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Applicant Guide 2013/4 for Liverpool John Moores University students
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Liverpool John Moores University 2013/2014
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Choosing your university is one of the most important decisions you’llever make and we are delightedthat you are considering studying at Liverpool JohnMoores University.
This guide has been designedto help make this life-changingdecision that little bit easier.Plus it gives you a flavour oflife as an LJMU student, alongwith a guide to the next stepsin the process.
Find out why LJMU could be exactly what you’re looking for.www.ljmu.ac.uk/ewilfTell us what you think on Twitter #ewilf
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n what happens next page 6
n what LJMU canoffer you page 12
n a place to call home page 36
n the Liverpool Students’ Union
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n sport for allpage 46
n Liverpool City Centre map page 52
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Take a virtual step into university life – visit Planet LJMU from wherever you are in theworld http://planet.ljmu.ac.uk/
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did you knowthat LJMU was...
n The highest climber in the Sunday Times Good University Guide and is now ranked 66th in the UK
n Shortlisted forOutstanding Library Team(Times Higher Leadership and Management Awards 2011 and 2012)
n The first Skillset Media Academy in the North West
n Awarded first Class Honours in Green University League Table
n Awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for excellence in astronomy and public engagement in science
Thank you for applying to study at LiverpoolJohn MooresUniversity.We care about your needs andare willing to go the extra mile tomake sure that you have the beststudent experience possible.
So if you have a question aboutany aspect of University lifeplease get in touch; we are hereto help.
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come and seefor yourself
You can only get so much from reading a guide or lookingat web pages. That’s why we’d recommend that youcome and visit LJMU – even if you are from Liverpool.You’ll be surprised by what you find out about theUniversity and what we have to offer.
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Applicant DaysOnce you’ve received your offer from LJMU you may be invitedto come along to one of our Applicant Days. This will give you anopportunity to meet tutors and current students who can tell youmore about what it’s like to study on the course you’ve applied for.You’ll also be able to see facilities, including student accommodation.
Interviews and auditionsFor some courses, you may be invited to complete an interviewor audition. Full details of what you’ll be expected to do will besent to you in advance so you are fully prepared. If you arenervous or not sure what you need to do, please contactCourse Enquiries (0151 231 5090, [email protected]).
Campus ToursCampus Tours are a great way to visit the University – and we’remore than happy for you to invite family or friends to comealong too. The tour will be led by a current student or memberof staff who will be able to answer any general questions youmight have about the Liverpool Students’ Union, studentaccommodation or the Learning Resource Centres. Tours lastapproximately one hour and can be booked online at:
www.ljmu.ac.uk/opendays
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n JanuaryYou can start applying for your student finance from this date onwards
n 15 JanuaryUCAS equal consideration application deadline
n 1 FebruaryIf you hold an Unconditional/Conditional Firm offer from LJMU you can apply for your student accommodation at www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation
n 25 FebruaryUCAS Extra opens
n Late MayApply for your student finance in late May to be sure of getting your money for the start of term.
n Early JuneDon’t miss the deadline for applying for your LJMUScholarship. See separate Student Funding Guide fordetails.
n 30 JuneDeadline for UCAS applications – if submitted after this date your application will only be considered during Clearing.
n 15 AugustA Level results released. Your confirmation status will be shown on UCAS Track on the day you receive your A Level results. Even if you don't meet the entrance requirements, we may still offer you aplace so please call our dedicated Confirmation Line, on 0151 231 5090 for advice.
n SeptemberYou will receive specific details on your enrolment and induction programme plus Welcome Week and LiverpoolSU events and activities from mid-August onwards. If applicable, we will also send you details on moving in dates for your accommodation. Please read your Enrolment and Starter Packs to find out more.
