Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool’s rich cultural heritage, world-famous music scene and vibrant night life make it the perfect 24-hour student city. Compact, safe and easy to explore by foot, there’s lots to discover, including the popular Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks and much more.

• Liverpool is a lively, friendly city with a huge choice of pubs, nightclubs and alcohol-free dry bars, along with cafés and restaurants to suit every budget.
• Liverpool is a cultural hub, with more theatres and museums than any other UK city outside London. LJMU has partnerships with Tate Liverpool, Sound City and more.
• Liverpool was crowned UNESCO City of Music in 2015 and live music plays in a host of venues, from subterranean clubs to the Echo Arena.
• The Waterfront and the redeveloped Albert Dock with its shops, cafés and bars are popular places to visit, as is the Liverpool ONE shopping centre.
• Home to both Liverpool and Everton football clubs, Liverpool also offers rugby union, golf, cricket, gymnastics and basketball.

• All new students, including those who accept an offer through Clearing, are guaranteed a room in LJMU-approved accommodation.
• Most student accommodation features individual study bedrooms within shared flats alongside other new LJMU students.
• Most bedrooms are en suite and all accommodation is self-catering. Self-contained studios are available at a higher cost.
• LJMU has accommodation that is wheelchair accessible and suitable for students with visual or hearing impairments.

• JMSU help students get involved in the student community through over 100 student groups and exclusive events all year.
• It helps students make the most of their course with an academic advice service and the course rep feedback system.
• It provides many other ways for students to feedback on and innovate their student experience.

• Liverpool is best explored by foot and all student accommodation is within easy walking distance of most teaching buildings.
• Merseyrail and bus services provide a good network of public transport.
• London is 197 miles away. Trains take around 2 hours 20 minutes to reach the capital.
• National Express coaches travel to many destinations.
• The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

• Part-time work is widely available in Liverpool. Unitemps at LJMU offers part-time roles within the university and beyond.
• The Students' Union offer part-time work. There are also paid/voluntary opportunities with external employer partners.
• LJMU’s careers, employability and enterprise team offer specially organised hiring events, including Get That Job days.

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