History and Law Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The History and Law bachelor degree at Liverpool Hope University provides a comprehensive exploration of how past societies and legal structures shape our modern world. This combined honours programme is split equally between both disciplines, ensuring students develop a balanced expertise in historical analysis and legal theory. By examining these two fields together, you will gain a unique perspective on how the rule of law has evolved alongside major historical shifts.

Why History and Law at Liverpool Hope University?

Studying at this institution offers access to a wealth of local heritage and professional resources. Liverpool’s rich cultural landscape serves as an extended classroom, with study visits to the Museum of Liverpool, the International Slavery Museum, and historic sites like Childwall. The university maintains close ties with National Museums Liverpool, providing students with distinctive opportunities for final-year dissertation projects linked to professional museum work.

The School of Humanities and the School of Law and Criminology provide a supportive environment where you are taught by active researchers and published authors. You will have the chance to engage with rare primary sources from the university’s Special Collections, enhancing your research capabilities. Additionally, the programme offers an optional placement year to gain practical experience in legal or heritage settings, helping to meet professional requirements such as those for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

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

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Nationalism, Imperialism and Decolonisation
• Gender and Identity
• Public Law
• Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law
• Early Modern History
• Legal Principles and Theories
• Research Methods

Careers with History and Law

Graduates from this programme are equipped with high-level analytical, communication, and research skills that are highly valued by employers across various sectors. The legal component provides a strong foundation for those looking to progress toward becoming a solicitor or barrister. Meanwhile, the historical training prepares students for roles in heritage management, museum curation, and archival work. The combination of these disciplines also opens doors to careers in the civil service, journalism, and international relations, where understanding the intersection of policy, law, and historical context is essential.