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making your application is just the firststep in getting your place at LJMURECEIVING AN OFFER
If it hasn't already arrived, you shouldsoon receive your Offer Letter fromLJMU. How quickly you get yourOffer Letter will depend on whenyou applied for your course; but ingeneral providing you apply by 15January you should receive yourLJMU decision by 31 March at thelatest. Don’t forget, details on all theoffers you’ve received will bepublished on UCAS Track.
You could receive one of two offersbased on how well you meet theentrance criteria for the courseyou’ve applied for :
n Conditional offer – this means LJMU is offering you a place on a course providing you meet certain conditions, usually based on your forthcoming exams results. All offer conditions must be fulfilled by 31 August in order for you to take up your place at LJMU.
n Unconditional offer – this meansyou have already met all the academic requirements and LJMUis happy to accept these and offeryou a place without further conditions.
Unfortunately in some circumstancesLJMU may not be able to offer you a place. The reasons why yourapplication has been declined will beoutlined on UCAS Track.
If you have any questions about whatyour LJMU offer means, pleasecontact t: 0151 231 5090 e: [email protected]
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
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Selecting LJMU as your first (Firm) choice university is easy. Simply log on to UCAS Trackand confirm you accept your offer of a place.
Once you’ve done this you can start planning your life at LJMU.
n Take a look through the accommodation section of this booklet and then go online (www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation) to choose where you would like to live (see page 38 for details).
n Apply for your tuition and maintenance loans (see separate Student Funding Guide for details).
n Apply for your LJMU Scholarships and bursary (see separate Student Funding Guide for details).
n Tell us about any disability (including mental health, dyslexia/dyspraxia and other health conditions) that you may have (see page 29).
make the right choice
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results day andconfirmationShortly before examination results are released in August wewill contact you with details of our confirmation services.
Following the release of A Level results on 15 August, andassuming you’ve selected LJMU as your Conditional orUnconditional Firm choice and you meet all the conditions ofyour offer, you will be accepted on to your course at theUniversity. Even if you haven’t quite met the requirements,LJMU may still accept you. Please see UCAS Track for details or contact our Confirmation Hotline 0151231 5090.
UCAS normally sends you formal notification of your placebeing confirmed within days of your exam results beingpublished. Following confirmation of your place in late Augustwe will send you an Enrolment Pack giving you details on theUniversity’s registration process and our Student Charter.
starting at LJMUYou will be expected to complete your student registrationonline before you arrive at the University to complete yourenrolment and start your induction programme. Full details willbe included in your LJMU Enrolment and Starter packs.
You’ll also be invited to take part in Liverpool Students’ Unionwelcome fest and fairs – a week long programme of activities,club nights and gatherings – designed to help you get to knowLJMU, other students and Liverpool’s exciting student scene.These events are usually held the week before semesterstarts. CLEARING HOTLINE
0500 564 565CONFIRMATION HOTLINE0151 231 5090
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
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WHAT LJMU CANOFFER YOU
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Studying at LJMU will open up a whole new world of possibilities for you: the opportunity to make new friends, thechance to lay down the foundations for asuccessful career and perhaps the excitementof living away from home for the first time.
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a warm welcomeLJMU has over 21,000 undergraduates and wewelcome people from all over the UK andoverseas. Liverpool is a multi-racial and multi-cultural city supporting a diverse range ofreligions and communities.
LJMU too is an international university and weare proud to recruit students from over 100countries, many of whom are the first peoplein their family to go to university.
Whether you are Liverpool born and bredor moving to the city for the first time,studying at LJMU will open up a whole newdimension to your social life, packed full ofopportunities to experience everything thatthe city and the University has to offer.
Liverpool is one of the best and mostaffordable student cities in the UK, offeringeverything you could possibly need to have a
great social life – a vibrant music scene, greatgalleries and culture around every corner,award-winning shopping facilities, great barsand clubs and easy access to beautifulbeaches and countryside.
Liverpool is really easy to get around, eitheron foot or public transport, so you mightwant to leave your car at home.
