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Liverpool LifeOne of the most affordable and safest student cities in the UK, Liverpool is packed with attractions. There’s a legendary music scene that’s bigger than the Beatles; a city centre brimming with clubs, pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes; award-winning shopping facilities, museums, galleries and theatres, not to mention two Premier League football clubs, golf courses, beautiful parks and outstanding countryside just a short drive away.

Come to study in this magnificent city and you are guaranteed a second home for life.

And when it comes to exploring Liverpool, thanks to our numerous cultural partnerships, you’ll have a host of opportunities to get involved with the city’s arts scene during your studies. Whether it’s listening to a classical concert in the newly refurbished Philharmonic Hall, watching a performance in the award-winning Everyman, or visiting Tate Liverpool in the Albert Dock, as an LJMU student you will have unprecedented access to world-class attractions.

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WaterfrontResurgent after too many years in the doldrums,Liverpool’s Waterfront really is world-class. With thenew extension to the Leeds/Liverpool canal scythingthrough the Pier Head, the jaunty new Museum ofLiverpool, the scrubbed up Three Graces (the triptychof grand buildings of which the Liver Building is bestknown) and the handsome huddle of warehouses makingup the Albert Dock, the city has returned to the river instyle. The Dock’s museums and galleries, bars andrestaurants can easily fill a half day’s exploration and,should you itch to get closer to the water you’ve a fewoptions: you can take a ‘ferry ‘cross the Mersey’ or tryyour hand at canoeing (or a range of other watersports)at the Watersports Centre. Further south, the promenadewalk of Riverside Drive offers great river views all theway to the pretty Festival Gardens.

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Welcome to the Department of Maritime and Mechanical EngineeringLJMU’s Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering is one of the leading centres for maritime and engineering education in the UK. It offers a range of postgraduate programmes taught by academics active in industry-oriented research and scholarship and attracts many applicants from around the word. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers in the UK and overseas.

Liverpool is one of the world’s great maritime mercantile cities, its wealth and international reputation founded on its maritime and engineering industries. Our Department can trace its roots back to the foundation of the Liverpool Mechanics’ Institute in 1823 and the first Nautical College for the merchant marine in England in 1892.

The city of Liverpool has one of the largest clusters of maritime businesses outside of London and a thriving engineering and advanced manufacturing base. Our teaching and research is supported by long-term partnerships with city employers and universities and companies worldwide. These relationships help to ensure our courses are kept up-to-date and that you develop key skills and experience in solving real-life problems.

Indeed, when you study at LJMU’s Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering, you can look forward to a dynamic,professionally-relevant and global student experience.

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In 2016, LJMU became the first university to receive two commended judgements in the Higher Education Review by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

All UK universities undergo a rigorous independent review by the QAA to check that they meet set standards. Our review saw us far exceeding the criteria, being commended for the quality and enhancement of our student learning opportunities and being praised for nine other areas of good practice.

The benefits of studying at LJMU were clearly outlined by the QAA. The report commented on our:

n provision of clear expectations for students

n curriculum enhancing placements

n continual development of teaching staff

n work, enabling students to reach their graduate potential

n programme monitoring and improvement processes

n ability to collect and act on student feedback

n identification of enhancement opportunities for students

n strengthening collaborative partnerships

n partnerships with postgraduate research students

This ground-breaking result means that, as a future student, you can have total confidence that LJMU delivers an exceptional learning experience and ranks amongst the very best in the UK.

Leading the way in education

Postgraduate study options

LJMU offers a wide range of taught and research programmes delivered by academics actively involved in innovative research and ground-breaking consultancy projects. Indeed, it is this combination of academic expertise and ‘real world’ experience that helps ensure our programmes: are up-to-date, accredited by key professional bodies and deliver the knowledge, skills and experience required to achieve your professional ambitions.

Postgraduate Certificates (PgCert) and Diplomas (PgDip)

n can act as stand-alone professional qualificationsn can mark interim achievements en route to a full (taught) masters qualification

The Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Education (PGDE or PGCE)

n offers a route into teaching for those with an undergraduate degreen focuses on developing teaching skills

Taught Masters (MA, MSc, MBA)

n builds on undergraduate knowledge and skills

n can be studied 12 months full-time, with a two year part-time option often available

n often enables you to select specialist optional modules based on your own

interestsn involves a dissertation n sometimes available for those with little/no

academic experience in the subject area

Master of Research (MRes)

n focuses on individual research project workn ideal if you want to pursue a research careern provides you with an academic mentor

who will become your Director of Studies should you progress to a PhD programme

MPhil

n focuses on using appropriate research methods and techniques to conduct an

independent enquiry n can be completed in one to four years,

depending if you are a full or part-time student

Doctorate or PhD

n focuses on making an original, personal contribution to the understanding of a problem, the advancement of knowledge or the generation of new ideas

n takes between three and six years to complete, depending on your mode of study

QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE

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Why study at LJMU?

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A global universityLJMU is a global university, welcoming students and staff from over 100 different countries and working in collaboration with businesses, professional bodies and educational institutions from all over the world.

