Special Educational Needs and Contemporary Craft BA (Hons)

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Make a difference by challenging barriers to inclusion and championing disability rights with Liverpool Hope University’s Special Educational Needs degree. Designed for students who want to create positive change, this course explores the social, cultural and historical perspectives that shape our understanding of disability and special educational needs, helping you develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills valued across education, health, social care and beyond.  

You will learn from a supportive team of academics whose teaching is informed by personal experience together with internationally recognised research through the University's Centre for Culture and Disability Studies. Alongside lectures, seminars and tutorials, you'll engage with guest speakers, disabled-led organisations and professional partners, connecting theory with real-world practice.  

With a strong emphasis on inclusion, advocacy and social justice, you'll graduate prepared to make an impact in a wide range of careers while developing transferable skills in research, communication, critical thinking and ethical decision-making. Whether you're passionate about education, disability inclusion or social change, this degree provides an excellent foundation for your future.  

You can also study Special Educational Needs via a single honours degree with the course.

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CONTEMPORARY CRAFT BA (HONS)

Contemporary Craft at Liverpool Hope University is a hands-on, creative degree designed for the next generation of makers and designers. You’ll explore exciting ways of thinking, making and expressing ideas in a supportive studio environment, building confidence, creativity and your own artistic identity.  

Working across core materials such as metal, ceramics and textiles, alongside digital processes like 3D printing and laser cutting, you’ll develop both traditional craft skills and new techniques. Your learning is rooted in a combination of research-led practice, encouraging you to experiment, collaborate and push boundaries. 

You’ll take part in live projects, community collaborations, and exhibition opportunities that respond to real-world social and environmental issues while developing your professional practice. Alongside expert technical support and specialist workshops, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to build a portfolio for the creative industries. 

Contemporary Craft at Liverpool Hope prepares you to become a confident creative practitioner shaping the future of craft, design and making.

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