Liverpool Hope University Undergraduate Prospectus 2016

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Open Days Our Open Days provide potential students and their families with a great opportunity to find out about life at Liverpool Hope University.

On the day you will be able to get advice on:

Meet the team

• Your chosen course • Entry criteria and applying • Funding your studies • Accommodation options • Learning support • Planning your future career.

You can meet the Student Recruitment team at UCAS fairs and other events held around the UK.

There will also be guided tours of Hope Park and the Creative Campus including the sports facilities, libraries, accommodation and subject-specific areas.

The team can also arrange individual or group visits to the University or deliver workshops at schools.

For more information, please contact the Student Recruitment team: t: 0151 291 3111 e: enquiry@hope.ac.uk

Most importantly, there will be the chance to meet with current students who will be able to tell you what it is like to study at Liverpool Hope University.

More information is available at www.hope.ac.uk/opendays

Open Day dates • Wednesday 24th June 2015 • Saturday 27th June 2015 • Saturday 12th September 2015 • Saturday 3rd October 2015 • Saturday 24th October 2015

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How to Find Hope Park Hope Park Campus is situated on Taggart Avenue, Childwall, Liverpool, close to Queens Drive (A5058) at the end of the M62. From the city centre, it is easy to get buses from Queen Square Bus Station, which go to Childwall Valley Road or Woolton Road/Taggart Avenue. Broad Green Railway Station is situated just over a mile away from the campus.

Address for Satnav – Taggart Avenue L16 9JD.

The Creative Campus The Creative Campus is less than a mile away from Liverpool’s main railway station, Liverpool Lime Street. Situated at the junction of Islington and Shaw Street, the campus is within walking distance of the station or a short bus ride from Queen Square Bus Station.

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For more information about travelling to Liverpool, visit the following websites: National Rail www.nationalrail.co.uk National Express www.nationalexpress.com Public Transport in Merseyside www.merseytravel.gov.uk Liverpool John Lennon Airport www.liverpoolairport.com Ferries across the Irish Sea www.poferries.com www.stenaline.co.uk

Address for Satnav – Shaw Street L6 1HP.

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Contents Open Days Campus Maps How to Find Us Contents Welcome to Liverpool Bring This Prospectus to Life Why Choose Liverpool Hope?

Seeing is Believing Academic Excellence Partnerships Living in Liverpool Hope Park The Creative Campus Accommodation Libraries

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Student Support 27 Careers and The Employability Hub 31 Development and Study Opportunities 33 International Students 35 Liverpool Hope Alumni Association 38 What our Students Say 39 Studying at Liverpool Hope 41 Course Information 43-102 Admissions Policy 104 Terms and Conditions 107 Index 110 Study Combination Chart 111 Contact Us 114

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Welcome to Liverpool Hope University

As the Vice-Chancellor and Rector of Liverpool Hope, I am proud of our reputation for high quality scholarship that is growing around the world.

I am delighted to be part of this University.

At Liverpool Hope, we pride ourselves on the academic formation of our students and we are constantly working to ensure you receive the best teaching and learning experience. We believe that a supportive learning environment will provide the best results and that individual care is the key to success.

We are a community, where we support one another, celebrate each other’s successes and work together to reach our full potential. We are the only ecumenical university foundation in Europe. Our excellent academic record and supportive pastoral care are complemented by the beautiful setting of our campuses.

We are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by a wealth of both historic and modern architecture and stunning grounds that make Liverpool Hope a very special place to study.

I wish you every success as you start your university studies and look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool Hope.

Professor Gerald J Pillay FRSA DL PhD DTheol Vice-Chancellor and Rector

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Life

Bring This Prospectus to

To discover more about a course, scan the QR code on the relevant course page.

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If you don’t already have a QR Reader, download the app onto your smartphone or tablet device.

WATCH THE VIDEO Scan the QR codes to visit the webpage for each course and watch the videos.

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Why Choose

Liverpool Hope?

We believe Liverpool Hope is a very special place to learn, a place that offers excellent academic standards combined with the pastoral care and support of a collegial community. Here are just a few reasons why you should make Liverpool Hope your university of choice.

Scholarly excellence

Traditional yet modern

We pride ourselves on scholarly excellence and strive to be the best in everything we do.

We are proud of our rich heritage but we are not stuck in the past. We combine the best of our history with the contemporary to create a dynamic institution that moves with the times.

Well-rounded education Education is more than studying and we provide our students with the support to develop skills and interests beyond their studies.

Celebrating the individual We are a real collegial community and each person within our University is treated as an individual.

A beautiful setting Our University offers incredible campuses with beautiful grounds and architecture.

Christian values We are proud of our Christian foundation and are open to those of all faiths and of none.

Research-informed teaching

Discover more Scan this QR code with your smartphone or tablet to watch a film about the University and hear why our students chose Liverpool Hope.

We bring together research excellence and top-quality teaching in all of our departments.

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Building on the success of recent years, we continue to be a University with ambition, ensuring our students get the best teaching and learning experience possible.

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Partnerships We are committed to contributing to the educational, religious, cultural, social and economic life of Liverpool and the North-West.

Academic Excellence Liverpool Hope places great emphasis on the bringing together of research excellence and top-quality teaching. This is facilitated by a community of academics and scholars who are of the highest calibre, with experts recruited from around the world.

In the national Research Excellence Framework (REF), more than a third of research produced at Liverpool Hope was rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). The Times Higher Education’s analysis of the REF has also ranked us fourth in the NorthWest for research intensity. For more information about our REF success, visit www.hope.ac.uk/REF This research excellence informs our teaching to enable our students to develop into rounded and employable graduates who can take their places confidently as global citizens in the 21st Century.

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As part of this commitment, we have developed strong partnerships with organisations in our region. They enhance our degree programmes and provide you with opportunities for workbased learning, placements and talks from guest lecturers.

They include: • Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra • Steinway and Sons

• Tate Liverpool • National Museums Liverpool • Liverpool Personal Services Society •M ilapfest, Indian Arts Development Trust • Royal Court Liverpool • The European Opera Centre • Over 400 partner schools • Liverpool City Region LEP • Liverpool Vision • SpringBoard Foundation • Everton FC • Merseyside Police • VMM International • Northern Vision.

The University has a number of research centres. These include, but are by no means limited to: • The Andrew F. Walls Centre for the Study of African and Asian Christianity • The Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies • The Social and Ethical Enterprise Development Centre (SEED) • The National Centre for Christian Education • The Centre for Applied Research in Security Innovation (CASI) • The Social-Economic Research Centre (SERCH) • Centre for Applicable Mathematics and System Sciences.

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Living in

Liverpool Liverpool is a city like no other. From world famous architecture and magnificent museums, to music legends revolutionising popular culture, Liverpool has always been a hub of creativity.

Through spectacular festivals, dramatic sporting attractions and unique art, the city continues to be a gateway for UK culture, attracting millions of visitors every year. There is something for everyone in a city voted the friendliest in England and fourth friendliest in the world (Rough Guides Poll, 2014).

• Home to more than 50,000 students • Liverpool is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site • Second safest city in the UK – UK Statistics Authority, 2012 • Ranked in the top three places in the world to visit in 2014 by Rough Guides.

Music Liverpool is Europe’s Capital of Music.

It is impossible to imagine Liverpool without music – or music without Liverpool.

Birthplace of The Beatles, the world’s most famous pop group, the city has produced more UK number one hits than any other city – 56 and counting.

The city also has a thriving nightlife with all tastes catered for, from the latest clubs to 70s theme bars and live music venues.

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and contemporary music performances throughout the year. The Liverpool Echo Arena also hosts major entertainment events, with past events including the MTV Europe Music Awards, BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the MOBO Awards.

Sport With the Grand National, golf and, of course, football, there are plenty of sporting events to keep even the most avid sports fan entertained.

Liverpool is home to two Premier League football teams; what better place to come to watch the match?

Shopping Liverpool city centre is full of shops with all the high street names available. The 42-acre Liverpool One development provides a stunning shopping complex in the heart of the city with 40 individually designed buildings and over 150,000 square metres of shopping.

Liverpool also has a range of vibrant independent retailers.

Culture Liverpool’s many art galleries range from the Walker, which contains one of Europe’s outstanding collections of fine and decorative art, to Tate Liverpool, one of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art outside London.

Liverpool Empire Theatre attracts all the latest touring theatre productions, while the Playhouse, Everyman, Royal Court and Unity theatres offer a rich and varied programme of classic and contemporary productions. The University has its own performance venue, The Capstone Theatre, providing an international music and arts programme throughout the year and hosting the annual Liverpool International Jazz Festival.

The city also boasts an array of world-class museums, including the International Slavery Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Museum of Liverpool.

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Hope Park

Liverpool Hope’s main campus, Hope Park, is an educational village with places to live, work, study, eat and relax. The campus is situated in a pleasant suburb of Liverpool, just four miles from the city centre. Hope Park offers excellent facilities in beautiful surroundings and a warm student welcome.

Massive investment of more than £50 million has been made in new buildings at Hope Park, so traditional architecture now sits beside contemporary buildings and facilities.

Work on the new £8.5 million Science Building is underway. It will house a combination of laboratory space, sports and exercise science facilities, classrooms and social spaces, with specialist laboratories dedicated to nutrition, genomics, cell biology and psychology, along with earth sciences laboratories.

Our Place One of the newest additions to Hope Park is Our Place – the student social space on campus. This modern space includes a pizza restaurant and a coffee and bar area, as well as an auditorium where comedy nights, live music and other social events are held. The Students’ Union and the University host events at Our Place throughout the year and it is available for hire to clubs and societies.

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Fresh Hope Fresh Hope is the main food outlet on campus. It offers a tasty selection of hot and cold food options, including a carvery and freshly prepared deli sandwiches. There are other cafés around campus, as well as a shop where you can buy newspapers and magazines, drinks and snacks.

Hope Park Sports The sports centre at Hope Park includes the Strive Fitness Suite with gym equipment and exercise machines, squash courts and Astro Turf playing fields. There are also fitness classes available.

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The Creative

Campus

The Creative Campus close to Liverpool city centre is the home of our creative and performing arts subjects. Here you can learn your craft in the inspirational setting of Grade II listed buildings and state-of-the-art performance spaces. The University has invested over £20 million in this campus, which includes two theatres, three dance studios, a music technology laboratory, a recording studio, and studios for painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics, metal and textiles.

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The Capstone Building

The Cornerstone Building is home to the University’s Drama, Dance and Performance Studies and Fine and Applied Art Departments, as well as The Cornerstone Gallery, which supplements the student experience via a series of contemporary art exhibitions, studentled seminars and exemplars of current professional practice. The Cornerstone Building includes fantastic facilities for the development of students’ art work including studios, kilns, workshops and metalwork studios.

The Capstone Building is home to the University’s Music Department and The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool Hope’s dedicated performance venue, which provides an international music and arts programme throughout the year.

The centrepiece of The Cornerstone is The Great Hall, a stunning example of open space suitable for a multitude of events, including student exhibitions and guest lectures.

The Cornerstone Building also includes the Corner Shop and Lounge, as well as a café for students to meet and relax.

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Liverpool Hope is one of only six All-Steinway Schools in UK higher education. The Theatre is an acoustically excellent space housing a Steinway D Grand Piano, often described as the best piano in the world.

Since opening its doors in March 2010, The Capstone Theatre has staged concerts and performances by leading national and international musicians and artists, as well as student performances.

Angel Field The Creative Campus’s buildings are all set within the tranquil Angel Field. The Renaissance-style garden has won six design awards and was described by Country Life Magazine as ‘...one of the best examples of conceptual landscape design in the country’.

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Living on campus in one of our Halls of Residence is a fantastic way for you to become part of the Liverpool Hope ‘family’.

Accommodation Our student rooms are conveniently located at the University’s two main teaching sites; Hope Park and the Creative Campus. Along with the popular residential campus of Aigburth Park Student Village, there’s an impressive total of 1,200 rooms available. Every first year student is guaranteed a place in Halls if you choose to live on campus. We offer a free shuttle service between each of the accommodation and teaching sites so it’s easy for you to travel around.

You can choose to stay in Halls with shared bathroom facilities or if you would like more privacy, you can stay in one of our Halls with en-suite rooms. All rooms include access to a common room, a laundrette, unlimited internet access, 24 hour security and the support of a Resident Tutor.

Our Resident and Senior Resident Tutors act as mentors during your time in Halls. They provide learning support and pastoral advice and guidance, and organise social events such as diningin nights, which are included in your accommodation fees and are a great way to meet new people.

For more information, please visit www.hope.ac.uk/halls

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Libraries

The Sheppard-Worlock and Creative Campus Libraries and several Learning Spaces across the campuses are hives of activity for individual and group study.

You will have access to a wide range of study environments and resources to meet the needs of your chosen course. The Sheppard-Worlock Library occupies over 4,000 square metres and contains a core print collection of more than 310,000 items alongside a print journal archive and subject-specific collections. There has also been a substantial investment in full text online resources including e-journals, e-books and databases, most of which can be accessed both on and off campus. A team of dedicated Faculty Librarians can provide training and support to help you make the most of these resources.

The Sheppard-Worlock Library includes relaxed spaces for students to study, as well as specially designed PC workstations to maximise working areas with room for your books and papers.

There are also dedicated silent study areas and quiet spaces for reading with wi-fi access for laptops and other devices. The Sheppard-Worlock Library also has an environmentally controlled vault dedicated to special collections, as well as Chapters cafĂŠ, serving drinks and snacks.

Library Services also provides peer academic writing support from experienced students to help you improve and develop your writing skills and adapt to the different writing tasks and assignments you will have to produce. Support is available one-to-one, through workshops and a set of online resources developed by the mentors.

There are group work spaces with screens that you can link your laptop to for practising presentations and sharing work.

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Student

Support Student Support and Well-being

Services include everything from welfare benefits advice and access to counselling and emotional well-being support, to careers guidance.

Starting university is the beginning of a new and exciting phase of your life and we are here to support and guide you from the moment you arrive until after you graduate.

We also have a dedicated Dean of Students, Dr Penny Haughan, whose responsibility it is to oversee the whole student experience. This ensures that students are given a voice and that you are supported throughout your time with us.

The Gateway Building at Hope Park is the place to go with any questions you may have. It is here that the Student Support and Well-being team is on hand to help.

Student Support and Well-being provides a one-stop integrated service to assist with all aspects of your pastoral care without passing you between different departments.

Our priority is to make your time at Liverpool Hope an enjoyable and successful experience providing you with help and support when you need it.

Academic and learning support At Liverpool Hope, we offer academic support which includes not only assistance from your academic subject tutors, but also guidance from a team of personal academic support tutors based within each Faculty.

If you are living in student accommodation, your Resident Tutor will also be able to offer you guidance with your studies.

Writing Mentors, who are Masters and PhD students, are available to offer support to help you with essay planning, developing your academic writing style and understanding assignment feedback.

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Support for students with a disability We are committed to enabling equality of opportunity in education for students and will take reasonable steps to meet both the general need for access and the specific requirements of individuals with additional support needs. The University works with disabled students to ensure they are not disadvantaged as a result of their disability.

The Learning Support team provides advice and assistance to both prospective and current students with everything from applying for disabled student allowances to ensuring that any reasonable adjustments are made to support a positive transition into the Liverpool Hope community.

Before accepting a place, disabled applicants are encouraged to explore how the University might be able to meet any additional study support or accommodation needs they may have.

This should be done at the earliest opportunity by contacting the Learning Support team.

Finance and scholarships The current tuition fees (2015/16) for Liverpool Hope are £9,000 per year. Information about fees for 2016/17 will be posted on our website: www.hope.ac.uk We believe that entry to the University should be based on talent rather than the ability to pay and our support packages reflect this belief.

We have a long history of awarding our own generous academic scholarships for scholarly achievement, along with awards to students who demonstrate outstanding success in sport, music, dance and drama.

For more information about finance, visit: www.hope.ac.uk/undergraduate/ feesandfunding or call 0151 291 3435.

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For more information or assistance, please contact the team on: t: 0151 291 3427 e: sdw@hope.ac.uk

Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy team at Liverpool Hope represents the Christian ethos of a university that is fully Anglican, fully Catholic and fully ecumenical. The Chaplains are from different Christian denominations and serve staff and students in line with the University’s motto of faith, hope and love. Each Monday the Chaplaincy team serves a £1 lunch and this is an ideal way to get to know more about the varied events that take place each week.

