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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University is a university in Liverpool, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
35th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 54.7 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Liverpool John Moores University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 86.9% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 3,740 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 85.7% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 71.7% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £30,000 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 9% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Liverpool John Moores University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.1% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 87.0% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 84.8% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 85.6% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 91.6% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 81.3% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Liverpool John Moores University appears in 20 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 9th of 40 | 94.2% | £29,30018% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 11th of 45 | 91.0% | £27,8003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 15th of 61 | 89.8% | £32,6006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 10th of 35 | 88.5% | £36,6008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 33rd of 108 | 87.3% | £33,80019% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 38th of 122 | 87.6% | £32,20010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 20th of 57 | 93.4% | £27,4009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 21st of 59 | 89.2% | Not published |
| Health and social care | 15th of 35 | 92.8% | £22,30028% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 53rd of 100 | 86.4% | £26,40012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 34th of 63 | 87.6% | £40,6008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 40th of 74 | 86.6% | £27,8008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 44th of 79 | 85.4% | £24,9008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 24th of 43 | 87.6% | £29,6003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 47th of 75 | 76.3% | £37,0001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 61st of 87 | 85.7% | £27,40023% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 31st of 41 | 89.6% | £27,40010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 40th of 51 | 90.9% | £27,30018% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 39th of 40 | 87.1% | £28,20016% below the UK average for this subject |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 7th of 7 | 80.8% | £27,40013% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Chemistry, Materials and technology, Mathematical sciences, Performing arts, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 166 full-time degree courses; 105 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 144 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Liverpool John Moores University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Liverpool
Average private rent in the Liverpool area was £913 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Liverpool.
Other universities and colleges in Liverpool: Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool Media Academy, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, University of Liverpool.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Liverpool John Moores University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Liverpool John Moores University in the Be Wise ranking?
35th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 54.7 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Liverpool John Moores University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 86.9% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 3,740 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (85.6%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was teaching on my course (88.1%, against 87.5%).
How many students continue their course at Liverpool John Moores University?
On Discover Uni data, 85.7% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Liverpool John Moores University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 71.7% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Liverpool John Moores University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £30,000 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 9% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Liverpool John Moores University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Liverpool John Moores University's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Liverpool John Moores University?
The ONS average private rent in the Liverpool area was £913 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.