We offer students and staff exciting opportunities to work, train or study overseas, encouraging them to embrace international employment opportunities. Our appetite for collaboration has created huge success and inspired our graduates to see beyond national boundaries and cultural traditions.

The Liverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute (LOOM) has close links with international research partners. It also works collaboratively with industry and regulatory organisations, including Maersk Line, Peel Group, Shell, ABS Group, the UK Health and Safety Executive and the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency.

LJMU’s Mechanical Engineering team has developed theoretical models of thermal striping and non-destructive examination in collaboration with UK Atomic Energy Authority, Serco and AMEC. These are used worldwide by the nuclear industry to predict thermal fatigue crack propagation.

Our work on micro-structured materials has resulted in collaborative publications with the universities of Aberystwyth, Cagliari, Imperial College, Linköping, Liverpool, Sydney and Trento.

We also have an international reputation for research in advanced manufacturing, with a focus on high-efficiency precision machining, laser processing, and precision measurement and inspection. Work is supported by industrial partners, including Rolls Royce, Airbus, Getrag, Jones and Shipman, Holroyd, BoschRexroth, Cinetic-Lundis and Castrol, the UK Manufacturing Technology Centre and international academic partners.

Excellent facilitiesThe Department is located in the Byrom Street site of LJMU’s City Campus. In addition to specialist engineering facilities, Byrom Street has high quality lecture theatres, meeting and seminar rooms plus a large Starbucks café and social spaces. The Avril Robarts Library, open 24/7 during semesters, is just minutes away on Tithebarn Street.

LJMU is one of only six UK universities with a dedicated maritime focus and our investment in facilities has made us a world-class location for maritime education, knowledge transfer and industry engagement.

We have carried out work in response to regional strategic initiatives, encompassing the servicing of the growing North West offshore wind, gas and nuclear industries, and the Atlantic Gateway developments. Working on special projects including the Port of Liverpool expansion, we have assessed the impact of proposed river terminal extensions and harbour facilities on port operations.

Our Maritime Centre is a state-of-the-art training facility which enables marine pilots, ships masters and senior navigating officers to develop and practice their skills in a realistic but risk free environment. Our marine and maritime research is supported by state-of-the-art marine simulation facilities including:

n a new maritime teaching and simulator facility, comprising a 360° full-mission bridge simulator and five 270° bridges

n an engine room simulator

n a PC-based simulation laboratory for maritime programmes

n transport modelling and safety decision making software

Mechanical and manufacturing research within the Department is supported by:

n a modern materials and structural testing laboratory

n a manufacturing and product development laboratory

n a high performance computing system

A recent £5 million investment has further expanded our facilities to include a new Flexible Learning Environment.

We pride ourselves on giving our students unrivalled access to all of our laboratory and workshop facilities, and our Formula Student team share space with our Vehicle Engineering Laboratory, which incorporates a motion base driver-in-the-loop simulator, and a rolling road dynamometer.

Employment opportunitiesThe Faculty of Engineering and Technology has an excellent employability record.

Postgraduates from the Department follow a variety of career paths. Recent alumni are now working in roles including: Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer and Development Engineer, Export Coordinator, Operations Manager, Project Engineer, Graduate Trainee Marine Surveyor, Vessel Operator, Ship Broker, Marine Assistant and Technical Support Engineer.

They are employed by companies including: Jaguar Landrover, McLaren, Sellafield Ltd, Unilever, Siemens, Pepsico, Cussons Technology, Alfred H Knight, Logistic Procurus, Peninsula Petroleum, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, German Inhouse Ship Broking Company, Shipping Trade and Transport Athens and SOTI Ltd.

“I would encourage anyone to come to LJMU to study at postgraduate level.” Mature student, Catherine Gadd

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World-leading researchIn the REF 2014, some 98% of research submitted by the Department was considered world leading, of international importance or recognised internationally. This ensures that our courses are at the leading edge of developments in the field and enables you to study alongside leading experts.

Marine and maritime research is carried out by the Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine (LOOM) Research Institute which supports innovation in the marine and maritime sector, connecting it with other international universities and R&D centres. Research themes include:

n Safe maritime operations

n Energy efficiency

n Efficient maritime operations and logistics

n Marine engineering systems

n Advanced manufacturing and materials

n ‘Internet of Things’

The Institute’s research has helped to improve the efficiency of port and terminal operations, developing specialist automation and new techniques for optimising container movements. Projects in logistics supply chain have contributed to optimising transport networks, reducing energy and emissions and improved resilience to external uncertainties. Its research in safety, security and reliability has contributed to the development of decision support systems in ships, offshore installations and port terminals.

The University also has an international reputation for its research in advanced manufacturing focussed on:

n high-efficiency precision machining

n laser processing

n precision measurement and inspection

Our research covers:

n mass and micro finishing, bringing together a range of technologies to achieve higher efficiency and greater levels of structural precision on surfaces

n the application of process technologies to create functional surfaces

Our research focus in mechanical engineering is analytical. Computational modelling, mechanics of materials and systems engineering work is undertaken with industrial partners including material producers, manufacturers, energy companies and engineering consulting companies. Research into the mechanics of engineering and biological materials is led by Professor James Ren.

