Overview

The Film and Visual Culture and English Literature (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary education that blends critical theory with creative practice. Students explore the evolution of the written word alongside the power of visual media to understand how both shape contemporary society and global identities.

Why Film and Visual Culture and English Literature (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University?

Study in Liverpool, one of the most filmed-in cities in the United Kingdom, providing a living laboratory for media students and benefit from the university's strong research profile, with over 80% of English research outputs rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the REF.

Access specialist facilities including high-spec studio spaces, animation equipment, and rare book collections and engage with prestigious local partners such as FACT, Toxteth TV, and The Reader Organisation at Calderstones Park.

Students can also learn from a dedicated teaching team of internationally recognised scholars and published writers who provide personalised support.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

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

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Film History and Theory
Screenwriting
Photography
Animation
Filmmaking
Global Perspectives
Publishing and Digital Approaches
Sustainability and Power in Literature
Wellbeing and Identity

Careers with Film and Visual Culture and English Literature (Hons)

Graduates are equipped with advanced analytical, communication, and technical skills suitable for a wide range of roles within the creative and professional sectors. The programme prepares students for successful careers in the following areas:

Publishing and Editorial Work
Journalism and Media Production
Marketing and Digital Communications
Teaching and Education
Film and Television Industries
Arts Administration and Cultural Management

Programme Structure

The first year covers a wide range of skills, approaches, texts and contexts, and in doing so it prepares you for the three years of your degree.
Year Two offers more in-depth study of different literary periods and contemporary approaches to literature such as global and interdisciplinary perspectives. Indicative areas of study for the second year include the theme of border crossing, which examines literature in relation to questions of travel, race, colonisation, and empire.
The final year of study offers you a range of choices in the topics you study. Topics will vary from year to year, based on the current research and teaching interests of the staff teaching the options.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

The deadline for applications is usually January 15th each year, but applications after this date may be considered if you are a UK or EU student.

Language

English

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60

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59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Film Studies Literature View 472 other Bachelors in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Levels - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points - 104 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications
BTEC - DMM
Access to HE - 104 Tariff Points
IB - 24
Irish Leaving Certificate - 104 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only
Welsh Baccalaureate - This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications
T-Levels - Merit
Subject Requirements - No specific subject requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

15225 GBP / year

≈ 15225 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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