Education and English Language BA (Hons) (with Foundation Year)

EDUCATION

Our Education degree lets you explore the personal, social, cultural, and political forces that shape learning. If you want to understand how and why we learn—both in the UK and worldwide—come study with us. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on education.

At Liverpool Hope, you’ll build both academic and practical skills. You’ll learn to use research and evidence, preparing you for various careers. You’ll also grow personally, reflecting on your values and priorities. This will help you make key decisions in your career. Our degree brings education to life, tackling questions like, “Can education overcome inequality?” and “How will technology change learning and teaching?” We look deeper, uncovering the hidden mechanics that influence how education functions. By drawing on theories from psychology, sociology, history, economics, and philosophy, we show how the world works. This gives you the tools to make a difference in society.

Studying Education at Liverpool Hope University makes you a Hope Education Professional. You’ll critically assess current policies and practices, apply educational theory, and strive to make a positive impact. This degree is a strong foundation for those who want to train as teachers or pursue other education-related careers.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The English Language degree at Liverpool Hope University offers the opportunity to explore the structures, histories, and uses of language in one of the UK’s most linguistically diverse cities. From Liverpool’s distinctive accents and dialects to the bilingual heritage of Chinatown and the Viking influences of the Wirral, the region provides a rich and vibrant backdrop for studying language.

This English Language course equips you with critical, analytical, and digital skills that are valued by employers worldwide. You will study in small groups with international scholars from diverse fields of linguistics, engage with Liverpool’s cultural institutions, and have access to Special Collections, which house rare books and manuscripts dating back to the ninth century.

As part of the English Language degree, students conduct independent research on topics ranging from AI-generated prose to political speech analysis and the history of words. Graduates pursue careers in journalism, law, policing, teaching, education, and postgraduate study, supported by a strong focus on employability, ethics, and sustainability.

Hear from one of our English Language students.