Undergraduate Liverpool Business School OCT26 by Liverpool John Moores University

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LIVERPOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL With business simulation tools, live projects, work placements and practical assessments, Liverpool Business School at LJMU provides students with a wealth of experience to enter today’s business world with confidence. Develop the contemporary business skills that future employers need. Be a change-maker, be someone who can generate creative and innovative ideas to enhance productivity and performance. Through our extensive business links, cultural partnerships and a dedicated placements team, we equip our students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to stand out in competitive job markets.

You get a really good mix of practical and academic skills. There are also lots of opportunities to gain work experience or go on exciting field trips both in the UK and abroad. Cleo, Business with International Business Management Graduate

COURSES: BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Business and Project Management BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business Management and Analytics BSc (Hons) Business with Digital Marketing BSc (Hons) Business with Finance and Economics BSc (Hons) Business with International Business Management BSc (Hons) Business with Media Communications BA (Hons) Events Management BA (Hons) Human Resource Management BA (Hons) International Tourism Management BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Sport Business

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WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Placements give you practical experience of the workplace and the chance to put your learning into practice. They also help you develop personal skills and enhance your employability. In addition to the services provided by the LJMU Careers Team and your dedicated careers advisor, we also have our own Placement Support Unit (PSU) within Liverpool Business School. The PSU Team provides help with securing work placement opportunities, preparing you for interview and helping you produce a stand-out CV.

Students placed with companies such as:

n ASICS n DISNEY n INTERNATIONAL HOTELS GROUP n LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB n BENTLEY MOTORS n LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT n UNILEVER n GYMSHARK

LIVE BUSINESS PROJECTS Working closely with our team of academic staff from Liverpool Business School, students work in consultancy project teams to tackle real problems brought to them by businesses. Our Business Clinic enables students to put theory into practice; students provide research and innovative approaches to real business challenges. Our students have delivered projects for hundreds of organisations in the Liverpool City region and beyond. Project briefs have included: n n n n

Communications planning Market research and feasibility reports Expanding ecommerce Developing event sponsorship packages

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Tate Liverpool Liverpool Commonwealth Association Age Concern Liverpool 92 Degrees Coffee Pretty Little Things

Whilst everyone else is typing up their essays, we are out working with businesses getting work experience and making links. My live project was working with Refashionguide.com to increase their social media followers and build their ecommerce. We took over their Instagram account and increased followers from 21 to 2,050. Since this project I’ve got a paid internship through LJMU with Healthiness Ltd, to increase their social presence and Refashionguide.com have asked if I can continue working with them as a paid freelance social media consultant. This course has given me a lot to put on my CV. Sarah, Business Management graduate

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE The Business Consultancy module is embedded across many of the degree programmes at Liverpool Business School. It is offered as an alternative optional module to the traditional final year dissertation.

It’s definitely different to what other universities are offering. Study with real world experience. It’s not just about the degree anymore, you need the experience to go with it. James, BA (Hons) Marketing student.

ACCOUNTING CLINIC The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recognises the work and commitment of the Accounting Clinic and the academics and students involved with it. Not only is the accounting clinic providing charities with a pro-bono service offering advice, support and guidance in the completion of independent examinations but, it is also providing students with practical and relevant professional experience.

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I enjoy seeing our students embrace all that Liverpool Business School has to offer, whether it is a successful placement year in industry, a semester or year spent studying abroad, or the buzz of our final year live business consultancy projects. It’s great watching their employability skills develop throughout the course. Many of our lecturers come from industry and are well networked which helps us provide our students with unique opportunities and connections.

Professor Adam Shore, Director, Liverpool Business School

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS, UK AND ABROAD Our extensive links and cultural partnerships with a range of businesses and organisations allow us to provide unique learning experiences, both in the UK and abroad. All of our courses offer the opportunity for students to study abroad, providing you with a culturally rich learning experience. Many courses usually offer trips abroad; recent visits include trips to Shanghai, New York, Amsterdam, Malaysia and Germany. Our business connections also enable us to offer workshops; networking opportunities; simulated business experiences; guest speakers and other employer engagement activities that help prepare you for your career. BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance students experienced a simulated assessment centre at Anfield Football Stadium

Students from various Liverpool Business School degree courses experienced a once-ina-lifetime trip to Shanghai

Akvile, carried out her Sales and Marketing Trainee placement at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Malta.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BSc (Hons) This professionally accredited degree will develop your practical skills, theoretical knowledge and management techniques to equip you for a career in accountancy or more general business areas.

COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Introduction to Financial Accounting • Academic and Professional Awareness • Business Mathematics and Statistics • Introduction to Economics • Introduction to Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance • Management and Cost Accounting Year 2 • Management Accounting for DecisionMaking • Developing Employability • Law for Accounting and Finance • Financial Accounting • Financial Management • Data Analysis for Accounting and Finance Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Strategic Management Accounting • Corporate Finance • Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance • Advanced Financial Accounting The following options are typically offered: • Taxation • Auditing and Assurance • Personal Finance • Financial Modelling and Valuation

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• Professional accreditation from the four main accountancy bodies in England and Wales • Tutors trained at top firms such as Ernst and Young, Deloitte and Grant Thornton • Select students have the opportunity to support the pro bono work within the Accounting Clinic • Ranked 6th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

WORK RELATED LEARNING In level 5, you can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas between levels 5 and 6. Placements give you experience of what it’s like to work in the finance sector as well as giving you a chance to put your learning into practice, develop personal skills and enhance your employability. Liverpool Business School’s Placement Support Unit will help you find suitable vacancies and support you during the application process and whilst on placement. Previous accounting and finance students have completed placements with organisations as diverse as the NHS, Disney and Unilever.

CAREER PROSPECTS Most graduates go on to complete three-year training contracts with professional accountancy firms or private/public sector organisations while studying part time for their remaining professional accountancy exams. Many contracts enable you to specialise in areas such as audit/assurance, tax and corporate finance. Outside accountancy, graduates have forged successful careers within retail, investment banks and financial services.

UCAS code: N420 FOUNDATION ROUTE AVAILABLE

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Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? Mature and non-standard applicants may be invited to interview DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

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My placement helped me to develop skills such as analysis, managing large workloads and communication in a business context. I now also have an understanding of how large multinational companies function. Ben, Graduate who completed a placement as a Procurement Analyst at Unilever

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OF STUDENTS SURVEYED FELT THE TEACHING STAFF WERE GOOD AT EXPLAINING THINGS National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 ljmu.ac.uk UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2027

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BA (Hons) International Tourism Management new alternative award for 2027 Successfully follow an aviationfocused route at second and third year (levels 5 and 6), and graduate with a degree in BA (Hons) International Tourism Management with Aviation. Specialist modules and projects allow students to develop expertise in areas such as airport and airline operations whilst benefiting from the broader International Tourism Management curriculum.

More details on course webpage

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BUSINESS WITH MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS BSc (Hons) This CIPR-accredited degree provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for a successful career in PR and media communications. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic Skills and Digital Literacy • Foundations of Marketing • Accounting and Finance • Global Business Management • Media Communications

• Approved by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

• Year-long work placement opportunities with high-profile companies

• Sessions and guest lectures delivered by PR practitioners

• Study abroad opportunities

• Economics

WORK RELATED LEARNING

Year 2

In level 5, you can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas between level 5 and 6.

• Employability Skills • Business Research • Media Production Management • Business Analytics • Writing for Audiences • Media Event Management Optional modules: • Managing People and Organisations • Modern Language for Business • Study Abroad Year/Semester • Sandwich year placement Year 3 • Sustainable Futures • Strategic Management • Issues in Crisis Management • Corporate Communications • Business Consultancy • Digital Communications Management • Integrated Marketing Communications

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Placements give you experience of what it’s like to work in the fast paced media communications sector as well as giving you a chance to put your learning into practice, develop personal skills and enhance your employability. Liverpool Business School’s Placement Support Unit will help you find suitable vacancies and support you during the application process and whilst on placement. Previous students have completed placements with organisations as diverse as Coty, Cream and Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

CAREER PROSPECTS Liverpool Business School has historically had an excellent employment record with graduates securing graduate-level positions with leading employers in public and private sectors. These include Everton Football Club, Kellogg company, Santander and Deloitte. You could find yourself working in a wide variety of media communications settings, from corporate communication departments in large multi-national organisations, to PR agencies, search engine optimisation companies and specialised event management companies.

