Law and Psychology BA

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. 

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.