English Literature 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.

English Literature\
Studying English Literature at Liverpool Hope puts you right in the heart of one of the UK’s most creative and culturally rich cities. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, drama, life‑writing, travel writing and global literature, discovering how stories shape identity, society, sustainability and wellbeing. 

Teaching takes place in small, friendly groups led by research‑active academics whose work was rated ‘world‑leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2021. You’ll develop confidence in analysing texts, debating ideas, and understanding how literature connects with real‑world issues, from politics and culture to digital media and creative industries. 

Liverpool’s theatres, galleries, festivals and arts venues give you countless opportunities to experience literature in action. Throughout your degree, you’ll build creativity, critical thinking and communication skills that employers value across the modern job market. English Literature at Liverpool Hope is designed to help you grow as a reader, writer and thinker, preparing you for a future shaped by imagination and insight. 

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.