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BA (Hons) Fashionstudent MatthewO’Brien won Britain’sTop Designer competition duringLondon Fashion Week
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WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
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Liverpool’s warmand hospitableculture means thatit is the perfect 24-hour student city
award-winning shopping districtsTate Liverpool, Biennial arts festival,Walker Art Gallery over 300 barsand clubs vibrant live music scenetheatre, comedy, music festivalsbeautiful parks and gorgeoussandy beaches Snowdonia andthe Lake District within easy reachof the city centre great publictransport fly to 70+ destinationsfrom Liverpool John Lennon Airportwinner of Trip Advisor’s BestNightlife Destination Award 2011Purple Flag accreditation meansLiverpool is a safe place to enjoya night out the second safest cityin the UK
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WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
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It might seem a little early to think about what you’ll be doing after graduation but it’s important that you study at a university that will give you the skills, experience andcontacts you need for professional success. Every programme at LJMU is specificallydesigned to do just that and that’s why our students are highly valued by employers.
over 90% of our students arein work or further study sixmonths after they graduate
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Competition for graduate jobs is tough but we are confident that ourunique World of Work Programme - the only employability programmevalidated by employers in the UK - will enable you to compete against thebest candidates and win.
World of Work programme
WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
Our World ofWork Programmehas been developedin partnership withFTSE 100 companiesand leading businessorganisations.
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3 steps to success
The programme consists of three inter-related elements:
Graduate Skills, which are taught, practised and assessed as partof your academic modules
Work-Related Learning - a range of opportunities are included inevery degree programme
Additional World of Work Skills Certificate awarded to studentswho pass a ‘mock’ graduate-entry level interview with an employer from their preferred sector.
our advisors will be there to help you at everystage of the World of Work Programme
The World of Work Programme is integral to every degree we teach, making it easier for you to get involved and succeed.
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Completing the World of Work Skills Certificate will ensure that you can effectivelydemonstrate and articulate all your skills and personal attributes on paper and duringan interview. That’s because it mirrors a conventional recruitment process, giving youa ‘dry run’ at applying for graduate jobs before you do it for real.
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Centre for EntrepreneurshipThanks to our dedicated Centre for Entrepreneurship,LJMU offers expert business advice and start-up fundingto students and graduates setting up new companies. The Enterprise Fellowships have helped over 200 studentand graduate-led business ventures get off the groundsince 2003.
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£1,500Enterprise Fellowship Fundingavailable for students withcommercially viable business ideas
Dedicated careers su
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WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
With the support of LJMU, Marketing graduates Talia and Kayleigh Baccinoestablished Trendy Vend Ltd, a company supplying cosmetic vending machines withadvertising space to bars and restaurants. In 2008, the enterprising sisters won theMorgan Foundation Best Young Entrepreneurs Award – plus £10,000 – and in2011, they received LJMU’s Entrepreneurial Alumni of the Year Award. For detailson LJMU’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/startup
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Eight out of ten students gave LJMU a resounding thumbs up in the 2012 National Student Survey and we are working hard to make our student experience even better.
Every year students nominate staff for the Liverpool Students’ Union Amazing Teacher Awardsand the nominations prove that inspiring teaching and student support is at the heart of theLJMU student experience.
outstanding teaching and learning
“My flatmate and I are both on this course andwhen I mentioned to her that I had this teacher for tutorials, I may as well have said that I have all of themembers of One Direction, she was that jealous.”Student commenting on Law lecturer David Lowe, winner of the LiverpoolSU AmazingTeacher Award
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n LJMU is ranked in the top 50 UK universitiesfor teaching excellence, according to the 2012 Sunday Times Good University Guide
n Research keeps our degrees up-to-date and gives students insights on current professional practice
n Over 75% of LJMU research is rated as internationally important and this informs all areas of the curriculum
WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
All of our degrees are designedand delivered in a way that bestsuits the subject being taught,and the knowledge and skillsyou are expected to develop aspart of your studies.
