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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At an Analyst Day event held today in New York City, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) reviewed the recent progress of its business, including its revenue growth opportunities, its portfolio of partnered assets and its OmniAb® and Captisol® technology platforms. Management also discussed its Glucagon Receptor Antagonist internal development program, provided 2017 financial guidance details, and reviewed a preliminary framework for 2018 financials.

Highlights of presentations include the following:

Business model and growth drivers:

  • Management highlighted Ligand’s business model, which focuses on diversification of its portfolio across a range of partners, technologies and indications. Ligand leverages its diversification with strong intellectual property (IP) protection and Shots-on-Goal fully-funded by partners that provide economics to Ligand on program success without the associated spend.
  • The Company has successfully grown its portfolio to more than 165 programs today, with 17 drugs currently approved that have the potential to generate commercial revenue for Ligand.
  • Ligand management outlined the “RPT” (Royalties, Pipeline, Technology) framework to assess the Company’s core components of valuation.
  • Revenue – Ligand has high-growth, high-margin revenue with strong patent protection:

    • The Company’s largest revenue component, royalties, is driven by underlying partner product sales and features tiered royalties of the most advanced programs.
    • In 2018, underlying partnered product sales are expected to surpass $2 billion for the first time and the average royalty rate is expected to increase for the third consecutive year to just over 5%.
    • Ligand operates with low cash expenses which, when coupled with high revenue growth, leads to significant and increasing cash generation.
    • Ligand has a strong IP position with over 800 issued patents.
  • Pipeline – Ligand’s product pipeline supports growth due to its large number of high-quality programs that have near-term, value-creating catalysts:

    • Ligand’s pipeline is large, growing and highly diversified with many top-tier partners; many of the programs with the largest potential are still in the development stage.
    • The current product pipeline consists of over 165 programs partnered with 95 different companies. Nearly 55% of programs are in clinical development or later, with 11% in the NDA-filing or marketed stage.
    • Ligand’s pipeline programs have potential milestone payments under existing contracts that exceed $2 billion, and the Company estimates that in 2018 its partners will conduct over 200 studies and spend more than $2 billion on R&D related to Ligand-partnered programs.
    • Ligand has organized key programs into the Portfolio Pyramid consisting of The Top 3, The Big 6 and The Next 12 and these programs are being advanced by 18 different companies who conducted over 100 clinical trials on these programs in 2017 alone; Ligand estimates these partners spent more than $500 million on R&D in 2017.
    • Using the latest industry success rates based on stage of development as published by BIO, Ligand estimates that the current portfolio will yield 24 approved products by 2020, a significant three-year increase over the 17 programs currently approved.
  • Technology – Ligand’s pipeline is driven by best-in-class, leverageable technology with strong IP protection:

    • Ligand’s leading technologies include Captisol, a highly-pure, pharmaceutical-grade cyclodextrin with reliable supply, broad IP protection and a large Drug Master File.
    • Ligand’s other leading technology is OmniAb, the only transgenic animal antibody discovery platform that has three species; OmniAb also has more partners than any other transgenic animal platform, strong IP protection and a fast-growing number of drugs moving into the clinic.
    • Worldwide sales of antibody therapeutics are projected to grow to more than $150 billion by 2020, and Ligand’s entry into the market with the OmniAb acquisition and the recent acquisition of OmniChicken show that the Company is poised to participate in this growth.

Asset portfolio review:

  • Promacta® sales have continued to accelerate under Novartis, trending to a record $850 million in 2017. Consensus sell-side estimates project $1.3 billion in 2021 sales. There are currently 36 ongoing clinical trials for Promacta, and Novartis is working to potentially expand Promacta’s label beyond its current indications.
  • Kyprolis®, developed and marketed by Amgen (worldwide, ex-Japan) and Ono Pharmaceuticals (Japan), for the treatment of multiple myeloma, which uses Captisol in its formulation, has also shown significant growth. As cited in recent public presentation materials, Amgen is active with Kyprolis clinical and regulatory activity, including:

    • Submission of an sNDA to include Overall Survival data from the ENDEAVOR study, with a target FDA action date of April 30, 2018.
    • Regulatory submissions in preparation for ASPIRE Overall Survival data.
    • Phase 3 ARROW trial interim analysis showed superior efficacy and comparable safety with once-weekly dosing.
    • Phase 3 trial in combination with Darzalex® began in the second quarter of 2017.
  • EVOMELA® was approved and launched in the US by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals in 2016 and is being developed for China by CASI Pharmaceuticals. Initial adoption in the US has been strong and we estimate the product is on track to have sales of $33 to $38 million in 2017. Third-party analyst outlook indicates revenue potential of $50 to $60 million in 2020.
  • Management provided an update on the Big 6 and the Next 12 portfolio programs. The Big 6 includes the following programs:

    • Melinta Therapeutics’ approved drug Baxdela for the treatment of infection.
    • Sage Therapeutics’ pre-NDA brexanolone for the treatment of post-partum depression.
    • Retrophin’s Phase 2/3 Sparsentan for the treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
    • Sermonix Pharmaceuticals’ Phase 2/3 lasofoxifene for oncology and women’s health.
    • Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Phase 2/3 BMS986231 for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
    • Eli Lilly’s Phase 2 prexasertib for various oncology indications.

OmniAb and Captisol:

  • Management highlighted the strong demand for antibody therapeutics, noting that currently 557 antibodies are in clinical development, a number that has more than tripled since 2008.
  • Of the 28 FDA-approved fully human antibodies, 21 are transgenic-animal derived, 6 are phage-derived and 1 is human derived. Ligand also highlighted the speed advantage of creating immune-system derived antibodies (7-14 days) over bioengineering (6-12 months or longer).
  • The OmniAb platform is the only transgenic-animal platform that contains three separate species; rat, mouse and now chicken with the recent acquisition of Crystal Bioscience. Varied species offer the benefit of access to a broad antibody repertoire, and OmniChicken offers partners unparalleled epitope coverage due to the evolutionary distance between birds and mammals. With OmniChicken, partners now have a greater ability to pursue more complex targets such as Ion Channels and G Protein Coupled Receptors.
  • Current partners have indicated they use the OmniAb platform due to 1) time savings, 2) productivity/efficiency of animal-based system, 3) freedom to operate and 4) superior performance over competing technologies.
  • There are 4 OmniAb-discovered antibodies in the clinic today, and Ligand estimates a total of 25 will be in the clinic by 2020 with more than 40 by 2025. Further, by 2020 Ligand expects to have 45 OmniAb partners and a total of 60 by 2025. By 2025, Ligand expects one to three approved OmniAb antibodies.
  • Management also highlighted Captisol and discussed five ongoing internal initiatives designed to build and support the franchise for the future.
  • Demand for Captisol remains robust. The number of new research agreements has increased from 60 in 2013 to over 100 in 2017. Captisol-derived royalties have increased from just under $4 million in 2013 to almost $25 million in 2017, a more than six-fold increase.