Recent projects include:

n integrated materials modelling and product development with sports footwear manufacturers, resulting in new biomechanics-led designs

n materials processing and simulation in processes, such as machining and welding and green manufacturing in collaboration with a wide range of

industries

n smart materials development for sensors and intelligent materials and products testing

Research on analytical and computational modelling includes:

n computational fluid dynamics

n finite element analysis and modelling of thermoelasticity

n thermal striping fatigue

n wave propagation in structures

First class learning resourcesLJMU has three libraries: the Aldham Robarts library at the Mount Pleasant Campus, the Avril Robarts library in the City Centre and the IM Marsh library.

A hub for all front-line student services, our libraries are the place to: register and enrol, hand in your coursework, pay fees and get guidance on anything related to the student experience. All libraries have WiFi so you can work on your own device, borrow a laptop or book a PC. You can also book a space to work quietly with friends and can print, copy and scan items here too.

In essence, our libraries offer:

n 2,000 study spaces - including designated postgraduate areas for when you need some quiet time to focus and meeting areas so you can collaborate in groups

n helpful and friendly academic liaison librarians for each Department/Faculty

n Wi-Fi access

n networked PCs and access to 2000+ applications

n laptops you can borrow when you need to be out and about

n helpdesk and induction sessions to familiarise yourself with the resources and facilities available

n a user-friendly search engine to search more than 820,000 items including 650,000 printed resources, 129,000 e-Books, 45,000 electronic journal titles, online newspapers, legal databases, company journals and special collections

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Elizabeth Parrott graduated in Forensic Anthropology at LJMU before becoming the first female to study for the Drone Technology and Application masters.

“I think postgraduate study gives you better employment opportunities and more options. I want to go into research so it was an obvious choice for me.

I originally came to LJMU and, indeed, decided to do my masters here as the University was one of few places I could study my chosen courses.

Postgraduate study has been quite an easy step. I still have the comfort of

lectures with the added bonus of research work, giving me the freedom to decide what I want to learn and where I want to go with my studies.

It is great being on a course that is so state-of-the art – each day we are learning about things which were only discovered a few months ago.

When I started the course not only was I the only female, I was also the only person with no engineering background but it didn’t matter one bit. The tutors have been brilliant and have helped me to build my expertise. I am now very confident in what I am doing.

My tutors come from a wide variety of backgrounds and are all experts in their fields. They are always keen to help and see us develop, so the support on offer is amazing. It is important to read around your subject at masters level and, as the course is only two days a week, I am able to do this and hold down a part-time job to boost my scholarship funding.

On graduation I want to do a PhD which brings together the work from my undergraduate and masters degrees. Long term I would like to work in academia or research or take my expertise out into industry.”

WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…

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DR EDDIE BLANCO-DAVIS Marine and Offshore Engineering

“The aspect I find most enjoyable at LJMU is lecturing although I also enjoy participating in research projects.”

After obtaining a BSc in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York in 2004, Eddie sailed as a member of the engine department on various commercial containerships for a short time. He then proceeded to carry out water and fuel treatment servicing for diesel power generation plants. This led to a role as a project manager within shipyards in Panama and Mexico for four years.

Eddie holds an MSc and PhD from the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. He became a lecturer in 2015.

His research interests include: life cycle assessment applied to shipboard operations and machinery, marine environmental protection and regulation, including emission control, ship ballast water management and alternatives, and environmentally sound marine propulsion systems.

Outside of lecturing, Eddie is a huge football fan and a keen guitar player.

DR ROBYN PYNE Logistics and Maritime Management

“Something I enjoy in my role is the international and multidisciplinary learning environment offered in the department, and the contribution that our students make to this. We have a wealth of both academic and industry expertise and produce graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours. Our students are able to develop and both technical knowledge and skills, and the appropriate Logistics and Maritime Management business acumen.”

After undergoing Deck Officer Training in the UK Merchant Navy, Robyn undertook a BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law at Plymouth University. She then completed an MSc and PhD as part of an Economic and Social Research Council scholarship. This looked into the implementation of the International Maritime Organisation’s Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) convention and its implementation at Maritime Higher Education institutions in China. Robyn worked for a period as a member of faculty at Dalian Maritime University in China, assisting with delivery of a World Maritime University MSc programme.

She leads the postgraduate programmes in Logistics and Maritime Management.

Our peopleOur academics have the specialist knowledge and industry insight to make a real difference to your future. Here are just some of the tutors based in the Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering.

DR GLYNN ROTHWELL Mechanical Engineering

“The most enjoyable aspects of my role at LJMU are teaching, particularly computational structural analysis techniques, and interacting with students. I also enjoy supervising research projects which are open-ended in nature and allow students to demonstrate their full potential.”

Completing an engineering apprenticeship with British Nuclear Fuels in 1980, Glynn received a BSc degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manchester in 1983. He subsequently returned to BNFL as a design engineer involved in the design and construction of the THORP reprocessing plant at Sellafield.

Glynn became a senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at LJMU in 1991 and received his PhD in 2003. He is a chartered engineer and a fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. His research interests focus on the general area of design, stress analysis and fracture mechanics.

