Dance and Psychology BA (Hons)

DANCE

If you're passionate about performance, choreography and creative practice, our Dance degree will help you develop the skills, confidence and professional experience to build a career in the contemporary dance industry. 

From your first year, you'll take part in daily dance technique classes while exploring choreography, performance and dance as a creative and research-led discipline. You'll have opportunities to perform as part of an undergraduate touring dance company, gain industry experience through a placement with the English National Ballet and develop your own creative voice through dance for camera, site-specific performance and Practice as Research. 

As your interests evolve, you'll have the flexibility to choose option modules in Years 2 and 3 before defining your own specialist pathway in your final year. Throughout the course, you'll be taught by experienced academics and practitioners who support you in developing both your artistic practice and your professional skills. 

With a strong focus on employability, practical experience and independent creativity, you'll graduate with the knowledge, performance experience and confidence to pursue a wide range of careers across the dance sector or continue your studies at postgraduate level. 

Hear from student Frances Shephard about what it's like to study Dance at Hope.

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology at Liverpool Hope University is a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree that explores how and why people think, feel and behave. Designed for students who are curious about human behaviour and want to understand the science behind the mind, the course combines psychological theory with practical research experience. 

You'll study the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, biological, developmental and social psychology, alongside research methods and data analysis. Teaching is informed by the latest research and supported by specialist laboratories, giving you opportunities to develop practical skills while investigating real-world psychological questions. 

Throughout your degree, you'll build highly valued transferable skills including critical thinking, communication, research design, problem-solving and data interpretation. These skills prepare graduates for careers across psychology, education, health, business and the public sector. 

With personalised support from experienced academics, opportunities to conduct your own research and a curriculum recognised by the British Psychological Society, Psychology at Liverpool Hope University provides a strong foundation for professional training, postgraduate study and graduate employment. Whether your ambition is to become a psychologist or apply psychological knowledge in another profession, this degree equips you with the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to take your next step.