During your induction, your tutors will outline what modules andtopics you’ll be studying during your first year at LJMU. You’ll alsofind out more about any examinations and assignments you’ll beexpected to complete. They will also explain what backgroundreading and independent study are required in addition toscheduled activities indicated in your timetable.
Scheduled activities take a wide variety of forms.Depending on your subject, these may include:lectures seminars tutorials project supervisionspractical classes and lab work supervisedactivities in studios or workshops fieldwork inthe UK and overseas external visits and work-based learning feedback sessions.
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WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
all of our degrees take learning out of the lecture theatre and you will beexpected to complete work-relatedlearning as part of your studies
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n placements with PremierLeague and lower division football clubs
n student-led dance company
n clinical practice suites for nursing, midwifery and paramedic students
n radio studio, television studio and industry-standard editing facilities
n year-long industrial placements
n UK and international field trips
n laboratory sessions
n advanced manufacturing facilities
n digital creativity and design studios
n multimedia and computer games labs
n mock courtroomn gallery and exhibition spaces
n the UK’s only 360-degree shipsimulator
n outstanding sport and exercise sciences facilities
here are just some of the opportunities on offer:
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LJMU’s team is the secondhighest ranking UK team inthe prestigious worldwideFormula Student competition.Students design, build andthen race their car on trackssuch as Silverstone and Circuit de Catalunya in Spain.
As soon as you enrol at LJMU, you will be assigned your ownPersonal Tutor.Your tutor will give you feedback on how wellyou are progressing with your studies and encourage you toplan for your educational and career development.
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Our goal is to give you a fulfilling higher education experience, whereyou receive the support you need to become an independent learnerand help you achieve your ambitions for life after graduation, bothpersonally and professionally. That’s why we offer you a wide range ofsupport services to help you manage your commitments and achieveyour full potential while you’re at LJMU.
Our Student Advice and Wellbeing Team can give you adviceand guidance on everything from your physical and mental healthto money management. The University can also advise you about youreligibility for student funding, such as grants, loans, childcare andbursaries. See your Student Funding Guide for more details.
n Study skills courses and specialist support n Free counselling service n Confidential, non-judgmental support to students of all
beliefs and backgrounds from our Spiritual Support teamn Quiet spaces for meditation, prayer and contemplation
in every campusn Dedicated facilities for Muslim prayersn Targeted support for care leaversn Dedicated Disability Advice Team and Assessment Roomn Student funding and money management advice
“I am really pleased that I chose LJMU. The staffare knowledgeable butfriendly and very approachable. They arethere for you if you needhelp and support.”
Georgia Green, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
support and guidancewhenever you need it
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“I really enjoyed my degree. The lecturersare respected researchers and teachers.They also remain closely linked to industryand I got to meet high profileprofessionals and had placementopportunities that led to fantastic careeroptions, including internships at PremierLeague clubs.”Jansen Moreno BSc (Hons) Science and Football
WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
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Over a third of our students complete some form of volunteeringwhile they are at LJMU and the experiences they have can beboth life-changing and career enhancing.
The University and the Liverpool Students’ Union offer you arange of opportunities and many programmes have links withvoluntary organisations at home and overseas.
We know that a lot of our students want to find paid workwhile they are studying at LJMU. Our Vacancy website canhelp you find graduate vacancies, sandwich/industrialplacements, internships/summer work, part-time jobs,volunteering opportunities and work-based learning placements.Over 1,000 local and regional employers regularly listopportunities on this website, which is only open to LJMU students.
LJMU also works with WorkBank, a commercial employmentagency providing a wide-range of better paid student jobsacross Merseyside in retail, administration, postal services,secretarial, call centres, computing, translation and marketing.
opportunities to find paidand voluntary work
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learningresources
WHAT LJMU CAN OFFER YOU
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LJMU has three Learning Resource Centres, with onebased in each of the City, Mount Pleasant and IM Marshcampuses. This means that whatever and wherever youare studying at LJMU you are never far from one ofthese Centres and with 24/7 opening hours duringsemesters, you can pop in anytime, day or night, at a timethat’s most convenient for you.
