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

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.

MUSIC PRODUCTION

*This course is only available as a combined honours for September 2025 entry

**Single honours course is open for 2026 entry only

Our Music Production course lets you dive into the creative, technical, and theoretical sides of a rapidly evolving field. Liverpool Hope University is an exciting spot for studying music production. It's in the vibrant music city of Liverpool, and it connects closely with the city's lively music scene.

This music production course equips you to handle today's musical landscape. You'll discover audio recording, editing, mixing, and live sound. You'll also explore technology in performances and modern music creation. You’ll also explore essential music skills, production cultures, and the music industry. The single honours programme lets you dive deep into topics like audio for multimedia, algorithms, interactivity, and artist development. Throughout your studies, you'll build transferable skills and adopt a sustainable creative approach.

Our course includes:

1. A progressive approach that merges traditional topics with new practices

2. Integrated teaching that covers the basics thoroughly

3. A professional team active in various music production fields

4. A creative viewpoint that sees technology as a tool for artistic expression

You’ll gain hands-on experience in both traditional studios and modern, adaptable spaces. Students have collaborated with professional organizations like Liverpool Sound City and Ditto Music. The Liverpool Hope X Carhartt lecture series features guest speakers from the industry, including XL Records and the innovative digital audio workstation “Bronze.”

Join our lively community in music production and advance your creative and professional journey.