Partner presentations:

  • David Portman, M.D., CEO of Sermonix Pharmaceuticals, gave an overview of the lasofoxifene program noting lasofoxifene could potentially be the backbone endocrine therapy treatment of choice for estrogen receptor positive metastatic breast cancer, and that, if approved, the program could reach over $1 billion in peak sales. The Phase 2 trial is expected to start in Q4 2018, with topline data in 2020.
  • Lyn Baranowski, SVP of Corporate Development and Strategy of Melinta Therapeutics, gave an overview of recently-approved Baxdela, noting Melinta’s plans to take a multi-channel approach to marketing Baxdela including Hospital Inpatient Admission (2.9 million annual patients), Emergency Department Treat and Release (1.6 million annual patients) and Community Initiation (11.6 million annual patients). Melinta projects peak sales of Baxdela at greater than $400 million in the acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections indication alone.
  • Brian Lian, Ph.D., CEO of Viking Therapeutics, gave an overview of VK5211 and VK2809, noting that the target indication of VK5211, rehabilitation post-hip fracture has an incidence of greater than 300,000 patients annually, suggesting a market opportunity exceeding $1 billion annually. Data from the ongoing Phase 2 trial is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017. Dr. Lian also noted the ongoing Phase 2 trial of VK2809 in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and hypercholesterolemia is expected to be completed in the first half of 2018.

Glucagon Receptor Antagonist (GRA):

  • GRA is Ligand’s proprietary glucagon receptor antagonist in development as an oral treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus, which recently completed a Phase 2 trial.
  • The Company also discussed the promising nature of glucagon receptor antagonism and reviewed the topline results of the recently-completed trial, which showed robust efficacy in combination with a strong safety profile. Management also highlighted the potential for use of GRA in type 1 diabetes.

Financial outlook and capital deployment strategy:

  • Management highlighted Ligand’s history of strong revenue growth, which has increased at a 34% compound annual growth rate over the past five years. Revenue trends over this period have been bolstered by royalty growth and supported by consistent contribution from milestones and material sales.
  • Ligand reaffirmed full-year 2017 revenue guidance of between $134 and $136 million and adjusted EPS guidance of between $2.95 to $3.00.
  • The Company noted that formal 2018 revenue guidance will be given after fourth quarter 2017 results are known. To assist analysts and investors understand how the Company is analyzing the range of potential 2018 revenue guidance, management made the following commentary:

    • Royalties follow sales trends of underlying products and fourth quarter 2017 sales trends will guide management in firming expectations for 2018. Currently Ligand believes potential royalty revenue growth for full year 2018 could be in the range of 15% to 25% over that of full year 2017.
    • Material sales are driven by partner orders of Captisol for use in commercial activities and clinical trials. Timing of orders has a significant impact on annual revenue. Once fourth quarter orders are known, the Company will be able to estimate full year 2018 material sales. Currently the Company views it likely that 2018 material sales will be in line with those of 2017.
    • Milestone and license revenues are driven by partner annual fees, clinical trial progress, NDA filings, collaboration revenue and other partner events, and those that occur near year end can potentially shift from 2017 to 2018 due to factors outside of Ligand’s control. Once fourth quarter 2017 results are known, the Company will be able to more accurately estimate 2018 milestones. Currently, the company views it likely that 2018 milestone and license revenues will be in line with those of 2017, with the potential for up to an additional $15 to $20 million of less-certain milestones.
  • Management also noted that full-year 2018 corporate gross margin is expected to be in the range of 94% to 96% and that the Company’s cash operating expense structure is expected to be $30 to $32 million
  • Management also gave an overview of the expected impact from recent accounting guidance ASC 606, which requires the company to record royalty revenue in the quarter that the underlying revenue is reported by the partner and no longer on a one-quarter lag, which is the company’s current and historic practice.
  • Management also discussed merger and acquisition preferred qualification criteria, including that acquired companies or assets have minimal operational requirement, out-licensable technology and long underlying patent life with the goal to contribute to long-term revenue.

A webcast of the Analyst Day presentations can be accessed at for the next 90 days. A copy of the Company’s presentation will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2017.

Adjusted Financial Measures

The Company reports adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share, in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s financial measures under GAAP include stock-based compensation expense, amortization of debt-related costs, amortization related to acquisitions, changes in contingent liabilities, net losses of Viking Therapeutics, mark-to-market adjustment for amounts owed to licensors, fair value adjustments to Viking Therapeutics convertible note receivable and warrants, unissued shares relating to the Senior Convertible Note and others that are listed in the itemized reconciliations between GAAP and adjusted financial measures included in the Company’s presentation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2017. However, other than with respect to total revenue, the Company only provides guidance on an adjusted basis and does not provide reconciliations of such forward-looking adjusted measures to GAAP due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation, including adjustments that could be made for changes in contingent liabilities, net losses of Viking Therapeutics, stock based compensation expenses, mark-to-market adjustments for amounts owed to licensors, effects of any discrete income tax items and fair value adjustments to Viking Therapeutics convertible note receivable. Management has excluded the effects of these items in its adjusted measures to assist investors in analyzing and assessing the Company’s past and future core operating performance. Additionally, adjusted earnings per diluted share is a key component of the financial metrics utilized by the Company’s board of directors to measure, in part, management’s performance and determine significant elements of management’s compensation.

About Ligand Pharmaceuticals

Ligand is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing or acquiring technologies that help pharmaceutical companies discover and develop medicines. Our business model creates value for stockholders by providing a diversified portfolio of biotech and pharmaceutical product revenue streams that are supported by an efficient and low corporate cost structure. Our goal is to offer investors an opportunity to participate in the promise of the biotech industry in a profitable, diversified and lower-risk business than a typical biotech company. Our business model is based on doing what we do best: drug discovery, early-stage drug development, product reformulation and partnering. We partner with other pharmaceutical companies to leverage what they do best (late-stage development, regulatory management and commercialization) to ultimately generate our revenue. Ligand’s Captisol® platform technology is a patent-protected, chemically modified cyclodextrin with a structure designed to optimize the solubility and stability of drugs. OmniAb® is a patent-protected transgenic animal platform used in the discovery of fully human mono-and bispecific therapeutic antibodies. Ligand has established multiple alliances, licenses and other business relationships with the world's leading pharmaceutical companies including Novartis, Amgen, Merck, Pfizer, Celgene, Gilead, Janssen, Baxter International and Eli Lilly.

Follow Ligand on Twitter @Ligand_LGND.

Forward-Looking Statements and Disclaimer

This news release contains forward-looking statements by Ligand that involve risks and uncertainties and reflect Ligand's judgment as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements include financial projections, expectations regarding research and development programs, and other statements including words such as “will,“ “should,” “could,” “plan,” etc. Actual events or results may differ from Ligand’s expectations. For example, drug development program benefits may not be realized and there can be no assurance that Ligand will achieve its guidance in 2017 or thereafter or that third party research summarized herein is correct or complete. The forward-looking statements made in the presentation are subject to several risk factors, including, statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations of the Ligand, its internal and partnered programs, including Promacta™, Kyprolis® and EVOMELA®, Ligand’s reliance on collaborative partners for milestone and royalty payments, royalty and other revenue projections based on third party research, regulatory hurdles facing Ligand's and partners’ product candidates, uncertainty regarding Ligand's and partners’ product development costs, the possibility that Ligand's and partners’ drug candidates might not be proved to be safe and efficacious and commercial performance of Ligand's and/or its partners’ products, risks related to Ligand’s internal controls, its compliance with regulations, accounting principles and public disclosure, and other risks and uncertainties described in its public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at Additional risks may apply to forward-looking statements made in this press release. . Ligand disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements beyond the date of this press release, except as required by law. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Information regarding partnered products and programs comes from information publicly released by our partners. Information presented by Sermonix Pharmaceuticals, Melinta Therapeutics and Viking Therapeutics are the responsibility of each company, respectively. Ligand may be deemed an affiliate of Viking Therapeutics because Ligand holds a substantial amount of Viking securities and one of Ligand's officers serves as a director of Viking.

