Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 5050. This means both subjects will be studied equally.
Film & Visual Culture
Film & Visual Culture at Liverpool Hope University is your chance to dive into filmmaking, screenwriting and visual storytelling in one of the UK’s most filmed‑in cities outside London. Taught by award‑winning practitioners and leading researchers, the course blends hands‑on creative work with the study of film history, theory and how movies shape society. You’ll learn practical skills in filmmaking, editing and screenwriting while exploring how film reflects real‑world issues and global culture.
You’ll study on the Creative Campus with access to specialist equipment, studio spaces and expert support. Industry masterclasses, festival trips and partnerships with organisations like FACT help you build confidence and real‑world experience right here in Liverpool’s vibrant creative scene.
This degree is ideal if you’re excited by film, media, digital culture or creative production and want to develop a strong portfolio for future study or employment.
Philosophy & Ethics
Are you fascinated by big questions, like what makes something right or wrong, or whether humans truly have free will Do you wonder what we can really know or believe Our Philosophy & Ethics course at Liverpool Hope University digs into these mysteries using the work of key thinkers like Plato, Kant, Simone de Beauvoir, Frantz Fanon and Nietzsche, and tackles real-world issues like climate change, AI, animal rights, racism, and feminism. You’ll gain confidence in reading the original work of great philosophers.
Based at Hope Park in vibrant Liverpool, this course combines lively lectures, small group seminars, and one-on-one tutor time. In Year 1, you’ll build core skills in argument analysis and clear expression, before diving deeper in Years 2 and 3.
You’ll learn through actual experiences such as local field visits to zoos and nature reserves, exploring environmental and animal ethics in a real-world context.
This isn’t just theoretical, it’s a pathway to becoming a clear-thinking, articulate, ethically aware changemaker. You’ll graduate with a sharp mind ready to tackle modern ethical dilemmas in today’s world.
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