Global Philosophies and Worldviews and Media and Communication Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Global Philosophies and Worldviews and Media and Communication programme at Liverpool Hope University offers a comprehensive exploration of human thought and modern digital culture. This combined honours degree is split equally between both subjects, ensuring students develop a balanced expertise in philosophical inquiry and media practice. By studying these disciplines together, students gain a sophisticated understanding of how worldviews shape and are shaped by contemporary communication channels.

Why Global Philosophies and Worldviews and Media and Communication at Liverpool Hope University?

Studying at Liverpool Hope University places you in a vibrant city known as a hub for media creativity and cultural diversity. The curriculum is delivered by expert tutors renowned for their research and industry experience in journalism and digital communication. Students benefit from an environment that encourages intellectual rigour and sensitive engagement with radically different ways of thinking, moving beyond Western-centred perspectives to explore African, Chinese, Hindu, and Islamic traditions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

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

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Syllabus

The curriculum provides a rigorous grounding in both global intellectual traditions and practical media production. Modules may include:

• Global Philosophies and Worldviews
• Media and Communication
• African Philosophy
• Chinese Ethics
• Hindu Explorations of the Soul
• Islamic Political Thought
• Jewish Existentialism
• Buddhist Mysticism
• Journalistic, Digital and Social Media Content

Careers with Global Philosophies and Worldviews and Media and Communication

Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in industries that demand ethical communication and deep cultural understanding. The transferable skills in critical analysis and creative practice gained during the programme are highly valued across various sectors. Potential career paths for graduates of this degree include:

• Journalism and Media Production
• Law and Legal Services
• Politics and Policy Making
• Education and Teaching
• Policing and Criminal Justice
• Human Resource Management
• Digital Marketing and Social Media Management

The programme focuses on developing adaptable professionals capable of building trustworthy media and engaging effectively with diverse global communities.