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Archaeologists expect to reveal some spectacular finds during a five-month dig along the 40-mile route of the Triton Knoll onshore power cable.

Lincoln-based Allen Archaeology has won a £500,000 contract which involves three of its mobile teams digging 270 trial trenches in the countryside between Mogg's Eye on the coast to Bicker Fen, near Boston.

Exciting evidence of ancient salt production, changing coastline, and the wool trade that made medieval Lincolnshire rich could be found hidden beneath the modern fenland fields.

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Mike Wood, project manager at Allen Archaeology, the company that discovered medieval pottery and buildings under the old bus station in Lincoln, said: "We cannot go too much into specifics yet, but over such a long route you are looking at their being some big hits and I expect we will find some sites.

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Interview: Sara Barker – 'Ali Smith said as an artist I was constantly changing, evolving, metamorphosing.'

Interview: Sara Barker – 'Ali Smith said as an artist I was constantly changing, evolving, metamorphosing.'

Sara Barker, Change-The-Setting

The artist dicusses asking world-class novelist Ali Smith to write about her solo show at the Fruitmarket Gallery

Of all the guests for an artist to be hosting in her studio, award-winning novelist Ali Smith is one of the more intimidating. 'I was petrified really,' admits Glasgow-based Sara Barker, who approached Smith by email to ask if she would write a text for the publication accompanying her solo show at the Fruitmarket Gallery. 'She’s such a fierce intellect, but really down to earth as well, as her writing is.'

Barker, who describes herself as 'a huge fan' of Smith, whose highly acclaimed novels include There But For The and How To Be Both, said she wanted a writer who would bring a fresh perspective. 'We didn’t want a piece which would pull the work apart and analyse it like a bit of high school poetry, I wanted her to make her own interpretation as anyone would coming to the work.'

Smith readily agreed and was soon on the way to Glasgow to spend a day in Barker’s studio. 'She picked up on everything around my studio. I felt it gave me real insight into her process as a writer – everything makes its way into the text. She got the essence of each work really quickly. I thought her response to things was really beautiful.'

In her essay, Smith compares the shape-shifting, malleable quality in Barker’s work to Ovid’s Metamorphosis. Barker says: 'Both she and Fiona (Bradley, Fruitmarket curator) said as an artist I was constantly changing, evolving, metamorphosing. I’ve never really seen it myself, though you’re always pushing out beyond what’s familiar to you. It was really nice to read that, to feel that there was this kind of energy and evolution in the work.'

Smith’s fascination with some of the maquettes in the studio led Barker to make them into larger works, even though she didn’t intend to. 'It did change the course of the works that went into the show. I didn’t intend to get that out of it, I just wanted a piece for the book to take someone on a journey, but took me on more of a journey than I imagined.'

Barker is known for drawing on the inspiration of writing in her work. She returns, time and again, to writers such as Virginia Woolf, Doris Lessing and imagist poet Amy Lowell, describing their works as 'a pool to dip into'. 'It’s also a crutch to coax the work, to distract away from the work to allow my mind to think more clearly about what I need to do. It’s very multiple.'

Other artists embrace writing directly as a strand of their art practice: Lawrence Lek’s film QE3, being show at Tramway as part of GI, relies strongly on its spoken text. Janice Kerbel’s work for the Turner Prize last year, ‘Doug’, was a libretto written by the artist which was then scored and sung.

Increasingly, artists and curators are inviting written responses which sit alongside visual work. Glasgow-based artist Tessa Lynch, in her work for Glasgow International (GI) at GoMA, invited writers Jenny Richards and Rhona Warwick Paterson to respond to her theme and create text and performance works. Charlotte Cousins, who runs Home Platform, an ongoing curatorial research project showing at Skypark as part of GI with artists Will Kendrick, Sulaiman Majali and Lewk Wilmshurst, commissions a piece of writing by artist Trevor H Smith to accompany each show.

'It feels like it’s setting a tone or giving a feel for what you’ll be walking around,' she says. 'Writing takes you somewhere, maybe bridges a gap. It’s different to a piece of critical writing, a bit richer, more tangible than something telling you what to think.'

Sara Barker: Change-The-Setting, Fruitmarket Gallery, until 5 Jun; Tessa Lynch: Painter’s Table, GoMA until 12 Jun; GI Group show, Tramway, until 22 May.

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Civil Engineering - Liverpool John Moores University

2019/20 entry

MEng (Hons) Civil and Transportation Engineering

Course fees

Tuition fee type Cost (per annum)
Full time home/EU tuition fee: To be confirmed
Full time international tuition fee: To be confirmed
Full-time industrial placement year fee: To be confirmed
Full-time international placement year fee To be confirmed

The government has not yet confirmed fee information for 2019/20.

Course type

MEng (Hons)

Master of Engineering

UCAS info

Points required: 128

UCAS code: T337

Institute code: L51

Study mode

Four years full time or five years with one year spent on industrial placement

About your course

Graduate with a Masters-level qualification by completing the MEng (Hons) Civil and Transportation Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University, which was ranked 36th in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 for its civil engineering programmes.

  • Part of the MEng Civil Engineering suite of programmes, which achieved 94% overall student satisfaction rates in 2014
  • Excellent links with industry plus the opportunity to undertake a year's paid placement
  • £6 million recently invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities
  • Excellent career prospects both in the UK and overseas
  • Start month: September
  • Campus location: City Campus

LJMU civil engineering graduates are in high demand, with many securing job offers before they graduate.

Civil and transportation engineers design, plan and manage the design and construction of major infrastructure projects, considering structural problems plus potential environmental and economic impacts.

Work-related learning

Translating your academic studies into essential professional experience

The best way to experience working in the civil engineering industry is to undertake a year's professional work placement, either in the UK or overseas, so you can put into practice what you have learnt in your first two years of study.

The placement is fully paid and is an invaluable opportunity to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience to add real value to your CV and impress future employers. The direct work experience could also count towards a professional qualification.

Completing the sandwich option will greatly improve your career prospects and could even lead to a permanent position with your placement employer.

Support and guidance

Dedicated personal tutor plus study skills support

Throughout the course you will have the support of a personal tutor who can provide one-to-one guidance and advice on course-related issues.

If you decide to complete the industry placement, you will be supported by the Faculty's Industry Unit, both in finding and securing the placement, and you will be visited by a tutor in your workplace to check on your progress during your placement.

Course details

This MEng degree in Civil and Transportation Engineering is supported by employers from industry who provide case studies, projects and work placement opportunities.

Civil engineers play a vital role in providing the rail, road and air infrastructure that supports our economic and social well being. They also play a crucial role in addressing the environmental challenges and impacts that our increasing transport demand creates. If you would like to help address these issues, the MEng in Civil and Transportation Engineering is the right programme for you.

In order to succeed in this fascinating but challenging profession, you will need to be competent technically, practical in outlook and capable of giving professional advice on a variety of subjects ranging from design to construction and site management. The MEng in Civil and Transportation Engineering gives you plenty of opportunities to apply your studies to real world situations. The degree is supported by employers from industry who provide case studies and suggestions for projects and the year-long work placement should you take this option.

