurement, and Financial and Legal Aspects of International
Trade.
MSc in Project Management
Designed to meet the standards laid out by globally recognised
governing bodies, this programme provides an understanding of
all fundamental project management disciplines and phases, and
how to apply them in widely differing working environments.
Acquire knowledge of all management and planning disciplines, as
well as an in-depth understanding of skills such as organisational
change and behavioural management.
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus on a specific
track in Construction and Infrastructure, and Oil and Gas.
MSc in Project Management (Construction and Infrastructure)
This track provides students with a refined skill-set to lead and
manage large contemporary construction and public complex infrastructure
development projects. Project management implications
associated with the technical, organisational, financial, and
have people [studying on our online programmes] who
work in consultancy who want to make themselves more
marketable by having some sort of official qualification.
We have people who are working in the IT industry but
have been specialising for many years in say, e-commerce,
and are looking to widen their knowledge base…”
Dr. Frans Coenen,
Director of Studies for IT Programmes,
Department of Computer Science, University of Liverpool
governmental aspects of large projects and the changing external
context are also explored in this track.
Modules include: Organisation and Behavioural Management,
Project Management Application: Construction, and Integrated
Infrastructure Management.
MSc in Project Management (Oil and Gas)
Examine the economic nature and structure of the oil, gas and
energy sectors, and gain the skills necessary to deliver advanced
project management, using fundamental project management
disciplines and phases.
Modules include: Introduction to Project Management, Economics
of Oil, Gas and Energy, and Managing Energy Sources.
Information Technology Programmes
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Liverpool
is a vibrant centre for research and teaching in Computer Science.
With 75% of the Department’s research activity judged as 3* or 4
during the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008), it is
placed among the top 10 Computer Science departments in the
UK. The Department offers a range of online postgraduate programmes
in all aspects of contemporary computing.
MSc in Computer Security
Students will gain a thorough understanding of a complete range
of security issues, including the security of applications, platforms
and networks; computer forensics and built-in security; together
with associated political and commercial considerations.
Modules include: Computer Communication and Networks,
Security Engineering, and Computer Forensics.
MSc in Information Systems and Technology
Aimed at providing working professionals with the necessary
technical and organisational skills for rewarding career advancement
opportunities related to the rapidly developing sector of
information technology. The programme equips graduates with
the knowledge to propose viable solutions to technical problems
which will better support and serve the business needs of employers
and communities in the global society. The programme’s core
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curriculum and versatility target entry-level IT professionals wanting
to enhance their career path, as well as non-IT professionals
aiming to enter the IT sector.
MSc in Information Systems Management
The MSc in Information Systems Management (ISM) programme
gives students the knowledge and skills to be an effective manager
in an Information Systems-rich environment. This programme is
a bridge between technology and management; it was developed
in response to the need of IT professionals to develop advanced
management skills that were formerly provided only by the MBA.
Core and elective modules enable students to update their theoretical
and practical knowledge of Computer Science while they
establish a firm foundation in the concepts and skills needed for
effective management of projects, people, products and resources.
MSc in Information Technology
Develop theoretical knowledge of Computer Science, practical
problem-solving and analytical skills, and immediately apply the
programme in professional practice. Students will be exposed to
cutting-edge IT knowledge and global best practices as they work
independently and in groups to research, design, implement and
execute creative solutions to IT issues.
Modules include: Professional Issues in Computing, Databases, and
Programming the Internet.
MSc in Internet Systems
Students will master the complex technical and other issues that
influence the development of Internet systems. Gain best practice
knowledge of Internet and multimedia technology, XML applications
and various programming languages and applications, including
Ajax. In doing so, students will achieve the ultimate professional
qualification for a senior web developer.
Modules include: Computer Communication and Networks, Web
XML Applications, and Internet and Multimedia.