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A native of the Canary Islands, Tomas Killick studied for his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering in Germany before moving to LJMU to take his masters in Marine and Offshore Engineering.

“I wanted to strengthen my English so I decided to look for a maritime course in the UK. I chose LJMU as some of the modules were a better fit with what I was looking for and I also have some distant family connections here.

To be honest I expected postgraduate study to be tougher than it has been. Don’t get me wrong, it is certainly not a walk in the park but if you invest enough time in your studies and use the support available from your tutors, it is certainly achievable.

The biggest surprise for me has been that the modules which I considered the worst have been taught by really great professors, making potentially boring subjects really interesting and enjoyable.

The thing that stands out most about LJMU, however, has been the support from tutors and library staff. In Germany we addressed tutors formally and were very lucky to get a slot at one of their weekly, hour-long, timetabled open door sessions. I couldn’t believe it when I came here, was on first name terms with the tutors and could ask them for help whenever I needed it. From the moment you come to LJMU you know that all-important support is there for you and that makes a real difference.”


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With an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from LJMU, Stuart Burrill was offered a permanent job at his placement company. His employer is now funding his masters.

“I had spoken to the tutors a lot before starting my postgraduate study so I knew what to expect. My programme covers a lot of different areas and it was that variety I was looking for. I also really wanted a programme which would link

into workplace practice and I have been able to apply what I have learned in each module.

Working and studying could have been difficult but I have been able to contact my tutors via email and phone whenever I have needed to and have even been able to split some modules to help with the timing. The course leader has kept me up-to-date with what is happening in terms of how the programme runs and the academic support from the tutors

and library staff has been great.

When I started my undergraduate degree I had no intention of doing a placement but LJMU suggested it and I was lucky enough to get a great position which has basically been my career ever since.

I am now a chief engineering manager at Vauxhall and the knowledge I have gained at LJMU has been key in enabling me to progress this far.”


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Drone Technology and Applications Open to international students MSc

Completing this programme of study will give you the knowledge and practical skills required to become a technical specialist in Drone applications.

Why study this course at LJMU?

Drone technology and its applications are proving to be one of the most disruptive technologies of the early 21st century. This specialist programme provides you with a route to becoming a technical specialist in an exciting and growing field.

A practical degree, this programme teaches you to work with real drone hardware and payloads. You will develop the expertise required to deploy this technology in a range of industrial, scientific and civil applications. You will also gain an understanding of the current and emerging legal and regulatory frameworks which govern drone technology in the UK.

This programme is delivered by active researchers who have practical experience of drone operations in the UK and Europe. This ensures that course content is up-to-date and that it is based on state-of-the-art technical knowledge which is informed by recent operational experience.

You will study the following modules:

n Drone Technology

n Drone Operations

n Drone Construction

n Fixed Wing Flight

n Drone Applications

n Sensors and Data Analysis

n Research Skills

n MSc Project

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is provided through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical exercises. You will be assessed through a combination of written reports, practical assessments and periodic tests. There are no final examinations on this programme.

Graduate employment

As a graduate of this programme you may go on to work with a range of organisations across the industrial, scientific and civil sectors. Your masters degree will have an emphasis on drone applications and payload technologies which mean that you will be well placed to secure employment in one of a range of sector roles. Sector roles which may be available include: consultancy, utilities, transport, maritime, agriculture, retail, security, conservation, cultural heritage or the media.

Study full-time over one year

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 in a numerate-based discipline such as engineering, physics, mathematics or computer science. Other disciplines will be accepted with proof of sufficient technical and numerate skills. All applicants must supply a reference and non-standard applications are welcome.

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Fees: See website for details.

Programme Leader:Dr Frederick Bezombes [email protected]

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Having studied Mechanical Engineering at undergraduate level in Egypt, Habib came to LJMU to study for his masters.

“I decided to go on to study at postgraduate level because I wanted to further my career, to work as a researcher or a lecturer and become a specialist in my field. I was looking at a number of UK universities and what drew me to LJMU in the first place was the city itself. The university had also been recommended by friends as a good place to study Mechanical Engineering.

Liverpool is a wonderful city, the people are really very friendly and that makes it so easy to move here. I also love football so this was the perfect place for me.

I really enjoy my course. The design module is amazing and there is excellent support from lecturers during the working day and beyond. The important thing about the support here is that staff don’t tell you the answers, they tell you how to find the answers and how to increase your knowledge so you can find solutions. You’ll not find anywhere better than LJMU – the support here is the best.

It’s the same with the support outside of your studies too, the welfare officers are there for you whenever you need them and that makes a real difference.

On graduation I want to carry out more research in sustainable energy within the automotive sector. I want to become a chartered engineer and, long term, set up my own business creating the first sustainable energy research and development centre in Egypt. For now, though, I know I am in the right place and doing the right thing to get me to where I want to be.”


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International Transport, Trade and Logistics

Open to international students MSc

“The MSc International Transport, Trade and Logistics programme matched my interests and expectations perfectly. This great experience has definitely strengthened my ability to gain competitive advantage academically and professionally.”Taha Laissaoui, MSc International Transport, Trade and Logistics graduate, Distribution Manager, Finland

Gain advanced logistics knowledge and management skills with this masters in International Transport, Trade and Logistics which offers excellent opportunities with global partners.


