English Literature and Law BA

ENGLISH LITERATURE

Studying English Literature at Liverpool Hope puts you right in the heart of one of the UK’s most creative and culturally rich cities. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, drama, life‑writing, travel writing and global literature, discovering how stories shape identity, society, sustainability and wellbeing. 

Teaching takes place in small, friendly groups led by research‑active academics whose work was rated ‘world‑leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2021. You’ll develop confidence in analysing texts, debating ideas, and understanding how literature connects with real‑world issues, from politics and culture to digital media and creative industries. 

Liverpool’s theatres, galleries, festivals and arts venues give you countless opportunities to experience literature in action. Throughout your degree, you’ll build creativity, critical thinking and communication skills that employers value across the modern job market. English Literature at Liverpool Hope is designed to help you grow as a reader, writer and thinker, preparing you for a future shaped by imagination and insight. 

Hear a warm welcome from Senior Lecturer Dr Lisa Nahajec.

LAW

Law at Liverpool Hope gives you the chance to study the subject alongside another area, such as Criminology, Psychology or Sociology. 

You’ll develop a strong understanding of legal principles while exploring how law connects to society and other disciplines in a practical and exciting way. The course gives you the freedom to follow your interests through optional modules in areas like business law, international law and human rights law. You’ll experience hands-on, practice-focused learning including mooting competitions and the Hope Law Clinic, where you can gain real client experience by providing supervised legal advice to members of the public.

The Moot Courtroom also helps you build confidence in advocacy and courtroom skills. With small-group teaching delivered by qualified solicitors and research-active academics, you’ll receive plenty of personal support and individual attention. This flexible degree builds excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills that are highly valued across many careers. Combined Honours graduates can still qualify as solicitors via the SQE route without needing a conversion course. If you’re passionate about law and want to combine it with another subject, this course offers the perfect balance of legal knowledge, real-world experience and broader perspectives.