UCAS code: NP12 FOUNDATION AND TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

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The placement year enabled me to gain first rate experience working within a busy PR department of a global brand and build on the skills developed in the degree. Richard, Graduate

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BSc (Hons) The Business Management programme blends contemporary business theory with the practical application of technical business skills. As a Business Management student you will become competent in digital analytical expertise; managing finance with appropriate tools; understanding financial markets; people management: development and marketing of products and services and planning and project management delivery COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic Development and Digital Literacy • Marketing • Accounting and Finance • Economics • Global Business Management • Operations and Technology Management Year 2 • Digital Business Management • Employability Skills • Managing Data Information • Managing People and Organisations • Managing Processes • Managing Finance Level 5 Optional Modules • Study Semester Abroad • Study Year Abroad • Sandwich Year Year 3 • Project Management • Strategic Management • Sustainable Management and ESG • Leadership and Change Management Level 6 Optional Modules • Business Consultancy • Dissertation

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• Prepares students for the future of work through the use of business simulation tools

• Live business projects allow students to put business theory into practice and help realise genuine business opportunities

• Opportunity to spend a sandwich year on a salaried placement, gaining valuable experience in industry

• Strong alumni community with supportive network events to enable industry links and employment opportunities

WORK RELATED LEARNING You will gain valuable work-related experience when you work as part of a team of ‘student consultants’ on your live business project as part of the programme. In between level 5 and 6, you can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas. Placements give you experience of what it’s like to work in industry as well as giving you a chance to put your learning into practice, develop personal skills and enhance your employability. Our Placement Support Unit support the placement process. Organisations we have previously placed Business students at include Unilever, Liverpool Football Club, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Bentley.

CAREER PROSPECTS Liverpool Business School has a proven employment record with graduates securing graduate-level positions with leading employers in public and private sectors. These include Everton Football Club, Kellogg company and Santander.

UCAS code: N200 FOUNDATION AND TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

The degree opens up a wide variety of career opportunities for graduates in marketing, digital analytics, purchasing, human resources, management, finance and sales.

Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

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OF STUDENTS SURVEYED FELT THE TEACHING STAFF WERE GOOD AT EXPLAINING THINGS National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 ljmu.ac.uk UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2026

BUSINESS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT BSc (Hons) Learn how organisations plan, manage and deliver successful projects. Combine business knowledge with practical project management skills to lead teams and deliver results in modern organisations. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Operations & Technology Management • Academic Development & Digital Literacy • Marketing • Economics • Accounting & Finance • Global Business Managementt Year 2 • Managing Data & Information

• Professional Development • Project Management Methodologies • Project Planning, Monitoring and Control • Project Fundamentals Optional Modules: • Study Semester Abroad • Study Year Abroad • Sandwich Year Year 3 • Sustainable Futures • Leadership & Change Management • Project Business Environment • Risk and Issue Management Optional Modules: • Dissertation • Business Consultancy • Capstone Project

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• Develop practical project management and leadership skills valued across industries • Learn key project management frameworks such as Agile, Waterfall, Kanban and Scrum • Understand how to manage scope, time, cost and quality in complex projects • Combine business management knowledge with project delivery expertise • Gain experience solving real business problems through case studies and projects • Optional placement year or study abroad to build professional experience

WORK RELATED LEARNING Work-related learning is embedded throughout the course to help you build the skills employers value in modern organisations. Through workshops, group projects and case studies, you will learn how businesses deliver projects and how managers coordinate teams, resources and deadlines effectively. Modules focus on practical project management tools and techniques, including planning, monitoring, risk management and reporting. You will apply these skills to realistic business scenarios, helping you understand how projects operate within different organisational environments. Assessments often mirror real workplace tasks, such as business reports, presentations and collaborative projects. These activities help you develop communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities. Students can also choose to complete an optional placement year or study abroad, providing valuable professional experience and global awareness. These opportunities allow you to apply your knowledge in real organisations, strengthen your CV and build networks that support future career opportunities.

CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates with project management expertise are highly valued across many industries because organisations rely on skilled professionals to deliver complex projects successfully. This degree develops strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills that employers actively seek. Typical career paths include project manager, project coordinator, business analyst, operations manager, product manager and management consultant. Graduates may also work in areas such as marketing projects, digital transformation, supply chain management or organisational change. Project management skills are transferable across sectors including technology, finance, retail, logistics, healthcare, government and charities. Many graduates also progress onto professional certifications such as PRINCE2®, Agile or Scrum, or continue their studies with postgraduate degrees in management or project management

UCAS code: NN01 Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start Month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS BSc (Hons) Develop the skills to lead modern organisations using data. Combine business knowledge with analytics and programming to make smarter decisions in a fast-changing digital economy. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Operations and Technology Management • Academic Development and Digital Literacy • Marketing • Economics • Accounting and Finance • Global Business Management Year 2 • Digital Business Management • Managing Processes • Managing Data and Information • Introduction to Programming for Business Analytics • Storytelling Through Data • Professional Development Optional Modules: • Study Semester Abroad • Study Year Abroad • Sandwich Year Year 3 • Strategic Management • Data-Driven Decision Making • Introduction to Predictive Analytics • Behavioural Analytics & Consumer Insights Optional Modules: • Dissertation • Business Consultancy

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• Combine business management with practical data analytics skills. • Learn programming, analytical tools and data visualisation. • Develop the ability to turn complex data into clear business insights. • Gain real-world problem-solving experience through case studies and projects. • Optional placement year or study abroad opportunities. • Strong focus on employability and professional development. • Study at an award-winning business school.

WORK RELATED LEARNING Work-related learning is embedded throughout the programme to help you build practical skills and confidence for the workplace. The course focuses on four key areas: understanding your strengths, practising professional skills, experiencing the world of work and learning how to adapt in different professional situations. These elements are integrated across core modules, allowing you to apply theory to real business challenges. You will develop valuable skills such as analysing business data, presenting insights to stakeholders, and working collaboratively in teams. Assessments often include case studies, projects, presentations and data portfolios that mirror real workplace tasks. Students can also choose an optional sandwich placement year or study abroad opportunity, providing valuable industry experience and a global perspective. These experiences allow you to build professional networks, develop practical expertise and enhance your CV before graduation

CAREER PROSPECTS

UCAS code: NN02

Graduates are in high demand as organisations increasingly rely on data to guide decision-making.

Typical career paths include: • Business Analyst • Data Analyst • Marketing Analyst • Operations Analyst • Management Consultant • Project Manager • Digital Business Specialist You could work in sectors such as finance, technology, retail, consultancy, healthcare and government. Some graduates also choose to continue their studies with postgraduate degrees in management, business analytics or data science.

Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

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BUSINESS WITH FINANCE AND ECONOMICS BSc (Hons) Gain specialist knowledge in finance, from financial analysis to financial risk management, to prepare you for a wide variety of roles in the business and finance sectors. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic Skills and Digital Literacy • Foundations of Marketing • Economics • Accounting and Finance • Global Business Management • Media Communications Year 2 • Employability Skills • Business Research • Financial Reporting • Business Analytics • Investment and Financial Analysis • International Crises The following options are typically offered: • Managing People and Organisations • Modern Language for Business • Financial Reporting • Labour Economics Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Sustainable Futures • Strategic Management • International Corporate Finance • Business Consultancy • Contemporary Economic Policy The following options are typically offered: • Personal Finance • Corporate Governance and Risk UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2027 ljmu.ac.uk

• Taught by leading experts in fields of business, finance, accountancy and economics

• Flexible course structure • Opportunity to undertake a year on work placement

• Prepares students for multiple business roles through the use of business simulation tools and live projects

WORK RELATED LEARNING In level 5, you can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas between level 5 and 6. Placements give you experience of what it’s like to work in business and finance sectors, as well as giving you a chance to put your learning into practice, develop personal skills and enhance your employability. Liverpool Business School’s Placement Support Unit will help you find suitable vacancies and support you during the application process and whilst on placement. Students from Liverpool Business School have completed placements with organisations as diverse as the NHS, Liverpool Football Club, Bentley and Airbus.

