Art & Design History and Philosophy & Ethics
BA (Hons)
Liverpool Hope University

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Art & Design History and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) and other courses in at Liverpool Hope University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Philosophy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £15500 - £23500 | £17000 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23285 | £22677 | £27670 |
25-75 percentile range | £19347 - £27876 | £17102 - £29415 | £20309 - £37162 |
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Course Description
Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 50/50. This means both subjects will be studied equally.
Art & Design History Art and Design History is an exciting discipline that encompasses the study of visual and material artefacts, museum and gallery practices and the production and circulation of meaning around art and design. The Art and Design History combined honours degree provides a systematic understanding of art and design practices and theories with a strong emphasis on critical thinking.
Exclusive partnerships with National Museums Liverpool and Tate Liverpool, plus close collaborations with FACT and Bluecoat Gallery and Display Centre, offer you privileged access to important collections in Liverpool and experts working in the field. There is also the possibility to participate in overseas study tours – in recent years students have visited Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bilbao, Milan, Paris, Florence, Venice, Berlin and New York.
Philosophy & Ethics
Through close attention to the primary texts of philosophers such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, Kant and Nietzsche, our Philosophy and Ethics degree will help you learn to analyse and evaluate arguments, and to compose and communicate your own ideas in a reasoned way. You will have a grounding in the foundational questions of philosophy. As you progress, you will look in depth at philosophy of religion, political philosophy, applied ethics and issues of human personhood, artificial intelligence and animality.
The degree is taught by a core team of critical academics who are passionate about teaching and are internationally recognised researchers and writers. This degree will equip you with the intellectual skills and perspectives needed to face the ethical and ideological challenges of the contemporary world.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Art & Design History and Philosophy & Ethics, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Art & Design History and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University
25% | Teaching Professionals |
20% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Philosophy
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Qualification requirements
Qualifications must equate to at least 112 Tariff Points
Credits gained must equate to at least 112 Tariff Points
This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications
112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only
This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications
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. Please contact our External Relations team directly for further information on how you can meet our entry requirements and what other qualifications may be accepted. t: 0151 291 3111 e: [email protected]
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | For International students, an overall score of 6.0 is required, with 6.0 in both reading and writing and no individual score lower than 5.5. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Art & Design History and Philosophy & Ethics, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Art & Design History and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons)
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £11400 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of Liverpool Hope University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Liverpool Hope University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University, also known as Hope, was founded in 1844 on the outskirts of Liverpool. Hope is formally affiliated with the Christian-Ecumenical religion, and provides spaces to practice your faith, including the EDEN building and Hope Chapel. Applicants can expect to find 12 research centres here, 2 modern libraries with knowledgeable librarian staff, and all of the on-site amenities you would expect as a student. Whenever you need some time away from the campus in your free time, Liverpool’s vibrant City Centre is just a 40-minute bus ride away.
Student composition of Liverpool Hope University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 4150
- postgraduates:
- 995
- Total:
- 5145
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023