LJMU is home to an international centre of excellence in maritime education and professional training and is one of only four or five locations in the UK where you can study for this kind of programme. Indeed, in the 2014 REF, some 95% of research submitted by the Department was internationally recognised, classed as world leading or of international importance.

The British maritime education system is very well-respected worldwide and LJMU has been offering maritime and logistics courses for almost 125 years. If you want to progress to or are already working in the global trade sector it is very important to forge international links for your career. The reputation of our programmes ensures that LJMU has well-established connections with industry and the worldwide maritime research sector.

This internationally respected masters qualification offers access to a world-renowned research institute and the contacts to build your future. It equips you to develop a career in the vitally important global logistics world and, on graduation, you can look forward to a host of employment opportunities.


n MSc Project

n Export Trade Law

n Global Transport Systems

n International Trade

n Legal Principles

n Logistics Systems

n Operations Research

n Preparing for Project

n Research Skills

n Supply Chain Modelling

Optional modules are also available covering topics such as:

n Maritime Law

n Maritime Security

n Port Administration

n Port Business Strategy

n Project Management


You will gain knowledge on this course through lectures and directed student-centred learning. You will also have the opportunity to complete open-ended reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding of topics.

Assessment is through a combination of coursework in the form of case study reports and assignment submissions and, where appropriate, short class tests. Some modules also include testing of problem solving skills through a combination of unseen written exams.

Graduate employment

The Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering has a great employability record.

Career opportunities in this sector are excellent and the skills provided on this MSc will enable you to move into the management of goods flow on a global scale. Potential employers include: logistics companies, transport companies involved with international trade, goods producers and suppliers, governmental bodies and consultants.


Entry Requirements:

Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification such as a UK Class 1 Master Mariner or Chief Engineer certificate of competence, or a non-UK equivalent. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Fees:See website for details.

Programme Leader:Dr Robyn Pyne [email protected]

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Open to international students

Learn to analyse and evaluate the business, financial and management strategies applicable to Logistics and Supply Chain Management on this fascinating masters programme.


The Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering has a long and distinguished history of teaching and research and an established reputation for producing excellent engineers and maritime professionals.

This programme will enable you to analyse and evaluate business, financial and management strategies and apply them to Logistics and Supply Chain Management. It is allied with the work of the Liverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine (LOOM) Research Institute and the majority of staff delivering the course are members of this institute.

The course delivers each module over a period of five to six weeks and appeals to an international student base, attracting students from around 30 different countries over the past few years.

The programme places particular emphasis on markets, customers, finance, people, operations, communications and information technology, and business policy and strategy. It is taught in a manner which enables you to build on your learning as your career develops.


n Manufacturing Management

n Safety and Reliability

n MSc Project


n Logistics Systems




n Research Skills



n Export Trade Law


n Legal Principles


The majority of modules have a single piece of written coursework which is submitted three weeks after teaching on that module has been completed. You will receive written feedback on your work within three weeks of submission, allowing you to monitor your progress as you go along.

Analysis and problem solving skills are assessed through a combination of unseen written exams, case study reports, coursework assignment submissions and an individual project.

There are exams in ‘Manufacturing Management’ and ‘Safety and Reliability’ and time-constrained assessments in ‘Project Management’ and ‘Operations Research’. ‘Preparing for Project’ has a multi-part assessment framework, allowing you to present and defend your project proposal in written and oral form.

The project itself involves an 18,000 word dissertation.

Graduate employment

The cross-disciplinary nature of this programme is ideal if you want to gain employment in the vibrant logistics and supply chain sector.

On graduation you will be able to enter markets and roles where a broad base of skills is required across business functions. You may typically work in: automotive logistics, aerospace manufacturing and offshore supply, but would be equally suitable for roles in the international supply chain and globalised logistics industries.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in maritime, transport, business, management, manufacturing engineering or other engineering sectors. Non-standard applications are welcome.



Programme Leader:Dr Robyn Pyne [email protected]

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Manufacturing EngineeringOpen to international students MSc

This MSc in Manufacturing Engineering is accredited by IMechE and meets Chartered Engineer status. Mastering modern CAD software on the programme, you can look forward to great career progression in this exciting industry.


Offered by one of the UK’s leading Engineering Schools, this programme is informed by internationally important research and industry connections. Indeed, it is widely recognised by employers as meeting the exact requirements needed to succeed in the industry.

Practical elements of the programme are underpinned by departmental research activities through MEMARC (the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Research Centre) and staff industrial experience. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which means it meets Chartered Engineer requirements.

The School has more than 200 workstations including those operating industry standard software worth up to £20,000 per license e.g. Solid Works for CAD, ANSYS and ABAQUS. We will also provide you with a copy of/license for this software for your laptop or PC to enable you to work when it suits you.

Our cohort comprises motivated and experienced students with a broad range of backgrounds and employment experience. As well as those already in the manufacturing engineering sector, the programme welcomes students who want to change to manufacturing engineering from another engineering discipline.

