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Browse all our latest articles, guides, interviews, celebrations and features about studying a master’s degree online with the University of Liverpool. 

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Gain professional recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an initial teaching qualification

The University of Liverpool’s Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PGCAP) provides a unique opportunity for those new to teaching in higher education to simultaneously gain professional recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Postgraduate Certificate qualificati...

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What are academic transcripts and how do I get them?

If you want to apply for an online master’s programme with the University of Liverpool, then we will ask you to provide copies of your certificates to evidence your academic achievements. If your certificate does not document your final overall grade or classification, you will be required to prov...

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How do I write a good personal statement?

An important part of the application process for our online master’s programmes is to write a short personal statement about your interest and experience in the subject you are applying for, your reasons for choosing the programme, and how you feel your studies will help you in the future. 

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What is the highest paying computer science job?

A career in computer science in packed with opportunities across all kinds of industries – the ability to develop, program and automate is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after skillsets in the world, and as such, the financial reward for these kind of jobs can be substantial.

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What jobs are available in online security?

Since the start of the 21st century, the internet has played a larger and larger role in the lives of people across the world - so much so that today, most of us spend hours at a time on the web, shopping, gaming, working, watching videos, researching and much more.

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What qualifications do you need to teach in higher education?

For many people across the UK, higher education is, and has been, their path to a fulfilling career, giving them the knowledge and abilities they need to enter their chosen industry and to thrive in their professional and personal lives.