Study online,

graduate on campus
Online Postgraduate Programmes
from the University of Liverpool
2 Introduction 3
As a member of the Russell Group of leading research
universities in the UK, and accredited by the UKs Quality
Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the University
of Liverpool is at the forefront of higher education in the UK.
The University of Liverpool, in partnership with Laureate Online Education,
offers 100 per cent online postgraduate programmes (masters and doctoral)
for working professionals.
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 in-
novation and development.
T
his pursuit of excellence has brought 100% online
many rewards. Nine Nobel Laureates
The Universitys flexible online learning format
have been associated with the University
puts students in control of their studies.
in a 100-year history. Since 2000, the University
of Liverpool began its partnership with Laureate Study any time of day the online classroom is
and has grown to become the largest provider of available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
100 percent online degrees in Europe. Today over
No geographical restrictions with a 100 per
10,500 professionals from more than 160 countries
cent online programme you can study whenever you
are pursuing an online masters or doctoral degree
want in the day, wherever you are in the world
in one of six disciplines management, informa-
tion technology, law, health, psychology, and edu- Balance your studies with your professional and
cation. personal commitments - the programmes flexibility
allows you to fit your studies around your work and
This, and the Universitys reputation for ground-
personal life.
breaking research and expert academic staff, makes
a graduate from the University of Liverpool stand
out from the crowd.
4 Accreditation
A global classroom of
experienced professionals
The online programmes offer unique opportunities
that campus programmes find hard to replicate:
The programmes flexibility 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
Students come from over 160 different countries,
lending the classroom a distinctly global perspec-
tive and exposing you to a wide range of interna-
tional experiences.
Practical, applicable knowledge
The combination and range of the core and elective
modules, means that students can personalise their
degree to acquire knowledge that is immediately
valuable to them, their organisation, and their ca-
reer. 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 the global
classroom, students can learn new approaches that
can solve todays problems. The interactive learn-
ing method means programme content is always
evolving to meet live industry issues.
Accreditation
The University of Liverpool
meets or exceeds all academic
quality standards for UK higher education as de-
fined by The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher
Education (QAA). Our online degrees are awarded
directly by the University and have the same valid-
ity and credibility as our campus equivalents.
In addition a number of our online degree pro-
grammes are accredited by leading international
organisations and industry bodies. These include:
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB); BCS, The Chartered Institute
for IT; and the Chartered Institute for Purchasing
and Supply (CIPS).
Contents 5
Contents
A world class university Masters Degrees
with a reputation for excellence 3 Health Programmes 22
Master of Public Health (MPH) 22
Doctoral Degrees MSc in Clinical Research 23
Doctor of Education - Higher Education6
Masters Degrees
Doctoral Degrees Psychology Programmes  24
Doctor of Business Administration8 MSc in Mental Health Psychology24
MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology 25
Masters Degrees MSc in Psychology25
Management Programmes 10
Master of Business Administration (MBA)10 Masters Degrees
MSc in Corporate Finance12 Law Programmes  26
MSc in Human Resource Management12 LLM in International Business Law26
MSc in Marketing 12 LLM in International Finance and Banking Law26
MSc in International Accounting and Finance12 LLM in Technology and Intellectual Property Law27
MSc in Management14
MSc in Operations and Supply Postgraduate Certificates
Chain Management14 One-year programmes 28
MSc in Project Management16 Postgraduate Certificate in Information
Master of Public Administration (MPA)17 Systems and Technology28
Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology28
Masters Degrees
IT Programmes 18
MSc in Computer and Information Security18
MSc in Information Systems Management 19
MSc in Information Systems Project Management20
MSc in Information Systems and Technology20
MSc in Information Technology21
MSc in Software Engineering 21
MSc in Web Sciences and Big Data 21
6 Doctoral Degrees Doctoral Degrees 7

Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Education - Higher Education
The University of Liverpools Doctor of Education - Higher One of the most
Education (EdD) is a professional doctoral programme focused obvious trends
on the latest practice, research, and leadership thinking within
higher education environments.
in higher educa-
tion is the global
Delivered in a rich, interactive and highly
The Centre for Lifelong
Learning delivering
stimulating online environment, the EdD growth of higher
education.