The Chaplaincy Base is a welcoming and vibrant space on campus where you can meet new people and feel at home.

You can find out more by looking on our Facebook page /HopeChaplaincy or by following us on Twitter @HopeChaplaincy

Student voice We are very proud of our partnership with the Students’ Union at Liverpool Hope.

We work together to ensure that every student is given the chance to share their views and that these opinions are taken into consideration in everything the University does.

The Students’ Union’s primary objective is to make positive change for students.

This is achieved by representing your views, needs and concerns to the University, the National Union of Students and Government.

As we are a relatively small University, you can be sure that you will not be lost in the crowd. You will be treated as an individual and your views and opinions will be heard. Students can become actively engaged in making a difference to the University experience by becoming a representative for their year on the Staff/Student Liaison Committee.

You can also be part of the University Student Sounding Board to get your views heard.

For more information about the Students’ Union, visit: www.hopesu.com

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Careers and

The Employability Hub

At Liverpool Hope, we want our students to have the best possible chance to embark on stimulating, rewarding and successful careers.

With approximately 70 applications submitted for every graduate role, the need to give students and graduates careers and employability support has never been greater – and this is why Liverpool Hope University has invested in The Employability Hub. The sole purpose of The Hub is to help make Liverpool Hope students and graduates more attractive to employers, through a focus on work-related learning, work experience and professional development.

The Hub is the focus for: • Hope Works – our part-time, paid job opportunities available on campus • Work-related learning and work experience opportunities • Graduate vacancies – including internships and graduate schemes • Professional networking sessions • Careers and Employability-related events and workshops • Employer-led presentations and workshops.

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Work experience To prepare you for your career, there are many varied work experience opportunities, and the Careers team has numerous links with local, national and international employers. Graduates can also apply for internships through the Careers team.

Hope Works is an initiative that provides opportunities for students to work on campus during their studies. These opportunities are available across the University from positions in catering to project work with academic departments.

For more information, contact the Careers team: t: 0151 291 3427 e: sdw@hope.ac.uk

Student and graduate enterprise support Increasingly, students are choosing to set up their own business after graduation. Hope Business Gateway offers a range of support to encourage entrepreneurship.

Young Enterprise Young Enterprise is currently offered as part of the curriculum for Business School students and helps students to develop new skills while at university, such as business planning financial management and marketing.

Incubation The University offers incubation space for graduates who wish to start their own business.

Business start-up support Hope Business Gateway offers practical support to those wishing to start their own business, including signposting to relevant agencies and linking to business mentors.

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Development and Study Opportunities

Volunteering

Global Hope

The University encourages students to seek out opportunities for volunteering.

This is a fantastic addition to your CV and will provide you with a range of skills to prepare you for your future career.

As part of the Service and Leadership Award (SALA) you will be given the opportunity to volunteer in developing countries around the world through Global Hope. This charity supports a range of educational communities in places including India, Sri Lanka, Malawi, South Africa, Brazil and Uganda. Teams of students and staff travel to these countries to work on specific projects which could see you, for example, working in a school or orphanage alongside local staff. You are provided with training on cultural issues, health and safety abroad, dimensions of poverty and planning for overseas projects.

You will be encouraged to join the Liverpool Hope Service and Leadership Award (SALA).

This award is an extra-curricular programme designed to recognise the value of voluntary work. The hours you dedicate to volunteering will be converted into credits towards this award. You will also attend training in health and safety, leadership and diversity and equality before producing a journal of your experience. This award is viewed as a gold standard in the University and it will also greatly enhance your career prospects.

Plas Caerdeon The University owns Plas Caerdeon Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia.

The 80 bed centre offers a wide range of residential courses. As part of your studies you may have the opportunity to visit this beautiful woodland setting on field trips, environment and biological research excursions or art workshops.

The Centre also delivers team building courses, often including mountaineering, kayaking and other outdoor activities.

International Exchange Liverpool Hope encourages all students to study abroad during their degree. We have a significant number of partnerships with other universities around the world, particularly in North America and Europe.

You will have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester as an optional part of your degree. Students participating in EU-funded schemes, such as Erasmus, can receive supplementary grants to complete a period of study or a work placement in another European country.

Guidance and help for all students travelling abroad is available, with pre-departure briefings and detailed handbooks on offer.

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International Students

International undergraduate entry requirements All teaching on undergraduate courses at Liverpool Hope is in English and it is therefore important that your competence in the language is sufficient for you to benefit from your course and succeed in it. Entry requirements can be found on the relevant course pages, with further information on pages 104-106.

Liverpool Hope is a popular University with over 500 international students currently studying with us from over 60 countries worldwide.

Our dedicated International Unit is available to assist students throughout the application process and help ensure that your time at the University is successful and enjoyable.

We often travel to different parts of the world to attend recruitment fairs and to speak with applicants, parents, schools and colleges. To find out where we will be visiting, please check: www.hope.ac.uk/international

The Hope Experience Liverpool Hope’s main campus, Hope Park, is set in a landscaped garden campus in South Liverpool, around four miles from the city centre. Our green, peaceful campus is renowned for its community feel and is perfect for international students who have not previously lived in the UK. The Creative Campus in Liverpool city centre is the home of our creative and performing arts subjects. It features the award-winning Angel Field Renaissancestyle garden.

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Welcome to the UK The International Student Support team works with colleagues across the University to offer both general information and access to specialist advice.

Further information on the services provided can be found on the following pages:

How to apply

Study Abroad

Accommodation, page 23 Careers, page 31 Chaplaincy, page 30 Finance and scholarships, page 29 Student Support, page 27

Applications should be made through UCAS. If you are unsure about the application process or how your qualification translates in the UK education system, then please contact the International Unit directly for more information and support and guidance with the UCAS process.

Liverpool Hope offers a range of Study Abroad opportunities for incoming international students at great value prices and has formal links with universities in North America, South Africa, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. If you are interested in studying with us for a semester or for the full year, you should email studyabroad@hope.ac.uk for more information.

International tuition fees Liverpool Hope offers competitive fees for international students. The undergraduate non-EU international tuition fee for 2015/16 is £10,800 per year for all programmes. However, we also offer a fantastic fee package. Instead of paying tuition fees separately, you can take advantage of our promotion, which includes all of your tuition, accommodation and an annual food allowance of just under £1,000. For the 2015/16 academic year the cost is £13,600. Information about fees and packages for 2016/17 will be posted on our website: www.hope.ac.uk

See for yourself We are always happy to hear from you, so if you have any questions, you can email international@hope.ac.uk, give us a call on +44 (0)151 291 3389, or visit: www.hope.ac.uk/international You can also stay in touch with us through social media: Like us at www.facebook.com/ LiverpoolHopeUniversity Follow us on Twitter @LiverpoolHopeUK

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Liverpool Hope

Alumni

Association Your link with Liverpool Hope does not end when you graduate. All graduates automatically become members of the Hope Alumni Association, which keeps you connected with the Hope community.

The Alumni Association is a great way to stay in touch with fellow graduates and staff and, at the same time, enjoy a wide range of benefits.

Current benefits include: • Postgraduate scholarship opportunities • Regular news updates through publications and email bulletins • Ongoing access to the services offered by the Careers team • Student rates at Hope’s Strive Fitness Suite • Hope email address for life • Alumni membership of the University’s libraries at Hope Park and the Creative Campus.

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Liverpool Hope’s Alumni Association also hosts and facilitates a number of reunion and Alumni events at key times throughout the year and can keep you informed about University occasions such as the Distinguished Lectures series, the annual Cornerstone Arts Festival and other important events happening at Hope Park, the Creative Campus and Network of Hope locations.

For more information, visit: www.hope.ac.uk/alumni

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Adam Settle, English Literature student

The library offers a huge amount of information to help with courses and I find the staff very welcoming.

Liverpool Hope has not only helped me flourish academically, but has given me every opportunity to gain invaluable experience for life after university.

Michelle Fullerton, Marketing and Media & Communications student

What our

Say Students

I found taking part in the University’s projects, such as Global Hope, integral to my development as a student.

Nada Nayyar, Human Biology graduate

Studying Human Biology at Liverpool Hope has been one of the wonderful experiences in my life. I found the teaching style very interactive.

Marcus Morris, Education (Childhood & Youth) student

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Studying at Liverpool Hope

The following section details all of the undergraduate degree courses available at Liverpool Hope University. This section is designed to give you a taster of the topics you will study and prospective career paths, as well as the excellent facilities, teaching staff and opportunities available at Liverpool Hope.

The majority of our undergraduate degree programmes last for three years and there is a wide range of courses available.

They are: • BA (Honours) in a single subject • BSc (Honours) in a single subject • BA (Honours) in two combined subjects •B Sc (Honours) in two combined subjects • BA (Honours) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (four years) • BEng in a single subject • MEng in a single (four years) subject • LLB (Honours) in a single subject.

Single Honours degree Many of the subjects available at Liverpool Hope can be studied as a Single Honours degree. This is when you study one subject throughout your time at university. These subjects are clearly marked in this prospectus as Single Honours. However, in many cases, these subjects can also be studied as individual Majors, which when studied together, form a Combined Honours degree.

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Combined Honours degree

UCAS course codes

Liverpool Hope also offers a range of Major subjects that can be studied as part of a Combined Honours degree. This is when you study two Majors throughout your degree.

UCAS course codes for Single Honours degrees are listed on the subject page.

All UCAS course codes for Combined Honours degrees can be found in the course combinations chart at the back of this prospectus.

For details of the study combinations available, see the chart at the back of this prospectus.

Part-time study BA (Honours) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) This four year full-time Teacher Training programme includes the study of a specialist subject. The full list of specialist subjects available can be found in the chart at the back of this prospectus.

For more information about the Teacher Training programme, see pages 87 and 88.

For more detailed information about the courses, visit: www.hope.ac.uk/coursefinder

Most of Liverpool Hope’s undergraduate programmes are available for study on a part-time basis, with the exception of the degree in Social Work and the Primary Teaching with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) course.

Part-time study normally extends an Honours degree programme to twice its full-time duration i.e. six years.

Most part-time students opt to study for a Combined Honours degree programme and take their two Majors in alternate years.

For details of how to apply for part-time study, visit: www.hope.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply

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This course gives you a really wide understanding of historical and contemporary art and design.

The Accounting programme has provided me with the competitive edge needed, which will be extremely valuable in the future.

Holly Williams, History of Art & Design student

Daniel Hough, Accounting graduate

Accounting & Finance

Art & Design History

In the rapidly changing business world, the demand for finance professionals has never been greater and the role of the accountant is no longer confined to being numerically competent. Finance professionals must be ready to influence management decisionmaking at the highest level. Accounting at Liverpool Hope is linked to the two globally recognised professional bodies; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).

Career opportunities You will be well prepared for a rewarding career in accountancy, credit control, financial services, investment and profit analysis, purchasing and other related financial and business professions. Professional accountants often go on to high-flying positions in the private and public sectors, including Chief Financial Officer, Director or Partner in an accounting firm, Forensic Accountant or Business Advisor. Also, you will be encouraged to become a member of ACCA and CISI.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Financial Accounting • Investment Management • UK Regulation and Professional Integrity • Management Accounting • Financial Reporting • Taxation • Corporate Business and Law • Financial Management • Performance Management • Auditing and Assurance • Ethical Finance and Socially Responsible Investment • Career and Professional Planning • Dissertation.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will have the opportunity to gain recognition from ACCA on completion of the programme • You will receive academic support to sit CISI examinations • During your degree you will have the chance to get involved with job shadowing and internship experience • The course has a focus on socially responsible accounting and positively contributes to society.

Art & Design History gives you the opportunity to study a range of visual and material cultures alongside the ideas that shape their practice, reception, distribution and meaning. You will develop historical awareness, learn how to ‘read’ images and gain an understanding of Art & Design History as a discipline. Your tutors’ specialisms range from the medieval to the contemporary periods and their approaches to the material range from historicist to thinking of art writing in relation to practice as a collaborative creative activity in its own right.

The team also has strengths in the fields of museum studies and curatorial practices.

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UCAS Code: BA Single Honours N400, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics

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What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Themes and Issues in Art & Design History • Art and Design in the City • Contemporary Visual Practices • Aesthetic and the Methods of Art Criticism • Museum and Gallery Theories and Practices.

Skills developed studying Art & Design History such as visual analysis, critical awareness and interpretation, working with complex theoretical concepts and independent thinking will open up a wide range of career opportunities. You will also have the chance to follow a postgraduate programme such as our Masters in Art History and Curating.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Unlike many universities, we provide the opportunity to study Art & Design History alongside students studying to become designer-makers and artists • The Department of Fine and Applied Art has formal partnerships with Tate Liverpool and National Museums Liverpool • The University’s Cornerstone Gallery is home to both visiting and student exhibitions and events • You will have the opportunity to participate in an annual overseas arts-based field trip.

Career opportunities Graduates in Art & Design History work in galleries and museums, the heritage and cultural industries, community work, the media, publishing, marketing, advertising, education and academia and the commercial arts sector.

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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The course was excellent with a balance of academic and practical skills, and superb field trips! This is an exciting era for new technology in science, and my Hope degree gave me a great start.

Christian Bourne, Human and Biological Sciences with Geography graduate

Biological Sciences Biological Sciences is an exciting and rapidly evolving subject area, with many applications in fields as diverse as genetics and animal behaviour. It has undergone phenomenal expansion in recent years and has a considerable impact on society, in areas such as medicine, the environment and food security. Throughout your studies there is an emphasis on developing practical skills through laboratory work and on field trips.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Anatomy and Physiology • Metabolic Biochemistry • Genetics • Evolution and Adaptation • Animal Behaviour • Ecology and Conservation • Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.

Career opportunities Recent science graduates have entered employment in the bioscience sector, including pharmaceutical and NHS laboratories. Many of our graduates undertake postgraduate study including routes into teaching. Others have secured employment in the area of conservation, ecology and medical writing.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours C100 Entry Requirements: See page 104-106 for standard university requirements.

Qualifications must include a science discipline to an Advanced level, plus GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and Science (or equivalent)

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A degree in Biological Sciences is excellent preparation for a wide range of graduate posts including journalism and management and graduate level entry schemes.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•A t Hope, we recognise that Biology is a dynamic discipline with profound importance to the future of humankind and to life on earth •W e will introduce you to the broad disciplines, helping develop theory alongside practical investigation •Y ou will use a range of contemporary laboratory and field equipment, and develop scientific skills that will be directly relevant to your future careers •W e pride ourselves on small group study, helping to develop each individual into a confident, competent science graduate •T he degree incorporates fieldwork visits, including residential courses and day trips in the North-West of England and North Wales (most at no additional cost).

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At Liverpool Hope I gained more than just my degree. I gained relevant experience and skills but most importantly the confidence to go on to postgraduate study.

Hope has a team of highly qualified and inspiring lecturers.

Their continuous support and encouraging words have helped me in every stage of my academic and professional career.

Claire Boardman, Biology graduate

Nayana Gopi, Business Management graduate

Biology

Business Management

Biology at Liverpool Hope takes a broad approach to the study of life on Earth. You will study a variety of organisms in different environments, while at the same time, gaining proficiency in using the techniques for investigating their structural, physiological and behavioural adaptations. We take a dynamic approach to teaching Biology, concentrating on practical biology with opportunities to study in the laboratory and during field trips, as well as visits to biological research centres.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Animal and Plant Biology • Evolution and Adaptation • Pests and Their Control • Conservation and Climate Change Biology • Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics • Phylogenetics • Applied Ecology • Animal Behaviour • Intrinsic Markers in Ecology.

Career opportunities Recent graduates have entered a variety of careers including teaching, working in the biotechnology industry, medical writing, laboratory research, environmental consultancy and similar scientific and technical jobs.

Others have pursued postgraduate study and research. Many enter a range of other professions where their scientific skills are highly prized, such as business, management, accountancy, education, the Civil Service and graduate level entry schemes.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• This is a highly practical degree using a range of laboratory and field equipment • We have links with regional research institutes to provide opportunities for workbased learning and research projects • The degree incorporates fieldwork visits, including residential courses and day trips in the North-West of England and North Wales (most at no additional cost) • Small class sizes ensure that you will quickly develop the practical competencies and techniques that employers look for in highachieving science graduates.

