Philosophy and Ethics and English Literature (Hons) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Philosophy and Ethics and English Literature (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University offers a balanced 50/50 split between two intellectually stimulating disciplines. This undergraduate programme invites students to engage with the fundamental questions of human existence while exploring a vast range of literary works from various historical periods and genres.

Why Philosophy and Ethics and English Literature (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University?

• Benefit from a thriving cultural scene in Liverpool, including access to the Central Library and The Reader Organisation.
• Study within a department where over 80% of research publications are rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
• Engage with rare books and manuscripts held within the university's own special collections.
• Learn from internationally recognised researchers and published writers in small, supportive teaching groups.
• Explore contemporary applied ethics, including modern issues like artificial intelligence, ecology, and animal rights.

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:

• Fiction, Poetry and Drama
• Autobiography and Travel Writing
• Religion, Political Philosophy and Applied Ethics
• Human Personhood
• Artificial Intelligence and Ecology
• Slave Narratives
• Animal Rights
• Publishing and Digital Technologies

Careers with Philosophy and Ethics and English Literature (Hons)

Graduates from this programme are equipped with sophisticated analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills. These attributes are highly valued across a variety of professional sectors. Students are well-prepared to enter the creative industries or pursue specific roles in diverse fields.

Potential career paths for graduates include:

• Publishing and Editorial Work
• Journalism and Media
• Teaching and Education
• Marketing and Communications
• Public Relations
• Digital Content Creation

The course also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to progress to postgraduate study in humanities, ethics, or literary research.