What is an integrated master’s (MEng) programme?

The MEng in Civil and transportation Engineering is an integrated master's degree. This means that it combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course.

What are the benefits of completing an MEng degree?

  • You will graduate with a Master’s level degree without having to apply for an MSc course
  • You will gain a depth of specialist knowledge and experience highly sought after by employers
  • You will be able to undertake the Initial Professional Development (on-the-job training) required to become a Chartered Engineer as soon as you graduate
  • You will enjoy excellent career prospects and expect to command higher salaries than graduates with a BEng

What financial support is available to MEng students?

You will be eligible to apply for the same financial support as other undergraduates for the duration of your MEng. This includes student loans to cover your tuition fees and living expenses plus means-tested grants and bursaries. This financial support is not available to students who enrol on an MSc degree after completing a BEng programme. Furthermore, if you are awarded an LJMU scholarship – worth £1,000 or £10,000 – you will receive this award for every year of your degree as well.

Why study civil engineering at LJMU?

LJMU’s civil engineering programmes are delivered by the Department of Civil Engineering, one of the UK’s leading research departments for built environment and sustainability research. LJMU is also ranked in the top 15 higher education institutions working in this field. This research directly informs all of LJMU’s civil engineering programmes, so you can be confident that your studies will reflect ongoing developments and innovation in this exciting field.

The Department’s programmes are designed to develop innovative and creative professionals equipped to react to the challenges of the modern global built environment. Staff provide excellent levels of support to ensure you reach your full potential.

Furthermore, extensive links with professional bodies and industry mean you will enjoy a wide range of opportunities for work-placements, professional skills development and networking with potential employers. That’s why our students enjoy excellent career prospects after they graduate.

What you will study on this degree

Please see guidance on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.

Level 4 (1 st year)

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Structures and Materials
  • Surveying and CAD
  • Geotechnics
  • Hydraulics
  • Infrastructure
  • Study skills and design will be developed through projects

Level 5 (2 nd year)

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Structural Analysis and Design
  • Surveying
  • Highways and Transportation
  • Geotechnics
  • Water Engineering
  • Materials
  • Professional practice developed through projects

Sandwich degree (3 rd year)

  • Year-long placement

Level 6 (3 rd or 4 th year)

  • Advanced Materials
  • River and Coastal Engineering
  • Infrastructure
  • Highways Design
  • Innovation
  • Advanced Geotechnics and Design
  • Research Project
  • Structural Design and Risk Management

Level 7 (4 th or 5 th year)

  • Engineering Design Project
  • Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Pavement, Highways and Transport Engineering
  • Design and Construction of Transport Infrastructure

Further guidance on modules

The information listed in the section entitled ‘What you will study’ is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Please see the programme specification document for further details on this course.

Programme specification document (PDF)

Teaching and learning

Excellent facilities and learning resources

Teaching on the course is via a combination of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions, combined with your own research using our library and the web.

You can expect to spend around 9 hours per week in lectures, four in tutorials and up to four in workshops, practical and field-based studies, plus around 23 hours per week in private study.

Your lecturers

Expert tuition and support

All of your lecturers are dedicated to providing you with the best opportunities to develop your skills in a civil engineering-related discipline.

They come from a variety of backgrounds and most have experience working within the civil engineering industry.

They also carry out internationally recognised research into water, highways, transport, architectural, offshore and structural engineering as well as construction management.

This research directly informs what you will study on the degree and opens up exciting opportunities for networking, work-related learning and placements with industry partners.

Assessment and feedback

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose

We recognise that all students perform differently depending on the type of assessment they are asked to do, and so a variety of assessment methods are used. These include exams (open and closed book), coursework (projects, technical reports, reviews, etc), and presentations (individual and group).

Your tutors will give prompt and constructive feedback via Canvas (our virtual learning environment), face-to-face or in writing. This will help you to identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to put in more work.

Entry requirements

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements

Minimum points required from qualifications

GCSE and equivalents

  • Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below: •Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number "

A Levels

  • Minimum number of A Levels required: 2
  • Subject specific requirements: While Mathematics A Level is not a requirement, students would benefit from having either AS in mathematics or an A Level in a subject with some mathematical content
  • Is general studies acceptable? Yes
  • Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • Average A Level offer: ABB
  • Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20

BTEC qualifications

  • BTEC certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • 90 credit diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • Diploma (QCF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • Diploma subjects / grades required: To the total of 128 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications.
  • Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
  • Extended diploma subjects / grades required: DDM if studied on its own or To the total of 128 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications. Should be studying an appropriate subject, normally Building Services Engineering or another Engineering discipline

Access to Higher Education Diploma

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Not acceptable

International Baccalaureate

  • International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
  • Additional information: 27 IB Diploma Points

Welsh awards

  • Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

Irish awards

  • Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
  • Grades / subjects required: 128 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects
Will I be interviewed?

No interview required (UCAS application form only)

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component)

Can this course be deferred?

Is a DBS check required?

Is RPL accepted on this programme?

International requirements

Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via NARIC.

Finance and fees

Find out more about the student funding that you may be eligible for from either LJMU or the government. This section will give you information about grants and loans as well as targeted support for students with children, adult dependants or those with a disability.

Please note that the amount of money you will receive as a student is dependent on where in the UK you normally live (i.e. England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland).

LJMU scholarships

LJMU's scholarships are open to all new full-time Home and EU undergraduates that are liable to pay tuition fees. These awards are not income assessed, they are based on excellence. If successful, you will be awarded a scholarship for each year of your course subject to satisfactory progress. Scholarships are worth between £1,000 and £10,000 per year. The money you receive doesn’t have to be paid back.

LJMU bursary

The LJMU bursary is automatically paid to eligible students – you do not need to apply for it. The annual bursary is £500, which works out at £1,500 over a three year degree.

LJMU bursaries are means-tested and you don’t have to pay them back; they are intended to help you meet some of the costs associated with being a student.

Tuition fees - 2019/20 fees are not currently available

You will be charged a fee for each year of your course. The University reserves the right to increase fees up to the maximum permitted by law or government policy in the second and subsequent years of your course. Generally, these fee increases are linked to RPIX inflation (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).

The important thing to remember is that you don't have to pay your tuition fees upfront - subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you can take out a tuition fee loan for each year of your course.

You can also take out a maintenance or living cost loan for each year of your course to cover your living expenses, such as rent and food.

You don’t start repaying your student loans until after you’ve left university and start earning at least £25,000**.

For more information on eligibility and tuition fee loans, go to:

LJMU is committed to ensuring that students understand the full cost of studying at the University. Your tuition fee will cover or contribute to, as appropriate, expenses associated with your core modules, including:

  • safety equipment, such as lab coats and goggles
  • uniforms for nurses, paramedics and other professional placements
  • UK field trips and other educational visits
  • student exchanges
  • DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Service – formerly CRB)
  • Professional sector regulatory body membership

** Repayment threshold for students normally resident in England and Wales.

Living expenses (maintenance) loan

In addition to your tuition fees, eligible full-time undergraduate students can also apply for a maintenance loan to cover your living costs. If you’re eligible, you can take out a loan for each year of your course.

The amount you’ll receive will depend on where in the UK you normally live and your household income. This money will be paid into your bank or building society account in three instalments and it’s up to you to budget for your living costs.

