Childhood & Youth and Drama BA (Hons)

CHILDHOOD & YOUTH

If you’re curious about how children and young people’s lives are shaped by the world around them and want to make a real difference then Childhood & Youth could be the perfect degree for you. 

This thought-provoking course explores the experiences of children and young people in today’s society, both in the UK and across the world. You’ll examine the issues that affect their lives, including inequality, mental health, education, identity, family life and social media, while developing the knowledge and skills to understand how positive change happens. 

Drawing on sociology, politics, history, social policy and cultural studies, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing children and young people today. Throughout the course, you’ll explore questions such as how childhood has changed over time, why some children face greater challenges than others, how factors such as poverty, gender, disability, ethnicity and social class shape opportunities, and how children and young people can influence their communities and shape the future. You'll also investigate the policies that affect children's lives and discover how research helps create meaningful change. 

At Liverpool Hope, you'll be encouraged to think critically, ask challenging questions and develop the confidence to make your voice heard, with a strong focus on social justice and creating fairer opportunities.

DRAMA

Bring your ideas to the stage. The Drama BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University is built for creative storytellers ready to make bold, original performances and to study drama in a city with a thriving arts scene.  

This dynamic degree blends hands-on practical training in theatre-making with real critical and historical depth. In Year 1, you'll build strong foundations in devising and text-based performance. Year 2 takes you into creative health, contemporary adaptation and scenography. By your final year, you're developing creative leadership and getting industry ready.  

Small-group teaching and personalised support mean you're never just a number and you'll have direct access to Liverpool's vibrant creative community throughout. As you grow as a practitioner, shape your own path with specialisms in Applied Drama, Scenography, Contemporary Adaptation, or Drama Beyond the Traditional Stage.  

Find your own creative voice and start building the career you want.