offers professionals:
educational development
An international programme focused
worldwide
on higher education as a global enter- Over the last decade theres been at
Offered by the Universitys reputed Cen- prise least 50 per cent growth in the number
tre for Lifelong Learning, the programme of students studying in higher educa-
A curriculum constructed from an
adopts a practically oriented approach tion. And someone has to shape that
international perspective using
that allows working professionals to de- growth. It doesnt happen by clicking
research, case studies, policy and
velop and apply actionable, research- your fingers or automatically; someone
academic literature to complete the
based knowledge and critical thinking has to shape it.
international experience
skills, with immediate effect in their pro- The EdD programme is designed to
fessional practice. A programme that employs a pedagogy
establish in you the capacity to shape
based around forms of collaborative new forms of higher education: a new
Our EdD students are highly driven in-
inquiry university, a new programme, a new
dividuals who aspire to be creative, vi-
sionary and effective leaders within their Educational leadership opportunities department, to find a new way of doing
organisations with a truly global perspec- within the setting of higher education something that serves the public good.
tive of higher education. They are gener- to support visible and transformative
ally motivated by the desire to implement personal impact Dr Peter Kahn
change, and make a difference in their or- Director of Studies, Doctor of Education
Modules include: Learning: Environ-
ganisations and wider community. - Higher Education, Centre for Lifelong
ments, Infrastructures and Organisa-
Learning, University of Liverpool
tion; Leadership, Policy and Institutional
Change; and Internationalisation and the
Impact of Global Trends.
8 Doctoral Degrees Doctoral Degrees 9

Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Business Administration I appreciate the
ability to read,
Offered by the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) study, synthesize,
- one of an elite group of institutions worldwide with AACSB
accreditation - the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree and share
is a professional doctoral programme. It focuses on highly relevant, knowledge on a
practical workplace-based research, driven by todays highly complex
and globalised business environments. 24/7 capability
we interact more as a class
An innovative approach opportunities for students to network cohort by using online tools
to learning with professionals from all over the world.
than if we were in study groups
This DBA programme is ideal for those
The online DBAs combination of deep
aiming to become significantly more ef-
or in a bricks and mortar
practice-based learning and research, classroom. Online provides
fective in the practice of management, as
with rigorous classroom scholarship, is
well as enhance their ability to engage in a more continuous stream of
made possible due to the unique deliv-
ery of the programme by Critical Action
intense and highly relevant research. thinking, collaborating, and
Learning. The Critical Action Learning The programme focuses on building crit- knowledge sharing.
and Action Research hands-on learning ical reflection, critical thinking, and doc-
methods allow students to reflect not toral-level skills. Students graduate with Neil J. Campbell,
only upon the challenges and practices the knowledge and expertise necessary to Online DBA student, Founder and
encountered in the workplace, but also apply what theyve learned in a variety of Chairman of Mosaigen Inc., a global
on their own attitudes and biases that led organisational and managerial settings. healthcare and IT technology development
to the decision-making which impacted corporation
Modules include: Change and Crisis
the situation. From the USA
Management; Leadership and Commu-
The DBA learning approach, in combi- nity; and Ethics, Sustainability and Social
nation with a classroom of international Impact.
businessmen and women, offers exciting
10 Masters Degrees: Management
Masters Degrees
Management Programmes
The University of Liverpool Management School
(ULMS) is a leading centre of excellence for
management training, education and research.
O
ne of only 5% of busi-
ness schools worldwide
to have achieved accredi-
tation from the Association to Ad-
vance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the
School offers a range of online programmes tai-
lored for international working professionals. Ac-
cessible 100% online, these include MBA, Master of
Public Administration (MPA), Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA) and eight masters degrees.
Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
The University of Liverpools online Master of
Business Administration (MBA) programme of-
fers a highly practical insight into current man-
agement thinking, in combination with a learning
methodology that is designed to meet the business
challenges of the 21st century. Strongly focused on
leadership, this MBA programme is designed to
equip graduates for higher management positions
in complex, cross-functional and globally diverse
environments.
Whats so impressive about University of
Liverpool online programmes is the global
span of them.
Were modelling the real world of inter-
national 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
theyre maybe looking at a problem from
a slightly different angle. It enriches you.