Business organisations are facing unprecedented change and complex challenges both within the UK and globally. This demands that students who enter the business sector understand the dynamics of the business environment and how organisations operate in increasingly uncertain situations. Business Management examines organisations from small to medium-sized enterprises to global companies – public, private and not-for-profit – with a focus on business principles and processes. You will also analyse global business issues, human development, ethical business practices and social and cultural change.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: •O rganisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management • Project and Operations Management • Strategy • Marketing • Global Business Ethics and Society • Economics (Micro and Macro) and Finance • Management Information Systems •E ntrepreneurship, Business Modelling and Development.

business and will ensure you are equipped to set up your own business or to work as a business advisor. You will develop skills such as problem-solving, critical analysis, teamwork, giving presentations, report writing and reflective practice, which are demanded by top employers. You will also be well prepared should you wish to pursue postgraduate study.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Visiting professors and leading industry guest speakers enrich the curriculum and provide greater business and industry exposure • The Young Enterprise Programme provides you with the opportunity to practise entrepreneurship and establish your own fully-functioning business • Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) approach connects theory, practice, and the world of business management, bringing students close to business, industry and policy-making • The Business Management team works closely with the University’s Business Gateway to source student placement opportunities, company visits and other events which bring students into contact with professional practitioners.

Career opportunities Business Management prepares you for a career in any aspect of management and

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See page 104-106 for standard university requirements.

Qualifications must include a science discipline to an Advanced level, plus GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and Science

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This course really challenges your world-view and encourages you to critique other world-views.

The tutors on this course are brilliant! They are passionate about their subject and make time for you whenever you need them.

Amber Spencer, Childhood & Youth graduate

Daniel Leung, Christian Theology and Media & Communication student

Childhood & Youth

Christian Theology

Childhood & Youth is a vibrant, multidisciplinary academic field which harnesses insights from sociology, anthropology, education, health and social policy to inform understandings of childhood and youth across diverse social and cultural contexts. Throughout the three years of study, you will be challenged to question dominant and conflicting concepts of children and young people in society and how these are conveyed via government policy, media portrayals and wider popular culture.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Concepts of Childhood & Youth and Children’s Rights • Social Policy and its Impact on Children and Young People • The Impact of Gender, Social Class and Race on Young People • The History, Sociology and Psychology of Childhood & Youth.

Career opportunities You will gain the creative, transferable skills to pursue a wide range of careers in youth work, community work, social welfare and education. These include working to improve the life chances of children and young people

in community projects, youth work projects attached to schools and local government services, as part of youth offending teams, in the probation service, as well as in local authorities and through local and international charities. The degree provides an excellent background for those considering postgraduate qualifications in Social Work and in Youth and Community Work (both of which are available as MA programmes at Liverpool Hope).

Why study this subject at Hope?

• The Department has links with a range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations actively involved in youth work. We have a partnership arrangement with PSS, one of Liverpool’s oldest and largest voluntary sector organisations • The Department has a community-based centre that allows students to undertake practical youth and community work experience • The programme includes field trips where we look at different issues affecting children and young people’s lives • The course focuses on real-world issues and the impact of policy on children and young people.

Christianity is a complex and fascinating phenomenon. Its complexity lies in the rich variety of forms that it has taken in different periods and places. Its fascination lies in the way that people have tried to understand and to express its key ideas. Studying Christian Theology at Liverpool Hope will help you understand it not just as a Western historic religion, but also in the way that it continues to shape the thought and actions of people across the world today.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • World Christianity •T he Origins and Development of the Christian Church •T heology in the Later Middle Ages and Reformation • Christianity in a World of Conflict • Christianity Since 1900.

Career opportunities As you study Christian Theology you will develop your skills in analysing ideas and texts.

You will learn how to write about complex issues, and to debate with confidence and respect about matters that often divide people.

All of this will stand you in good stead as you

apply for the kind of professions that require people to demonstrate the kind of thinking and communication skills that are key to this subject – such as journalism, law, education, church and chaplaincy work and charity work. The study of Christian Theology will also provide you with the comprehensive education required to prepare you for postgraduate study.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 100 per cent of the Department’s Impact is at internationally recognised level. 79.7 per cent of research outputs are rated as at least internationally recognised with 9 per cent of the research activity world-leading • The Sheppard-Worlock Library’s special collections, consisting of the Gradwell Radcliffe, Picton and Andrew F. Walls Collections, offer the Department outstanding research material, which in some areas is unparalleled in the UK. Our library collections in theology and religion amount to well over 100,000 volumes • The content of teaching draws upon staff research, which means that students are exposed to the most recent developments in the field.

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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I found the curriculum to be intellectually stimulating and up to date with new technologies being taught across the curriculum.

Nikita Lee, Computer Science graduate

Computer Science Computer Science is all about new ideas, new opportunities and fresh thinking. There is no other discipline that can be applied to so many different areas and have such a profound impact on all aspects of society. You will acquire practical skills that are highly sought after by industry, such as programming in C, C++, Java, Lua, Python, C# and ARM assembly languages. The course is delivered in a Department that is consistently highly rated in the National Student Survey, and you will be working in well-equipped, dedicated laboratories, with access not only to the latest computers, but also to a wide range of cuttingedge technologies that support specialist areas such as human-computer interaction, embedded systems and robotics.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Foundations of Computer Systems, Mathematics and Programming • Computer Networks, Security and Communications • Software Engineering • Human Computer Interaction • Robotics and Physical Computing • Artificial Intelligence • Parallel Computing • Research and Innovations in Computer Science.

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Career opportunities A degree in Computer Science will make you highly employable having developed practical skills as well as having studied the theoretical aspects of the subject. This degree will enable you to consider a range of careers such as software engineering, as well as roles that involve the innovative application of computer technology to areas such as computer security or robotics. Past graduates have found posts working as Technical and Systems Engineers in organisations such as Airbus, Barclays and Oracle.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Our excellent teaching quality was recognised by an independent review, which specifically identified approachable staff providing close academic support • The opportunity to study key and emerging areas of Computer Science in dedicated laboratories with access to a wide range of the latest equipment • With 100 per cent of the Research Outputs of the Department at internationally excellent or internationally recognised level in the Research Excellence Framework, the Department ranked 5th in the North-West for Research Intensity.

UCAS Code: BSc Single Honours I101, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics

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I was attracted to Hope by the wide range of facilities; music rooms, dance studios and drama facilities.

Our distinct focus empowers writers, so not only can they create and digitally publish, but also use their talent in a variety of careers.

Adam MacCreedy, Creative & Performing Arts student

Gary Morrisroe, Course Leader

Creative & Performing Arts The Creative & Performing Arts course gives you the opportunity to study across the disciplines of dance, drama and music. The programme is a mixture of critical studies and creative practice giving you the chance to develop your own performance, underpinned by the academic discipline of creative and critical thinking. Based at the University’s Creative Campus, you will work alongside academics and practitioners from across the creative and performing arts.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Postmodern Performance • Drama, Dance, Music Praxis • Live Art • Contemporary Performance Practice.

Career opportunities Creative industries are the fastest-growing sector of the UK economy and account for some seven per cent of global GDP. Our graduates work across the creative sector, in areas such as community arts, theatre, TV and film, arts management and public

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relations. Increasingly, graduates are making their presence felt in the rapidly expanding field of healing arts. The Creative & Performing Arts programme also prepares students for further study, for example, for a PGCE or the Department’s Masters programmes in Creative Practice, Contemporary Popular Theatres or Performance Studies.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he Creative Campus has excellent facilities for all the creative and performing arts, including well-equipped studio theatres, dance studios and two public theatres including the impressive Capstone Theatre •Y ou will be taught by academics and leading practitioners from across the world •L iverpool provides a host of venues, galleries and museums, all of which are open to our students to use in their study and, on occasion, to perform or exhibit in.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours W430 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus applicants should be studying a relevant disciple to an Advanced level e.g. Dance, Drama, Performing Arts

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Creative Writing This programme in Creative Writing will equip you with the ability to produce engaging, innovative and saleable writing as well as a wide range of transferable skills. Whether you aspire to be a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, biographer, radio dramatist, blogger, PR copywriter or a combination of the above, this course will offer you the chance to experience the joys of crafting the written and spoken word.

Also, you will develop digital (multimedia) publishing skills which will see you create blogs, interactive e-books for tablets and smartphones and other cross-platform (internet) applications using industry-standard software. You will study under celebrated writers and academics and gather a range of employability and workplace skills to prepare you for a fulfilling career as a writer.

What you will study The topics available to study include: • Prose Fiction (novel/short story, crime writing, children’s fiction) • Radio Scriptwriting, TV Scriptwriting, Screenplay and Adaptation • Journalism, PR and Scripting Live Events • Biography, Life Writing and Essay Writing • Digital Publication.

UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111. Please note this course is subject to validation at the time of publication Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

Career opportunities Creative Writing at Liverpool Hope University will set you on the road to several interesting career pathways as a writer. You may publish as an author or biographer, write compelling news and reviews for newspapers and broadcasters, develop multimedia applications for businesses, produce scripts for screen or radio/podcasts or be the source of alluring copy for advertising and public relations companies.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•A course unlike any other because you can combine the study of fiction and non-fiction alongside a wide range of industry-relevant skills including digital publishing •Y ou will have exposure to leading published writers including Hope’s Writers in Residence • Small teaching groups and a friendly environment for an intensive, rewarding learning experience.

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Studying Criminology at Liverpool Hope was one of the best decisions I have ever made… in addition to the world-class facilities on offer you have access to some of the UK’s most renowned criminologists.

The technique classes at the Creative Campus are inspirational.

Sarah Astle, Dance and Psychology graduate

Edward Corner, Criminology and Psychology student

Criminology Crime is a major issue in society and attracts considerable attention politically and in the media. Criminology is the study of crime and how it is dealt with. It examines how crime is defined, why some people commit offences, the impact of those offences and what happens to those who commit crimes if they are caught.

Criminology also studies the impact of the various aspects of the criminal justice system: crime prevention, the police and policing, the courts and the sentences handed down by magistrates and judges, and the probation and prisons systems.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • An Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice • Understanding Criminal Behaviour and its Responses • Criminological Theory • Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice • Social Research Methods • Crime, Justice and the Media • Custodial and Non-custodial Penalties • Psychology in the Criminal Justice Process • Resettlement, Re-entry and Desistance.

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Dance Career opportunities As a graduate in Criminology, you will have a firm grounding for entry into a range of criminal justice and related careers. While the police, prison and probation services are the most obvious career paths, the knowledge, awareness and experience of studying Criminology are valuable in a range of related services, as are the capacities to think imaginatively and critically about issues, to analyse data and to present the results clearly, all of which are developed throughout the degree programme. In addition, some graduates will use their degree as a foundation to pursue more formal legal training.

Dance at Liverpool Hope investigates social, historical and cultural meanings of dance. You will also explore the many traditions that make up local and global 21st Century dance culture.

The course will give you the opportunity to try a range of dance forms and to develop your choreographic and performance skills. We have established many relationships such as with Merseyside Dance Initiative, Taciturn Dance Company and Milapfest, a leading Indian Arts Development Trust, which is resident at The Capstone Theatre on the Creative Campus. This means that our students benefit from classes with working professionals across a range of dance traditions and practices.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•O ur Criminology staff are highly experienced academics who are research-active and have a wide range of publications, including major textbooks such as The Penal System and Crime and Criminal Justice •T here are guest lectures from criminal justice practitioners • I n your final year you will undertake an independent piece of research under the supervision of a research-active member of staff •O ur Criminology degree will enable you to understand one of the most significant issues in contemporary society.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Dance Contexts • Choreography Traditions • Studio Practice • Critical Studies • Dance in the Community.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours M990, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics

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Career opportunities Our graduates work across the creative sector, and their highly developed social and practical skills make them very employable in a wide range of workplaces. Dance graduates work as freelance dancers and choreographers, community dance artists, teachers in primary and secondary education, and arts administrators. Should you decide to pursue further study, your degree will prepare you for a range of postgraduate Dance programmes or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he Creative Campus has excellent dance facilities, including a fantastic studio, a well-equipped studio theatre and the impressive Capstone Theatre, which is a public performance venue •T he programme is structured around theatre visits and developing your own practice, enriched by residencies with established professionals •T here is a strong commitment to community dance practice, which is a good route into professional employment.

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By allowing experimentation within a wide variety of materials, you are able to narrow down and focus your creative practice to create a high standard, practical and individual body of work.

Being taught by tutors who are passionate about their subject was so inspiring.

The course broadened my mind to a whole new world of theatre and performance.

Demi Blundell, Drama graduate

Byron Jones, Design graduate

Design

Drama & Theatre Studies/Drama

We live in a society in which most of what we see, use, or have contact with has been ‘designed’. Underpinned by a commitment to the tradition of the designer/maker, our course balances practice with Art & Design History and Professional Practice. An intimate knowledge of materials and processes is explicitly connected to an understanding of their history and contemporary theory alike. You will be taught in well-equipped specialist workshops.

The course encourages students to sample a wide variety of materials and techniques in their first year, providing opportunities to deepen understanding of selected specialisms as the course progresses.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Diagnostic Introduction to Materials • Opportunity to specialise in one or two practical areas • Opportunity to work with new technology manufacture • Studio Practice in Textiles, Ceramics, Fine Metals • Art & Design History • Design Development.

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Career opportunities A Design graduate will be able to generate original ideas, concepts and solutions, to set self-initiated projects having been taught by experienced professional artists, designers, theoreticians and historians. The programme offers graduates a diverse range of career pathways including designer/makers, and related employment in buying, marketing, education and art therapy. Some of our recent graduates have gained employment as resident artist/designers or are working as curators. You may also choose to follow a postgraduate programme such as our MA in Creative Practice, Art History and Curating or Museum and Heritage studies.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he Department has established links with Tate Liverpool, National Museums Liverpool, Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool Biennial, FACT and the Open Eye Gallery •L iverpool Hope designers work closely with the Crafts Council ‘Hot House’ project, which provides support for emerging makers and is also part of the AA2A project, giving placement opportunities for visual artists and designer/makers •O pportunity for new graduates to exhibit their work within the magnificent surroundings of The Cornerstone Gallery and take part in the ‘New Designers’ Graduate Exhibition at the Business Design Centre, London.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours W200 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus preferably Art Foundation (or equivalent) in an artsrelated subject and an A2 Level (or equivalent) in an arts-related subject.

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At Liverpool Hope, students study both the creative and the theoretical aspects of drama and performance. This means that the courses include studio work alongside critical and historical studies. Learning is underpinned by a thorough understanding of the discipline and its place in contemporary society. This is enhanced by opportunities to use performance as a medium to study the ‘pure’ aspects of drama and theatre and their ‘applied’ uses in the community and society at large.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Script and Text-based Work • Devising Theatre • Theatre Production • Postmodern Performance • Community and Applied Theatre • Practitioner Theory.

Career opportunities Liverpool Hope’s Drama students have an exceptionally high rate of employment following graduation and many go on to work across the creative sector. Some, such as playwright Willy Russell, have illustrious careers in the theatre and many remain directly within the

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours Drama W400, Combined Honours Drama and Theatre Studies options see page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus preferably a formal drama (or related) qualification.

Consideration will be given to those who do not have a qualification but

arts, working as actors or directors in their own companies. Other graduates have pursued academic careers at university level. Teaching remains a very popular career for Drama graduates, and there are opportunities for students to continue their studies, including Liverpool Hope’s MA in Creative Practice, and our MA in Contemporary Popular Theatres.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he Creative Campus has excellent Drama facilities, including three state-of-the-art studio theatres •6 7 per cent of the research of the Department is at least at internationally recognised level by the Research Excellence Framework. 80 per cent of their Impact is rated as internationally recognised •Y ou will have opportunities to participate in a range of community-based activities, many with potential to generate future employment •W e make full use of the impressive range of theatres available in Liverpool, with regular trips to productions at the Playhouse, Everyman, Capstone and other venues.

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The tutors show you the importance of thinking about the whole child; they go in depth about key principles and make you think about your own practice.

Education Studies was invaluable in preparing me for the diverse and complex issues I face within the classroom and school today.