The government has stated that it intends to introduce a pro rata maintenance loan for part time students from England from the 2018/19 academic year.

For more information on student loans, go to:

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Paying back your student loans

You only start repaying your student loans the April after you have graduated or left university and start earning £25,000* or above. Repayments are based on a percentage of your salary not how much you have borrowed from the Student Loans Company. Repayments are currently set at 9% of any income over the threshold (which is currently set at £25,000).*

*Repayment threshold for students normally resident in England and Wales.

Career prospects

LJMU civil engineering graduates are in high demand, with many securing job offers before they graduate.

This degree will open up exciting career paths for you, working on site or in office-based design engineering companies, government agencies and non-governmental organisations.

The current government plans for improving the strength of the North of England by improving road and rail communications makes Liverpool an ideal location for developing skills in Civil Engineering and Transportation.

Currently there are excellent career prospects in road, rail and airport design.  International expansion of infrastructure increases these opportunities.

The transferable skills developed on this course are also highly valued in many other fields of employment.

CareerSmart programme

All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.

The new CareerSmart e-learning tool will introduce you to the steps involved in making informed choices about your career. It will enable you to consider your strengths and development areas, your career motivators, the options available to you and the necessary steps to take to achieve your career goals.

International Scholarships

Studying at LJMU offers international students excellent value for money and the opportunity to secure an internationally-respected qualification plus outstanding career prospects.

LJMU offers scholarships for international students. The provision and range of these scholarships can change from year to year so it is important that you always check the website for the most up-to-date information. The University also accepts a range of external funding, should you be awarded a scholarship or sponsorship from elsewhere.

International Foundation Year and International Year One programmes

LJMU offers international students the option of completing International Foundation Year and International Year One programmes at the University’s International Study Centre. These courses are managed and taught by Study Group, a world leader in education and training for international  students. For more details on the International Study Centre, go to

English language qualifications

All international applicants must have an internationally recognised English language qualification, such as IELTS (International English Language Testing Service). Your English language qualification must have been certified within the last two years for verification purposes. LJMU will accept other UKVI-recognised English language tests providing you attain the appropriate level.

This table summarises the minimum scores required by LJMU, although specific course requirements may differ depending on the programme you want to study.

For course-specific English Language requirements, click the Entry requirements tab above.

To find out what qualifications are applicable in your country, please visit the international pages.

Type of Programme IELTS Pearson
International Foundation Programme 4.5 50-57 (Min. 51 in each component for UKVI Purposes)
Undergraduate degrees 6.0 50-57 (Min. 51 in each component for UKVI Purposes)
MPharm 7.0 Not accepted

English language support to improve IELTS

If your English language level does not meet the required entry requirements for your course you may still be offered a place on the condition that you successfully complete an English for Undergraduate Study course at LJMU’s International Study Centre.

Please contact the International Study Centre and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers or email: for more details.

Tuition fee deposits

International students are liable to pay a minimum deposit of 50% of their tuition fees before their CAS can be issued. The outstanding balance must be paid in full within 4 months of the given enrolment date.

Living Costs

When you apply for your visa or entry clearance, you will need to provide evidence of having enough money to support yourself for the duration of your programme and to pay for all of your living expenses. The good news is that the cost of living in Liverpool is one of the lowest in England, which means your money will go even further, allowing you to enjoy your student experience to the full.

In addition to academic fees, you must budget for living costs such as accommodation, food, clothing, books, local travel and entertainment. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) states that students studying outside London must have £1,015 per month for a maximum of nine months to cover their living costs.

We estimate that a single student living in LJMU-approved accommodation is likely to need an average of £5,000 to cover just their rent for a full academic year.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme Certificate (ATAS)

If you have applied to study an Enhanced Undergraduate Degree (such as an MEng) course at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate.

You can find out more on the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website:

Alternatively, contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for guidance. It is important to note that, if required, an ATAS certificate must be obtained before your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies can be released to you.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Before you can apply for permission to enter or remain in the UK under Tier 4 you will require a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies or CAS. LJMU will only assign a CAS once you have satisfied the conditions of any offer made to you and you satisfy the University’s obligations as a Tier 4 Sponsor. For more details, visit the international students section.

Your visa application

As soon as you have received an offer of a place at LJMU you should contact the Entry Clearance Office at the British Embassy, British High Commission or Consular Office in your own country to check whether you need a visa for entry into Britain. You are advised to do this as soon as you can as the visa application process can take a long time.

Please Note: To obtain an Entry Visa you should go to the British Embassy or High Commission in your own country, and present the following documents:

  • Passport
  • A valid LJMU Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
  • Evidence of financial support for the programme
  • Two recent photographs of yourself (passport-size)
  • All relevant educational diplomas and certificates (as stated in your CAS)
  • A declaration of your intent to return home on completion of your course of study

The University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to a course and facilities if necessary; this may be because such changes are deemed to be beneficial to students, are minor in nature and unlikely to impact negatively upon students or become necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of the University. Where this does happen, the University operates a policy of consultation, advice and support to all enrolled students affected by the proposed change to their course or module.
Further information on the terms and conditions of any offer made, our admissions policy and the complaints and appeals process.

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Mechanical Engineering - Liverpool John Moores University

2019/20 entry

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Management

Course fees

Tuition fee type Cost (per annum)
Full time home/EU tuition fee: To be confirmed
Full time international tuition fee: To be confirmed
Full-time industrial placement year fee: To be confirmed
Full-time international placement year fee To be confirmed

The government has not yet confirmed fee information for 2019/20.

Course type

MEng (Hons)

Master of Engineering

UCAS info

Points required: 128

UCAS code: 2L46

Institute code: L51

Study mode

Four years full time or five years with one year spent on industrial placement

About your course

Completing the MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Management at Liverpool John Moores University will enable you to graduate with a Masters-level qualification plus advanced level engineering skills and commerical experience that will boost your career prospects and future earning potential.

  • Gain a master's level degree without having to apply for an MSc course
  • Opportunity to undertake a year’s paid industrial placement
  • Design-led engineering curriculum featuring design projects from industrial partners
  • Excellent career prospects
  • Start month: September
  • Campus location: City Campus

The academic team has first hand experience of working at senior levels in industry so they understand the skills, knowledge and experience you'll need to succeed professionally.

As this MEng degree combines excellent engineering training with useful insights into the commercial world you will enjoy excellent and varied career opportunities after graduation.

Work-related learning

Translating your academic studies into essential professional experience.

This course offers an invaluable opportunity to undertake an industrial placement after Level 5 (your second year).

This experience cannot be underestimated as it will give you a chance to put into practice what you have learnt in the first two years at LJMU, enhance your skills and provide a taste of what it’s really like to work in industry.

It will also give you a head start when you come to negotiate your way around the competitive job market.

Support and guidance

Dedicated personal tutor plus study skills support.

You will be allocated a personal tutor with whom you can discuss course-related issues, work on a personal development plan and set your own targets.

If you decide to undertake a year’s placement, your placement tutor will liaise between you and potential employers and help you to find a suitable post. Once you are settled in your placement, you will have regular support from an academic staff member who will visit you in your workplace to check on your progress.

Course details

Our MEng Mechanical Engineering with Management has been designed to meet the growing demand for graduates with both engineering knowledge and management skills.