Professor Murray Dalziel,
Director, University of Liverpool
Management School
In addition to the Management
Schools AACSB accreditation, the
MBA has teChnology-Enhanced
Learning (CEL) Accreditation from the European
Foundation for Management Development.
Features of the programme include:
Innovative design, developed specifically for
working professionals
Fully online, interactive environment with free
eBooks
Diverse and international student body from
over 160 countries
Up-to-date knowledge and practical skills that
you can apply immediately
Choice of modules, allowing you to tailor your
degree to your career goals
Global and contemporary
This is a globally orientated, contemporary MBA
programme ideal for professionals who want to
move ahead in todays complex global business
world. Connect with experienced fellow students
and faculty from all over the world, build your in-
ternational network and gain real insights into to-
days global business trends through the innovative
curriculum and the interactive online classroom.
Leadership focus
The University of Liverpool MBA is designed to
equip you for higher positions in management and
to help you develop personally and professionally
as a leader. You will explore management theory,
exercise your critical thinking skills and widen your
strategic view of business. You will reflect on your
own learning and record your leadership journey in
a Personal Development Plan.
Masters Degrees: Management 11
Customise your studies
This online MBA allows you to tailor your learn-
ing to your career and ambitions. Once you have
completed the five core modules, you can choose
from a wide range of electives. You can follow a
recommended pathway in a specific area General
Management, International Business, Marketing &
Business Operations, Entrepreneurship, or Finance
and Accounting or choose individual electives
to create your own, self-designed programme of
study. In the final phase of the programme, you can
also choose between a research dissertation and a
live consultancy project addressing a real issue at
your organisation.
The online MBA affords you the op-
portunity to apply your learning to your
workplace from day one.
The programme is exciting as it chal-
lenges you to consider your management
practice from important and differing
perspectives. The international mix of
the classrooms allows informed debate on
up-to-the minute management topics that
will enhance your personal and profes-
sional development.
Dr Claire Moxham,
Director of Studies for the Online MBA,
University of Liverpool Management
School
12 Masters Degrees: Management
MSc in Corporate Finance
The MSc in Corporate Finance provides the knowl-
edge, skills and insights needed to operate at the
higher-levels of corporate finance and capital mar-
kets. 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 under-
standing of the widely adopted global account-
ing standards, International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS), which are an integral part of the
online curriculum.
Modules include: Islamic Finance; Finance in
Emerging Markets; and Entrepreneurial Finance.
MSc in Human Resource
Management
This 100% online MSc reflects the evolution of HR
from a process driven business function to strategic
organisational partner. Through studying industry
theory and a range of analytical, interpersonal and
business skills, students will develop an apprecia-
tion of the impact HR can have on the success of an
organisations bottom line, and graduate with the
expertise and understanding required to effectively
manage both human and knowledge capital.
Modules include: Organisational Design and
Change; Developing HR Policy; Talent Develop-
ment.
MSc in Marketing
This 100% online MSc in Marketing provides the
skills, insights and understanding required for a
successful career in todays digitally focused mar-
keting landscape. Students will study contempo-
rary programme literature and case studies in order
to gain an operational and strategic level under-
standing of how to drive your organisation forward
amid a constantly evolving business environment.
Studying as part of an international classroom of
peers, students will also gain an advanced level un-
derstanding of business-to-business and consumer
marketing strategy.
Modules include: Contemporary Consumer and
Customer Behaviour; Integrated Marketing Com-
munications; Managing Markets in a Changing
World.
MSc in International
Accounting and Finance
The MSc in International Accounting and Finance
offers a sound critical analysis of international ac-
counting 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 measure-
ment of performance to best support an organisa-
tions strategic initiatives.
Modules include: International Corporate Fi-
nance; Finance in Emerging Markets; and Advanced
International Financial Reporting & Analysis.
