Drama and Film & Visual Culture BA (Hons) (with Foundation Year)

DRAMA

Explore performance in the heart of Liverpool with a drama degree that develops your creativity and critical skills. This drama course introduces the origins of drama while supporting you in making new work and refining your own artistic practice.

As part of Liverpool Hope’s renowned creative community, you will enhance your acting abilities, learn to facilitate drama sessions, and strengthen your critical writing. The drama degree makes use of Liverpool’s rich theatre venues, from the Everyman and Playhouse to Tate Liverpool, alongside dedicated studio spaces, the Capstone Theatre, and the Hope Theatre Company.

Throughout the drama course, you will explore drama in relation to your own interests and understand its critical role in the 21st century. With an emphasis on transferable skills, the drama degree prepares you to contribute meaningfully to future careers while making an impact through performance.

FILM & VISUAL CULTURE

Want an exciting career in the creative industries? The Film and Visual Culture course at Liverpool Hope University is perfect for you. Explore how film and media shape society! This degree blends practice and theory, allowing you to work creatively in film, photography, and animation.

The course combines creative and critical skills. You’ll get hands-on experience in filmmaking, screenwriting, photography, and animation. On the critical side, you'll explore film history and theory. You'll see how cinema reflects and challenges social and political issues.

Graduating with a Film and Visual Culture degree gives you strong skills. You'll be ready for many jobs in the creative industries.

The Film and Visual Culture course is taught by leading scholars and practitioners who work closely with you to refine your skills. You’ll enjoy great library resources, top-notch studio spaces, and access to lots of practical equipment.

Highlights of the course include:

- Regular visits from industry experts to support employability

- Course trips to regional film and culture festivals

- Study in Liverpool, one of the UK’s most filmed-in cities outside London

- Partnerships with local organisations including Toxteth TV and FACT

Choosing the Film and Visual Culture course gives you the knowledge and skills to succeed in creative fields. You'll also gain valuable professional insight.