As a graduate of this programme, you will have the ability to integrate your knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science, computer-based methods, design, the economic, social and environmental context, and engineering practice to solve a substantial range of complex engineering problems. As a result, you are more likely to progress quickly and enter management and leadership roles at an early stage of your career.


n MSc Project

n Research Skills

n Advanced Materials Engineering

n Automation Systems




n Advanced Engineering Design

n Finite Element Analysis

n Computational Fluid Dynamics

n Alternative Energy Systems

n Optical Measurement and Inspection




n Modelling and Simulation


You will gain knowledge and skills on this course through lectures and directed student-centred learning. You will also need to complete open-ended reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding.

Assessment is via a combination of coursework including case study reports, assignment submissions and, where appropriate, short class tests. Some modules also include unseen exams on problem solving skills.

Practical skills are assessed through case-study coursework reports, group and individual projects, research reports and oral/written exams.

Graduate employment

As a graduate of this programme you will be able to design new manufacturing strategies and processes and have the skills and knowledge to critically analyse existing manufacturing processes and systems, assessing their functionality and reliability.

The programme will also develop transferable skills and professional behavioural traits, preparing you for technical and managerial roles within a range of manufacturing engineering and associated industries.

Former graduates now hold senior engineering positions in organisations all over the world.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in an engineering discipline or an equivalent professional qualification with relevant work experience.



Programme Leader:Dr David Allanson [email protected]

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Marine and Offshore Engineering MSc Open to international students

This Marine and Offshore Engineering masters is closely aligned with our leading marine research institute. We have a long history of high quality teaching in this subject area, preparing students for a successful maritime career.


Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IMechE), this programme meets Chartered Engineer requirements. It also has close industry links and is widely recognised by employers as meeting the standards required to succeed in this fast-paced industry.

LJMU is home to an international centre of excellence in maritime education and professional training. Our expanding and internationally acclaimed marine and offshore engineering research underpins the programme, ensuring the curriculum reflects contemporary practice and thinking within the sector.

The programme combines leading-edge academic education with professionally relevant practical training. At the beginning of your masters, you can take optional modules to prepare for the high level application of analysis tools.

Throughout the course, you will study alongside motivated and experienced marine and offshore engineering students with a broad range of employment experience. Due to the excellent support we offer to international students, we regularly welcome students from Asia, Africa and EU countries such as Greece, France and Germany. We also welcome those who want to change their specialism to marine and offshore engineering from another engineering discipline. Indeed, whatever your reason for joining the programme, you can be sure that this masters will make it easier for you to gain promotion and enhance your career profile with additional marine and offshore engineering skills.


n MSc Project

n Research Skills

n Marine Design Engineering

n Offshore Engineering

n Maritime and Offshore Safety Analysis




n Alternative Energy Systems






You will gain knowledge and skills on this course through lectures and directed student-centred learning. You will also have the opportunity to complete open-ended reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding of topics.

Assessment is via a combination of unseen written exams and assessed coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions. Practical skills are assessed through case-study coursework reports, group and individual projects, research reports and oral/written exams.

Graduate employment

The Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering has an excellent employability record.

As a graduate on this programme you will be highly sought after by employers and will have the skills to enter senior positions with major UK and international companies.

Industry positions in small and large companies require a good technical understanding and strong interpersonal skills. A large percentage of Marine and Offshore Engineering graduates are employed by Lloyd’s of London. As a postgraduate of this course, however, you will also be well-qualified for consultancy and government body work.

Study full-time over one year or part-time over two years

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent professional qualification such as a Maritime Coastguard Agency Class 1 (Marine Engineer) certificate of competence, or a non-UK equivalent.




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Elsa Rizkiya Kencana graduated in Ocean Engineering at the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember in Indonesia before joining LJMU to study for a masters in Marine and Offshore Engineering.

“I decided to undertake a postgraduate degree because I want to become a lecturer. I was attracted to LJMU by

the course modules. It is rare to be able to study the energy aspect of my subject in my own country so I decided to come here and concentrate on the offshore and energy aspects of engineering.

LJMU is very strong in my subject and I have told all of my friends back in Indonesia about the University and the benefits of studying here. The

academic support is great and I have been given lots of guidance on topics such as writing for academic purposes.

The city itself is a good place to live. LJMU is very close to the centre and that makes a real difference to your daily life. I love walking around the city centre and visiting the Albert Dock. Studying to be a Scouser is almost as enjoyable as my University work!”


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Maritime Operations Management Open to international students MSc

This MSc is offered by LJMU’s international centre of excellence. It is founded on strong links with industry, in the UK and internationally.


The British maritime education system has an international reputation for excellence and LJMU is one of only four or five institutions in the UK where you can study on this kind of programme.

Situated in the famous port city of Liverpool, LJMU has been offering maritime education for almost 125 years. The Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering offers internationally respected qualifications, access to a world-renowned research institute and essential contacts to build your career.

This industry-relevant Maritime Operations Management masters is designed to meet the changing needs of the global maritime industry. It is informed by world-leading research plus extensive links with industry. You’ll gain the tools to manage ports, shipping operations, maritime law and maritime safety.