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus
on a specific track in International Financial Re-
Masters Degrees: Management 13
porting, 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 entering into and suc-
ceeding 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)
The thing that I
Understand highly technical reporting and analysis
requirements and how they integrate with account- enjoyed most was
ing information systems. Learn how to apply Inter-
national Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
meeting people
evaluate both short-term and long-term effects for
an organisations financial performance.
from different
Modules include: Accounting Information Sys- parts of the world
tems and Technology; Financial Analysis and Valu-
via the online classroom.
ation; and Advanced International Financial Re-
porting and Analysis. Students were in constant dia-
logue with each other, which
MSc in International Accounting and was a really great way to col-
Finance (Strategic Finance Practice)
laborate and share experi-
Understand financial management through ap- ences.
plied practice within the corporate financial envi-
Mohamed Badi Derouiche
ronment and financial markets. Become adept as
(MBA 2013), online graduate
a financial decision-maker within an organisation
Finance Manager
with the skills to assess treasury management, capi-
From Tunisia, living in the United Arab
tal structure, and market theory.
Emirates
14 Masters Degrees: Management
Modules include: International Corporate Fi-
nance; Treasury Management and Ethics; and Fi-
nancial Markets and Institutions.
MSc in Management
Based upon progressive management themes of
today, this 100% online MSc aims to provide work-
ing professionals with a systematic understanding
of the theory and practice of general management.
Students will develop critical and analytical think-
ing skills and study practical knowledge that can be
taken directly from the classroom and applied into a
career setting. Graduates will leave the programme
as decisive professionals, capable of thriving in a
range of sectors amid todays global economy.
Modules include: Business Leadership; The Net-
worked Organisation and International Business.
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus
on a specific track in Oil and Gas:
MSc in Management (Oil and Gas)
The oil and gas industry is global in nature, and due
to its international character is in need of interna-
tionally oriented managers. Gain a systematic un-
derstanding of the theory and practice of general
management, and the elementary economic pat-
terns of the oil, gas and energy sectors, in the con-
text of todays global economy.
Modules include: Strategic Management; Manag-
ing Energy Sources; and Economics of Oil, Gas and
Energy.
MSc in Operations and Supply
Chain 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 Pur-
chasing and Supply (CIPS). CIPS accreditation is a
globally recognised credential. Upon graduating,
students are automatically eligible to apply to join a
network of 60,000 purchasing and supply profes-
sionals from around the world who benefit from
CIPS membership.
Designed with input from industry experts and
employers, this programme offers a theoretical
and practical examination of effective operations
and supply management in todays global and
highly competitive markets. The programme has a
business focus, blending theory and practice, and
covering new concepts in the field through up-to-
date, fresh content in both operations and supply
chain management. You will gain industry-relevant
knowledge that you can apply immediately, as well
as the business insights and skills you need to lead
strategic operations and supply chain initiatives in
your organisation. You will also reflect on your pro-
gress as a learner, practitioner and professional in a
Personal Development Portfolio that runs through-
out the programme. This programme also offers
the opportunity to focus on operations and supply
chain management in Oil and Gas.
Masters Degrees: Management 15
Modules include: Strategic Purchasing Manage-
ment; Logistics and Physical Distribution; and Fi-
nancial & Legal Implications of International Trade.
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 intrica-
cies associated with sourcing energy, energy distri-
bution, and sustaining energy supply chains. This
track offers a theoretical and practical examination
of the factors necessary for effective operations and
supply management in todays global and highly
competitive markets. By studying
online with the
Modules include: Strategic Operations Manage-
ment; Economics of Oil, Gas and Energy; and Man-
University of
aging Energy Sources.
Liverpool,
I have invested in
my future.
Draupadi Pradhan, (MSc in Operations and
Supply Chain Management, 2013), online
graduate
Project Manager Supply Chain
From Mexico, living in Chile
16 Masters Degrees: Management
MSc in Project Management
The University of Liver-
pool has been reviewed
and approved as a pro-
vider of project management training by the Pro-
ject Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Regis-
tered Education Provider (R.E.P.), the University of
Liverpool has agreed to abide by PMI-established
quality assurance criteria, see www.pmi.org.
Continue in your career as you study our fully on-
line MSc in Project Management, gaining the con-
temporary knowledge and skills to become a high-
ly effective project leader. Designed to meet the
standards laid out by globally recognised govern-
ing bodies, this international programme provides
an understanding of all fundamental project man-
agement disciplines and phases, and how to apply
them in widely differing working environments.
