Acting and Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 50/50. This means both subjects will be studied equally.

Acting\
Ready to step into the spotlight? The Acting BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University is a dynamic, industry-focused acting course designed to unleash your potential.  

Whether you want to master stage acting, screen performance, or emerging digital media, this acting degree prepares you perfectly for the modern acting industry. The curriculum seamlessly blends an industry-focused approach to the creative sector and versatility across mediums with personal wellbeing, resilience, dedicated facilities, and a digital toolkit for actors. Throughout your studies, you will learn from experienced tutors and industry professionals who help you build the confidence and versatility needed to thrive. 

You can embark upon your creative journey through three exciting specialisms. Stage Acting focuses closely on body, voice, and imagination within contemporary theatre, while Screen Acting explores realism, subtext, text analysis, and working with direction. You will also develop your expertise in Voice Work, learning to deliver professional voiceovers tailored specifically for documentaries, games, animation and radio drama. Ultimately, whether your passion lies in theatre, film, or new media, this course fully empowers you to perform, create, and inspire. 

Music

Study Music at Liverpool Hope University in the heart of Liverpool, one of the world’s most iconic music cities in the world. Whether you’re passionate about performance, composition, music technology or simply how music functions in the world around us, this BA (Hons) Music degree gives you the freedom to develop your creativity while building the practical skills needed for a career in music. 

You’ll explore different types of music including popular, classical, jazz, electronic and world music, learning from experienced lecturers who are active music professionals. Alongside lectures and seminars, you’ll receive one-to-one instrumental or vocal tuition every year and have opportunities to perform with university ensembles, collaborate with other musicians and engage with industry partners. 

Based at Liverpool Hope’s Creative Campus, you’ll study in one of the UK’s few All-Steinway Music Schools, with access to professional rehearsal spaces, recording facilities and outstanding performance venues. This music degree combines creative freedom, expert teaching and real-world experience in a thriving musical city.