Jennifer Reese, Early Childhood and Education graduate

Lisa Largey, Early Childhood and Education graduate

Early Childhood A degree in Early Childhood provides the stimulating and thought-provoking academic study of young children and their families, drawing on the fields of philosophy, sociology, psychology, health and social policy. Early Childhood is now recognised and valued as being crucial in securing the foundations of lifelong learning. The course examines children’s holistic development from birth to five years, built around the importance of play as a tool for enabling positive relationships and meaningful learning and development.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Local and Global Perspectives of Early Years Education • Children’s Development and Well-being from 0-5 years • The Importance of ‘Play’ • Early Childhood Policy • Early Childhood Pioneers • Working to Support Children in their Early Years.

Education Career opportunities The creative, transferable skills that you will develop as part of the course will enable you to pursue a wide range of careers. Examples include working as part of a Local Authority multi-agency team, working as a Children’s Learning Officer at a museum or working with national and international charity organisations such as Save the Children and Barnardo’s.

Many students choose to go onto a PGCE route into teaching or study a Masters in Early Childhood and Developmental Psychology at Liverpool Hope, for example.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will have the opportunity to study early years development in a local, national and international setting • The degree has involvement from professionals working within a range of early childhood settings • There is a focus on the importance of play in this crucial stage of development.

The course offers you the opportunity to study the individual, social and political forces that shape education, no matter where it is found or how it is delivered. If you are interested in all aspects of how and why we learn, both formally and informally in the UK or abroad, then you will find our Education course challenging and thought-provoking in equal measure. After studying with us you will never see the education process in the same way again. As this is a Combined Honours degree, in addition to your core studies in Education you will study a second subject of your choice. This allows you to tailor your degree to the future career in the field of education that most interests you.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • The History, Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy of Education • Contemporary Issues in Education • Learning and Teaching • Global Education.

Career opportunities The creative, transferable skills that students develop as part of the course enable graduates to pursue a wide range of careers.

Examples include working in local or national government supporting education and social welfare, leading and managing projects which have a real impact on the life chances of children, young people and their families.

Graduates also work as educational specialists in museums and in the media, as well as in a range of non-educational careers. The Combined Honours degree is an ideal foundation for those who decide to go on to a PGCE route into teaching at Liverpool Hope University or elsewhere, as well as for those who aim to pursue Masters or Doctoral studies.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he opportunity to combine your studies in education with a wide range of specialist subjects •T he degree offers you the ideal preparation for a wide range of careers in education •8 7 per cent of this department’s research activity was internationally excellent or internationally recognised in the Research Excellence Framework with 15 per cent at world-leading level. 40 per cent of the Impact of the research is world-leading.

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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This exciting course is designed to equip graduates with skills that are highly sought after by industry.

With electronic and computer systems affecting all parts of our lives, there has never been a more exciting time to get involved with this area of study.

Mark Barrett-Baxendale, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Head of Department

Dr Emanuele Secco, Lecturer in Electronic Engineering

Electronic & Computer Engineering MEng/BEng

Electronic Engineering

Electronic and computer systems are everywhere, from social media and mobile phone technology to cars and everything in between. This exciting new course will prepare you for a career in electronic systems design and software development, at a time when electronic technology has never been more part of our lives.

Career opportunities A degree in Electronic & Computer Engineering will make you highly employable having developed specific skills in electronic systems design and software development.

You will be ideally placed to gain employment in high-demand roles such as a design engineer across a range of sectors including consumer electronics and computer engineering.

Electronics is an exciting and rapidly developing area that is increasingly affecting all aspects of our lives. So many everyday things with which we interact such as mobile phones and games consoles contain electronics which have to be designed by engineers. This course will prepare you for a career in electronic systems design, with an emphasis on embedded systems, robotics and computer communications.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• The Department is consistently rated very highly in the National Student Survey (the most recent survey indicated that 90 per cent of our final year students were satisfied with their course) • With 100 per cent of the Research Outputs of the Department at internationally excellent or internationally recognised level, the Department ranked 5th in the North-West for Research Intensity • Well-equipped laboratories with access to a wide range of the latest equipment • An impressive graduate employment record, with recent successful appointments at organisations such as Airbus and Barclays.

What you will study The course will include topics such as: • Digital and Analogue Circuits • Embedded Systems and Robotics • Data Communications • Programming • Signal Processing • Computer Security • Control Systems.

You will be taught by academics whose research is rated as internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework in areas including robotics, intelligent systems and networks. This exciting new degree programme is available for entry as both BEng (three year course) and MEng (four year course).

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Computer systems • Programming • Electronic Circuit Design • Software Engineering • Engineering Mathematics • Robotics • Computer Security • Intelligent Systems • Cryptography and Security.

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UCAS Code: BEng V3T9 MEng S2D5 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard entry requirements, plus A2 (or equivalent), in Mathematics, Physics or Electronics (or equivalent Science subject)

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111. Please note this course is subject to validation at the time of publication Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus A2 or AS Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics or Electronics or an appropriate Access award

Career opportunities A degree in Electronic Engineering will help make you highly employable having developed specific skills in electronic systems design.

There is a skills gap in this area, which means there are not enough qualified graduates to fill the roles required. You will be ideally placed to gain employment in high-demand roles such as a design engineer across a range of sectors including consumer electronics and computer engineering.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he Department is consistently rated very highly in the National Student Survey – the survey indicated that 90 per cent of our final year students were satisfied with their course •W ell-equipped laboratories with access to a wide range of the latest equipment •A n impressive graduate employment record, with recent successful appointments at organisations such as Airbus, Barclays and Oracle.

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The course opened my eyes to a diversity of literature I would never have attempted to access on my own. The relaxed atmosphere has made the course hugely enjoyable.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying English Language at Liverpool Hope and would definitely recommend it to any prospective students.

Jacque Linton, English Language graduate

Peter McDonald, English Literature student

English Language Language has a profound influence on our way of thinking, seeing and interpreting the world around us. It is a persuasive tool and is used as an instrument of power by governments and large organisations. The course examines a wide variety of versions of English and their social, cultural and historical contexts. You will explore the international role of English as a global phenomenon. With its emphasis on real language in use, the course examines the relationship between language and society through the analysis of contemporary materials such as news texts and television broadcasts.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Variation in English: Grammatical and Phonological • The History and Development of English • Language, Ideology and Power • Studies in Media Language • Child Language Acquisition • The Psychology of Language • Language and Gender • Language and Culture • World Englishes • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

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English Literature Career opportunities With much sought-after analytical and communication skills, our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in journalism, the media, editing and publishing. A significant number also enter the teaching profession via the PGCE route. English graduates from Liverpool Hope have also developed fulfilling careers in government and the Civil Service, the legal profession, business and commerce, marketing and management.

You will examine a wide range of texts from the time of Shakespeare to the present day. Although the primary focus is on British Literature, American Literature is also featured. The texts you will study have excited the interest of generations of readers, stimulating admiration, criticism, and sometimes indignation. The programme will enable you to analyse the way texts are constructed. You will gain a meaningful appreciation of the ways in which different critical approaches enrich and deepen our understanding of literature.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• 32.3 per cent of research output quality is rated as world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework and the department is ranked 4th in the North-West for Research Intensity • In the 2014 National Student Survey, 100 per cent of students said that staff are good at explaining things and are enthusiastic about what they are teaching • The External Examiner’s Report of 2014 states that: ‘Staff are enthusiastic, committed, and care deeply about the students and the quality of their education. They are also keen to continue with their research, and to ensure that their profiles match their aspirations in their teaching duties.’

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Foundations in English Literature – an introduction to the major genres of literature: narrative, poetry and drama • E xplorations in English Literature – a detailed study of literature of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, the 18th and 19th Centuries • Advanced Studies in English Literature – an in-depth critical appreciation of Modernist Literature, Popular Literary Genres and Postmodern and Contemporary Literature.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours Q310, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus A2 Level (or equivalent) in English Language, English Literature or Literature/Language.

Applicants offering other humanities subjects may be considered

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Career opportunities Graduates enter a wide variety of careers including public relations, marketing, journalism,

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours Q320, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus A2 Level (or equivalent) in English Language, English Literature or Literature/ Language. Applicants offering other humanities subjects may be considered

management, politics and multimedia communications. A large proportion of graduates also choose to further their studies in English or pursue a PGCE to join the teaching profession. You may also wish to study for a postgraduate degree, such as our MA in English Literature or our MA in Popular Literatures.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• 32.3 per cent of research output quality is rated as world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework and the department is ranked 4th in the North-West for Research Intensity • I n the 2014 National Student Survey, over 90 per cent of English students said that staff are enthusiastic about what they teach •T he External Examiner’s Report of 2014 states that the English Department ‘offers an outstandingly comprehensive curriculum’ and that ‘the University should be proud that those graduating with a Degree in English from Liverpool Hope (including the Network of Hope Colleges) have an assured overview of the subject with the ability to compare texts from different periods and cultures with authority.’

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Liverpool’s a fantastic city; there’s so much on your doorstep to do with the environment.

Connor Davis, Environmental Science student

Environmental Science The Environmental Science degree at Liverpool Hope is designed to develop your practical skills for the workplace and to deal with the growing global concerns over the environment.

You will consider the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, which ranges from the natural sciences (such as physical geography and biology) to the social sciences, in addition to considering a wide range of environmental challenges facing modern society.

Environmental Science specialisms, such as coastal management, geo-conservation and environmental legislation, are also included in the curriculum.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Landscape Interpretation, Environment and Place • Social and Cultural Geography • Geomorphology, Biogeography and Sustainable Development • Natural Hazards • Environmental Management • Research Methods and Data Collection • International Fieldwork • GIS for Environmental Science.

Career opportunities With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility and the demands of legislation and global environmental policy, employment in environmental science is growing rapidly. This, coupled with increasing concerns over issues such as climate change and carbon reduction, means that there will be a significant demand for qualified graduates. A degree in Environmental Science equips you with the skills needed to work in areas such as science and environmental management, sustainable development, renewable energy industries and in the development of low carbon economies in both the private and public sectors.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• The University has strong links with conservation and professional organisations such as the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management • You will have work-based learning course opportunities within key environmental organisations • You will have opportunities for field visits both nationally and internationally • There is the opportunity to work with staff involved in the Sand Dune and Shingle Network, which is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for all things related to coastal sand dunes and shingle.

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UCAS Code: BSc Single Honours F750 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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I came to Liverpool Hope because it has really good art facilities. It’s got great studio space and well-equipped metal, wood and ceramic workshops.

Hope’s tight-knit campus had everything I needed to complete my studies and the small subject groups meant we all developed a good relationship with our tutors and lecturers.

Emily Simpson, Fine Art student

Elliot Hardman, Film Studies graduate

Film & Visual Culture Film & Visual Culture at Liverpool Hope is underpinned by critical and creative practice.

Critical practice enables you to study the history, theory and contemporary subject of film, whilst having the opportunity to apply this understanding to creative practice in the fields of screenwriting, filmmaking (drama and documentary), photography and animation. Thus you will graduate with a degree underpinned by academic rigour, but with the transferable skills needed if you intend to work in the creative industries.

What you will study All students will study film history and theory throughout their degree, but from the second year you will have the choice to specialise entirely in theory, or to continue with both theory and practice. Areas of study include: • The History of Film from the Silents to the Present Day • Film Theories, such as Genre, Stardom and Auteur • Cinema and Society • World Cinema • Filmmaking • Photography • Animation • Screenwriting.

Fine Art Career opportunities While studying you will have many opportunities to work with local creative industries. The theoretical study of film leads to careers including teaching, film journalism, cinema management, and film and television studio researcher, especially if followed by MA Film, Visual Culture and Society. Practitioners will achieve careers as screenwriters, producers and directors, and often establish their own companies.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• F ilm & Visual Culture gives you the unique opportunity to illuminate your academic understanding with creative practice, and to underpin your practical skills with theoretical rigour • You will be taught by academics and practitioners who are leading international specialists in their fields and will be supported by exceptional library and equipment resources •Y ou will study in the country’s leading film city outside London and will have exciting opportunities to work in the creative industries, building your CV and showreel before graduation.

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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The Fine Art degree at Liverpool Hope combines studio and professional practice with art and design history to equip you with essential skills in a range of media and enable you to become a knowledgeable practitioner. The Fine Art degree explores individual creativity and potential through visual investigations combined with theoretical, social and contextual awareness.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Studio Projects in Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Installation, Sculpture and Digital Media, including Sound and Video • Introduction to a range of materials and processes through a guided induction programme delivered by highly skilled technicians • Art and Design History • Studio Practice and Research methods • Professional Practice that includes an interim exhibition in year two, culminating in year three with a Final Degree Show and an exhibition in the public realm.

Career opportunities The degree promotes autonomy, creativity, lateral and critical thinking, as well as developing practical, professional and intellectual transferable skills for the world of work. Integrated live projects provide valuable

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours W101 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus preferably Art Foundation (or equivalent) in an arts-related subject and an A2 Level (or equivalent) in an arts-related subject. All applicants

experience of working in the professional arena, creating contacts with the cultural industries and potential future employers. Many of our recent graduates have begun careers in gallery administration, curating, television, theatre, exhibition work, artist residencies, community and public arts, lecturing, teaching and art therapy. Graduates also go on to run their own successful businesses or progress to postgraduate courses such as our MA in Creative Practice, MA in Art History and Curating or a PGCE. Why study this subject at Hope?

• Liverpool has more galleries and museums than any other UK city outside London • We have excellent links with Liverpool Biennial, Tate Liverpool, FACT, National Museums Liverpool and Bluecoat Gallery, amongst others • An exciting programme of talks by visiting lecturers is offered and you will encounter artists from around the world through the Department’s International Artist-inResidence programme • There are excellent facilities at the Creative Campus, including dedicated studio spaces and Workshops, as well as our Cornerstone Gallery, showcasing student and visiting exhibitions.

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I would highly recommend this degree to anyone who feels strongly about health within society.

My degree in Geography was so interesting and fulfilling because the lecturers who taught the subject were so passionate.

Sean Hayes, Health & Well-being student

Mark Whitfield, Environmental Management and Geography graduate

Geography Geography is concerned with the world around us. It looks at questions such as: how does the physical environment work? How do human activities shape and modify landscapes?

How do people impact upon the natural environment? How can we work towards a sustainable and healthy future? There is no better city to study Geography than Liverpool.

It is one of the most dynamic and fastest changing cities in the country. Not only is it a classic case study of urban regeneration, but it is also close to three national parks.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Landscape Interpretation, Environment and Place • Social and Cultural Geography • Geomorphology, Biogeography and Sustainable Development • Natural Hazards • Environmental Management • Research Methods and Data Collection • International Fieldwork • GIS. Career opportunities A degree in Geography is valued by employers because of its broad coverage and the excellent all-round education it provides.

Health & Well-being You will gain skills in independent and group work, data interpretation, decision-making, developing arguments and report writing.

These complement more specific skills such as field surveying, statistics, questionnaire design and GIS, as well as a high level of environmental awareness. Our recent graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers including environmental consultancy, planning, housing management, urban regeneration, planning, tourism management, working for statutory agencies and training to teach Geography.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• In the 2013 National Student Survey, 95 per cent of Geography students said that staff are good at explaining things and are enthusiastic about what they teach • Fieldwork is a core part of the course. All students will take part in residential fieldwork at Plas Caerdeon, Wales in their first year and Single Honours Geography students will visit Malta in their third year. In addition, we make extensive use of Liverpool and the wider region for non-residential field trips • 75 per cent of the research outputs of the Department are at least at internationally recognised level by the Research Excellence Framework.

Health & Well-being is a vibrant, multidisciplinary course which draws upon a range of disciplines including sociology, social policy and psychology. The programme explores a range of understandings of Health & Well-being across diverse social and cultural contexts at the individual, community and policy levels, both nationally and globally. The course will focus on the key challenges to Health & Well-being in the 21st Century.

Career opportunities As well as key knowledge you will gain the practical, transferable skills to pursue a wide range of careers in Health & Well-being. The holistic nature of the degree will enable you to gain employment in a number of areas such as: health promotion, housing, community-based projects, services for the older population and for young people within the voluntary, private and public sectors.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Social Determinants of Health & Well-being • Health Inequalities • Policy Approaches to Health & Well-being • Chronic Illness and Disability • Mental Health & Well-being • Health Promotion.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• The Department has links with a range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations actively involved in the field of Health & Well-being, including a partnership arrangement with PSS, one of Liverpool’s largest voluntary sector organisations • The Department has a community-based centre where students can undertake practical Health & Well-being work experience • Opportunities to engage with employers through student placements and applied research projects.