MSc in Software Engineering
Students will gain the necessary high level skills and advanced
technical knowledge required to take on a rewarding career within
the software development sector of the IT industry, and play a
leading role in the construction of complex commercial software
simply, the University of Liverpool offers a great
LLM programme. It is demanding, challenging, and full
of content. As a graduate of the University of Liverpool
online MBA programme, I was very satisfied, and knew
what to expect when choosing to follow another online
programme with the University. I’m very excited to finish
my LLM degree and discover the opportunities that
await me.”
May Sheqem (MBA 2009),
Business Manager,
Qatar
systems. The programme provides students with a broad understanding
of current issues in IT while at the same time providing
a focus on the theory and practice of software development in a
project-based environment.
Modules include: Software Engineering, IT in Project Management,
and Management of QA and Software Testing.
Law Programmes
The Law School at the University of Liverpool has a proud tradition
and over a century’s experience of inspiring and challenging
its students to reach their potential. During its history it has
produced graduates of the highest calibre, including Law Lords,
senior judges and other legal professionals as well as statesmen
and professionals in non-legal fields. With three online Master of
Law programmes, the Liverpool Law School offers a dynamic international
approach to the study of law in a 100 per cent online
environment for both legal and non-legal professionals.
LLM in International Business Law
This programme is a specialist degree that equips students with
the skills and knowledge to manage the demands of the global
financial industry within a legal context. It offers students:
• A solid foundation in commercial law
• Special interest areas such as corporate and regulatory legislation
• An advanced understanding of international financial markets
and transactions
• An understanding of current and future trends and developments.
Ideal for practising lawyers and professionals who have broader
responsibilities within a legal remit, this LLM will enable students
to advance their career in both the legal profession, and the financial
services sector.
Modules include: Law of Business Organisations, Law of the
European Single Market, and Corporate Governance.

LLM in International Business Law
This degree equips students with the skills and knowledge to manage
the demands of the global financial industry within a legal
context. It provides a firm foundation in commercial law and the
opportunity to pursue an interest in specific areas of corporate
and regulatory legislation. Students will gain an advanced understanding
of the framework that governs international financial
markets and transactions, and a keen awareness of current and
likely future developments.
Modules include: International Financial Services Law, International
Taxation Law, and International Law and Foreign Investment.
LLM in Technology and Intellectual Property Law
Gain the skills and knowledge to manage the technology and intellectual
property demands of the business environment within a
legal context. Aimed at legal practitioners wanting to specialise,
and business professionals wanting to gain legal expertise in these
areas, it provides a firm foundation in commercial law covering
many of the most up-to-date Internet and technology-based intellectual
issues as well as copyrights and patents.
Modules include: Copyright, Patent Law, Internet Law, and
Information Security.
Health Programmes
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The Master of Public Health (MPH) programmes are offered by
the Department of Public Health which sits in the Institute of
Psychology, Health & Society, part of the Faculty of Health & Life
Sciences. The Department has a proud history of promoting public
health through practice and research with its experience across a
range of public health topics.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The MPH provides a firm foundation in the science and art of
promoting health and preventing disease. Its multidisciplinary approach
enables students to put public health principles into practice
in both research and practical contexts. The individual and
teamwork skills acquired prepare students for a range of positions
in a variety of public, NGO and international settings.
Modules include: Health Promotion, Management of Health
Systems, and Qualitative Methods for Public Health Research.
MPH programme has been very rewarding, and I am
optimistic that on completion, I will be able to achieve my
goal of contributing in my own little way to help prevent
needless deaths associated with long-term conditions in
Sub-Saharan Africa.”
Funmi Oduniyi,
Clinical Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, UK,
MPH student
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus on a specific
track in Epidemiology, International Public Health, and
Management of Health Systems.
Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)
Study the factors affecting health and illness among populations
through epidemiological methods and research. This track provides
a comprehensive overview of the basic science of Public Health;
covering a detailed understanding of epidemiology, the complex
skill-set required needed to conduct public health research projects,
and the tools needed to investigate the epidemiological factors
associated with the most commonly known diseases.