The degree is practical and flexible, allowing you
to tailor it to your career and to choose between a
traditional dissertation or a consultancy project to
solve a real issue in your organisation. Alongside
the core modules, you will also reflect on your pro-
gress in a Personal Development Portfolio designed
to further your success as a learner, practitioner
and professional.
Modules include: Planning for Risk, Uncertainty
and Complexity; Sustainable Programme and Port-
folio Management; and Leading and Managing
Project Teams.
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus
on a specific track in Construction and Infrastruc-
ture, Oil and Gas, and Information Technology
MSc in Project Management
(Construction and Infrastructure)
This track provides students with a refined skill-set
to lead and manage large contemporary construc-
tion and public complex infrastructure develop-
ment projects. Students also explore project man-
agement implications associated with the technical,
organisational, financial, and governmental aspects
of large projects and the changing external context.
Specialisation modules: Economics of Oil, Gas
and Energy; Managing Energy Sources.
MSc in Project Management (Oil and Gas)
Examine the economic nature and structure of the
oil, gas and energy sectors, and gain the skills nec-
essary to deliver advanced project management,
using fundamental project management disciplines
and phases.
Specialisation modules: Project Management in
Construction; Integrated Infrastructure Project
Management.
MSc in Project Management
(Information Technology)
Focusing on real world contemporary Information
Systems applications, this track provides students
Masters Degrees: Management 17
with both a theoretical framework for success-
ful management of modern Information Systems/
Information Technology (IS/IT) projects and the
tools and techniques for implementation.
Specialisation modules: Managing Successful IS/
IT Projects; Tools and Techniques for Successful
IS/IT Projects.
Master of Public
Administration (MPA)
Access the University of Liverpool online from any-
where in the world, connect with fellow public sec-
tor and NGO professionals, and gain management
and leadership skills that are highly sought after in
the public and non-profit sectors internationally. This online degree
On this 100% online Master of Public Administra- has made a real
tion (MPA) programme youll compare and ques-
tion accepted public administration models from
difference to me,
around the world, explore global topics in the con- putting me on
text of your own environment, and investigate the
key role of frontline public servants. Youll emerge track for a project
with the skills and confidence to create, impact and
support innovative policymaking for social change. management career.
Modules include: Culture, Politics and Power;
Working Across Boundaries; Delivering Outcomes Stephanie Williamson
through Public and Non-Government Organisa- (MSc Project Management 2012)
tions.
Project Management &
Communications professional
From Austria, living in the United Kingdom
18 Masters Degrees: Information Technology
Masters Degrees
IT Programmes
The University of Liverpools Department of Computer
Science enjoys an international reputation for innovation.
I
n the last research assessment exercise, 70%
of its work was rated world leading or inter-
nationally excellent, establishing the Depart-
ment as one of the top three research centres in the
UK. The Department works closely with an impres-
sive range of industry partners to develop technol-
ogies and applications in cutting edge fields, from
mobile computing to artificial intelligence.
The University of Liverpools suite of online IT pro-
grammes includes five with BCS Accreditation a
mark of assurance that the degrees meet the stand-
ards set by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. BCS
Accreditation is pending for the remaining two IT
masters.
An accredited degree will provide students with
some or all of the underpinning knowledge, un-
derstanding and skills for eventual registration as a
Chartered IT Professional (CITP). Some employers
recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and
an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by
other countries that are signatories to international
accords.
We have people studying on our online
programmes who work in consultancy,
who want to make themselves more
marketable by having some sort of of-
ficial 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 the online IT
programmes, and Deputy Head, Depart-
ment of Computer Science, University of
Liverpool.
MSc in Computer and
Information Security
Students will gain the IT, management and sought-
after specialist expertise to advance their careers in
a field that is rapidly expanding globally. The pro-
gramme provides key knowledge and practical in-
sights into subjects ranging from internet security
Masters Degrees: Information Technology 19
to infrastructure management, internet banking,
ticketing and secure email, together with associ-
ated business considerations.
Modules include: Computer Communication and
Networks; Information Security Engineering; and
Computer Forensics.
