With a history extending 168 years, Liverpool Hope has developed a strong tradition of scholarship and research in key disciplines. As the only ecumenical university foundation in Europe the University’s work has been shaped by Christian principles but embraces those of all faiths and none.
The excellent academic record of our students is supported by pastoral care and, as one of Britain's smaller universities, Liverpool Hope values the individual - in the words of Cardinal Newman knowing her children one by one. Care, concern and support for students are always a priority.
Liverpool Hope has two main teaching campuses. Hope Park is situated in a leafy suburb of Liverpool and is a mini educational village. The Creative Campus in Liverpool city centre is the home to our creative and performing arts subjects. Both campuses have seen major investment over the last five years, so traditional architecture now sits beside contemporary buildings and facilities.
The University 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. This research-informed teaching enables our students to develop into rounded and employable graduates who can take their place confidently as global citizens in the 21st century.
Liverpool Hope University pursues a path of excellence in scholarship and collegial life without reservation or hesitation. The University’s distinctive philosophy is to ‘educate in the round’ – mind, body and spirit – in the quest for Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
Liverpool Hope Now
We are proud of our rich heritage but we continue to look to the future as we invest in the University. In recent years we have celebrated the opening of the EDEN (Education and Enterprise) building at Hope Park and the Creative Campus goes from strength to strength. The beautiful Renaissance style garden is blossoming and has now won several design awards. The Capstone Theatre is launching its next season of theatre and music this September.
This summer, building work is underway to see even more changes on campus when our students return in September. This includes a new student social zone – Our Place –at Hope Park, a refurbished library which will include more group study areas, a new café and a vault for our special collection. The Creative Campus will also be changing with a new social area for students and a shop.
All of these changes serve to enhance the idea of Collegium and community at Liverpool Hope – something that has been at the heart of the University since its beginnings back is 1844.
Our History
It was then, almost 170 years ago, that our first founding colleges The Church of England’s Warrington Training College (1844) and the Sisters of Notre Dame’s Our Lady’s Training College (1856) were established to provide teacher education for women. A century later, Christ’s College was built opposite St. Katharine’s where Hope Park is today, admitting its first students in 1964.
By 1980, the colleges had joined to form an ecumenical federation – the Liverpool Institute of Higher Education (LIHE). The late Archbishop Derek Worlock and Bishop David Sheppard wrote of this as being "a sign of hope" (Better Together).
LIHE later became a single, unified College and was given the new name of Liverpool Hope to represent the mission of the college. Liverpool Hope University was born in July 2005, when the Privy Council bestowed the right to use the University title. Research Degree Awarding Powers were granted by the Privy Council in 2009.
Biology
Business School
Drama, Dance and Performance Studies
Education Studies
English
Fine and Applied Art
Geography
Graduate Education
History and Politics
Department of Law
Mathematics and Computer Science
Media and Communication
Music
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work, Care and Justice
School of Teacher Education
Sports and Health Sciences
Theology, Philosophy and Religion
Undergraduate
IELTS 6.0 including a minimum of 6 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in speaking and listening
TOEFL ibt 75, including a minimum of 18 in reading and 17 in writing
Pearsons Test of English Academic 59 including a minimum of 59 in reading and writing, and 51 in speaking and listening
Postgraduate
IELTS 6.5, including a minimum of 6 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in speaking and listening
TOEFL ibt 87 including a minimum of 18 in reading and 17 in writing
Pearsons Test of English Academic 65 including a minimum of 59 in reading and writing, and 51 in speaking and listening
Liverpool Hope University is committed to encouraging applications from international students with high academic qualifications who will benefit from study in the UK. Our generous programme of scholarships includes the International Postgraduate Scholarships and the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (now closed for 2013/14 intake)
International Scholar's Bursary
International University Partnership Bursary
International Undergraduate Excellence Bursary
Music Scholarships
Liverpool Hope University has introduced nine fully funded music scholarship opportunities, which together are worth more than £40,000.
The nine scholarships will be:
• Four vocal scholarship for soprano, alto (male or female), tenor and bass
• Four string scholarships for two violins, viola and cello
• One joint organ scholarship (together with Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral).
The scholarships are for high level tuition, free accommodation and exposure to excellent performance opportunities. For the string scholarships, students will be tutored members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Male vocal scholars will have opportunities to perform with the Metropolitan Cathedral choir. Meanwhile the organ scholarship offers a student the chance to be tutored by the Organist and Director of Music at the Metropolitan Cathedral.
The scholarship holders will also participate actively in the musical life of Liverpool Hope through our various choirs and orchestras which regularly perform at official University events and in the community.
Dr Laura Hamer, Head of Music at Liverpool Hope, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for nine very talented musicians to be given access to some of the best tuition available. In addition to this, our students will have wonderful opportunities to perform at the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral as well as to play a crucial role in our packed calendar of performances at the University.”
Anyone interested in finding out more about the scholarships should contact Dr Laura Hamer, Head of Music, athamerl@hope.ac.uk.
MA Peace Studies Fee Waivers (now closed for 2013/14 intake)
The Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies is pleased to be able to offer up to two fee waivers for applicants to the MA Peace Studies programme. Fee waivers will cover home or international fees and will be available for the September 2014 start.
We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who are willing to make a contribution to the Tutu Centre. Decisions will be made by the Steering Committee of the Tutu Centre.
Selection criteria:
If you pay your tuition fees before the stated dates, you will receive an early payment discount. This gives you a substantial discount from your fees.
Valid for students on full Bachelors or Masters programmes only but not for packages and former Liverpool Hope University students.
International Students Undergraduate Tuition Fees 2014/15: £10,800 per year.
Liverpool Hope University also offers a special package price of £13,200, which includes:
Students are also entitled to a further £500 off their Hope accommodation fees if they are from a recognised US partnership school, making their total package price £12,700.
Please Note: The deposit payment required for students choosing packages will be £4,000 not the normal £3,000 as other students will be asked to pay.
There are no other discounts available for the above package price programmes.
Please visit our International Postgraduate Tuition Fees 2014/15 page to ascertain which price group your subject falls into.
Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | |
Standard Postgraduate Fee Early payment discount available (see below) |
£8,400 | £9,800 | £12,600 |
Former Hope Student* No early payment discount available |
£4,600 | £6,000 | £9,800 |
Former Hope Student who gained 1st or 2:1* No early payment discount available |
£3,600 | £5,000 | £8,800 |
Special Package Price** No early payment discount available |
£9,800 | £11,400 | £14,200 |
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