Media & Communication and Tourism BA (Hons)

MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

Liverpool is a lively city rich in culture and a centre for media creativity. It’s a great place to study Media and Communication. This is an exciting time to explore this field, as media's impact on society is rapidly growing.

At Liverpool Hope, we will help you understand how media connects to society, history, culture, and industry. The course will encourage you to view digital and social media in new ways. You’ll analyse how these platforms have changed traditional communication, and will learn to be an adaptable and professional communicator. You’ll develop original ideas and create engaging journalistic, digital, and social media content.

The Media and Communication course aims to prepare you as an industry leader focused on building trustworthy and ethical media. You will gain advanced skills in journalistic, digital, and social media communication. You'll also gain transferable skills in critical analysis and creative practice for many careers. Our curriculum is taught by experienced tutors known for their research and industry expertise in journalism and digital communication.

TOURISM

Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries and a major source of employment. This Tourism degree examines the sector from both management and academic perspectives, covering contemporary issues such as industry structure, tourism’s relationship with host environments and cultures, evolving consumer trends, destination management, and global tourism development. The Tourism course provides opportunities to analyse and understand the complexities of the modern tourism industry.

Liverpool is an ideal location to study Tourism, with key attractions such as the Royal Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool, Premier League football, National Museums Liverpool, and the Beatles legacy. The city’s European Capital of Culture year in 2008 has contributed to the ongoing growth of its tourism sector, offering students a dynamic environment to explore contemporary aspects of an international destination.

Taught by a team with extensive industry and academic experience, the Tourism degree develops critical thinking, transferable skills, and practical knowledge. A Placement Year is available as part of the Tourism course, allowing you to gain valuable work experience alongside your studies.