Business Management and History Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Business Management and History BA at Liverpool Hope University provides a comprehensive dual perspective on the corporate world and the historical forces that shape modern society. This combined honours degree is split equally between both subjects, ensuring you develop a balanced expertise in management processes and historical research. You will engage with diverse periods of history while mastering the principles of modern business operations.

Why Business Management and History at Liverpool Hope University?

Liverpool Hope Business School holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing it among an elite group of global institutions. This ensures that your management training meets high international standards. A unique feature of the curriculum is the Young Enterprise initiative, where second-year students collaborate to launch and run a real legal business, gaining invaluable entrepreneurial experience.

The History component benefits from the university's deep connections with National Museums Liverpool. You will have access to rare books in Special Collections and participate in study visits to significant sites such as the International Slavery Museum and Elizabethan estates. Learning takes place in a research-active environment where scholars integrate their latest published work into the teaching curriculum.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 15225 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum balances theoretical knowledge with practical application across both disciplines. Modules may include:

• Organisational Dynamics
• Management Processes
• Business Principles
• Nationalism and Imperialism
• Colonisation and Deccolonisation
• Gender and Identity
• Young Enterprise Project
• Research Methods

Careers with Business Management and History

Graduates are well-prepared for a wide range of professional pathways due to the diverse skill set acquired during the programme. The business training equips students for roles in small to medium enterprises, multinational corporations, and the not-for-profit sector. Meanwhile, the analytical and communication skills developed through historical study are highly valued in research, heritage management, and public administration.

The optional placement year provides a significant advantage in the job market, allowing you to apply your academic learning in professional environments. Many students also utilise their final-year dissertations to work on projects with local museums, building a portfolio of practical experience that demonstrates high-level analytical and organisational capabilities to future employers.