Postgraduate Study – Make it Work for You

Meena’s story...*

Not that long ago, Meena felt as though the possibility of studying a Masters degree while having a part-time job and family obligations was so far out of reach, she almost gave up on the idea.

It was autumn, a few years after she had finished her undergraduate degree. While she enjoyed her role, she wasn’t sure that she was on the right career path and wanted to progress into further study to take herself in a new direction. It did not help that Meena felt the only way she could find the time to attend a traditional campus-based Masters programme would be to cut back on her hours at work. As the days went by, she was bombarded with thoughts about where she might be in the new year. One thing she knew for sure was that nothing changes if nothing changes.

This was around the time when Meena said to herself, enough is enough and it is time to act. “I mean, there has to be a way for me to study a Masters degree without worrying about my work commitments...,” she thought.

Meena began her search quest into postgraduate study options when she came across online programmes at the University of Liverpool. Intrigued by the idea of studying remotely, part-time, at one of the elite Russell Group universities, she immersed herself by attending virtual events and reading about potential scholarships and discounts.

She discovered that not only would she be able to study around her job and family commitments, but she would also receive the equal qualification and recognition from her chosen online Masters course as individuals undertaking the same programme on-campus. The best part of it all is Meena would not have to wait until September to turn her dream into reality.

The only thing left to do was to select her course from an extensive list of the University’s online postgraduate programmes, all of which were open to applicants for a January start.

For the first time in months, Meena knew where she stood with her long-awaited plans as her new chapter was about to begin.

*Meena’s story is an imagined example but you can view testimonials from past and present online students on the University of Liverpool online programmes website.

Are you wondering if online is the way for you too?

Meena is an example of one of many students who have opted for the remote learning approach as the course structure allowed her to continue working through her studies without giving up the rigorous programme standards.

If the dilemma of choosing one commitment over another to study a Masters degree is something you are faced with right now, the online mode of delivery can be the answer you have been looking for.

With the University of Liverpool’s online programmes come great benefits of not only receiving a world-renowned postgraduate qualification, but you will also be offered extensive support with your studies and career development throughout your online course.

Other potential rewards of studying an online Masters degree:

Enter a new market with a freshly gained specialist knowledge
Fast track your career by upskilling with an online postgraduate degree
Postgraduates are more likely to earn, on average, an additional £5,400 per year compared to graduates (LEO)

Manage your time

As we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of research and education, our state-of-the-art virtual learning platform will enable you to study from anywhere while balancing your work, family, or any other obligations that much easier. With new study material each week, you will be able to review your resources at your own time and pace. No need to worry about missing a session anymore.

Pay as you learn

The University of Liverpool offers accessible online programmes with different payment options, such as monthly instalments, to suit your needs. While some students may be eligible for the government-funded Postgraduate Masters Loan, to help with your studies our discounts and scholarship page breaks down the available financial support for both international and home online students.

Get support to succeed

Even though you will be studying online, you will still be a University of Liverpool student and our academic and non-academic support will be at your disposal to enhance your experience with us. Whether you will need guidance with writing an assignment, career development, finding your way around the virtual learning platform or our extensive eLibrary, our support team of highly skilled student advisors will be on hand to answer any questions you may have throughout your programme.

Next steps...

Discover the full list of the University of Liverpool’s online postgraduate programmes starting in January 2022 here.

Last updated: 07 December 2021

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