The Centres are at the heart of the LJMU studentexperience, providing access to many services andfacilities including: enrolment, finance, advice, counselling,careers and employability, IT support, library servicesand all aspects of student administration.
Our Learning Resource Centrescombine the very best aspects oftraditional libraries with everything you’d expect from a modern university:there’s Wi-Fi access throughout; loads ofcomputers; books, periodicals andjournals as well as online resources. Plus,you’ll find places where you can just sitand relax with friends over a coffee,complete group work or study quietly.
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library servicesEvery subject, every topic, every interest is covered in ourlibraries – in formats ranging from DVDs and CDs, to journals,satellite TV programmes, magazines, and of course books.Increasingly academic publishing and comment takes place onlineand LJMU’s electronic library gives you access to 17,000electronic journals, newspapers, conference proceedings, maps,legal documents and much more. With over 650,000 items and11,000 journals - in print and electronic format - available in theUniversity libraries you should have no problem finding the rightbooks and materials for your academic studies.
“I couldn’t have wished for a better experience at LJMU – I’ve fallen in love with Liverpool, made amazing friends, gainedconfidence, broadened my mind and met interesting people.”Rachael Carpenter, BA (Hons) English and former Editor of The Loopervil Press, the official Liverpool Students’ Union newspaper.
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1,900open accesscomputersacross theUniversity
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a place tocall home
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Living away from friends and family for the first timecan be a daunting experience. That’s why we guaranteeall first year students – including those who join us viaClearing – a place in LJMU-approved accommodation.
LJMU is proud to offer students some of the best student accommodation in theUK. Most of our accommodation has en-suite bathrooms. We also offer some withshared bathrooms as a budget option. All of the accommodation is self-catering,typically consisting of flats with between four and six study bedrooms with a sharedcommunal kitchen and living area.
We offer a range of accommodation for students with disabilities. If you requireaccommodation with particular adaptations please contact the AccommodationOffice as soon as possible. Further information is also available from our DisabilityTeam (tel: 0151 904 6052, email: [email protected]).
Our website has detailed information on all of our studentaccommodation including floorplans, up-to-date pictures, a breakdown of what facilities are offered and how much it will cost.Go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation to find out more.
a place tocall home
You can apply for your LJMUstudent accommodation from1 February 2013 onwards.
For details on what’s available go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodationcall 0151 231 4166 or email: [email protected]
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over 3,000 bedrooms in highquality student accommodationacross Liverpool
rents range from £102 per week for a standard en-suiteroom up to £123 for a deluxe en-suite room
rents for bedrooms in flats with shared
bathrooms start from just £77.50 per week
excellent security broadband, contents
insurance and all
fuel costs included
in your rent 24 hour on-site staff
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a place tocall home
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Leaving home and moving into student accommodation can be a little daunting.That’s why we provide Welcome Assistants at each of the Halls to help you settlein and tell you more about all the exciting events happening as part of theStudents’ Union welcome activities.
How to request your accommodationProviding LJMU is your first (Firm) choiceuniversity and you’ve received either aConditional or Unconditional offer, you canrequest your preferred accommodation from1 February 2013. We would advise you to dothis as soon as you can as all accommodationis allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
You will be asked to make an initial smallpayment to secure your booking but this willbe returned to you if you are not successfulin securing your place at LJMU.
We reserve rooms for older students at anumber of key sites across the city – pleasesee the accommodation website for details.
you can requestaccommodation from 1 February 2013 onwardsproviding LJMU is yourFirm choice University
To make your request, 1. Go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation
and t ake a look at the extensive range of accommodation we offer.
2. Our accommodation website has been designed to help you make an informed choice and our search tool can help you narrow down your choices based on campus, facilities or price.