During your studies you will visit ports, ships, insurance underwriters, P & I Club and the IMO. Indeed, industrial visits are an important part of the course, enabling you to understand the latest developments in the market. You will also build your links with industry via the regular speakers who visit us throughout the year in conjunction with professional bodies.

On graduation you’ll have the skills you need to secure positions at the highest level within this competitive worldwide industry.

What you will study:

n MSc Project

n Legal Principles

n Marine Insurance

n Maritime Business and Management

n Maritime Finance and Economics

n Maritime Law



n Research Skills


n Export Trade Law



n Logistics Systems

n Maritime Security






Teaching on this course comprises lectures and directed student-centred learning. You will also complete open-ended reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding of topics.

Assessment is via a combination of coursework with case study reports, assignment submissions and short class tests. Some modules also test problem solving skills through a combination of unseen written exams.

Graduate employment

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% of postgraduates in professional or managerial roles six months after graduation.

During your studies here you will be encouraged to participate in professional development activity via institute events. On graduation you can look forward to consultancy and management roles in shipping companies, the marine insurance industry, ship broking and ship management.


Entry Requirements:Minimum 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent professional qualification such as a UK Class 1 Master Mariner or Chief Engineer certificate of competence together with relevant professional experience, or a non-UK equivalent.


Fees:See website for details.

Programme Leader: Dr Robyn Pyne [email protected]

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Mechanical Engineering MSc Open to international students

This masters in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by IMechE and meets Chartered Engineer status. Mastering modern CAD software on this programme will enable you to progress quickly as a postgraduate in this exciting industry.

Why study this course at LJMU?This programme enables you to specialise in mechanical engineering at masters level and gain Chartered Engineer status at the same time.

The practical elements of the programme are underpinned by the Department’s acclaimed research activities through MEMARC (Mechanical Engineering and Materials Research Centre) and the academic team’s extensive industrial experience. The programme has close industry links and is widely recognised by employers as meeting requirements for industry success.

During the programme you will develop advanced engineering skills using CAD software to create mechanical engineering components and systems. You will also have the opportunity to explore the application of advanced analysis tools to the solving of engineering problems.

The Department has more than 200 workstations that include the high value computational resources you need as a mechanical engineer. Workstations operate industry standard software worth up to £20,000 per license including: Solid Works for CAD; ANSYS and ABAQUS. As a student on this masters, we will provide you with a copy of/license for this SolidWorks for your laptop or PC so that you can work at a time to suit you.

Throughout the course, you will be studying alongside motivated and experienced mechanical engineering students with a broad range of backgrounds and employment experience. Some students use the programme to change their specialism to mechanical engineering from another engineering discipline, whilst others are already focusing on this area.


n MSc Project

n Research Skills

n Advanced Engineering Design





n Offshore Engineering

n Manufacturing Processes Engineering

n Automation Systems







You will gain knowledge and skills on this course through lectures and directed student-centred learning. You will also need to complete open-ended reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding of topics.

Assessment is via a combination of unseen written exams, assessed coursework in the form of case-study reports and coursework assignment submissions. Practical skills are assessed through case-study coursework reports, group and individual projects, research reports and oral/written exams.

Graduate employment

Mechanical engineering is one of our most flexible programmes with the widest employability for different types of engineering roles. Postgraduates from this course are highly sought after by employers and many occupy senior positions within major UK and international companies.

On graduation you will be able to integrate your knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science, computer-based methods, design, the economic, social and environmental context, and engineering practice to solve a substantial range of complex engineering problems. You can look forward to excellent career opportunities with consultancies, government bodies and public utilities as well as technical design and mechanical engineer roles.

Past graduates are now working in positions including: Graduate Engineer, Design Engineer and Mechanical Engineer at organisations including: Areva GMBH, Sellafield, Novelis, One Sub Sea, Jacobs Engineering, Balfour Beatty, Lockheed Martin and the National Nuclear Laboratory.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in an engineering discipline or an equivalent professional qualification with relevant professional experience.




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Port Management MSc Open to international students

Ports are a crucial part of the growing international logistics industry. This programme concentrates on the business side of the field including modules on the role of international trade and the logistics sector.


Study for this masters at LJMU’s international centre of excellence in maritime education and professional training.

The British maritime education system is very well respected internationally and this course attracts students from all over the world including: Greece, Cyprus, Norway, Saudi, Libya, Indonesia, the Middle East, Russia and the Ukraine.

LJMU is one of just a few places in the UK where you can undertake this kind of quality masters programme. Indeed, the Department has been offering first class maritime training for almost 125 years. Studying with us will provide you with an internationally respected masters qualification, access to a world-renowned research institute and essential contacts to build your future career.

Our research in maritime logistics and freight transportation is managed under the aegis of the Liverpool Logistics, Offshore and Marine (LOOM) Research Institute which, over the past decade, has made significant contributions to the modernisation and productivity of the marine industries.