This degree is particularly relevant if you are interested in a management career where you will be required to be a leader and strategic planner as well as an engineer.

The course aims to produce high quality mechanical engineers with good technical skills who also have the operational management skills demanded by many industrial sectors. Alongside the core engineering syllabus you will learn essential management techniques in areas such as:

  • operational research
  • logistics planning
  • core business skills.

LJMU is currently seeking Institution of Mechanical Engineers accreditation for this new programme. Such accreditation will qualify you for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Industry links and placement opportunities

Links with national and international companies, such as BMW, Airbus Industries, Rolls Royce and Shell mean that the course is tailored to the needs of employers. Capitalising on these and other links with industry, you will be encouraged to complete a year’s paid placement out industry so that you can apply what you have learnt at University in the workplace. Such experience will enhance your CV and your future job prospects.

Why study mechanical engineering at LJMU?

LJMU’s mechanical engineering programmes are delivered by the Department of Maritime and Mechanical Engineering has long-term partnerships with universities and employers in the UK and overseas and all courses are taught by academics active in industrially-oriented research and scholarship.

The Department recruits students from around the world and staff provide excellent levels of support to help ensure you reach your full potential.

Plus you will have access to specialist labs and facilities, including the Vehicle Engineering Laboratory and have the opportunity to join the LJMU Racing Team, which designs, builds and races a single-seater racing car on professional circuits as part of the Formula Student competition.

What is an integrated master’s (MEng) programme?

All of our MEng programmes in Mechanical Engineering are integrated master's degrees. This means that they combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course.

What are the benefits of completing an MEng degree?

  • You will graduate with a Master’s level degree without having to apply for an MSc course
  • You will gain a depth of specialist knowledge and experience highly sought after by employers
  • Accredited MEng degrees enable graduates to gain CEng status without further study. Gaining professional status will be of considerable benefit to you in your future career
  • You will enjoy excellent career prospects and expect to command higher salaries than graduates with a BEng

What financial support is available to MEng students?

You will be eligible to apply for the same financial support as other undergraduates for the duration of your MEng. This includes student loans to cover your tuition fees and living expenses plus means-tested grants and bursaries. This financial support is not available to students who enrol on an MSc degree after completing a BEng programme.

Furthermore, if you are awarded an LJMU scholarship – worth £1,000 or £10,000 – you will receive this award for every year of your degree as well.

What you will study on this degree

Please see guidance on core and option modules for further information on what you will study

Level 4
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
  • Materials
  • Engineering Practice
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Level 5

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Materials and Processes
  • Applied Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
  • Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Engineering Practice
  • Mechatronics
Sandwich year (if chosen)

Industrial placement

Level 6 Core
  • Engineering Project
  • Industrial Management
  • Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Strategic Management

  • Materials Engineering
  • Structural Integrity
  • Manufacturing Processes and Industrial Automation
  • Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
  • ThermoDynamics
  • Dynamics and Control
  • Engineering Analysis

Level 7 Core

  • Group Project
  • Risk & Reliability
  • Operations Research

  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Conventional and Alternative Energy Systems
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Additive Manufacturing Processes

Further guidance on modules

The information listed in the section entitled ‘What you will study’ is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Please see the programme specification document for further details on this course.

Programme specification document (PDF)

Teaching and learning

Excellent facilities and learning resources.

Teaching is via a combination of lectures supported by small-group tutorials, seminars and practical sessions.

Initially formal teaching accounts for approximately 23 hours of your week, but decreases to around 13 hours as the course progresses. Correspondingly independent study time increases from around 27 to 37 hours per week as you progress through the degree.

Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support.

Your lecturers

Expert tuition and support.

LJMU is recognised for its excellent record for delivering internationally-important engineering research in collaboration with industry, and with academic partners from the UK and around the world.

The academic team has professional industrial experience of working at senior levels in industry. Additionally, they are all engaged in research or scholarship.

This combination of industry experience and research-informed teaching helps ensure that the curriculum is as up-to-date as possible and will equip you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience required by your future employers.

Assessment and feedback

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.

Assessment is usually via a combination of exams and coursework, and sometimes by a portfolio of work, depending on the subject. Level 6 and Level 7 projects give you the chance to work independently and contribute considerably to your final mark.

Your tutors will give prompt and constructive feedback via our virtual learning environment, face-to-face or as written comments.

Entry requirements

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements

Minimum points required from qualifications

Application and selection

We are looking for students who are keen to learn new skills and develop those they already possess. We want students with the ability to: be creative with ideas and concepts, moderate their creativity with logic, be enthusiastic and thirsty for knowledge, communicate effectively and confidently and understand and adapt to a wide range of issues connected with the subject. It is also important that students are able to manage time and tasks effectively as an individual and as part of a team, use appropriate sources to find and organise information and select and critically evaluate information in order to analyse problems.If you would like to develop these skills further, have a strong interest in this subject area and want to work effectively within it, then this is the course for you!

GCSE and equivalents

  • Applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE

A Levels

  • Minimum number of A Levels required: 2
  • Subject specific requirements: Minimum of 80 UCAS points at A2-level from Maths and one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics or Engineering.
  • Is general studies acceptable? Yes
  • Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • Average A Level offer: ABB
  • Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20

BTEC qualifications

  • BTEC certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • 90 credit diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • Diploma (QCF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
  • Diploma subjects / grades required: Only acceptable when combined with Mathematics (grade B or above), at A-Level. A total of 128 UCAS points is required. Specific optional Units must also be completed as part of the Diploma, please contact the Faculty for more information.
  • Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
  • Extended diploma subjects / grades required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 128 UCAS points when combined. Engineering subject required with a Distinction grade in Further Engineering Mathematics unit. Specific optional Units must also be completed, for details contact the faculty.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Not acceptable

International Baccalaureate

  • International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
  • Additional information: 27 IB Diploma Points with 6 IB points in HL Mathematics and 6 IB points in HL Physics.

Welsh awards

  • Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

Irish awards

  • Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
  • Grades / subjects required: 128 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects

Additional entry requirement information

Please contact the University if you have any questions regarding the relevance of your qualifications.

Will I be interviewed?

No interview required (UCAS application form only)

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component)

Can this course be deferred?

Is a DBS check required?

Is RPL accepted on this programme?

International requirements

Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via NARIC.

Finance and fees

Find out more about the student funding that you may be eligible for from either LJMU or the government. This section will give you information about grants and loans as well as targeted support for students with children, adult dependants or those with a disability.

Please note that the amount of money you will receive as a student is dependent on where in the UK you normally live (i.e. England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland).

LJMU scholarships

LJMU's scholarships are open to all new full-time Home and EU undergraduates that are liable to pay tuition fees. These awards are not income assessed, they are based on excellence. If successful, you will be awarded a scholarship for each year of your course subject to satisfactory progress. Scholarships are worth between £1,000 and £10,000 per year. The money you receive doesn’t have to be paid back.

LJMU bursary

The LJMU bursary is automatically paid to eligible students – you do not need to apply for it. The annual bursary is £500, which works out at £1,500 over a three year degree.

LJMU bursaries are means-tested and you don’t have to pay them back; they are intended to help you meet some of the costs associated with being a student.

Tuition fees - 2019/20 fees are not currently available

You will be charged a fee for each year of your course. The University reserves the right to increase fees up to the maximum permitted by law or government policy in the second and subsequent years of your course. Generally, these fee increases are linked to RPIX inflation (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).