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UCAS Code: BSc Single Honours F800, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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The course was challenging, enjoyable and helped in increasing my knowledge and practical skills immensely.

The enthusiasm of the History lecturers is inspiring; the facilities at Hope are excellent and library resources are easily accessible.

Nada Nayyar, Human Biology graduate

Robert Ford, History graduate

History

Human Biology

History involves the interactions of individuals, our shared experiences, centuries of conflicts and discoveries of the past that influence our present and shape our future. History is contested and can be used as a political weapon or a tool for peace.

As a historian at Hope, you will study, research and debate historical developments and become immersed in everything from early modern witch hunts to global hunger today.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • 20th Century Europe • English History from 1530 to 1650 • Dealing with Demons: Witchcraft in England and North America, 1550-1700 • Imperialism and Nationalism in Europe, 1648-1945 • British-Irish relations, 1600s-2000s • A Century of Women: 1880-1980 • Continuity and Change: Lenin and Stalin, 1917-53 • Charles I and Civil War • Fascism, Nazism and the Holocaust • Early Colonial America • Food and Conflict • Executing History: Crime and Punishment.

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Career opportunities History graduates work for the BBC; the National Trust and the National Monuments Commission; the Civil Service; the police; national and local newspapers; banking and accountancy firms; museums and galleries; and many retail and commercial businesses.

A number of our students go on to postgraduate courses, including our MA programmes in History, and PhD research working with staff on cutting-edge research projects.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• The Department is highly ranked in the National Student Survey • All staff have PhDs and are research-active expert historians • You will go on exciting local and international field trips • You will have access to a wealth of local and national historical sources and benefit from our partnership with National Museums Liverpool.

• 86 per cent of the Department’s research activity is internationally excellent or internationally recognised by the Research Excellence Framework.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours V100, Combined Honours option see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus applicants require an A/A2 Level (or equivalent) in History, Government and Politics, English

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In Human Biology, you will study the structure and function of the human body from the molecular and cellular to the whole organism level. Learning will concentrate on practical Human Biology with opportunities to study in the laboratory, during field trips and visits and will feature small-group teaching.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Cell and Molecular Biology • Epidemiologal Principles and Practice • Genetics and Genetic Disorders • Physiological Process • Bioinformatics.

Career opportunities Our Human Biology graduates gain competencies in laboratory skills, which are highly valued by employers. You will also develop broader skills such as scientific report writing and data analysis. Recent graduates have entered a variety of careers including in the biotechnology and biomedical industries, pharmaceutical research, and similar scientific and technical jobs.

UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements.

Qualifications must include a science discipline to an Advanced level, plus GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and Science (or equivalent)

Why study this subject at Hope?

•Y ou will be taught by academics with a range of research specialisms, including bone and cancer research, metabolism, protein-DNA interactions, epidemiology and medical genetics •W e currently have two professors and five medical doctors on our team with strong links to local hospitals, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and World Museum Liverpool •T he interdisciplinary Biology team recently received a University Teaching Excellence Award •W e are currently building multi-million pound, state-of-the-art science laboratories due for completion in January 2016.

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I was taught by staff who are really enthusiastic and get to know you. This made learning much more fun. This really helped me to fully understand the subject and decide what I wanted to do after my degree.

My three years studying Information Technology have been an amazing experience.

One of the best assets of the department is its staff – they have been incredibly supportive.

Emily Smith, Information Technology student

Jessica Hill, Politics & International Relations student

Information Technology

International Relations

Information Technology is a rapidly changing and exciting subject. Organisations increasingly rely on information technology to carry out key business functions – for example we have seen an explosion in the use of mobile devices to shop online – and these organisations need professionals who are able to manage information systems and design software applications that are effective and usable.

users of the technology. According to e-Skills UK, skills required by the industry include SQL, Java and JavaScript, all of which you will study on this programme, making you highly employable. Many of our graduates also go on to further study. There are opportunities to study taught Masters, as well as Doctoralbased qualifications at Liverpool Hope, working with staff on cutting-edge research projects.

This course prepares you to meet the needs of a wide range of organisations, emphasising the development of a range of technologies, especially web and mobile technologies, which are so much a part of our everyday lives.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• The Department is consistently rated very highly in the National Student Survey – the survey indicated that 90 per cent of our final year students were satisfied with their course • With 100 per cent of the Research Outputs of the Department at internationally excellent or internationally recognised level by the Research Excellence Framework, the Department ranked 5th in the North-West for Research Intensity • We have an excellent graduate employment record, with recent successful appointments at organisations such as Airbus, Barclays and Oracle, as well as links with key organisations such as Microsoft.

What you will study The course includes topics such as: • Computer Systems, Algorithm Design and Programming • Database Technologies • Web Development • Mobile Technologies.

Career opportunities Information Technology graduates enter roles that involve specifying, implementing or managing the information technology infrastructure of an organisation, or supporting

In studying International Relations (IR) you will examine relations between states, economies, ideas and societies. Students will become acquainted with the major theories and debates in International Relations. All International Relations staff have PhDs, are well published and have expertise in British, Irish, European, Russian and US politics, international relations theory, international peace and security, NGOs and democracy in Latin America, the EU, social democracy and peace and conflict.

What you will study The course includes topics such as: • Contemporary theories of International Relations • Historical patterns of world events • The globalisation of the world economy and its implications • The development and influence of major international organisations • War and peace in the world today and how to promote peace and reconciliation.

Career opportunities You will develop the skills vital to a range of important roles in think tanks, charities, international organisations and NGOs and have the capacity to think critically about past

and contemporary events with international significance. These attributes are sought by employers wanting well-informed academics and future practitioners in the global arena.

There are also opportunities to do postgraduate Masters programmes in International Relations and Peace Studies as well as PhDs working with staff on cutting-edge research.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•5 8 per cent of the research of the Department is internationally recognised or internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework with 70 per cent of the impact of their research graded as internationally recognised •T he opportunity to go on exciting local and international field trips •S tudents are able to attend workshops, round-table meetings, guest lectures and events run by the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies in which academics and students interact and debate world affairs.

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics

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I loved my time on the Law course at Liverpool Hope. I particularly liked the small classes and the one-to-one support I received throughout my degree.

The staff at Liverpool Hope were inspiring and encouraging and pointed me towards a career in Law. I recently qualified as a Solicitor and now have my dream job.

Michelle Ford, Psychology with Law graduate

Kathryn McCormack, Law and Theology & Religious Studies graduate

Law

LLB Law

Law shapes our society and influences every aspect of our lives. To study Law is not only to study a challenging subject, but also to study the rules, principles and policies that underpin our society. Studying Law as one half of a Combined Honours degree at Liverpool Hope will provide a strong theoretical and philosophical grounding in the subject and the ability to engage in its experiential study and professional application, particularly in relation to the ethical realm, civic demands and client care.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Foundations in Legal Studies (the English Legal System, Public Law, Legal Research and Methods, Human Rights, Legal Writing and Law Presentations) • Law of Obligations (Contract Law and Tort Law) • Law of the European Union • Criminal Law • An extended research project related to a law area.

Career opportunities A liberal and humane legal education combined with a complementary subject such as Business Management, Politics or International Relations will provide you with a valuable and highly transferable skill-set considered to be

an asset in the legal, public policy and business sectors. Whilst studying Law, you will be offered a range of placement opportunities and internships with local law firms, charities and small businesses.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Our Law academics have strong professional backgrounds – most have worked extensively in relevant legal practice roles such as court legal services, Solicitor, Barrister, and for the Crown Prosecution Service and the Judiciary. We also have a number of experienced and research-active academics available to support your studies and inquiry • The External Examiner’s Report stated: ‘The small nature of the cohort leads to a strong relationship between the lecturers and the students. It is clear that the lecturers are very committed to helping their students achieve the best possible outcomes.’

Please note that the Combined Honours Law programme is not a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD). However, Graduates may apply to the relevant professional bodies for partial exemption from a law conversion course – the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) – if they wish to train as solicitors or barristers. This is dependent on course choice and cannot be guaranteed.

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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Studying for a Single Honours degree (a Qualifying Law Degree) at Liverpool Hope challenges students to consider fundamental questions about how society is organised and regulated. Starting with a study of Plato’s Republic and some ancient ideas on what a ‘Just’ Society consists of, you will learn and apply not only what current law is, but also examine its development, what it ought to be and how it interacts with principles of justice, ethics and current culture. The legal professions and legal service provision generally are changing rapidly and this degree will equip you to work in tomorrow’s legal environment or in a range of other sectors and career destinations.

What you will study In addition to the topics detailed on page 75, the courses and topics available also include: • Criminal Justice Process • Land Law • Equity and Trusts • The Philosophy of Law • Company and Commercial Law • The Law of Succession and Elder Law • The work of the Court of Protection • Media Law and Medical Law • Family Law • Evidence and Procedural Law.

UCAS Code: M100 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

Career opportunities As a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), the LLB meets the academic stage requirement for students wishing to qualify as solicitors or barristers. LLB graduates can progress to the Legal Practice Course (for intending solicitors) and Bar Professional Training Course (for intending barristers). Furthermore, Law graduates are in demand in many other careers in the private, public and third sectors, including commerce, public policy, criminal justice and central and local government. Liverpool Hope graduates have gone on to run successful businesses and to work at the heart of the European Union.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he degree provides a solid grounding in legal principles, while examining law in its wider social context •T here is an emphasis on the relationship between law, justice, society and ethics •E ssential legal skills are woven throughout the course: learn to ‘think like a lawyer’ •P repares you with the flexibility needed for success in the rapidly changing legal workplace • We have strong links with local courts and the legal profession • Opportunities to study abroad • A Qualifying Law Degree.

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The course covered a range of interesting topics and challenging assignments, plus, the staff were enthusiastic and always willing to help.

Marketing is an exciting course applicable to real business practices.

The lecturers provide excellent support and ensure that each student is treated as an individual.

Niall Hand, Mathematics and Education graduate

Sally Kah, Marketing graduate

Marketing

Mathematics

Marketing is one of the most challenging, fast-moving and exciting disciplines in business globally. Studying a comprehensive view of the marketing world prepares you for a career in organisations of any type and size. You will be provided with the key skills and knowledge that will enable you to understand the marketing context, marketing research and the discipline’s central role to business success, while allowing you to reflect on the moral and ethical implications of marketing behaviour.

to succeed. Our graduates have successfully secured marketing positions in leading public, private and third sector organisations across many areas including the food and drinks industry, health, energy, manufacturing, financial services, technology, tourism and retail. The Marketing team works closely with the University’s Business Gateway to source student placement opportunities, company visits and other events which bring students into contact with professional practitioners.

Mathematics is a fascinating and exciting subject which underpins modern business, commerce, engineering, science and technology: it is as old as civilisation itself, and yet it is still the only way to quantify, explain and organise the world around us. At Liverpool Hope, you will develop your passion and enthusiasm for mathematics and its applications, and you will acquire a range of mathematical skills and techniques enabling you to handle problems involving complex data.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Market Segmentation and Positioning • Developing Marketing Plans • Marketing Research • Marketing Communications • Marketing via Social and Digital Media • International Marketing • Marketing Ethics and Ethical Branding • Buyer Behaviour and Customer Perceptions • Developing and Managing Brands.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will be taught by experts in marketing and marketing research who have extensive experience of working for and with a wide range of businesses and organisations from the not-for-profit, public, social enterprise and commercial sectors • Visiting professors and professionals (leading industry guest speakers) enrich the curriculum and provide greater business and industry exposure • In your final year, you will complete a marketing research project either for a real business or related to a product or service.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Mathematical Thinking • Mathematical Modelling • Calculus, Probability Theory, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Mathematical Logic • Optimisation Methods, Statistics and Operations Research • Scientific Computing, Computational Modelling and Simulation • Applying Mathematical Understanding to Real-World Problems in Engineering, Biology, Education, Business and Finance.

Career opportunities Marketing graduates are highly employable and valued in a variety of organisations. Employers recognise their diverse skills and knowledge of key areas that are critical for any business

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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Career opportunities As a Liverpool Hope Mathematics graduate, you will be highly competent in abstraction, analysis of structure and logical thinking.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours 2G73.

Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus A2 (or equivalent) in Mathematics, or an appropriate Access award

You will also have expertise in formulating and solving problems. You will be focused on the use of mathematics in solving real-world problems that arise in industrial, commercial, physical, biological and educational contexts and, as a highly numerate graduate, you will be in great demand from employers.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he course takes an applied approach to mathematical modelling and problem-solving •Y ou will study in a Department which has state-of-the-art computer laboratories and equipment including a High Performance Computing (HPC) machine, a 3D Printer, and specialist Mathematical software • You will learn from enthusiastic researchers and teachers who are at the forefront of mathematical enquiry with major grants to explore topics such as ‘STEM Mathematics for the Knowledge Economy’ and a Leverhulme Trust grant to explore the area of Mathematical Biology and Membrane Computing •T he Department hosts the Centre for Applicable Mathematics and Systems Science (CAMSS) for research and knowledge transfer activities, as well as to promote the fundamental importance of Mathematics to society and industry.

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While studying music at Liverpool Hope, you are given an amazing array of opportunities to work with visiting professional musicians.

I love this course because it allows me to be creative.

Brianna Harvey, Media & Communication graduate

Hannah Payne, Music graduate

Media & Communication

Music

Media & Communication at Liverpool Hope provides the knowledge and understanding, as well as the skills and opportunities, needed to succeed in a range of media-focused careers.

The programme is geared towards students who wish to enter one of the ever-developing spheres of creative media industries, including news and film production, or who seek to excel within academic, educational or research fields.

The programme is taught by academics whose expertise includes journalism, media industry innovation, media theory and practice, visual communication theory and practice, film history, radio production, creative writing and marketing.

Career opportunities Your employability after graduation is an important priority for us. This is one of the reasons why the Department of Media & Communication has built strategic partnerships with industry and community partners including BBC Radio Merseyside, and has placed employability skills on the core curriculum.

Our recent graduates include a sports correspondent and editor at ITN. Others work as radio broadcasters, advertising executives and independent filmmakers. In addition, graduates are carving out reputations in academia where they are carrying out cuttingedge international research on media.

Liverpool boasts a vibrant and varied musical life, from the legacy of The Beatles to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The Music Department, located at the University’s beautiful Creative Campus in the city centre, with its own performance theatre, uses this location to provide you with a solid foundation to advance your music career. All music students are introduced to a broad range of different musical traditions and genres, drawn from both classical and popular repertoires, and get the opportunity to develop their creative skills in composition and performance.

What will you study?

The courses and topics available to study include: • Filmmaking, Cinematic Theory and History • Photography and Animation • Print and Radio Journalism • Global Media Industries • Media Power and Ethics • Public Relations and Marketing • Employability Skills.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Your tutors are recognised for the excellence of their research and professional practice • You will enjoy masterclasses and other rich learning experiences with leading radio and newspaper journalists and creative practitioners; these have included the screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce and Roger Phillips of the BBC • There is a range of extra-curricular activities available, such as presenting or producing your own programme on the University’s fully licensed THIS Radio station.

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UCAS Code: BA Single Honours P300, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Classical Music Studies • Popular Music Studies • Performance (Solo and Group/Ensemble) • Composition • Electroacoustic Composition • Songwriting • Orchestration and Arrangement • Topics in Musicology.

Career opportunities You will graduate with a broad musical education, having had the opportunity to specialise in particular areas. An increasing

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours W300, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus normally A2 Level (or equivalent) in a Music-related subject (not including Music Technology). Applicants with practical music qualifications will be

number of our students are choosing to continue their studies at Masters level and many also enter the teaching profession. However, our Music degree also develops a range of transferable skills, so that in recent years, several of our graduates have moved into the commercial and management sectors.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•T he Music Department is an All-Steinway School; one of only six higher education institutions in the UK •W e have major partnerships with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Indian Arts Development Trust Milapfest, the European Opera Centre, and Liverpool’s two cathedrals •A ll students are given opportunities to have their compositions played by members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and musicians from our partner organisations host workshops and lectures •M usic at Hope has consistently scored highly in the National Student Survey • Ranked 2nd in the North-West, 99 per cent of the research activity of this discipline is world-leading or of international quality in the Research Excellence Framework.

considered. The ability to read music is required and applicants should be of at least ABRSM Grade V Theory standard.