Our research directly impacts what you will study on your masters, helping to ensure the curriculum reflects current and emerging industry demands for skilled professionals. Our highly qualified and respected academic team offer both extensive specialist knowledge and relevant industrial experience. This combination of academic and professional expertise will help you to meet the opportunities and challenges of this expanding sector.


n MSc Project


n Legal Principles

n Logistics Systems




n Preparing for a Project

n Research Skills


n Export Trade Law


n Marine Insurance

n Maritime Business and Management

n Maritime Finance and Economics

n Maritime Law

n Maritime Security




You will gain knowledge on this course through lectures and directed student-centred learning, such as case studies. You will also need to complete open-ended reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding of topics.

Assessment is through a combination of coursework including case study reports, assignments and short class tests. Some modules also include problem solving tests through unseen written exams.

Graduate employment

This programme is ideal preparation for a career in worldwide port management, leading to opportunities in: container and bulk port operations; port personnel, management, law and security as well as the wider aspects of shipping.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in an engineering discipline or an equivalent professional qualification with relevant work experience



Programme Leader: Dr

Robyn Pyne [email protected]

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n Marine and offshore engineering

n Operational research and simulation

n Maritime transport and logistics

n Marine risk and safety management

n Advanced manufacturing technology

n Mechanical design and analysis

Research opportunitiesCarry out research in a highly-rated and supportive environment, accessing world-class facilities and support from acclaimed experts.

You can study for an MPhil full-time over 12 months or part-time over up to 48 months, whereas the PhD can be studied full-time over 24 months or part-time over up to 84 months.

The Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering provides specialist laboratories, a stimulating working environment and first class supervision in:

For more information please visit: ljmu.ac.uk/research

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All LJMU students have access to a wealth of support services to make your time with us as happy and fulfilling as possible.

Counselling and mental healthOur free service offers one-to-one and group counselling sessions, as well as mental health guidance and support.

DisabilityWe have disability co-ordinators in every academic School and an on-site assessment room for those with additional needs.

English language support for international studentsWe provide pre-sessional English courses for those whose language capability does not meet entry requirements. See ljmu.ac.uk/isc for more details.

FundingOur team provide information on postgraduate funding including loans, grants and bursaries as well as offering guidance on budgeting and money management.

Spiritual supportConfidential, non-judgemental pastoral care and support is available for students of all beliefs and backgrounds. We have facilities for quiet meditation, prayer and contemplation on each campus, as well as dedicated space for Muslim prayers.

Student advice and wellbeingOur team offer advice and guidance on issues ranging from health to accommodation and childcare.

Study skillsWorkshops are available on various aspects of postgraduate study, including academic writing, effective reading skills, exam and revision skills, report writing and IT skills.

Support for international studentsAs well as a ‘meet and greet’ service when you arrive in the UK, our international team will help with issues such as your visa, setting up a UK bank account and an email address and registering with the police, contact: [email protected]

Student support“In my opinion the support on offer is one of the main benefits of studying at LJMU.”Stephen Smith, LJMU student

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Career guidance

“My studies at LJMU and the help I have received from the careers team have given me the confidence to go out and work in industry,

applying the knowledge and skills I have gained at LJMU.”Omer Chiyoyo Kamwena, LJMU student

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Research shows that postgraduates earn, on average, 24% more than those with an undergraduate degree.

Postgraduate study at LJMU is geared towardsmeeting the needs of employers and animpressive 96% of our postgraduates are in workor further study six months after graduation.*

Develop the skills you needWe offer an exceptional careers supportservice which enables you to demonstrate topotential employers that you have the skills andexperience they are looking for.

Additional supportOur careers centre runs regular workshops and webinars covering topics such as CV writing, application forms, interviews, assessment centres, psychometric testing and more. Our Faculty careers zones at Byrom Street, IM Marsh and the Aldham Robarts library host regular employer visits where you can meet, network and discuss career opportunities.

Careers support for postgraduate researchersCatering for the specific needs of Postgraduate researchers, our three month ‘Your Career, Your Choice’ programme enables you to complete up to 12 interactive workshops. You will receive one-to-one career coaching as well as developing practical skills in writing impactful CVs, job hunting, preparing for interviews and creating an online profile.

Entrepreneurship If you have ambitions to be your own boss or work freelance, expert help is available from our Centre for Entrepreneurship. As well as providing mentoring services, the Centre helps entrepreneurs to achieve key milestones by offering advice on a wide range of topics including access to funding.

AccommodationAll new LJMU students are guaranteed a room endorsed by the University no matter what your level of study.

For further details of University endorsed accommodation, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate/accommodation

For details of private rental accommodation go to: liverpoolstudenthomes.org.uk

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Funding your studiesAn annual tuition fee is payable for all postgraduate courses, either in full at the beginning of the academic year or in instalments throughout the year.

For details of full and part-time annual tuition fees, please see individual programme factfiles. You can search for your specific programme at ljmu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate

For information about loans, scholarships and bursaries to fund your postgraduate study, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate-funding

LJMU graduates will also find details of the 20% tuition fee reduction here.

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Department of Maritime and Mechanical EngineeringByrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF

T: 0151 231 2777E: [email protected]: ljmu.ac.uk

@LJMUFET The University offers the information contained in this brochure as a general guide only to prospective postgraduate students wishing to apply for a place at the University to start a course in 2018/19. 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 (June 2018) 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 should not rely solely on this brochure and should use this brochure in conjunction with the University website.

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