The important thing to remember is that you don't have to pay your tuition fees upfront - subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you can take out a tuition fee loan for each year of your course.

You can also take out a maintenance or living cost loan for each year of your course to cover your living expenses, such as rent and food.

You don’t start repaying your student loans until after you’ve left university and start earning at least £25,000**.

For more information on eligibility and tuition fee loans, go to:

LJMU is committed to ensuring that students understand the full cost of studying at the University. Your tuition fee will cover or contribute to, as appropriate, expenses associated with your core modules, including:

  • safety equipment, such as lab coats and goggles
  • uniforms for nurses, paramedics and other professional placements
  • UK field trips and other educational visits
  • student exchanges
  • DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Service – formerly CRB)
  • Professional sector regulatory body membership

** Repayment threshold for students normally resident in England and Wales.

Living expenses (maintenance) loan

In addition to your tuition fees, eligible full-time undergraduate students can also apply for a maintenance loan to cover your living costs. If you’re eligible, you can take out a loan for each year of your course.

The amount you’ll receive will depend on where in the UK you normally live and your household income. This money will be paid into your bank or building society account in three instalments and it’s up to you to budget for your living costs.

The government has stated that it intends to introduce a pro rata maintenance loan for part time students from England from the 2018/19 academic year.

For more information on student loans, go to:

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Paying back your student loans

You only start repaying your student loans the April after you have graduated or left university and start earning £25,000* or above. Repayments are based on a percentage of your salary not how much you have borrowed from the Student Loans Company. Repayments are currently set at 9% of any income over the threshold (which is currently set at £25,000).*

*Repayment threshold for students normally resident in England and Wales.

Career prospects

While this is a new programme, LJMU has a proven track record delivering high quality professionally accredited degrees in engineering.

For example, data published by UNISTATS indicates that 80% of our current MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering graduates secure a professional or managerial position within six months of graduating.

Mechanical engineers make up one of the largest branches of engineering professionals and are employed in almost every sector of the economy. Completing this programme will open up exciting career opportunities in the following industries:

  • aerospace
  • automotive
  • power generation
  • engineering utilities
  • pharmaceuticals
  • manufacturing
  • process industries
  • research and development
  • technical services and sales
  • consultancies and government agencies

As a graduate, you could expect to work as a:

  • project engineer, leading and managing technical teams
  • product development engineer, developing mechanical and electro/mechanical products and systems
  • design engineer, designing cutting edge products
  • process engineer developing, maintaining and managing manufacturing processes

Recent LJMU engineering graduates are currently working as a:

  • Design engineer at Sellafield Ltd
  • Manufacturing engineer at Bentley Motors
  • Plant engineering manager at Prysmian Cables Ltd
  • Project Manager at British Petroleum
  • Design Engineer at Aston Martin
  • Mechanical Engineer at United Utilities
  • Mechanical Design Engineer at JCB
  • Quality Engineer at Cummings
  • Development Engineer at CERN

CareerSmart programme

All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.

The new CareerSmart e-learning tool will introduce you to the steps involved in making informed choices about your career. It will enable you to consider your strengths and development areas, your career motivators, the options available to you and the necessary steps to take to achieve your career goals.

Professional accreditation / links

This new programme will be presented for accreditation by a professional body such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

LJMU’s policy is to ensure that all of our MEng and BEng engineering degrees are accredited by the relevant UK professional engineering institution and provide the educational base for graduates to gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Accredited MEng degrees enable graduates to gain CEng status without further study.

Gaining professional status will be of considerable benefit to you in your future career especially if you join a multinational company and/or need to have your qualification recognised overseas.

International Scholarships

Studying at LJMU offers international students excellent value for money and the opportunity to secure an internationally-respected qualification plus outstanding career prospects.

LJMU offers scholarships for international students. The provision and range of these scholarships can change from year to year so it is important that you always check the website for the most up-to-date information. The University also accepts a range of external funding, should you be awarded a scholarship or sponsorship from elsewhere.

International Foundation Year and International Year One programmes

LJMU offers international students the option of completing International Foundation Year and International Year One programmes at the University’s International Study Centre. These courses are managed and taught by Study Group, a world leader in education and training for international  students. For more details on the International Study Centre, go to

English language qualifications

All international applicants must have an internationally recognised English language qualification, such as IELTS (International English Language Testing Service). Your English language qualification must have been certified within the last two years for verification purposes. LJMU will accept other UKVI-recognised English language tests providing you attain the appropriate level.

This table summarises the minimum scores required by LJMU, although specific course requirements may differ depending on the programme you want to study.

For course-specific English Language requirements, click the Entry requirements tab above.

To find out what qualifications are applicable in your country, please visit the international pages.

Type of Programme IELTS Pearson
International Foundation Programme 4.5 50-57 (Min. 51 in each component for UKVI Purposes)
Undergraduate degrees 6.0 50-57 (Min. 51 in each component for UKVI Purposes)
MPharm 7.0 Not accepted

English language support to improve IELTS

If your English language level does not meet the required entry requirements for your course you may still be offered a place on the condition that you successfully complete an English for Undergraduate Study course at LJMU’s International Study Centre.

Please contact the International Study Centre and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers or email: for more details.

Tuition fee deposits

International students are liable to pay a minimum deposit of 50% of their tuition fees before their CAS can be issued. The outstanding balance must be paid in full within 4 months of the given enrolment date.

Living Costs

When you apply for your visa or entry clearance, you will need to provide evidence of having enough money to support yourself for the duration of your programme and to pay for all of your living expenses. The good news is that the cost of living in Liverpool is one of the lowest in England, which means your money will go even further, allowing you to enjoy your student experience to the full.

In addition to academic fees, you must budget for living costs such as accommodation, food, clothing, books, local travel and entertainment. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) states that students studying outside London must have £1,015 per month for a maximum of nine months to cover their living costs.

We estimate that a single student living in LJMU-approved accommodation is likely to need an average of £5,000 to cover just their rent for a full academic year.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme Certificate (ATAS)

If you have applied to study an Enhanced Undergraduate Degree (such as an MEng) course at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate.

You can find out more on the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website:

Alternatively, contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for guidance. It is important to note that, if required, an ATAS certificate must be obtained before your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies can be released to you.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Before you can apply for permission to enter or remain in the UK under Tier 4 you will require a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies or CAS. LJMU will only assign a CAS once you have satisfied the conditions of any offer made to you and you satisfy the University’s obligations as a Tier 4 Sponsor. For more details, visit the international students section.

Your visa application

As soon as you have received an offer of a place at LJMU you should contact the Entry Clearance Office at the British Embassy, British High Commission or Consular Office in your own country to check whether you need a visa for entry into Britain. You are advised to do this as soon as you can as the visa application process can take a long time.

Please Note: To obtain an Entry Visa you should go to the British Embassy or High Commission in your own country, and present the following documents:

  • Passport
  • A valid LJMU Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
  • Evidence of financial support for the programme
  • Two recent photographs of yourself (passport-size)
  • All relevant educational diplomas and certificates (as stated in your CAS)
  • A declaration of your intent to return home on completion of your course of study

The University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to a course and facilities if necessary; this may be because such changes are deemed to be beneficial to students, are minor in nature and unlikely to impact negatively upon students or become necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of the University. Where this does happen, the University operates a policy of consultation, advice and support to all enrolled students affected by the proposed change to their course or module.
Further information on the terms and conditions of any offer made, our admissions policy and the complaints and appeals process.

