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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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Liverpool Hope University is an ecumenical Christian university in Liverpool, formed when three church colleges came together: the Anglican S Katharine's College (1844) and Christ's College (1964), and the Catholic Notre Dame College (1856). It is the only university foundation in Europe where Catholic and Anglican colleges have joined to form an integrated, ecumenical Christian foundation, and its philosophy is to 'educate in the round' – mind, body and spirit – in the quest for Truth, Beauty and Goodness. The name 'Hope' comes from Hope Street, which links Liverpool's Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, and graduation ceremonies alternate between the two cathedrals.
Teaching takes place on two main campuses. Hope Park, the largest, is an educational village in Childwall, a suburb about four miles from the city centre, with halls, libraries, the i3 learning resource centre, sports facilities, cafés and a shop. The Creative Campus near the city centre houses creative and performing arts, the Capstone Theatre and the Cornerstone Gallery. Aigburth Park is a residential-only campus, and Plas Caerdeon is an outdoor education centre in Snowdonia, North Wales.
Academic work is organised in nine schools:
Undergraduate degrees span business, law, the arts, humanities, theology, education and teacher training with QTS, social work, psychology, sport science, computer science, artificial intelligence and robotics, and many degrees are also offered with a foundation year. Postgraduate study includes MA, MSc, MBA, online PGCerts, PGCEs, MPhil, PhD and professional doctorates. Single and combined honours Psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society.
All first-year students are guaranteed accommodation on campus, with halls at Hope Park, the Creative Campus and Aigburth Park linked by a free weekday shuttle bus. Student support covers wellbeing, counselling, disability and learning support, and a Chaplaincy open to people of any faith or none. International students can enter directly or through the Liverpool Hope International Study Centre, which runs foundation, International Year One and Pre-Master's pathways at Hope Park.
Liverpool Hope gained the right to use the university title from the Privy Council in July 2005 and research degree awarding powers in 2009. It is registered with the Office for Students, is a company limited by guarantee (03285547) and a registered charity (1060579), and received a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
Home students can also use government tuition fee and maintenance loans through Student Finance England, Wales, Northern Ireland or SAAS. See Undergraduate scholarships.
See International scholarships.
Home students with a first or 2:1 from Liverpool Hope get 20% off postgraduate taught fees if they graduated within the last three years, or 10% if they graduated earlier. A 20% discount also applies to University of Liverpool graduates with a first or 2:1 who take the Master's in Social Work. Employer-funded courses do not qualify. Other sources of funding include:
See Postgraduate loans and scholarships.
For questions about fees, contact [email protected] (+44 (0)151 291 3339). For questions about funding, contact [email protected].
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View scholarships for Liverpool Hope University →All full-time undergraduate degrees are applied for through UCAS, using institution code L46 and abbreviated name LHOPE. Applications open on 1 September for entry the following autumn. The normal closing date for UK applicants is usually 15 January, although later applications may still be considered. UCAS Extra runs from 26 February to 4 July for applicants who have used all five choices without an offer. Clearing follows after that. International applicants can apply through UCAS between 1 September and 30 June. Most undergraduate degrees can also be studied part-time.
Entry requirements differ by course and are set out on each course page. For example, single honours Psychology asks for BBB at A level or 120 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A levels, BTEC DDM, IB 26 points, Access to HE with 120 Tariff points, or a T Level at Merit, plus GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4. Combined honours Psychology asks for BBC, 112 points or BTEC DMM. Degrees with a Foundation Year suit applicants without the qualifications for direct entry, those who want to try university before choosing a subject, and those returning to study after time away.
Each application is assessed on its own merits, mainly on qualifications and the applicant's goals for their chosen course. Some degrees require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Recognition of Prior Learning can give credit for earlier study, and an Applicant Appeals and Complaints Procedure is available.
International undergraduates and MA Social Work applicants (UCAS course code L501) apply through UCAS. PGCE applicants apply through the Department for Education. Country-specific entry requirements are set out on the 'Your country / region' pages. The Liverpool Hope International Study Centre at Hope Park offers an International Foundation Programme, International Year One and a Pre-Master's programme. Applicants from Bangladesh, Ghana, Pakistan, parts of northern India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Sri Lanka face additional requirements and enhanced checks, and a CAS may not be issued in every case, so they are advised to contact Admissions before applying.
Deadlines for the January 2027 intake, for students who need a visa:
Deadlines for PGCE and MA Social Work are earlier.
Students on the Student Route must reach CEFR level B2 for degree-level study, and test results must be no more than two years old by the start date. Typical minimums:
TOEFL iBT, the Kaplan Test of English, the Oxford Test of English, Trinity ISE and Euroexams are also accepted, as are GCSE English Language at C/4, IGCSE English at C and IB English at 4 or above. Nationals of majority English-speaking countries and Canada are exempt. Some courses require higher scores for accreditation.
Master's applications are made through the university's online Apply system, with a passport copy, academic qualifications, English language evidence, any previous UK visas and a personal statement. For January 2027, applicants who do not need a visa must apply by 14 January 2027 at 5pm GMT. MA Social Work applications go through UCAS, PGCE and School Direct applications go through the Department for Education, and online courses have their own application routes.
PhD applicants normally need a Master's degree, although applicants with a 2:1 Bachelor's degree may be considered. MPhil applicants need a 2:1 or above. All research applicants must pass a doctoral research interview. Professional Doctorate applicants normally need at least a second-class honours degree and three years of relevant professional experience. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component. Applicants should contact the relevant academic school first to confirm that their proposal fits its research areas and that supervision is available.
A free weekday shuttle bus runs between Hope Park, the Creative Campus and Aigburth Park during peak term times.
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