Online Programmes

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Join a virtual redbrick university

Since 2000, over 20,000 graduates have proudly completed an online postgraduate programme with the University of Liverpool Online. Many of our students come from the UK – choosing to save on traditional university costs by studying 100% online and part-time.

We are proud of our outstanding support services, high-quality education, and comprehensive course content – allowing every one of our students to enjoy a world-class study experience.

Discover why so many students choose to study with the virtual redbrick below:

Why study with us

Study part-time around your day-to-day life

Learn on our collaborative online platform

Advance your career prospects without leaving your job

Tailored support throughout your studies

Funding your studies

As a UK resident, you may be eligible for a postgraduate master’s loan to help with the cost of your studies.

What’s more, a UK Scholarship of 20% is available on the July and August 2025 intakes of our full master’s awards.

Find out more about our discounts and scholarships.

Studying online is perfect for anyone who is working full-time or has other commitments that restrict them from attending in person.

Rebecca Berners, International Business Law LLM

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Employer discounts

We are pleased to offer a 10% tuition fee discount to employers who invest in the continuous professional development of three or more employees.

Funding employees’ studies not only fosters a positive workplace, it also helps retain strong talent, address skills gaps, and raise productivity.

Discover the companies who already partner with us to upskill their employees:

I work full-time and one of the most important things for me was the flexibility to continue this alongside my studies. The online programme gave me that option.

Carole Talbot, Int. Human Resource Management MSc

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Why study with the University of Liverpool Online

We are celebrating 25 years of online learning, having launched our first online programmes in the year 2000

Study at a time and place that suits you, thanks to our accessible virtual learning environment

Collaborate with students from all over the world through group work and discussion forums

The University of Liverpool is a proud member of the Russell Group, a cohort of 24 research-led UK universities

We were pleased to achieve Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024 – testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality online education