University Name:
See all universitiesLiverpool Hope University
UCAS Code: L46
Location: Liverpool, north-west England Show on Map
Site: Two campuses in city; network of partner colleges
A modern university
Student Population
| Total Students: | 7,430 |
| Undergraduates: | 75% |
| Postgraduates: | 25% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 5,575 |
| Male: | 27% |
| Female: | 73% |
| Full Time: | 81% |
| Mature on Entry: | 30% |
| UK Students: | 97% |
| State school entry: | 99% |
Teaching Staff
537 total.
Broad study areas
Art & design, business, education, environment, health, information technology, law, media, music & performing arts, politics, psychology, sport, theology.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | Offers (260-300 points) to include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent plus any subject-specific entry requirements; key skills considered at confirmation of results time. UCAS tariff used on all courses. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 307 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 8% |
| Accommodation: | Almost all first years housed |
Institution
| Founded: | From three church teacher training colleges (earliest founded 1844); university status 2005. |
| Site: | Hope Park in Childwall is main campus; plus creative campus in city centre. Network of partner colleges in Blackburn and Bury |
| How to get there: | Liverpool well-served by rail (to Lime Street Station; from Manchester 40 mins, London 2½ hours), by road (via M6 or M62), by coach (to City Centre Coach Station), by air (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) and sea (ferries from Belfast, Dublin and Isle of Man). Hope Park close to beginning of M62 and Broad Green station; Creative Campus close to Lime Street station. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | On-campus medical and counselling service; ecumenical chapel and multi-faith prayer room; chaplaincy team; welfare and benefits adviser; financial adviser; co-ordinator for students with disabilities. |
| Amenities: | SU has unisex barber, computer shop and a bar. Also food court, common rooms and café. |
| Sporting facilities: | At Hope Park, sports hall, fitness centre, floodlit astroturf pitch. Facilities for range of sports (five-a-side, badminton, volleyball, netball, basketball, hockey). Access to squash courts, football and rugby pitches. |
| Accommodation: | First years offered a place in halls (not always possible for those applying through Clearing). 1200 self-catering places, on 36-week contracts; rents £83-£113 per week; optional catering packages extra. Students living in privately-owned accommodation pay approx £65 pw for self-catering. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | Sheppard-Worlock library has 250,000+ items, 700+ print journals, 250+ electronic journals and information sources. Also non-book material, range of electronic information including CD-Roms, indexes, abstracts, datasets and research facilities. 600 computers for student use. Information provision, £89 pa spent for each student (FTE). |
| Other learning resources: | Satellite & terrestrial broadcasts, music laboratory, sound recording equipment & video edit facilities. |
| Study abroad: | Exchange links in many subject areas with Europe, America and Asia. |
| Careers: | Information, advice, work experience and placements. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £7200 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university; £9600 for a calendar year. |
| Term-time work: | University allows term-time work for full-time students (40% believed to work). A variety of work available on campus; careers service has information. |
| Financial help: | Scholarships of £6000 over the whole course for 65 students whose family income is up to £25k pa; of £5000 over the course for those entering with AAB at A-level (or equivalent); of £1000 for a year for excellence in music, drama, dance or sport. Also access to learning fund for students on low incomes in particular circumstances. Apply for information to student funds office. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £8250 pa for first degrees. International students pay £8500 pa. |
Courses
Academic features:
Degree courses in a range of subjects including education, theology and religious studies, performing arts, sports studies.
Awarding body:
Liverpool Hope University
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BA(QTS), BSc, BDes
Length of courses:
3 years; BA(QTS) 4 years.
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Art
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Childhood Studies
- Computing
- Criminology
- Dance
- Drama
- E-business
- Education
- English
- Environmental Management
- Film Studies
- Geography
- Health
- History
- Human Biology
- Information Technology
- Interactive Games Production
- Interactive Multimedia
- International Relations
- Law
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Media Technology
- Music
- Nutrition
- Performance Arts
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Recreation Studies
- Religious Studies
- Social Policy
- Social Science
- Social Work
- Software Engineering
- Sports Studies
- Sustainable Development
- Teacher Training
- Theatre Studies
- Theology
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Tourism
- TV Studies
- Web Development/Design
- Youth & Community Work
Student view
Sean Clift, Entertainments Officer (Graduate Business Studies)
Living
What's it like as a place to live? Brilliant. Liverpool is a lively town, especially with the 2008 capital of culture; there is always something to do.
How's the student accommodation? Really good, free cleaners for common areas and its's really modern and quite reasonable.
What's the student population like? Genuinely friendly. There are people from all sorts of diverse backgrounds along with local students so you have the opportunity to get to know many different people and cultures.
How do students and locals get on? Great community atmosphere. The locals understand it's a student area.
Studying
What's it like as a place to study? Flexible courses and great tutors plus excellent facilities.
What are the teaching staff like? Interesting and also entertaining. They very much engage the students.
Socialising
What are student societies like? The union is the heart of the university with different events 3 times a week. The guy who does it really works hard for the students!
What's a typical night out? Starts with cheap drinks in the union then a taxi into town, which is relevantly inexpensive due to the student bars which are in their plenty.
And how much does it cost? Usually around £20-£25.
How can you get home safely? Inexpensive taxis.
Money
Is it an expensive place to live? It depends how you manage your money but an OD (overdraft) is helpful!
Average price of a pint? £1.40.
And the price of a takeaway? £3.50.
What's the part-time work situation? University helps you find work, provides lots of jobs for students within university.
Summary
What's the best feature about the place? The union and the community feel.
And the worst? The hard work!
And to sum it all up? Liverpool Hope is like a home away from home but without the rules and with a lot of other people in your situation!
Past Students
David Alton (politician), Willy Russell (playwright), Paul Tulip (The Apprentice - series two).
More info?
Students' union (0151 291 3651 or email vpres@hope.ac.uk) or visit www.hopesu.co.uk.
Open days
27th June 2012
Open day for potential students and their families, to find out more about what it is like to study and live at Liverpool Hope University.
12th September 2012
Open day for potential students and their families, to find out more about what it is like to study and live at Liverpool Hope University.
6th October 2012
Open day for potential students and their families, to find out more about what it is like to study and live at Liverpool Hope University.
27th October 2012
Open day for potential students and their families, to find out more about what it is like to study and live at Liverpool Hope University.
Contact
Address:
Liverpool Hope University
Hope Park
Liverpool
L16 9JD
Tel:
0151 291 3000
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
Course enquiries (tel 0151 291 3111)
Application:
UCAS
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