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Apply for Go Higher

Frequently asked questions and all the information you need about applying for Go Higher, or deciding whether Go Higher is the right course for you.

How to apply

Applying for Go Higher is a simple 3-step process.

Step 1: You submit an application form (available to download here: Go Higher Application Form 2025-26) and personal statement

Step 2: Your application is considered by the Go Higher Admissions Team

Step 3: You will be contacted within 3 weeks of receipt of your application form with the outcome. If your application is successful at review stage you will be invited to an online interview. Please state on the form any days you would not be available to attend an interview.

It is important that you read through the information provided before applying for the programme.

  • Download an application, complete and email it with any other documents to us at gohigher@liverpool.ac.uk .You can download an application form here: Go Higher Application Form 2025-26

If you have problems downloading the application and guidance then please contact the Go Higher team on 0808 100 6060/0151 794 1433 or email gohigher@liverpool.ac.uk.

For full details of how to apply and steps to complete your application form, visit Go Higher Application Guidance 2025-26, and please download Go Higher Reference Form 2025 to give to your referee to complete.

Final closing date is Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 12 noon. However, you are encouraged to apply early. Please reply by 11th December 2024 for interviews in January-March 2025 and by 6th March 2025 for interviews in April 2025. All applications from 6th March 2025 will be considered for interviews and entry assessments in May, June and July 2025.

How much does the Go Higher course cost?

For full information, please visit the Study Costs and Fees section of our website.

Please note that Go Higher students are not eligible to apply for Student Loans and are therefore self-funded. 

What happens after I submit my application?

Following your application, entry assessment and interview we will contact you with the outcome.

If you don’t hear from us within three weeks of submitting your application form, please contact the Go Higher team on 0151 794 1433 or gohigher@liverpool.ac.uk.

Lee Wainwright, Daniella Trimmis, Namonda Muyunda and Harsh Chaudhary walking on campus

Is Go Higher suitable for me?

Go Higher is especially targetted at domestic mature and non-traditional students. This may include you if you lack the qualifications for degree entry, you are returning to learning, have experienced a disrupted education, have taken a break from studies, or are thinking about changing career pathways to the humanities.

Go Highers progress to a large range of degrees in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and to some degree programmes beyond this such as Psychology and Georgraphy. Head here to see the complete list of degree pathways. Whatever degree pathway you choose, the disciplines you will study on Go Higher include History, Law, Literature, Philosophy and Sociology.

Many Go Higher graduates have go on to successful careers in a wide range of fields, and many others have opted to study at Masters and PhD levels in the future - with one or two now lecturers at this University!

If you are unsure whether Go Higher is right for you and you would like an online chat with one of the Go Higher tutors, please email gohigher@liverpool.ac.uk stating the degree(s) subjects you are interested in (if applicable) and any times you are not available'.

What will I learn?

The Go Higher Diploma combines study skills training (for example how to take notes, academic writing and how to think critically) with learning sessions that will introduce you to a variety of disciplines. This helps you to become a confident, independent learner and allows you progress to a wide range of degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Subjects taught on Go Higher include:

  • English
  • History
  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Maths for University entry
Who will teach me?

University of Liverpool staff present the lectures and provide online tutorial support. These are the same people who would teach you on your degree.

As a Go Higher student, you will also have an academic mentor. You will be able to use the University's award-winning student support services.

I want to do a more science-related subject like Nursing, Computer Science, Physiotherapy. Would Go Higher help me with that?

Go Higher would be an unsuitable pathway if you want to do a more science-based qualification such as Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, or IT. We advise you to look at courses which are targeted towards science or healthcare professions. On the University of Liverpool website there is information about other Foundation courses, which may be more suitable. You can find out more here:

Biological Sciences: Biological Sciences Degree with Foundation Year

Computer Sciences: Computer Science with Foundation Year

Dentistry, Midwifery, Nursing, Veterinary Science, Radiography, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy: Foundation to Health and Veterinary Sciences