Modules include: Epidemiology and Statistics for Public
Health Research, Regression and Evidence Based Methods for
Epidemiology, and Epidemiology of Disease.
Master of Public Health (International Public Health)
This track involves a comprehensive analysis of infectious disease,
nutrition, environmental health, health infrastructure, and health
project management in an international context, particularly
focusing on health issues in low income countries. Intervention
strategies which cover worldwide health needs are also explored.
Modules include: International Disaster Management, Policy and
Programme Challenges in Low Income Countries, and Public Health
Issues in Low Income Countries.
Master of Public Health (Management of Health Systems)
This specialisation track investigates the need to strengthen national,
regional, and international health systems by identifying
the reasons of poor health delivery. Gain a thorough and in-depth
analysis of the establishment and evaluation of international
health systems, an evaluation of the processes necessary for the
management of healthcare delivery, and a critical understanding
of management theory.
Modules include: Comparative Health Systems and Advanced
Management, Health and Social Policy, and Health Economics and
Finance.
MSc in Clinical Research
The fully online MSc in Clinical Research has been developed by
some of the world’s leading experts under the auspices of the
University of Liverpool’s prestigious Faculty of Medicine. The
Faculty is at the forefront of development in health care education,
and offers a distinctly innovative and international programme
with its 100 per cent online MSc in Clinical Research.
Aimed at professionals with a background in health-related disciplines
who wish to broaden or begin a career in clinical research,
this programme provides an ideal foundation for a professional
role in commercial and institutional organisations in a wider range
of medical-related sectors. With its interactive learning approach,
incorporating rich media and a dynamic online classroom, the MSc
in Clinical Research prepares students for a demanding career in
this fast growing field.
Modules include: Good Clinical Practice in Management
and Monitoring Clinical Trials, Product Development in the
Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device Industries, and Health
Economics and Financial Management in Clinical Research.
Psychology Programmes
“ Studying
A lively, fast-growing department, the University of Liverpool’s
School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences,
is built on a strong history, a reputation for excellence, and innovative
research activity. It owes its origins to Nobel Laureate, Sir
Charles Sherrington and has been associated with such eminent
scholars as R.S. Woodworth and H.J. Hyatt. The School offers two
innovative and highly interactive online postgraduate degrees –
the MSc in Applied Psychology and the MSc in Forensic Psychology
and Criminal Investigation.
MSc in Applied Psychology
Gain a foundation in the science of psychology and its applications
to a variety of contemporary global issues with the MSc in Applied
Psychology. Obtain knowledge in: the principles of psychologies
research design and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative);
ethical research issues; essential theories; issues and controversies
in the science of psychology from a cross-cultural and global per-
the master’s programme in Forensic
Psychology and Criminal Investigation with the
University of Liverpool online is the best decision
I have made in my professional career.”
General Trish Armstrong,
Chief of Metro Police, Nelson Mandela Metro, South Africa,
MSc in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation student
spective; and the basic biological, psychological, and social determinants
of physical and mental health.
Modules include: Perspectives in Applied Psychology, Psychological
Appraisal and Treatment, and Reasoning and Analysis in Applied
Psychology (from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives).
This programme is available in two specialisations – General
Psychology, and Mental Health Psychology.
MSc in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation
The School of Psychology has drawn upon its global reach of international
practitioners and academics to create the MSc in Forensic
Psychology and Criminal Investigation – designed for individuals
currently involved in the process of criminal investigation, or for
those who have an active and passionate interest in the psychology
of crime, criminals and investigation.
Understand the issues, skills and techniques required to become a
highly competent psychology professional, or to apply psychological
principles in your career. Core modules cover the principles of
leadership, critical incident management and crisis intervention,
team effectiveness, judgement and decision making.
Specialist modules include: Psychology of Criminal Behaviour,
Sexual and Violent Crime, and Offender Profiling and Criminal
Behaviour Analysis.

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