Engineering (Part-time) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

The Engineering (Part-time) programme offered at Liverpool John Moores University suits candidates who wish to pursue their studies on a part-time basis while holding senior professional or leadership roles, enabling them to achieve the highest level of academic qualification without stepping away from full-time employment.

Career paths

For students undertaking the EngD, research activities are often closely aligned with the needs of their employer’s organisation. This creates an immediate and practical relevance, ensuring that your academic efforts are directly connected to ongoing business priorities. When research is embedded in large-scale or strategically important projects, the outcomes can offer particularly significant value, enhancing both your professional development and your employer’s capacity to innovate and grow.

Past participants in related doctoral programmes, such as the EngD, have highlighted the substantial benefits of this model. Many have found that their research provided objective insights and constructive feedback which, in practice, acted as a form of highly targeted internal consultancy. Employers, therefore, gained both actionable knowledge and enhanced employee expertise, reinforcing the mutual benefits of supporting employees through advanced, research-driven programmes like the EngD.