MSc in Information
Systems Management
After each module I
An MBA for the IT sector, this fully online MSc
in Information Systems Management programme could use everything
offers working professionals the opportunity to
gain the in-demand expertise needed for higher
I had learned in my
IT/IS management roles worldwide. Graduates work The best was the
will emerge with a competitive blend of IT-specific
knowledge and advanced skills needed for manag- teamwork with people
ing people and processes in complex IT/IS envi-
ronments globally. Covering the latest trends, this
across the world that
masters programme provides students with new was so exactly like my
knowledge, skills and global connections as well as
a choice of elective modules to suit their career as- experience in real life
pirations.
Modules include: Big Data; Managing the Soft- George Bagropoulos (MSc in Information
ware Enterprise; and Computer Forensics. Systems Management 2011), online graduate
General Manager at Eirtight Technologys
Romanian Centre of Excellence
From Greece, living in Romania
20 Masters Degrees: Information Technology
MSc in Information Systems
Project Management
The first fully online UK masters for IT/IS project
managers, this programme is designed for mid-
level IT project managers as well as professionals
from technical backgrounds looking to move into
project management. The programme develops
students specialist IT/IS knowledge and project
management skills within a general management
framework.
Modules include: Cloud Computing; Managing
the Software Enterprise; Successful Management
of IT Projects.
MSc in Information Systems
and Technology
Aimed at providing working professionals with the
necessary technical and organisational skills for
rewarding career advancement opportunities re-
lated to the rapidly developing sector of informa-
tion 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 commu-
nities in the global society. The programmes core
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.
Modules include: Web Technologies; Information
Systems; and Principles of Software Development.
Masters Degrees: Information Technology 21
MSc in Information Technology MSc in Web Sciences and Big Data
The 100% online MSc in Information Technol- The first 100% online UK masters covering both
ogy is the advanced generalist qualification for IT web sciences and big data, this programme offers
professionals who are looking to move into more students an ideal foundation for senior manage-
senior IT management roles around the world. The rial positions in a field that is transforming private
programme provides both management and specif- and public sectors around the world. Designed in
ic IT knowledge, covering the latest trends and best consultation with industry experts, the study cov-
practices. Students will work independently and in ers big data infrastructure, data analytics and busi-
groups to research, design, implement and execute ness intelligence, with a key focus on technological
creative solutions to IT issues. developments, including information architecture,
mobile, social and grid computing.
Modules include: Social Computing; Big Data;
and Programming the Internet. Modules include: Cloud Computing; Database
Management Systems Design; and Computer Fo-
MSc in Software Engineering rensics.
On this fully online masters programme, students
will gain sought-after knowledge and expertise
in managing software development potentially
opening up high level career prospects in one of the
fastest growing areas in IT. The programme pro-
vides a broad understanding of the entire software
development process, combined with management
knowledge and skills that are essential in complex,
international project-based environments. Focus-
ing on real-world issues, students will learn both
independently and through interacting in the on-
line classroom.
Modules include: Cloud Computing; Social Com-
puting; and Systems Analysis and Design Using an
Object-Oriented Approach.
22 Masters Degrees: Health
Masters Degrees
Health Programmes
The fully online Master of Public Health (MPH) programmes are
offered by the Department of Public Health and Policy, part of the
Universitys prestigious School of Medicine.
T
he Department has a worldwide reputa-
tion of promoting public health through
practice and research, and a strong com-
mitment to widening access and participation to
public health.
The School of Medicine, at the forefront of medical
science for over 150 years, also offers a 100% online
MSc in Clinical Research, underpinned by world-
renowned health and life science research.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Whether your aim is to shape the future of public
health or to make a difference in your local com-
munity, this online MPH will equip you with prac-
tical skills, understanding and insights you can im-
mediately apply to your own experience. With an
integrated research approach, the programme ena-
bles you to build up an impressive toolkit of practi-
cal skills and understanding, including:
Management and leadership
Health promotion
Ethics in public health
Communication and advocacy
Analysis and problem solving
Modules include: Practising and Promoting Pub-
lic Health in a Global Context; Generating and
Evaluating Public Health Evidence; Integrated Re-
search in Public Health: Epidemiology and Quali-
tative Methods; and Monitoring and Evaluation of
Systems and Programmes.