UCAS code: NN13 FOUNDATION AND TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

The first year provides you with a solid foundation of business and finance knowledge before leading to more financially focused modules in the second and third years of study. This provides you with the skills to enter a wide range of careers.

Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications UCAS points if combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

Lots of the tutors have been professionals in industry, so they can give you real examples of practice. Francesco, Business with Finance Graduate

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BUSINESS WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BSc (Hons) This degree places global business skills development at the heart of your learning. Today’s business graduates need to think with an international mindset when it comes to business planning and selling goods and services to overseas markets. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic Skills and Digital Literacy • Foundations of Marketing • Economics • Accounting and Finance • Global Business Management • Media Communications Year 2 • Employability Skills • Business Research • International Trade • Business Analytics • Business in Emerging Markets The following options are typically offered: • International Crises • Practical Digital Marketing Skills • Managing People and Organisations • Modern Language for Business Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Sustainable Futures • Strategic Management • Global Marketing • Business Consultancy • Global Business Environment • Cross Cultural Management

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• Prepares students for multiple business roles through the use of business simulation tools and live projects

• Opportunity to undertake a sandwich year on work placement

• Gain technical business skills through practical application of business theory

UCAS code: NN12 FOUNDATION AND TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

I have gained hands on experience through business simulation tools, as well as international experiences, such as a trip to the University of Seville. Cleo, Business with International Business Management Graduate

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BUSINESS WITH DIGITAL MARKETING BSc (Hons) Gain knowledge of current digital marketing techniques, management and digital business in this innovative degree which prepares you for a wide range of careers in marketing and business sectors. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic Skills and Digital Literacy • Foundations of Marketing • Economics • Accounting and Finance • Global Business Management • Media Communications Year 2 • Employability Skills • Business Research • Media Production Management • Business Analytics • The Digital Consumer • Practical Digital Marketing Skills The following options are typically offered: • Managing People and Organisations • Modern Language for Business Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Sustainable Futures • Strategic Management • Global Marketing • Business Consultancy • Integrated Marketing Communications • Digital Marketing

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• Prepares students for multiple business roles through the use of business simulation tools and live projects

• Gain technical business marketing skills through practical application of business theory

• Flexible course structure • Opportunity to undertake a year on work placement

UCAS code: NN15 FOUNDATION AND TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

CAREER PROSPECTS Liverpool Business School has an excellent employment record with graduates securing graduate-level positions with leading employers in public and private sectors. These include Everton Football Club, Kellogg company and Santander. This degree will open up a huge range of potential careers because the success or failure of an organisation is ultimately determined by its financial performance. The first year provides you with a solid foundation of business and finance knowledge before leading to more financially focused modules in the second and third years of study. This provides you with the skills to enter a wide range of careers.

Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

This degree provides an understanding of traditional and digital marketing techniques and encourages the practical application of business and marketing tools. Lucy McGrath Programme Leader

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STAGING LIVE EVENTS From ‘getting to know you’ trips to Edinburgh to staging a live event in their final year, Philippa, Chloe and Rachel talk about their time studying BA (Hons) Events Management

SALARIED PLACEMENTS Eddie spent a year in industry – known as a sandwich year - on a salaried placement at Gymshark. He started his placement at the end of his second year (level 5) of studying his Sport Business degree.

SINCE GRADUATING....

Phillipa is the Events & Outreach Associate at Moody Analytics.

Eddie works in Apparel Merchandising at New Balance.

Chloe works in Digital Marketing for Network Scientific. Rachel is the Assistant Partnership Manager at Co-op Live.

