Film & Visual Culture and Music Production BA (Hons)

FILM & VISUAL CULTURE

Film & Visual Culture at Liverpool Hope University is your chance to dive into filmmaking, screenwriting and visual storytelling in one of the UK’s most filmed‑in cities outside London. Taught by award‑winning practitioners and leading researchers, the course blends hands‑on creative work with the study of film history, theory and how movies shape society. You’ll learn practical skills in filmmaking, editing and screenwriting while exploring how film reflects real‑world issues and global culture. 

You’ll study on the Creative Campus with access to specialist equipment, studio spaces and expert support. Industry masterclasses, festival trips and partnerships with organisations like FACT help you build confidence and real‑world experience right here in Liverpool’s vibrant creative scene. 

This degree is ideal if you’re excited by film, media, digital culture or creative production and want to develop a strong portfolio for future study or employment. 

MUSIC PRODUCTION

Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music, and studying Music Production at Liverpool Hope puts you right in the middle of its creative energy. The course blends songwriting, studio production, audio engineering and music technologies with hands‑on learning in professional-grade facilities used across the music industry. You’ll explore DAW production, audio for media, live sound, experimental music production and turntablism, supported by one‑to‑one tuition and teaching from practising industry professionals.  

You'll work in specialist recording studios featuring professional preamps, a hands-on SSL Nucleus control surface for DAW-based workflow, a flexible network of interconnected editing suites, control rooms and live rooms, and a full microphone suite, gaining real experience in recording, editing, mixing and producing across genres. The course also connects you with Liverpool’s vibrant music scene through collaborations, guest masterclasses and creative projects. 

Throughout your degree, you’ll build a strong creative identity, develop technical confidence, and learn how music production shapes today’s digital culture. With Liverpool’s global reputation for music and Hope’s specialist Creative Campus, this degree prepares you for the fast‑moving world of modern music creation.