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The philosophy courses are all challenging to study and call into question opinions and previous conceptions of life and truth.

Attending Liverpool Hope University was most definitely the best choice for me… I am now very happy to employ my skills at Northern Ireland’s largest food company.

Helen Holmes, Philosophy & Ethics and Theology & Religious Studies graduate

Jayne Whyte, Nutrition and Psychology graduate

Nutrition This course is ideal for those who would like to become a professional nutritionist or progress to further studies in the areas of human nutrition, dietetics, public health or food science.

Nutritionists are employed in a range of roles within primary care organisations and public health directorates, in clinical nutrition settings, the food industry, academia, research and lecturing, teaching, sports and exercise, development and international public health nutrition, as well as the private sector. With this in mind, the Nutrition course at Liverpool Hope has been designed to develop the essential knowledge, understanding and skills that a nutritionist requires.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Nutrient Composition of Foods • Food Safety and Hygiene • Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Dietary Modifications • Assessment of Nutritional Status • Nutrition Deficiencies and Toxicities • Sports Nutrition • Obesity and Weight Management.

Single Honours students will also study a biomedical core covering areas such as human physiology, metabolism and genetic differences and health.

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Philosophy & Ethics Career opportunities Nutritionists work in a wide range of careers; examples include working for the government, in the food and catering industry, in the NHS, for charities involved in health, in the field of weight management, self-employed positions (e.g. in a nutrition consultation capacity giving nutritional guidance to individuals and companies), public health roles, internationally in developing countries, sports, research and academia and in many other areas.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Our staff are actively engaged in research, and are consultants advising on a range of public health and food science projects across the country • Tutors on this course have experience in a wide range of positions at local, national and international levels together with the experience of teaching and researching in other UK universities. Three tutors on this course are experienced fully registered nutritionists • Our Nutrition students and graduates have been a key part of local and regional community health initiatives.

UCAS Code: BSc Single Honours B400, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, including A Level Grade C or above in a relevant science subject as well as GCSE Mathematics

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This subject explores the big questions of life and morality: on what basis do we judge things good or evil? Do we need to believe in God for life to have meaning – or have the arguments for the existence of God broken down? What does it mean to be human? Do we have free will, or is our life completely determined? Philosophy & Ethics challenges you to examine your assumptions, opinions and worldview. Through close attention to the primary texts of philosophers such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, Kant and Nietzsche, you will learn to analyse and evaluate arguments, and to compose and communicate your own ideas in a reasoned way.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Ethical Theories •F ree Will and Determinism, Epistemology and Existentialism • Philosophy of Religion • Political Philosophy • Applied Ethics •T he Limits of Personhood: Human, Animal, Machine •G od After the Death of God. Career opportunities As a Philosophy graduate, you will have developed excellent skills in critical thinking, which are highly prized by employers.

You will be competent in textual analysis and report writing and have high-level oral communication skills. This prepares you for a range of careers including law, media, public administration, social and community work.

Many graduates enter the teaching profession and you will also be well positioned to pursue postgraduate studies in Philosophy and related humanities subjects. A degree in Philosophy & Ethics is excellent preparation for teaching the subject at A Level if you choose to go on to study a PGCE. Why study this subject at Hope?

• There is a distinctive focus on Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, which are increasingly important debates in contemporary society • Our philosophy academics are dedicated researchers at the leading edge of their field, producing high-quality scholarly books and articles • Liverpool Hope is the base for the Association for Continental Philosophy of Religion, an internationally respected network which promotes seminars, conferences and publications in the field • The University hosts the Liverpool Hope Ethics series of publications, in which there are now some ten volumes in print exploring ethics in relation to areas such as film and literature.

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Studying Politics enabled me to grasp a fundamental understanding of how local and national policies and practices have an impact on an international stage.

I really enjoyed the opportunity to expand my knowledge of different cultures and religions, as well as the different philosophical approaches used in different cultures.

Adam Waddingham, History and Politics graduate

Paul Whittle, Philosophy, Ethics & Religion graduate

Philosophy, Ethics & Religion

Politics

Philosophical and religious traditions shape our understanding of the world, ourselves and our relations with others in important ways. The degree in Philosophy, Ethics & Religion offers you the opportunity to identify and explore the connections, similarities and differences in the fields of philosophy, ethics and world religions, as these seek to address fundamental questions about life and the human condition. It will enable you to approach key issues raised by philosophy and ethics, such as the basis of a meaningful life, the value of democracy, the existence and nature of God, and the concept of personhood.

You will also study Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism and Christianity.

Politics is at the heart of how society is organised and shapes the lives of each and every citizen. You will explore Britain’s role in shaping global politics since the Empire, its place in Europe and its relationship with America and the emerging super-powers. All Politics staff have PhDs and are well published. Teaching and research specialisms include: British, Irish, European, Russian and US politics, international relations theory, international peace and security; the media, NGOs and democracy in Latin America, the EU, social democracy and peace and conflict resolution.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Ethics, Epistemology, Free Will and Determinism, Existentialism • Philosophy of Religion • Political Philosophy • Philosophical and Religious Aesthetics • World Religions • The Limits of Personhood: Human, Animal, Machine • God After the Death of God: Self, Other and the Divine • The Soul and the Absolute.

Career opportunities This degree will make you appealing to many employers because of the important transferable skills you will gain. Specifically, the ability to analyse, think critically and approach problems in a logical and creative way. A range of career development paths will be open to you in areas such as education, business, social work, law, community work, media, journalism, the Civil Service and chaplaincy.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• There is a focus on Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, which are increasingly important debates in contemporary society • In addition to gaining familiarity with the standard Anglo-American approach to philosophical problems, you will also be introduced to important, alternative perspectives offered by feminist, postmodern, posthumanist, Muslim and Buddhist scholars • Our Philosophy academics are dedicated researchers at the leading edge of their field, producing high-quality scholarly books and articles • The University hosts the Liverpool Hope Ethics series of publications, in which there are now some ten volumes in print exploring ethics in relation to areas such as film and literature.

What you will study The topics available to study include: • Political Institutions • British Politics • Concept of Democracy • International Relations •P olitical Developments since the Empire and the Second World War • American Politics • European Union • Britain’s Role in the World.

Career opportunities Having studied Politics as a combined subject, you will be in a position to shape your own areas of study and expertise. You will possess the academic knowledge and analytical skills you need to compete in the contemporary jobs market and will be equipped with a critical understanding of the key elements in politics.

Careers include the media, local and national government opportunities, international organisations and policy work.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• 58 per cent of the research of the Department is internationally recognised or internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework with 70 per cent of the impact of their research graded as internationally recognised • You will go on exciting local and international field trips • Students are able to attend workshops, round-table meetings, guest lectures and events run by the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies in which academics and students interact and debate world affairs.

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UCAS Code: BA Single Honours V620 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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Studying Politics & International Relations at Hope is very interesting and enjoyable. It’s why I look forward to coming into University each week.

Shawn Smyth, Politics & International Relations student

Politics & International Relations From wars, trade, climate change and Ebola to globalisation, peace and conflict, British foreign relations and the role of the European Union and the United Nations, our lives and our societies have never been so dependent on what is happening in the UK and around the world. You will have a chance to debate and become knowledgeable about these issues.

All academic staff have PhDs and are well published. Teaching and research specialisms include British, Irish, European, Russian and US politics, international relations theory, NGOs and democracy in Latin America, the EU, social democracy and peace and conflict.

What you will study The courses and topics discussed include: • British Politics and the UK’s Role in the World • Concept of Democracy • International Relations • Globalisation of the World Economy • Peace and Reconciliation.

Career opportunities The skills you gain will be useful for roles in government, industry and the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector in Britain, the EU and further afield. Many students also progress on to postgraduate Masters programmes in International Relations and Peace Studies as well as Research degrees.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will be taught by experienced and enthusiastic teachers well rated in the National Student Satisfaction Survey • Students are guided by research-active political scientists and International Relations specialists • There are opportunities to go on exciting local and international field trips • You are able to witness international relations research in action, as academics and students interact in the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies.

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UCAS Code: BA Single Honours L201 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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The course is very sociable with everyone working together, which made me feel confident when completing tasks.

This is an exciting and innovative course. It provides great ideas and resources which you can take to the classroom as a trainee teacher.

Grace Hodgson, Primary Teaching (QTS) with English Language graduate

Gemma Turner, Primary Teaching with Modern Foreign Languages student

Primary Teaching with Modern Foreign Languages With advances in communication, exposure to different languages is all around us. Taking an applied linguistic approach, we look at current themes relating to the importance and relevance of language to everyday life and practical application in the primary school setting. A key feature of this course is the opportunity for a short stay abroad with classroom experience.

You will also have the opportunity to research primary languages provision in your placement school. Following successful completion of the programme, our graduates are recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • How you learned your mother tongue and the many theories of language learning • You will have the opportunity to update or acquire skills in French, Spanish and German during your study, building on your existing knowledge • Improving your own fluency – classroom examples are explored in French, Spanish and German

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• The role of language in society • How languages are learnt and how they can be taught to primary pupils.

Career opportunities Graduates progress into primary teaching and can offer to teach a modern foreign language in this setting. Graduates also have a good understanding of policy and practice in languages and are also able to lead in languages. All graduates are able communicators and have many transferable skills relating to language and intercultural understanding, which are of great value to employers both in the field of education and beyond. Experience of a short stay abroad also enhances employment possibilities.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will have the opportunity to go on a short stay with primary experience in Liverpool Hope’s partnership schools abroad • The focus throughout is on developing language skills for the primary setting, in a highly interactive way • The course will leave you well placed to take on a leadership role to develop primary languages in a school setting.

UCAS Code: Specialist Subject Code X1R9 Entry Requirements: As per Primary Teaching with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Entry Requirements see page 88, plus a minimum of a good GCSE (or equivalent) or higher (AS/A Level) in a modern foreign language and/or experience of a language through other means

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Primary Teaching with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) This four year degree equips you with the depth of knowledge, skills and understanding required to become an outstanding teacher. You will be given opportunities to gain real experience in our partner schools. The course allows you to combine your teacher training with the study of a specific subject, from Mathematics to Modern Foreign Languages, giving you specialist knowledge that will enhance your career.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • All National Curriculum Subject Areas • Professional Studies • Curriculum and Pedagogy • The History, Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy of Education • Contemporary Issues in Education • Local and Global Community Engagement Opportunities.

Career opportunities Following successful completion of the programme, our graduates are recommended

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for Qualified Teacher Status. Students become teachers in a variety of school settings, both those within our local partnerships and beyond, working with a range of age groups within the primary phase. A number of newly qualified teachers continue on to postgraduate study at Liverpool Hope to develop their career.

Why study this subject at Hope?

•L iverpool Hope’s Faculty of Education has excellent partnerships with more than 140 local primary schools •T here are opportunities to travel to North America and Europe as part of our Student Teacher Exchange Programme •T he faculty is based in the custom-designed EDEN Building, which offers the latest in teaching technologies •A n integral part of the course is the placements in primary schools where you will get first-hand experience of teaching.

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The course gives you a lot of stepping stones to go into whatever career you want to.

I’ve really enjoyed the Psychology of Peace and Conflict course. It has given me an understanding of how to try to prevent conflict and to an extent, predict it.

Adam Appleyard, Social Policy student

Jordan Smith, Psychology graduate

Psychology

Social Policy

Psychology is the exciting scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Psychologists investigate how people perceive the world, structure their thinking, solve problems, interact with other people and much more.

Psychology has a major impact on society in many aspects of public life, including health, education, occupation, economy and justice.

Studying Psychology also develops a number of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in many industries.

a professional career in Psychology, which can include clinical, educational, forensic, counselling, health and occupational psychology as well as health and social care, marketing and education. Since the course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (as a Single Honours course and as a Combined Honours course), your degree will confer eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society; so you can apply for training as a professional psychologist.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Cognitive and Biological Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Social Psychology • Personality and Individual Differences • Cognitive Neuroscience • Clinical and Health Psychology • Psychopathology • Psychology of Peace and Conflict • Forensic Psychology • Psychology and Education • Research Methods in Psychology.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Our Psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society • The Psychology Department performs excellent research in Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Health Psychology and Political Psychology • The Department has excellent new research facilities including a colour vision lab, an EEG lab, an eye-movement lab, a neuro-imaging lab (fNIRS), an observation lab and a lab for behavioural experiments in cognition and perception • 86 per cent of the Psychology Department’s research activity is internationally excellent or internationally recognised in the Research Excellence Framework.

Career opportunities A degree in Psychology from Liverpool Hope prepares you to take the next step towards

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UCAS Code: BSc Single Honours C800, Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus applicants must have GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above

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Social Policy draws on politics, sociology, economics and history to offer an in-depth study of the ways in which societies meet the health, educational and welfare needs of their citizens. Social Policy students also study poverty, inequality and the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in society – making a degree in Social Policy ideal training for those who wish to go on to work in the health, welfare and social work fields.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • British Social Policy and Welfare • Social Division of Welfare • Research Methods and Applied Social Research • Comparative Welfare • Social Policy Theory.

Career opportunities A degree in Social Policy allows you to move into research and practice within the social, political and health fields. Private, voluntary and local government sectors employ people with research and evaluation skills that a Social

Policy degree provides. Many students choose to progress on to professional practice at Masters level in areas such as social work or youth and community work (both of which are available within the Department).

Why study this subject at Hope?

•W orking partnerships across the city including the Liverpool Personal Services Society (PSS), an innovative and dynamic charity that has found pioneering new ways to support people within their community •T he Department is ranked 12th in the UK for their research outputs at 3*/4* by the Research Excellence Framework, with 73.7 per cent of research outputs rated as internationally excellent or world-leading •T he Department is at the forefront of research into dementia care and is investigating the links between dementia and obesity •T he course involves field trips (for example to Wales or Scotland) to look at different ways in which health, welfare and services are provided in different parts of Britain.

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Liverpool Hope provides a well-rounded look into social work... Every student is valued as an ‘expert in their experience’, with a chance to voice their opinions.

Focusing on the latest cutting-edge developments in research alongside real-world study skills prepares our students for the world of work and postgraduate study.

Robert Wardale, Social Work graduate

Dr Michael Brennan, Senior Lecturer in Sociology

Social Work

Sociology

Liverpool Hope’s highly successful Social Work programme is nationally recognised and validated, and leads to registration as a professional social worker. As part of your accreditation, in addition to attending lectures and seminars, you will also undertake 170 days of placement practice working in the community.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Social Policy • Sociology and Psychology • Social Work Theory and Methods • Legal Aspects of Social Work • Professional Practice • Inter-Professional Working • Research and Theoretical Debate.

Career opportunities Graduates are able to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to register as professional social workers and have access to all jobs that require a professional qualification, working, for example, in child protection, adult social care and mental

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health. You will also be suitably qualified for a range of jobs working with social care and social service user groups, such as people with learning disabilities, people with drug and alcohol addictions, people with dementia, young offenders and a range of communitybased projects.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will have the exciting opportunity to undertake student placements overseas.

Our partners include institutions in the United States, Cyprus and India • The Department has a close working relationship with Liverpool Personal Services Society (PSS) • The Department is involved with the Social Work Action Network and participation in their annual conference is included in your degree • The department is ranked 12th in the UK for their research outputs at 3*/4* by the Research Excellence Framework, with 73.7 per cent of research outputs rated as internationally excellent or world-leading.

UCAS Code: BA Single Honours L500 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Offers will be subject to a successful interview. Applicants should be aware that this professional qualification is greatly over-subscribed. Offers will be subject to a satisfactory Health Check

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Sociology is the study of how society is organised, how this influences the attitudes and behaviour of individuals and the impact this has on social relationships both within and between societies. Accordingly, Sociology is now commonly regarded as an essential discipline for understanding contemporary society. Sociology at Hope will help you to think critically and constructively about the key questions relating to modern society. The course will help you to examine ‘commonsense’ assumptions about the world by exploring the issues that confront society nationally and globally and studying the theories and methods that help to explain and understand these issues.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: •A n Introduction to the Key Concepts, Ideas and Issues in Sociology • Sociological Theory • Social Research and Evaluation • Contemporary Issues in the 21st Century • Social Inequality and Diversity.