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Dr Dan is, what we call in the business, “Media Friendly”. In other words, he is a great communicator – one who can spontaneously deliver  his message in exactly the right tone whether his audience comprises top ophthalmic surgeons at a world congress  or avant-garde music lovers tuning in to BBC Radio6.

Those listening to the George Lamb Show on July 14th heard how Dr Dan could hold his own on the banter-front by returning the quick fire humour of George and his side kicks – one of whom – claimed to be colour blind. Co host, Mark had found it difficult to distinguish between black and brown while Dr Dan – joking aside – explained the more usual red/green confusion and how 3-D glasses work.

He also delighted his audience by dispelling a couple of old wives’ tales by announcing that too much sex will not make you near-sighted and that getting up close and personal with the TV screen is also not bad for your eyes.

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Fern Britton and Phillip Schofield have a somewhat different interviewing technique. On one of Fern’s last broadcasts she confided that she found it difficult to see the details on her car’s control panel and  that she used reading glasses. This was a few days before her 52nd birthday and, as such, not at all unusual as Dr Dan explained – it happens to everybody eventually.Phillip confessed that he had seriously considered Laser Eye Surgery but had many questions and doubts about its outcome and how long it would last.

Alongside Dr Dan on the “This Morning” sofa was Frances Lawrence who was obviously thrilled with the results of her blended vision  surgery carried out at the LVC in March. Viewers were even treated to a snippet (sic) of a film of the procedure.

Phillip Schofield touched a chord with many people by complaining about the number of glasses he had dotted around his house and announced – at the end of the slot – that he was now a “step nearer” undergoing Laser Eye Surgery. He hasn’t yet, however, taken up Dr Dan’s offer of operating “live on-air”.

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RCBS Charge Master or Lyman Gen 5 Touch Screen?

Discussion in 'Reloading' started by Lee56, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. Lee56

    Lee56 Member

    Mar 30, 2011
    Does anyone have any experience with the new Lyman Gen 5 Touch Screen powder scale? I am ready to go to the auto powder dispenser and was leaning towards the RCBS Charge Master. However I see that Lyman claimed that there NEW Gen 5 unit is more accurate and "easer" to use.
    Has anyone done a side by side comparison ?
  2. Sully2

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    Feb 28, 2011
    Ive got the RCBS and I just love it!
  3. Busman

    Busman New Member

    Jun 21, 2013
    RCBS for me!!!!!!!!!!!! The cats meow!!!!!!! :D
  4. 500mag_guy

    500mag_guy Well-Known Member

    Jun 26, 2011
    +1 on the rcbs

    Haven't used the brand new Lyman but the one I had used about two years ago I was not impressed with how long it took to let it warm up. Ended up buying the charge master and LOVE it!! I've got close to 8000 rounds reloaded without a single problem. Very happy with it!!
  5. Korhil78

    Korhil78 Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    I can't really say anything about the Lyman good or bad. I have never used one because I have had the RCBS chargemaster for 5 years now and have never had a problem with it. It works great.
  6. outdoorsmunn

    outdoorsmunn Well-Known Member

    Oct 25, 2011
    I would also love to see a side by side comparison, or hear from somebody who has experience with both. I am looking at the RCBS chargemaster or the Lyman Gen 5, or Gen 6. I like the looks of the screen more on the Lyman, my Hornady I currently have is somewhat hard to read in some light. The most important thing is accuracy, and I have heard the RCBS is quite accurate. I would like to know if these newer Lyman models are on par with the RCBS?
  7. FishPermitonthefly

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    Mar 21, 2012
    I have the RCBS Chargemaster 1500. Had it for three years and it stopped working. I thought it was great up until the point that RCBS told me they would replace it for 200.00 and that I had no other options. My buddy had the Lyman, which was slower and prone to drift but easily corrected and when it failed, after 5 years, they sent him a new one, updated to Gen 6 for 45.00. That thing flies and works as well or better than the RCBS product with a damn good warranty to boot. I am done with RCBS!
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    Oct 13, 2013
    I can only say that I use a RCBS Chargemaster and it has been great. Every now and again it will overcharge by .1 grain, but I just pick up a few grains and it is all good. I have been very happy with the RCBS, I could not say how many rounds I have loaded with it.


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The story behind the song: Dear Prudence by Siouxsie And The Banshees

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It was the autumn of 1983, and things around Siouxsie And The Banshees were so frantic that they almost didn’t notice what was happening with their latest single, Dear Prudence, a standalone release.

Guitarist John McGeogh had just crashed out of the band amid rumours of alcohol problems, and the Banshees were on tour in Europe with Cure supremo Robert Smith as his temporary replacement. At the same time, Siouxsie and drummer Budgie had just launched The Creatures, while Smith and bassist Steve Severin had set up The Glove.

“It was an insane period for us, extremely busy,” Siouxsie Sioux recalls. “We were just being totally hyperactive.
I think it took its toll maybe a year or so later. John had been hospitalised for stress and overworking, so he was suffering a bit. Robert stepped in, for the second time, as he did in ’79, so the show was still going on, and the touring was all pretty intense and crazy. We went on to record Hyaena together, and then he imploded as well. He just couldn’t cope with it.”

“It was a surprise, but it didn’t really sink in until we’d finished the touring and we were back home for the winter,” says Siouxsie. “Then we thought, ‘Blimey! We got to number three!’ Dear Prudence got played a lot on the radio, and of course we did the Christmas/New Year Top Of The Pops. I don’t remember much about doing it except for I was wearing a new leather dress that a friend had made for me, and stripy tights.” (That performance, the leather dress and the stripy tights are immortalised on the DVD included in the glorious 84-track box set Siouxsie And The Banshees At The BBC, which also contains three audio CDs.)

Dear Prudence was a Beatles song, and the second one that the Banshees had covered from the great double White Album. Previously, the Banshees’ take on Paul McCartney’s rabid Helter Skelter – grotesquely linked to the Charles Manson murders – was included on their 1978 album The Scream. By contrast, Dear Prudence was a gentle John Lennon song written during The Beatles’ Indian retreat with the Maharishi.

Siouxsie remembers approaching The Beatles’ music with a mixture of respect, and Sid Vicious-inspired mischief dating back some years earlier: “When we did the 100 Club Punk Festival [1976], we were wondering: ‘What shall we do?’ And we ended up doing the thing based around the Lord’s Prayer. And Sid and I were laughing, ‘Oh, we should really mess up a Beatles song!’ And that attitude was still there. I remember growing up with the White Album. I loved it for their experimenting. And then it gets fucked up? Much better!”

“You weren’t supposed to film in Venice without getting permission and paying money, which of course we ignored. If you get caught, you either get stopped or you have to pay. The video shows Severin getting escorted by some police.

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You will find information about how to apply for a place in Year 3 for September 2017 on the link below.  Currently approximately 32% of children attending the school live outside our defined area.  The admissions policy sets out how we prioritise applications when we receive more than the 120 we can accommodate in any one year group.

If you are interested in applying for a place for a child in year 4, 5 or 6, please contact the School directly.  For the Year 2 to Year 3 transfer, contact the Admissions section at Milton Keynes Council 01908 253338.

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