3. Once you’ve found your ideal home, complete the online request form and click ‘send’.
Accommodation queriesThe Accommodation Office can help answerany accommodation-related enquiries you mayhave at any stage of the application process.
Here’s how to get in touch:
n Telephone: +44 (0)151 231 4166 (Monday-Friday, 9am-4.30pm)email: [email protected]
n Follow @LJMUAccomOffice on Twitter
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The Liverpool Students’ Union
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Get more from your LJMUexperience with LiverpoolSUEvery student at LJMU is automatically a member of LiverpoolSU,you don’t need to pay a membership fee or sign any forms.LiverpoolSU is led by student officers who are elected by LJMUstudents. The Union is open throughout the year, offering you arange of activities, support and services to make sure you get thebest social and academic experience that Liverpool has to offer.
LiverpoolSU will help you get the most from your social life – you’llbe able to find entertainment through one of the many sports,
clubs, societies and events. The Students’ Union also ensures youget the most from your learning experience by representing yourviews and lobbying on your behalf when something needs tochange.
LiverpoolSU can also help prepare you for your future career –so why not take advantage of the many volunteering and workopportunities available in the Union and via the Societies.
Your first contact with LiverpoolSU will most likely be duringWelcome Week where you will be given the VIP treatmentto welcome you to the University. You can expect talks andfairs to help you settle in and a diary packed full of events tokeep you amused.
To find out more, go to www.liverpoolsu.com
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Sports, clubsand societiesFancy hitting the slopes with the LJMUsnowriders, obsessing about anime with like-minded fans, having coffee and cake withother mature students or learning some newmoves with our freestyle dancers? With over80 different sports, clubs and societies onoffer at LiverpoolSU, there are loads ofopportunities to meet new people and trysomething different.
For a full list of sports, clubs and societies goto: www.liverpoolsu.com
SupportServicesLiverpoolSU supports you when you need itthrough our advice centre, course reps andhall reps.
The HaighLiverpoolSU’s Haigh Building has a studentbar, cafe and shop as well as a range of otherservices for students. Whether you want tograb a bite to eat between lectures, a quietdrink at the end of the day or to get ready fora night out, Scholars Bar is the place to go.Scholars also offer a wide range of pre-clubwarm up entertainment.
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The Liverpool Students’ Union
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Your membership will cover a host of activitiesand facilities. Keep fit classes, top-of-the-rangegym equipment and fitness suites and if Lycra'snot your thing, you can also play tennis, squashand badminton, have a steam bath or sauna orjust float around in an Olympic-sized swimmingpool. There are even two golf courses – inAllerton and Liverpool North – where you cantry and improve your swing.
As an LJMU student you’ll have nomore excuses why you can’t go to thegym, go swimming or even play around of golf.
That’s because you’ll be entitled to free off-peak accessto 12 Lifestyles Fitness Centres across Liverpool.
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Sport is a big thing at LJMU. We are really proud ofour University teams who consistently compete andwin many of the major titles in inter-universityleagues and competitions.
The Students’ Union offers opportunities for both ultra-competitivetypes and beginners to get involved, and you can choose from Americanfootball, athletics, boxing, badminton, basketball, cricket, men andwomen’s Gaelic football, football, hockey, volleyball and rugby teams aswell as lacrosse, netball, swimming and tennis.
Supporting elite athletesLJMU's Sports Scholarship Scheme is helping athletes jump higher, runfaster and perform better thanks to targeted support from ourinternationally-acclaimed School of Sport and Exercise Sciences andpersonalised academic support. Many scholars competed in the London2012 Olympics for Team GB, including Beth Tweddle.
Interested in finding out more? Go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/sport
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By applying to study here you have taken your first step to-wards achieving your dreams for a successful future. Wecan’t wait to welcome you to the University. So study hard,pass your exams and get ready for a truly life-changing student experience with Liverpool John Moores University.
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