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Study online with a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group

Get the University of Liverpool experience wherever you are in the world. Our careers-focused, online master’s and professional development courses enable you to study with us at a time and place that suits you.

20,000
online students have graduated with us in the past 25 years
Top 150
in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Best
UK online MBA in the CEO Magazine’s 2025 Global MBA Rankings
91%
of our research is world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Benefits of online learning

Learn at your own pace

We know that juggling study with home and work commitments can be a challenge. Our online courses provide flexible options that enable you to choose when and where you learn.

Enjoy a collaborative student experience

Join our global community and you’ll have lots of opportunities to interact with your tutors and peers. We'll support you every step of the way.

Access all the resources you'll need

You’ll use our virtual learning environment to join interactive lectures, contribute to discussion forums, submit work, and browse our comprehensive e-library.

Prepare for your future career

We offer extensive online support, from career coaches and mentors to networking opportunities, virtual internships and practice interview sessions.

Our online courses

By studying a master's degree or professional development course with us, you'll be gaining an internationally recognised qualification, designed to help you achieve your life goals and career aspirations.

Online students are an integral part of our University community. When you graduate, you’ll become part of a worldwide network of 300,000 alumni across 187 countries, opening doors to lifelong connections, exciting opportunities and dedicated support. 

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Online short courses

Enhance your professional expertise in a particular subject or topic, perhaps in preparation for a full master's degree. Our online short courses usually run for 10 weeks and are worth 15 academic credits.

Continuing Education courses

Many of our Continuing Education courses are delivered online. Join our virtual classes and study a topic of interest for enjoyment.