Career opportunities Sociology equips students with the ability to reflect critically on issues, to research

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and analyse data in a variety of forms and to express themselves clearly. Many employers find these skills essential and they recognise the value in employees having had a sociological education. Sociology graduates, therefore, have been able to enter a wide range of employment opportunities including management, marketing and advertising, social work, law, teaching, counselling, the police and the armed forces.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Sociology tutors have long-established reputations as writers of major texts in the field (e.g. Sociology: Making Sense of Society. 5th edition, Pearson) • In your final year, you will undertake an independent piece of research under the supervision of a research-active tutor • You will have the chance to study a cuttingedge programme that focuses on some of the key issues facing 21st Century society • Academic expertise includes: sociological theory, political sociology, social movements, and the relationship between policy and research.

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The passion and commitment of the SEN and Disability studies team is admirable and testimony to the personal and academic achievements I have made during my undergraduate studies.

The lectures and tutors were excellent. In my experience nothing was ever too much trouble to ask and constructive feedback was given regularly.

I’m very glad I decided to study at Liverpool Hope.

Louise Stratford, Special Educational Needs graduate

Sophie Hampson, Sports Studies graduate

Special Educational Needs

Sport & Exercise Science

The course in Special Educational Needs provides an outstanding curriculum that includes insights from sociology, history, psychology and philosophy to inform understandings of special educational needs, disability and inclusion within educational settings. The course offers a rigorous and critical approach to the study of special education and is underpinned by a clear commitment to promoting social justice. The course will enable you to develop your capacity to understand and develop research and practice in this area of education.

Throughout the three years of study, you will critically examine the historical, socio-political and contemporary understandings that have led to the current system of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion both in the United Kingdom and worldwide.

Sport & Exercise Science is underpinned by the core disciplines of physiology, psychology and biomechanics and encompasses everything from elite sports performance to health and clinical populations. At Liverpool Hope University we take an applied and interdisciplinary approach to the study of Sport & Exercise Science and you will benefit from a curriculum that emphasises practical work in the laboratory and in the field, using cuttingedge equipment.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Contemporary Issues in Special Needs Education, Disability and Inclusion • Participation and Inclusion in Schools • Inclusive Approaches to Learning and Teaching • The History, Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy of Special Education • Disability and Cultural Representation • Inclusive Research and Practice.

Career opportunities Many students choose to progress to a PGCE course at Liverpool Hope to train as a teacher or in social work or continue their studies at Masters level at the University.

The course can also inform work in social work or as a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO), an Inclusion Support Co-ordinator, Behaviour Support Worker or Learning Mentor. In addition, this course offers opportunities for employment in areas such as disability inclusion and as a Disability Support Worker. Study in Special Educational Needs is also highly relevant to those who wish to develop as a leader in community or charitable organisations.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will have the opportunity to examine inclusive approaches to learning • Opportunities to contribute to the University’s Centre for Culture and Disability Studies (CCDS) in developing and extending an awareness of disability through all aspects of the curriculum • Opportunity to engage with the effects of Special Needs Education on policy and practice in the UK • Future opportunities to act as an advocate for learners and their families.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: •H uman Movement and Skill Acquisition •H uman Musculo-skeletal Function, the Biomechanics of Human Movement, Motor Control, and the Regulation of Human Physiology During Exercise •O ptimising Sports Performance •S pecialist Techniques in Exercise and Psychological Skills Training, Performance Analysis, Sports Nutrition.

Career opportunities Our graduates go on to work as sports scientists within elite and professional sport, work with clinical populations within the NHS or remain within the community working on local

initiatives to improve the health and well-being of local populations. Our degree also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study or, because of their excellent teamwork, numeracy and information handling skills, our graduates also often enter careers in Business and Management.

Why study this subject at Hope • Due for completion in January 2016, you can look forward to a multi-million pound, state-ofthe-art facility for Sport & Exercise Science, incorporating a running track, dedicated research space, new teaching laboratories and adjacent classrooms • You will learn to conduct complete physiological, psychological and biomechanical profiles using breath-by-breath expired gas analysis, blood and body composition analysis, eye-tracking, electromyography and human movement analysis • This discipline is rated second in the North-West and 21st in the UK for their research intensity by the Research Excellence Framework.

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UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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Studying Sport Psychology has been an amazing experience.

I feel I’m well prepared to progress within the field at a professional level.

You learn to stand on your own two feet at Liverpool Hope. You learn discipline and confidence and become a more rounded person. My three years at Hope stood me in good stead for the future.

Amy Stewart, Sport Psychology graduate

Jenny Meadows, Sport Studies and English Graduate and Great Britain athlete

Sport & Physical Education Sport & Physical Education at Liverpool Hope University provides a high level of practical and academic skills suited to a range of sports-related careers, including teaching and coaching. You will focus on the main disciplines of sport physiology, sport psychology, sport management and sport coaching. You will have access to specialist sports science laboratories, including a wellequipped exercise physiology laboratory. You will gain a good understanding of the human body and will test physiology and fitness using a range of modern ergometers, cycle ergometers, rowers and treadmills.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Sport Psychology • Coaching Science • Sport Management • Human Physiology • Sport History.

Career opportunities Our Sport & Physical Education graduates have entered careers in sport marketing, management, media and sport development.

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You will also be equipped with the skills for a career as a personal trainer or health specialist, as well as working with elite teams and undertaking further training to become an exercise psychologist. Graduates have also chosen to study at Masters and Doctoral level, including postgraduate teaching qualifications and have become sports teachers or subject leaders in schools.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• This discipline is rated second in the North-West and 21st in the UK for their research intensity by the Research Excellence Framework • The teaching team has research links with several elite-level teams from the worlds of football, rugby, cycling, rowing and swimming • You will have access to well-equipped science and sport laboratories • You will have the opportunity to take part in field trips to our Outdoor Educational Centre in Wales • The degree has been designed with the input of employers to give graduates the best employability prospects.

UCAS Code: Combined Honours options see chart on page 111 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements, plus A/A2 Level in Sport, PE, Biology (or equivalent) and GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics

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Sport Psychology Sport Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour in the particular context of sport and physical activity, whether this is at an elite, youth or recreational level. Sport Psychologists investigate the learning and performance of motor skills, the facilitation and optimisation of sport performance and the impact of personality and motivation on performance.

You will consider social variables affecting behaviour and performance in sports, and the influence of sport on the development of personality, social relationships and behaviour.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: •C ognitive, Biological, Developmental and Social Psychology • Personality and Individual Differences • Physiological Basis of Performance • Psychology of Sport and Exercise • Contemporary and Applied Sport Psychology • Social Issues in Sport Psychology • Teaching and Coaching.

Career opportunities A Sport Psychology degree equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to pursue a career in the field. Since the course is accredited by the British Psychological

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Society, your degree will confer eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society, allowing you to apply for training as a professional psychologist in any area of psychology. The degree provides an excellent foundation for employment in lifestyle consultancy, occupational psychology, health psychology, counselling, sport coaching and teaching, although some roles require further training.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Our Sport Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Successful completion of the course will give you access to postgraduate training courses for becoming a professional psychologist in any area of Psychology, not just Sport Psychology • The programme prepares students for further study, development and training to fulfil the requirements for the BASES accreditation to become a recognised sport scientist • You will benefit from excellent research facilities in the Psychology Department and well-established overseas links in Psychology • Sport Psychology students regularly participate in the Erasmus exchange visits at institutions in other European countries.

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My course made me more aware of real-world issues and different cultures, as well as improving my skills in writing and speaking.

Theology brings together everything from history and culture to language and interpretation. While the study of Theology sounds very specific, we are in fact learning about humanity’s past, present and future.

Alanna Cawston, Theology & Religious Studies with Philosophy & Ethics graduate

Daryn Hayes, Theology student

Theology How have men and women across the centuries understood who is Jesus Christ?

How have they interpreted the Bible? Can ideas about Christianity have credibility and meaning in today’s world? These are the kind of questions that lie at the heart of this degree.

You will investigate 2,000 years of theological thought and will also study the text of the Bible in at least one of its original languages. By the time you graduate, you will be competent in reading the New Testament in Greek, and will have the option of building a foundational knowledge of biblical Hebrew to enrich your study of the Old Testament.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Biblical Studies • Christian Doctrine and Systematic Theology • Christian Spirituality • Church History • Christian Mission in a Global Context.

Career opportunities As you study Theology you will develop your skills in analysing ideas and texts. You will learn how to write about complex issues, and

Theology & Religious Studies to debate with confidence and respect about matters that often divide people. All of this will stand you in good stead as you apply for professions that require people to demonstrate the kind of thinking and communication skills that are key to this subject, such as journalism, law, education, church and chaplaincy work and charity work. The study of Theology will also provide you with the comprehensive education required to prepare you for postgraduate study.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• All teaching is undertaken by Doctoral qualified staff who are published and active researchers • 100 per cent of this Unit’s impact is at internationally recognised level in the Research Excellence Framework. 79.7 per cent of this Unit’s research outputs were rated as at least internationally recognised with 9 per cent of the research activity world-leading • Our library provision in Theology and Religion includes a collection of over 100,000 volumes • You will have the opportunity to learn biblical Greek and core skills in biblical Hebrew without any prior language study.

This degree gives you the opportunity to study Christian theology whilst at the same time exploring the other major religious traditions of the world. You will investigate the rich history and diversity that human religious experience has taken, and you will look in detail at the ways in which the lives of billions of people across the world are shaped and affected by questions of religious faith.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • World Christianity •T he Origins and Development of the Christian Church •T heology in the Later Middle Ages and Reformation • Christianity Since 1900 • Approaches to the Study of Religion •J udaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism • Contemporary Religious Ethics.

Career opportunities Studying this degree will give you a detailed understanding of all the religions that you need to be familiar with in order to teach Religion at school right through to A Level (with further teacher training, such as a PGCE). It also gives you essential insights into what people believe and how that affects the way they understand the world and society. This is particularly useful for any community-based work in today’s multi-faith Britain, such as journalism, charity work, church work and healthcare.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• All teaching is undertaken by Doctoral qualified staff who are published and active researchers • We have an international teaching staff who will help you to find new ways of looking at the world and its people • Our library provision in Theology and Religion includes a collection of over 100,000 volumes.

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UCAS Code: BA Single Honours V611 Entry Requirements: See pages 104-106 for standard university requirements

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My time studying at Hope was challenging, but the best three years of my life! I have made lifelong friends, gained the best experience through my hotel work placement and managing an event, and I have boosted my confidence dramatically.

I have thoroughly enjoyed studying Tourism at Liverpool Hope University and in particular the fieldwork trips, which I have found to be extremely beneficial and relevant to the course.

Laura Healey, Geography and Tourism graduate

Martyn Grimes, Tourism graduate

Tourism Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries, accounting for eight per cent of global employment, and has a significant influence on the global economy. You will study tourism from a range of perspectives to help you to understand why it is so important, what the impacts of tourism are, how tourism is developed, the new and emerging forms of tourism, how the tourism industry works, and how it can be effectively managed. By studying Tourism at Liverpool Hope, you will be equipped with the skills for a future career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

What you will study The courses and topics you will study include: • Impacts of Tourism: Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts • Worldwide Destinations and International Tourism Management • New Forms of Tourism: Dark Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Ecotourism and Sports Tourism • Event Management • The Management of Hotels, Tour Operations, and Transportation • Sustainable Tourism Development and Policy • E-Tourism and Tourism Marketing • Tourism Crisis Management.

Tourism Management Career opportunities The expansion of the tourism industry means there will continue to be a need for trained graduates in this field. Graduates in Tourism are well suited to a wide variety of careers within the industry including tourism marketing, arts, heritage and attractions management, tour operations and tourism product development. You will also have the skills for a career in public sector tourism, urban regeneration and the management of resorts, destinations, transportation or hotels.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• Fieldwork is a core element of the curriculum.

This includes regular visits to attractions in Liverpool and the wider North-West region and residential fieldwork in areas such as Snowdonia National Park and Malta • You will be taught by academics with first-hand experience of working in a range of tourism and business environments, both nationally and internationally • The Tourism and Tourism Management provision at Liverpool Hope has very high levels of student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey • From its title of European Capital of Culture in 2008 to the continued regeneration and investment in the waterfront, Liverpool is a major tourist destination, making it the ideal place for you to study.

The Tourism Management degree at Liverpool Hope provides you with a thorough understanding of how the tourism industry works. Tourism is now one of the world’s largest industries and there is no better city in which to study tourism than Liverpool. The tourism industry in Liverpool continues to expand, and now contributes over £3 billion each year to the local economy. With continued investment in Liverpool’s accommodation sector, conferencing and events venues, new tourist attractions, and transportation hubs, there continues to be an increasing need for highly trained graduates in Tourism Management. This degree will equip you for employment in this dynamic and exciting industry.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Tourism Destination and Attraction Management • Tourism Marketing, Marketing Research and Branding • New forms of Tourism and the Dynamic Nature of the Tourism Industry • Event Management • The Strategic Management of International and Global Tourism Organisations.

Career opportunities The expansion of the tourism industry means that there will continue to be a need for trained graduates in this area. A degree in Tourism Management can open up opportunities for a wide range of careers. Previous graduates have gone on to jobs such as hotel management, event management, tourism product development, tour operating, marketing and consultancy.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• The course offers students a range of skills and practical experience in tourism management, event management, business and marketing management • You will be taught by academics with first-hand experience of working in a range of tourism and business environments, both nationally and internationally • Liverpool Hope has partnerships with tourist destinations including Tate Liverpool, National Museums Liverpool and The Beatles Story.

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Studying World Religions is challenging yet immensely rewarding. I particularly enjoy the focus on lived religions.

Gee Park, World Religions student

World Religions How can we understand religion? What part does it still play in shaping the world that we live in? What part do sacred texts such as the Bible or Quran play in forming people’s understanding of themselves and the world?

These are among the questions that are examined by the World Religions course. As you study the texts and practices of different religious groups and visit their places of worship you will discover what is important for religious cultures from across the world.

At the same time you will gain invaluable insight into what it means to live in today’s multi-faith Britain.

What you will study The courses and topics available to study include: • Key thinkers and methods in the study of religions • Contemporary Religious Ethics • How to explore lived religion in the contemporary world • Buddhist Traditions • Hindu Traditions • Jewish Traditions • Muslim Traditions • Sikh Traditions.

Career opportunities The study of World Religions equips you to enter a range of careers. It prepares you to go on to become a Religious Education teacher after completing the additional Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), which is offered by Liverpool Hope University. Your exploration of the religious, social and political implications of the way in which the different world religions interact with each other will give you the knowledge to take forward a career in areas such as politics, media, international relations and social work. You will also develop many skills that are transferable to careers that are not directly related to the study of religions, such as the ability to communicate ideas and develop an effective argument, to undertake independent self-directed learning and to work collaboratively in a team.

Why study this subject at Hope?

• You will be taught by internationally renowned researchers who are world-leading experts in their fields of expertise • Liverpool is a diverse, multi-faith city and so is the perfect place for the study of religions • 100 per cent of this Unit’s impact is at internationally recognised level in the Research Excellence Framework. 79.7 per cent of this Unit’s research outputs were rated as at least internationally recognised with 9 per cent of the research activity world-leading.

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Admissions Policy

It is Liverpool Hope University’s policy to admit those students who demonstrate they have the academic ability and personal motivation to succeed in their chosen programme of study. We actively encourage applications from students who are looking to be intellectually stretched, stimulated and challenged in their studies.

We welcome those who will add energy, and bring breadth of experience and vitality to the University community. The University Recruitment and Admissions Policy is available on our website: www.hope.ac.uk/ undergraduate/howtoapply/recruitmentandadmissionspolicy

Expected offer levels

Making your application

At the time of going to print, the standard offer level is between BCC-BBB or equivalent or 260-300 UCAS points and ABB or equivalent for MEng. Additionally, applicants will be required to meet any further subject-specific entry requirements (see subject information for further details).

For all full-time higher education courses at universities and colleges in the UK, students must apply online at www.ucas.com

For a full list of acceptable qualifications and offer levels, please refer to our subject entry profiles, which are available from the UCAS website: www.ucas.com If you have any questions about your qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Recruitment team: t: 0151 291 3111 e: enquiry@hope.ac.uk 103

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There are three types of applicant: 1. S tudents studying at a school or college registered with UCAS 2. I ndependent applicants in the UK who are not at school or college 3. I nternational applicants outside the UK (EU and worldwide).

