Art History and Contemporary Fashion Design BA

ART HISTORY

Love art, culture, photography, fashion or film? Art History at Liverpool Hope University helps you uncover the stories, ideas and movements behind the images that shape our world. Studying in Liverpool, one of the UK's most vibrant cultural cities, you'll explore art and visual culture while surrounded by world-class museums, galleries and creative organisations.  

This Art History degree goes beyond traditional art history, examining topics such as Gender and Sexuality in Visual Culture, Photographic Theory and Practice, Art and Propaganda, and Art and Environment. You'll learn how images influence society, politics, identity and culture while developing valuable skills in research, critical thinking, communication and visual analysis.  

Based in Liverpool's thriving cultural landscape, you'll benefit from links with organisations including Tate Liverpool, The Bluecoat, National Museums Liverpool and Dot-Art, alongside access to Fine Art and Design studios and workshops. 

Professional Practice modules help you build real-world employability skills throughout your degree, preparing you for careers across the creative industries. Whether you're interested in galleries, museums, heritage, media, marketing or further study, Art History at Liverpool Hope gives you the knowledge, confidence and connections to take your next step. 

CONTEMPORARY FASHION DESIGN

Fashion at Liverpool Hope University is all about creativity, experimentation and developing your own unique style. Based in Liverpool, a city known for its bold fashion identity and thriving creative scene, you’ll explore hands-on design processes from day one. You’ll work across constructed textiles, fashion image making and styling, print for fashion, drawing development, and creative textile construction, building a strong technical toolkit that blends digital and handcrafted techniques such as laser cutting and screen printing.  

The course ethos is sustainability, encouraging you to experiment with ethical materials and innovative approaches to contemporary fashion. You’ll grow your confidence through live industry projects, portfolio development and personalised support from practising designers and technicians. 

With access to specialist studios and opportunities to collaborate across the creative arts, you’ll develop the skills needed to thrive in today’s fast moving fashion world. Whether you’re interested in design, styling, production or trend forecasting, this degree helps you build the foundations for a future in the UK’s vibrant fashion and creative industries. 

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