Psychology and English Literature Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Psychology and English Literature degree at Liverpool Hope University offers a comprehensive dual-perspective on the human experience through scientific inquiry and creative expression. This interdisciplinary programme allows students to explore the complexities of the mind alongside the evolution of written narratives across historical periods.

Why Psychology and English Literature at Liverpool Hope University?

• Benefit from an English department where over 80% of research publications are recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent.
• Access specialist psychology laboratories equipped with advanced eye-tracking, EEG, and observational technology.
• Engage with the vibrant literary culture of Liverpool, including proximity to The Reader Organisation and the university's own rare book collections.
• Study a curriculum accredited by the British Psychological Society, ensuring high professional standards and scientific rigour.
• Learn from internationally recognised researchers and published authors in small, supportive teaching groups.

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 Slave Narratives
• Sustainability, Identity and Power in Literature
• Publishing, Marketing and Digital Technologies
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Individual Differences

Careers with Psychology and English Literature

Graduates are well-prepared for a diverse range of professional pathways due to their advanced analytical and communication skills. Many pursue roles within the creative industries, including publishing, journalism, and digital media marketing. The scientific training provided also opens doors to careers in healthcare, education, and the criminal justice system.

The programme develops transferable skills that are highly valued in professional sectors such as teaching and public relations. Additionally, the British Psychological Society accreditation provides a foundation for those wishing to pursue further professional training in psychological practice or postgraduate research.