Education Ethics Sub Committee

Liverpool Hope University governs its ethical responsibilities through the University Research Ethics Policy as decided by it's Research Committee and the Research Ethics Sub Committee. 

Ethical decisions are devolved to Faculty level to ensure that ethical procedures and standards are adhered to across the institution.

This Faculty operates a policy of approving all research projects undertaken by staff and students in order to comply with university requirements. This policy offers clarity in the processes and procedures, avoids unnecessary barriers, whilst being rigorous enough to maintain the high standards expected of the institution so that projects and research are ethically sound.

Please click here for Education Faculty Research Ethics Policy 2011/2012

Schedule for Faculty Ethics Research Sub Committee 2011/12

Outcomes of the meeting  are normally communicated to all applicants within one week. Applications can be submitted up to 5pm on the day of the submission deadline. 

Submitting Your Form

All forms must be submitted electronically to educationethics@hope.ac.uk

For students this should be sent from your Liverpool Hope student email account, and for staff it must be sent from your Liverpool Hope staff account. Forms submitted from personal or other email accounts will not be accepted. All outcomes are also communicated to your student or staff accounts.  

Faculty of Education Ethical Forms

Please find all forms for staff and students: 

Staff Delegation of Authority Form:

Once completed, please submit your form to: educationethics@hope.ac.uk  

Ethical Consideration Delegation of Responsibility Form    

Undergraduate Students:

All undergraduates should, in the first instance, complete this form and submit to their course tutor. 

Research Ethics Student Form (Education)  

Masters Level (Module):

All Masters Level students preparing to carry out research as part of a module should, in the first instance, complete this form and submit to their module tutor. 

Research Ethics Student Form (Education)  

Masters Level (Dissertation):

All Masters Level students wishing to carry out research for their dissertation should complete this form, and submit it to their tutor along with their research proposal. 

Faculty Research Ethics Clearance Form (Sept 2012)

Faculty Staff and Doctoral Students:

All staff and Doctoral students within the Faculty, who are preparing to conduct ANY research must complete this form, and submit it directly to the Faculty Research Ethics Sub Committee. 

Faculty Research Ethics Clearance Form (Sept 2012)‌

Helpful Guides and Information

Professional Code of Practice can be found at the BERA website.

Please see our helpful student guide:

This guide contains some helpful tips and guidance on the issues you should consider in relation to ethics. If you are not sure where to start then this is for you. 

Faculty of Education Student Guide 2011/2012    

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Guidance on Completing Your Form