STUDYING ABROAD IN SAN JOSE Sully has grasped every opportunity available at LJMU, including spending a year in San Jose State University whilst studying for his degree in International Tourism Management.

VOLUNTEERING AT THE WORLD CUP Emilia got first-hand experience of what it’s like to work at a major international sporting event, volunteering at the world cup in Qatar. She is now on her Sport Business placement year, as a Video & Social Intern at ESPN, the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company.

SINCE GRADUATING....

Sully is training to be a pilot for the Royal Air Force.

Emilia is the Digital Content Assistant at ESPN.

EVENTS MANAGEMENT BA (Hons) Event Management roles require people who are level-headed and well organised but also enthusiastic, creative and dynamic. Teamwork is a crucial part of running any successful event and in your second year you have the chance to create, develop and manage your own live event as part of a team, working with real clients, venues and attendees.

COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • The Events Industry • Academic Development and Digital Literacy • Event Operations and Risk Management • Event Design and Experience • Destination Liverpool Year 2 • Professional Development • Investigating Events • Event Planning • Managing and Developing People • Event Production • Digital Marketing and Content • Creation for Events Year 3 • Dissertation • Policy, Politics and Events • Strategic Management • Responsible Events Management Optional modules: • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Business Consultancy

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• LJMU ranked 3rd university in the UK for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025) • Opportunity to run your own live event, working with real clients, venues and attendees

• Excellent industry links and regular visiting guest speakers

• Access to Liverpool-based national events and world-class venues

WORK RELATED LEARNING Throughout the course we encourage you to develop your skills and experience the world of events through a range of work-related learning options. In level 5 you get the opportunity to plan, stage and evaluate your own live event, giving you valuable work-related experience whilst raising money for a charity of your choice. You can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas between level 5 and 6. Placements give you experience of what it’s like to work in the events industry as well as giving you a chance to put your learning into practice, develop personal skills, enhance employability and experience the buzz that comes from running a successful event. Liverpool Business School’s Placement Support Unit will help you find suitable vacancies and support you during the application process and whilst on placement.

UCAS code: N820 TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

CAREER PROSPECTS Business visits and events are worth over £22 billion to Britain’s economy and the value of business transacted at trade events is estimated to generate over £100billion a year. As such, you can expect to enjoy excellent career prospects in areas like event administration, sport, arts, music, conventions, exhibitions, meetings, event-related venues, event tourism and event hospitality. There will be opportunities in all sectors – commercial, local authority and voluntary – or you could even set yourself up as a self-employed events professional.

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Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

I really enjoyed the events management course because of its diversity. Each module was different and linked well to the industry. The lecturers were a big help and they made the course fun, exciting and engaging. Davey, Event Management Graduate

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BA (Hons) Human Resource Managers can boost the morale of an organisation, helping to reduce staff turnover and increase productivity. This CIPD approved degree will provide the knowledge and skills to work effectively in this sector. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic and Digital Literacy • Professional People Management • Management Functions and Practice • HR in the Business Context • Learning and Development: Theory and Practice • Work Psychology and Interpersonal Skills Year 2 • Ethical Practice and Behaviours • Professional Behaviours and Valuing People • Employability • Reward for Performance and Contribution • Evidence-based Practice: Research and Data Analysis • Advanced Assessment Techniques Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Developing Organisational Change • Contemporary Employment Relations • Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging • Conflict Management – Legal Framework • Developing HR Strategy and Culture • HR Impact Project

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• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

• Uses real-world case studies and role play to enhance skills

• Option to undertake a one year work placement

WORK RELATED LEARNING In level 5, you can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas between level 5 and 6. This experience allows you to apply skills learned on the course and conduct a piece of assessed research. If you acquire the appropriate employerverified skills during your placement, you will be able to build your portfolio to upgrade your CIPD student membership to Associate Member (Assoc CIPD). Previous HR students have completed placements with organisations as diverse as Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool Football Club and Vauxhall Motors. If you choose not to take up the placement option, there are intern and voluntary opportunities available. Specialist modules will also enable you to develop skills and experience needed for CIPD membership.