This programme also offers the opportunity to focus
on a specific track in International Public Health, or
Management of Health Systems:
Master of Public Health
(International Public Health)
This specialisation provides students with the
knowledge and tools to analyse the factors that
influence public health in an international envi-
ronment. Focusing on intervention strategies that
respond to health needs worldwide, students will
explore the ways in which health inequalities influ-
ence health outcomes. Topics covered include the
policy and programme challenges of low to middle
income countries, crisis and disaster management
and communicable diseases. This specialisation
prepares students for senior positions in Interna-
tional Public Health.
Modules include: Programme and Policy Chal-
lenges in Low Income Countries; Health Protec-
tion: Preventing and Managing Communicable
Diseases; Managing Crisis and Disasters; and
Health, Economics and Governance.
Masters Degrees: Health 23
Master of Public Health (Management
of Health Systems)
This specialisation appeals to those wishing to
study health systems as a means to improving
health outcomes, and gain a greater understanding
of the issues, solutions and impact of introducing
and managing ever more sophisticated health sys-
tems. Students will investigate the internal process-
es of health systems, gaining a clear understanding
of how to manage and lead healthcare delivery at
all levels from local through to international
with a view to improving health. Students should
acquire a set of skills preparing them for senior po-
sitions in the Health and Local Government sector.
Modules include: Leading and Managing Health
Systems; Health, Economics and Governance;
Monitoring and Evaluation of Systems and Pro-
grammes; and Health Inequalities: Integrating
Public Health Practice.
MSc in Clinical Research
The fully online MSc in Clinical Research has been
developed by some of the worlds leading experts.
Aimed at professionals with a background in The MPH programme
health-related disciplines who wish to broaden or
begin a career in clinical research, this programme
gave me the under-
provides an ideal foundation for a professional role
in commercial and institutional organisations in
standing and confidence
a wider range of medical-related sectors. With its
to fulfill my dream
interactive learning approach, incorporating rich
media and a dynamic online classroom, the MSc in to go beyond just prescribing
Clinical Research prepares students for a demand-
drugs to malaria patients and to
ing career in this fast growing field.
initiate programmes to eradicate
Modules include: Good Clinical Practice in Man-
the disease.
agement and Monitoring Clinical Trials; Product
Development in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Dr Ibrahim Bello (MPH 2013), online graduate
Medical Device Industries; and Health Economics Consultant Family Physician
and Financial Management in Clinical Research. From Nigeria
24 Masters Degrees: Psychology
Masters Degrees
Psychology Programmes
A lively, fast-growing department, the University of Liverpools
School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Health and Life Scienc-
es, is built on a strong history, a reputation for excellence, and inno-
vative research activity.
I
t owes its origins to Nobel Laureate, Sir
Charles Sherrington and has been associated
with such eminent scholars as R.S. Wood-
worth and H.J. Hyatt. The School offers three in-
novative and highly interactive online postgraduate
degrees an MSc in Organisational and Business
Psychology, MSc in Psychology, and MSc in Mental
Health Psychology.
MSc in Mental Health Psychology
Gain sought-after professional expertise in men-
tal health and wellbeing, take a first step towards
a career in counselling or build the research skills
needed for a doctoral degree with this fully on-
line masters. Benefit from the programmes posi-
tive approach to mental wellbeing and increase
for organisational success and individual wellbeing
your awareness of cultural factors affecting mental
health. This masters builds on your previous expe-
rience, balances practical and research skills and
brings you into contact with an international co-
hort of working professionals from different back-
grounds. Graduate ready to progress to a doctoral
degree and/ or to promote mental wellbeing in pro-
fessional roles in a wide range of sectors - such as
health, education, and training - across the globe.
Modules include: Psychotherapeutic Interven-
tions; Approaches to Mental Health Psychology;
and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Mental
Health Treatment.
globe.
Masters Degrees: Psychology 25
MSc in Organisational and
Business Psychology
Enhance your career prospects as an expert and
strategist for organisational improvement - an
area of growing demand internationally - or pre-
pare yourself for doctoral degree success with this
fully online masters in organisational and business
psychology. The programme balances practical
and research skills and connects you with a diverse
range of working professionals in a dynamic online
classroom. Gain the knowledge, skills and cultural
sensitivity required to apply psychology as a tool
in workplaces across the globe.
Modules include: Global Talent Management; In-
spiring Others: the Psychology of Leadership; and
Organisational Development and Change.
