Music Production and Psychology BA (Hons) (with Foundation Year)

MUSIC PRODUCTION

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.

PSYCHOLOGY

The study of Psychology is more relevant than ever, offering insights into human thought and behaviour that impact every aspect of life and society. A Psychology degree at Liverpool Hope University equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a wide variety of careers. The single honours BSc Psychology course focuses on applying psychological principles to real-life contexts, while the combined honours option allows you to study psychology alongside one of over twenty other disciplines.

Both single and combined honours Psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society, ensuring you gain a solid grounding in core areas of psychology while developing critical thinking and independent learning skills. Our experienced, research-active lecturers support you throughout your studies, helping you build transferable skills valuable in sectors such as healthcare, education, marketing, and the criminal justice system.

The Psychology degree also offers opportunities to enrich your learning through research internships, mentoring, outward-bound retreats, and international experiences as part of our Global Hope network. You’ll benefit from access to specialist labs, gaining hands-on experience with techniques such as eye-tracking, EEG, and observational methods.