CAREER PROSPECTS This degree will prepare you for various roles in the sector including consultancy, general human resource or personnel management, learning and development, recruitment, equal opportunities and diversity, information systems for HRM and work psychology. Recent graduates have enjoyed success in companies as diverse as Toyota, Siemens and Morrisons.

UCAS code: N600 TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

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Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BCC (104) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 104 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT or P/T Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

Classes are engaging and fun and the teaching team offer so much to get that hands on experience. Bronagh, Graduate

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OF STUDENTS SURVEYED FELT THE TEACHING STAFF WERE GOOD AT EXPLAINING THINGS National Student Survey (NSS) 2026

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INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT BA (Hons) Liverpool is THE perfect city to study International Tourism Management. Locally, tourism is worth 4.1 billion per annum to the Liverpool City Region, employing over 50,000 people. Liverpool is a hugely popular tourism destination with its unique mixture of heritage, modernity and ambitious growth. COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Introduction to International Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation • Academic Development and Digital Literacy • Tourism and Operations • Foundations of Business • Destination Liverpool • Tourism Geographies Year 2 • Professional Development • Investigating Tourism • Tourism, Heritage and Society • Managing and Developing People • Applied Tourism • Applied Aviation (choice alternative award pathway) • Digital Marketing and Content • Creation for Tourism Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Responsible Tourism Management • Strategic Management • International Tourism • Development • Final Project Optional modules • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Business Consultancy

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• LJMU ranked 3rd university in the UK for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)

• Degree informed by wide ranging links with the public, private and voluntary organisations including the Local Enterprise Partnership, Liverpool City Council, local museums and other leisure and tourism facilities and attractions

• Industry guest speakers and field trips

WORK RELATED LEARNING Practical experience is an extremely important element of your studies. You will spend four weeks of work-related learning in level 5. Additionally, in level 5, you can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas between level 5 and 6. Placements give you experience of what it’s like to work in the tourism industry as well as giving you a chance to put your learning into practice, develop personal skills and enhance employability. Liverpool Business School’s Placement Support Unit will help you find suitable vacancies and support you during the application process and whilst on placement. Previous Liverpool Business School students have been placed with organisations such as Airbus, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and InterContinental Hotels and Resorts (Malta).

Students can choose to follow an aviation-focused route at Levels 5 and 6, leading to the award of BA (Hons) International Tourism Management with Aviation. Specialist modules and projects allow students to develop expertise in areas such as airport and airline operations whilst benefiting from the broader International Tourism Management curriculum.

Graduates of this course are well placed to work within specific aspects of tourism such as tourism marketing or management in a wide range of tourism or leisure organisations both in Liverpool and further afield. The fast-growing tourism sector offers a range of career opportunities in sectors such as creative arts, heritage, tourism planning, hospitality, leisure, marketing and events.

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LJMU RANKED 7TH IN THE UK FOR HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, RECREATION AND TOURISM Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2027

UCAS code: NN28 TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

ALTERNATIVE AWARD OPPORTUNITY: Choose to follow an aviationfocused route at Levels 5 and 6, leading to the award of BA (Hons) International Tourism Management with Aviation. Specialist modules and projects allow students to develop expertise in areas such as airport and airline operations whilst benefiting from the broader International Tourism Management curriculum.

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MARKETING BA (Hons) Gain the practical and theoretical skills to tackle the challenges of today’s marketing environment. Learn the importance of understanding your consumer and how to communicate to them on traditional and digital marketing platforms.

COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic Development and Digital Literacy • Foundation of Marketing • Business Market Research • Consumer Behaviour • Branding • Foundations of Business and Management Year 2 • Media Production Management • Experiential Marketing • Practical Digital Marketing Skills • Strategy for Marketers • Retail and Services Marketing • Employability Skills Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Consumer Psychology • Global Marketing • Marketing Analytics • Digital Marketing • Marketing Consultancy Project • Integrated Marketing Communications

• Approved and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

• Gain technical and strategic marketing skills through the Marketing Consultancy module

• Take the IDM Award in Direct and Digital Marketing for free

• Opportunities to study abroad

WORK RELATED LEARNING In level 5, you can decide whether to undertake a paid 48-week work placement in the UK or overseas between level 5 and 6. Placements give you experience of what it’s like to work in the marketing sector as well as giving you a chance to put your learning into practice, develop personal skills and enhance employability. Liverpool Business School’s Placement Support Unit will help you find suitable vacancies and support you during the application process and whilst on placement. Previous marketing students have completed placements with organisations as diverse as Jaguar, Joules and Enterprise Rent a car.

CAREER PROSPECTS Liverpool Business School has an excellent employment record. 100% of our marketing graduates had secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey). This BA (Hons) degree is the ideal starting point for a career in brand management, advertising, digital marketing and market research. Previous graduates have gained employment as advertising executives, promotions co-ordinators, brand managers, customer relations advisors and research analysts.

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UCAS code: N500 TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

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Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3/4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

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SPORT BUSINESS BA (Hons) The BA (Hons) Sport Business degree at Liverpool John Moores University offers you excellent placement opportunities and graduate career prospects in the fast-paced and flourishing sports industry.

COURSE OVERVIEW MODULES Year 1 • Academic Development and Digital Literacy • The Spectacle of Sport • Sport Management and Leadership • Global Sport and Society • Sport Marketing, Sponsorship and Digital Communications • Sport Business in Action Year 2 • Professional Development • Sport Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Grassroots and Community Sport • Digital Media and Content Creation • Research in Sport Optional modules: • Sport Events Planning • Sports Tourism • Sport Law and Ethics Sandwich degree - optional Year-long placement Year 3 • Research Proposal • Responsible Athlete Management • Sports Directorship and Leadership • Final Project in Sport Business

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• Programme renowned for its quality, with staff awards for excellence in teaching, leadership and professional learning

• Students have undertaken placements in organisations including Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Tranmere FC, Aintree racecourse, Liverpool Lifestyles, County FA and County Sport Partnerships

• Real world, authentic teaching and learning methods used that reflect industry practice

• Field trips and visits into industry settings are embedded into the programme at each level of study.

WORK RELATED LEARNING Work-related learning is embedded throughout the whole degree, allowing you to experience different opportunities and roles in the sports industry. By applying what you have learnt on the degree in a range of professional settings, you will develop enhanced skills and experience, adding real value to your CV.

CAREER PROSPECTS The Sport Business curriculum equips students for employment with industry-specific skills that relate to: sports management, project and event management and marketing and sponsorship. The role of business in sport continues to develop as the industry evolves across all sectors, from grassroots, to elite, to professional sport. This programme can offer career pathways into a number of different sports organisations, such as: professional football clubs, local and national sports organisations (e.g. Local Authority, County Sport Partnerships), sport national governing bodies (e.g. Football Association), and sector-specific agencies such as marketing or sponsorship. The programme also actively supports students seeking to start

UCAS code: 7R21 TOP UP DEGREE AVAILABLE

their own business which could start within the three years whilst studying with us and continue upon graduation.

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Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): BBC (112) A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: Not applicable General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 112 points when combined with other qualifications GCSE/standard grade: Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 3 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus

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I came here for the open day and straight away got a really warm feeling from the staff and students. When I saw that the degree had CIPD accreditation, that’s what really made it stand out for me. Ben, BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any queries relating to LJMU or university life in general please contact: Tel: +44(0)151 231 5090 Email: courses@ljmu.ac.uk Web: ljmu.ac.uk

The university offers the information contained in this brochure as a general guide only, to prospective undergraduate students wishing to apply for a place at the university. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and is not binding on prospective students, students or the university. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press (September 2026) and the university hopes to provide the programmes and facilities set out in this brochure. However, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates and the university reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to courses and facilities if necessary. Applicants and prospective students should not rely solely on this brochure and should use this brochure in conjunction with the most up-to-date information available on the university website www.ljmu.ac.uk This guide is available in different formats, please contact us for more information.

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