MSc in Psychology
Open up new career prospects with this online
masters that takes a cross-cultural, international
I have found
approach, providing you with a solid foundation
in psychology - without the rigid requirement to
it rigorous and
challenging and
have psychology as an undergraduate degree. Per-
sonalise your degree to meet your needs by select-
ing from a range of electives in mental health psy- extremely interesting;
chology or organisational and business psychology.
Emerge with an MSc from a leading UK University, a brilliant way
in the top 1% or universities worldwide, ready to
pursue a doctoral, switch careers or move ahead in of studying and
working.
a wide range of roles - from marketing and sales
to education and community relations - across the
Josie Rowe-Setz,
Modules include: Mind, Brain and Behaviour; Per- online psychology student, Managing
sonality, Individual Differences and Intelligence; Director of a consultancy company
and Social Psychology. From Ireland, living in South Africa
26 Masters Degrees: Law
Masters Degrees
Law Programmes
The Law School at the University of Liverpool has a proud tradition
and over a centurys experience of inspiring and challenging its stu-
dents to reach their potential.
D
uring its history it has produced gradu-
ates of the highest calibre, including Law
Lords, senior judges and other legal pro-
fessionals as well as statesmen and professionals in
non-legal fields. With three online Master of Laws
programmes, the Liverpool Law School offers a dy-
namic 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 todays global business environ-
ment within a legal context. It offers students:
A solid foundation in the laws of business and
commerce
Special interest areas such as competition law
and international money laundering regulation
An advanced understanding of the role of inter-
national law in economic relations
Knowledge of a wide variety of areas from corpo-
rate governance to internet law.
Ideal for both practising lawyers and corporate
executives, this LLM will equip students with in-
ternational legal expertise that is highly prized by
multinationals, regulators and governmental or-
ganisations.
Modules include: Law of Business Organisations;
Law of the World Trade Organisation; and Corpo-
rate Governance.
LLM in International Finance
and Banking Law
This degree equips students with the skills and
knowledge to manage the demands of the global fi-
nancial industry within a legal context. It provides
a firm foundation in commercial law and the op-
portunity 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.
Masters Degrees: Law 27
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 ex-
pertise in these areas, it provides a firm foundation
in commercial law covering many of the most up-
to-date Internet and technology-based intellectual
This programme
issues as well as copyrights and patents.
has enhanced my risk
Modules include: Copyright; Patent Law; Internet
management skills
Law; and Information Security.
and improved the
speed and quality of
my work.
Thorsten Schauer (LLM in International
Business Law 2013), online graduate
CEO
From Germany, living in the United Kingdom
28 Postgraduate Certificates

Postgraduate Certificates
One-year programmes

The University of Liverpools 12-month, fully online postgraduate

certificate programmes offer working professionals an ideal oppor-
tunity to quickly gain knowledge and skills that can advance their
careers.

I
nteracting online with their peers from Postgraduate Certificate
around the world, students will gain up-to- in Psychology
date knowledge and deep insights that can
The programme provides working professionals
help them move ahead personally and profession-
with a concise, one-year foundation in psychol-
ally. Each postgraduate certificate programme
ogy as a tool for success and wellbeing. Designed
covers the four core modules of the corresponding
for graduates with or without a previous degree
masters programme.
in psychology, this fully online postgraduate cer-
tificate in psychology offers students an interactive
Postgraduate Certificate in
and international experience. Students gain prac-
Information Systems and Technology tical, career-enhancing knowledge and skills that
This programme enables students to acquire the will be useful in a wide range of careers. They will
latest technology skillswithout necessarily hav- also have the possibility of progressing to a masters
ing a previous degree in IT. The fully online, in- degree.
teractive, one-year format makes the programme
Modules are: Mind, Brain and Behaviour; Social
ideal for working professionals who want to build
Psychology; Data Analysis for Psychology; Person-
their global IT knowledge and network. Success-
ality, Individual Differences and Intelligence.
ful students will be able to move ahead faster in a
wide range of careers where in-depth knowledge
of information systems and technology is required.
They will also have the possibility of progressing to
a masters degree.
Laureate Online Education B.V.
Modules are: Fundamentals of Computing; Infor-
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