For all applicants, there are full instructions at www.ucas.com to make it as easy as possible for you to complete your online application.

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Important information The UCAS number and abbreviated name for Liverpool Hope University are L46 and LHOPE. These must be entered in the appropriate boxes of the UCAS form, along with course codes for your chosen programme(s), which can be found on the UCAS website and in this prospectus on the course pages. Applications should be submitted to UCAS by Friday 15th January 2016. Depending on the circumstances, the University will accept further applications after this date.

International undergraduate entry requirements All teaching on undergraduate courses at Liverpool Hope is in English and it is therefore important that your competence in the language is sufficient for you to benefit from your course and succeed in it. If you require assistance with this or with qualifications (i.e. understanding how qualifications are comparable to the UCAS points tariff), or you need further information, please contact the International Unit: t: +44 (0)151 291 3389 f: +44 (0)151 291 3116 e: international@hope.ac.uk www.hope.ac.uk/international

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Terms and Conditions If you have any queries relating to these terms and conditions they should be addressed to the University Secretary, Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, Liverpool L16 9JD. Whilst the University has made every effort to ensure that the information in this prospectus and in any promotional material is accurate and up-to-date, the University cannot give any warranty that this is the case. All information in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to print. The University shall not be responsible for any loss or damage howsoever arising from your use of the prospectus and or any promotional material except in the case of death or personal injury arising from the University’s negligence and in the case of fraudulent misrepresentation.

This prospectus describes the courses offered by the University. The University undertakes to take reasonable steps to provide educational services in the manner set out in the prospectus and in those further documents.

It does not, however, guarantee the provision of such services. The provision of educational services by the University is subject to terms and conditions of contract. Should you become a student at the University, these terms and conditions (together with any other terms that the University may bring to your attention) shall form a contract between you and the University. Any offer of a place made to you by the University is made on the basis that in accepting such an offer you signify your consent to the incorporation of the terms and conditions as part of any such contract.

Furthermore, all students will be required as a condition of enrolment to abide by, and submit to the rules, regulations and policies of the University as may be amended from time to time including but not limited to: • Academic Regulations and Policies • Code of Student Discipline • Health and Safety Guidance • Equal Opportunities Policy • Data Protection Policy •A ny other policies and regulations covering services provided by the University (such as IT, library facilities and car parking).

These policies and regulations will form part of the contract between the University and you. Copies of these policies and regulations are available on the website or on request from the University.

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The University reserves the right to: (a) m ake variations to the contents or methods of delivery of courses; (b) m ake reasonable variations to the methods or place of delivery of courses; (c) s uspend, discontinue or cancel courses and to merge or combine courses; (d) m ake reasonable variations to services available to students (for example IT services, pastoral care, library facilities); (e) make reasonable variations to the typical grades required for entry to courses if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary.

Discontinuing a course before it begins If the University discontinues any course before it begins, it will make every effort to inform applicants at the earliest opportunity.

Relevant applicants will receive a full refund of any tuition fees paid. For a course that has been substantially varied, such applicants may withdraw from the course without penalty.

Cancelling a course after it has begun In the event that the University is forced to cancel a course after it has begun, the University shall make reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative course and will take action to minimise any disruption.

Limitation of liability – students’ attention is particularly drawn to this clause The University cannot accept responsibility, and expressly excludes liability (as far as is permitted by law), for damage to students’ property except where such damage arises from the negligence of the University. The University shall not be responsible for any loss or damage howsoever arising from your use of its online facilities (except in the case of death or personal injury arising from the University’s negligence).

Should industrial action or circumstances beyond the control of Liverpool Hope interfere with its ability to provide educational services, the University undertakes to use

reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services.

General Should you enter into a contract with the University, this contract is between the University and the student and only these two parties can enforce the contract between them. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply. In accepting an offer of a place at the University, you are agreeing that the contract between the University and the student shall be governed and construed in accordance with English law and that any claim or matter arising under this contract will be heard by the English courts.

Finances The University will charge full-time ‘home’ undergraduate students beginning a course in 2016-2017 a tuition fee, the maximum level of which will be set by the Secretary of State. At the time of printing, the University had not set its fee for 2016 entry. The fee cannot be confirmed until the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) has approved the University’s Access Agreement, which it will do in late spring 2015. Once approval is given, we will update our website as soon as possible. We therefore recommend you consult our website for this information before you submit your UCAS application for entry to university in autumn 2016.

If a student withdraws from a course the provisions of the Tuition Fee Refund Policy will apply as to whether or not any tuition fees will remain liable to be paid by the exiting student.

The policy is available on the website.

Please note that fees may increase annually.

No student shall normally be permitted to renew registration until all tuition and academic related fees relating to the previous session have been paid. Those students who register or re-register at Liverpool Hope University need to make an agreement as to the payment of their tuition fees. The first breach of the agreed payment plan, or failure to make such an agreement, will result in library loan facilities and Hope network facilities being suspended during that breach.

A second such breach, or continued failure to make an agreement, will result in the withdrawal of all rights and de-registration from the University. One week’s notice will be given before de-registration is effected.

In terms of international students, full non-refundable deposits of at least £3,000 (£4,000 for students on a package) must be received prior to arrival and at least 50 per cent of the remaining balance must be paid

before registration can be affected and attendance commence. The remaining 50 per cent must be received within the next three months.

A plan must be agreed with the Finance Department regarding the remaining balance (but see above regarding breaches of payment plans).

International students de-registering will not have deposits returned. They will be liable for full payment of fees; where in exceptional circumstances such fees are refunded (with the written permission of the Vice-Chancellor and Rector or the Pro Vice-Chancellor Resource Management and Planning) they will be returned through their agents or directly to the institution the student is transferring to (Hope reserves the right not to transfer monies to institutions which are not comparable in standard to that for which the study permit was granted).

No student shall normally be allowed to graduate or receive an award until all tuition and academic-related fees or significant debt for other University services owing to the University have been paid. The University will consider each case on its own merits and not withhold the right to graduation unreasonably.

A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for some subjects and courses, as listed in the prospectus. Failure to produce such disclosure may lead to suspension or termination of study, as may failure to declare matters subsequent to issue of the disclosure.

The University has a policy on recruitment of ex-offenders, available on our website.

The University is registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office. The University will hold and process your personal data including some sensitive personal data in accordance with the University’s Data Protection Policy and fair processing notice, which can be found on the University’s website.

If you have study support needs related to a disability, including dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, mental health conditions, or other health conditions, the University will seek to support you whenever possible. If you have not yet disclosed that disability, we would encourage you to do so at the earliest opportunity to assist us in putting in place the appropriate support in good time. You should be aware that if you choose not to disclose your disability, or limit that disclosure, while we will do our best to help you, you may not be able to access the full range of support available.

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Index Academic Excellence 15 Accommodation 23-24 Accounting & Finance 43 Admissions Policy 104-106 Alumni 37-38 Art & Design History 44 Biological Sciences 46 Biology 47 Bring This Prospectus to Life 9-10 Business Management 48 Campus Map 2-3 Careers 31-32 Childhood & Youth 49 Christian Theology 50 Computer Science 51 Contact Us 114 Contents 5 Creative & Performing Arts 53 Creative Campus, The 21-22 Creative Writing 54 Criminology 55 Dance 56 Design 57 Development and Study Opportunities 33-34 Drama & Theatre Studies/Drama 58 Early Childhood 59 Education 60 Electronic & Computer Engineering 61 Electronic Engineering 62 English Language 63 English Literature 64 Environmental Science 65 Film & Visual Culture 67 Fine Art 68 Geography 69 Health & Well-being 70 History 71 Hope Park 19-20 How to Find Us 4 Human Biology 72 Information Technology 73 International Students 35-36 109

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International Relations 74 Law 75 LLB Law 76 Libraries 25-26 Living in Liverpool 17-18 Marketing 77 Mathematics 78 Media & Communication 79 Music 80 Nutrition 81 Open Days 1 Partnerships 16 Philosophy & Ethics 82 Philosophy, Ethics & Religion 83 Politics 84 Politics & International Relations 85 Primary Teaching with Modern Foreign Languages 87 Primary Teaching with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 88 Psychology 89 Seeing is Believing 13-14 Social Policy 90 Social Work 91 Sociology 92 Special Educational Needs 93 Sport & Exercise Science 94 Sport & Physical Education 95 Sport Psychology 96 Student Support 27-30 Study Combination Chart 111-113 Studying at Liverpool Hope 41-42 Terms and Conditions 107-108 Theology 97 Theology & Religious Studies 98 Tourism 99 Tourism Management 100 Welcome to Liverpool Hope 7-8 What Our Students Say 39-40 Why Choose Liverpool Hope?

11-12 World Religions 101

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Study

Combination Chart

Liverpool Hope offers a range of Major subjects. Two Major subjects can be studied together to form a Combined Honours degree.

Key

The following tables provide all of the Combined Honours degree courses available at Liverpool Hope University and the relevant UCAS codes. Single Honours degree course codes can be found on the relevant subject page.

Combinations can be taken in: • BA (Honours) in two Major subjects • BSc (Honours) in two Major subjects •B A (Honours) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with specialist subject.

For an up-to-date list of available combinations, acceptable qualifications and offer levels, please refer to our subject entry profiles, which are available from the UCAS website: www.ucas.com

BA Hons BSc Hons QTS

Primary Teaching with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) options Specialist Subject Biology

UCAS Code XC1C

Christian Theology

XV61

Early Childhood

X1XH

English Language

X1QJ

English Literature

X1QH

Geography

X1L7

History

X1VD

Information Technology

X1GM

Mathematics

X1GD

Modern Foreign Languages

X1R9

Music

X1WJ

Special Educational Needs

X190

Sport and Physical Education

X1CP

World Religions

XV1P

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Biology

NC41

Business Management

NN42 NV32 8P57

A678

NI41

S6D5 B467

A678

Creative Writing

LI31

B467

8T46 NW44 VW34

LW94

C378

Early Childhood

NC48 VC39

NX2H XL35

Education

NX43 VX33 XC3C

LX93

NQ43

C467

WW54 WL59 XW35

WQ35

D367

WW54

WXK3

LX3I XW35

X300 X300

LQ3H WQ35 QW34 VQ36

A778

Film & Visual Culture

2B42

B567

Geography

CF18

Health & Well-being

CB19 N2L5

XF38

VX13

Q301 Q301

QF38

2J88

WV41 VXC3 VX13

NL42

NL25 LL52 CM00 NM2C

LL3G

Mathematics

NG41

Media & Communication

NP43 VP33

C778

LP93

GF18 FP38 L5P3 VPD3

QW33

VW13

WX33 XB34

GX51

C978 LL2H

QL34 QL3K

LL93

LL31

FL48

LL37

WC53 WN48

VL14

LP23 MP13 NP53

FC86 NF88 QV31

LV2M MV15 NV50

LP31 LP5H WVH5 WLH2 WC38

L290 LM21

LL24 ML14 LM31 LN31

F467

WLH2

LL64 LX23 LC83 XC18 CC86 LL65 LV65 LL64 LC83 LL65

GX13 LP5H LW5H XB14 XV15 LX23 XC18 XL14

MN18 NN58

PV63

LN82

XL14

LN82 LV2P CV68 LN84 LV64

LX32 LX32

CC86 PN38

VV5P

WC38 CB84

MC60 NC56 VN83

XB14 LV65 XV15

LB44 LP31

PN38 PV63

LW5H

WVH5

GC58 LC2V MC18 NC80 GC18

GX51 XL12

CX63

GX13

PW33 PW33

L5L3 LV31 LC12

LQ5H

XN38 LL95 XV63

LV21

F567 FLC8 L5C8 VC1V FL44 L5L4

LN31

CB84 LB44 VV15

XL34

WX41 XX13 XX31

NC80

XL12

GC18 I123

World Religions

Tourism

Sport & Physical Education

Special Educational Needs

Sociology

Social Policy

Psychology

Politics

Philosophy & Ethics

Nutrition

Media & Communication

Mathematics

Marketing

Law

Music

GC58

LB74 BB9L QV35 QV3M

XV35

ML94

VV62

VN83

LC12 I123

GC11

QP3H QP33

LL94 VL64

LN58

VV15 LV21 VC1V VL14 LV31

GC11

LM2C

FC86 NF88

NC56 NN58

LQ23 QL3F F667

NC2Q LC56

8L66

LL37

L5C8 L5L4 L5L3

MC60 MN18

LV53 W5V5

VX64

VPD3 VW13

FL48 FLC8 FL44

NV50

CQ83

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BB9L

F467

NP53

LX21

World Religions

LB74

L5P3

F567

NI00

CXV3

NN48

GF18 FP38

QV31

F767

LL92 VL26

Sport & Physical Education

F667

LQ5H

QL3K

QN51

LC98 VC68 S5D5 C278 LC38 W5C8

XC11 NX21

QV3M QL3F

WN45 XN35 XN3M

NL24

Special Educational Needs

QV35 LQ23 CQ83 QL34

QP33 QW33 F767

MG15 NI00

VL12

QP3H

LV2M L290 LC2V LL24

N4C8 VC38 CC18

Sociology

XX31 CX63 XN38 XV63

MV15 LM21 MC18 ML14 LM31

Psychology

8C26

WX33 XB34

LL95

LP23

Politics

Social Policy

WN48

XX13

MP13

WB40

LV95 VV6N

XV35 LX21 CXV3 XL34

8L66 MG15 LM2C

WW53 WW34

NB24 LB54 V3V5 CV50

WC53 WX41

F367

X3G1 8H15

LW53

BG15 BG15

FL25

W5C8

QM31

PL35 VP6H S4D5 C878 LP3H WP53

Nutrition

QL32

C978 C278 LV53 LL2H LC38 ML94 LL31

WM10 XM31 XM3C

NG21 LG91

Music

Philosophy & Ethics

XL32

VM61 MI00 C678

NN2M

Marketing

F367

VL12

GF58

VV62

S5D5

LP93

QM31 QN51

2W11 8M76 GX53 8T65

LC56 LN58 VX64

WW34

QL32 F267

2A12

LL93

8H15

QV3C

F267

XC11 NX21 NC2Q

C878

GX53 XL32 XM3C XN3M X3G1

2W11 GF58 FL25

QV3C

CC18 8C26

WP53 WW53 WB40 W5V5

F167

QF38

VC38

VV6N VL26 VC68 VL64

LP3H

XM31 XN35

XQH3 XQJ3

F167

NG25 LG55

Law

International Relations

C678 C778

8M76

Human Biology

International Relations

S4D5

WM10 WN45

VXC3

XQH3

WQ43 QX33 XQJ3

XF3V XF38

VV61

NI42

MI00

2A12

XF3V

C467 D367 D267

History

Information Technology

VP6H

WV41

QX33

V3V5 CV50

LG91 PL35 LW53 LB54 LV95 LL92 LC98 LL94

LL3G

QW34 WQ43 D267

NN48

NB24

VM61

8T65

NQ32 LQ53

English Literature

Information Technology

Human Biology

History

Health & Well-being

2J88

LQ3H

2F84

Electronic Engineering

Tourism

Geography

English Literature

English Language

Electronic Engineering

Film & Visual Culture

VV61

LX3I

LL39 WL59 WXK3 VX6I S3D5

NG25 NL25 NM2C NN2M NG21 LG55 LL52

VQ36

2B42 LL39

C578

N2L5

S3D5 2F84

C478

Drama & Theatre Studies

B567

CM00

LQ53

C378 C478 C578 LI31

NL24 N4C8

VP33 CF18 CB19

NQ32

LW94 XL35 LX93

NG41 NP43

A778

VX6I

Criminology Dance

Education

Early Childhood NX2H

LV96

S6D5

NI42 NL42

XC3C

LV96

Christian Theology

NQ43

VW34 VC39 VX33 8T46

NL19

CL19 NL19

Drama & Theatre Studies

Dance

Criminology

Creative Writing

NW44 NC48 NX43

8P57 CL19

Childhood & Youth

English Language

Computer Science

Christian Theology

NI41

NV32

Art & Design History

Computer Science

Childhood & Youth

Business Management

Biology

Art & Design History

Accounting & Finance

NC41 NN42

Accounting & Finance

LV52 CX61 NX81

CX61 LN84

NX81

VV5P LV2P CV68 LV64 LV52

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