Course modalities offered

Liverpool Hope University
Education and Music BA (Hons)
Liverpool Hope University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 50/50. This means both subjects will be studied equally.

Education A degree in Education is a dynamic and stimulating opportunity to study the individual, social, and political forces that shape education, in all its forms. If you are interested in how and why we learn, both formally and informally, in the UK or abroad, then studying Education will challenge and excite you in equal measure. Studying Education at Liverpool Hope will help you to develop academically, professionally, and personally. Our degree is structured around the four key disciplines of education: psychology, sociology, history, and philosophy. Throughout the course, you will engage with evidence and research, link theory to practice, and think more deeply about your own values and aspirations.

While studying Education at Liverpool Hope University, you will become a Hope Education Professional: inspired to put educational theory into practice, able to critically evaluate current policy, and willing to make a difference in the world. The Degree is an ideal foundation for those planning to go on to teacher training or further, at Liverpool Hope University or elsewhere, and for a variety of careers in education and related fields.

Music You will have the opportunity to explore the performance and composition of music across a broad range of topics and genres such as popular, classical, jazz and electronic. Your studies will focus on music performance, composition and production – underpinned by historical and theoretical areas of enquiry led by staff with a broad range of teaching, professional and research specialisms.

Our Music degree is part of our School of Creative & Performing Arts, based at our Creative Campus, and housed in the purpose-built Capstone building. The School is one of only a handful of All-Steinway Music Schools in the UK and, in addition to a Steinway Model D in the Capstone Theatre, we also have a number of sound-proofed bespoke music recording, rehearsal and practice spaces, as well as a number of musical instruments to cater across all musical genres. Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music it boasts a diverse musical heritage, which underpins active and increasingly growing popular, classical, jazz, electronic and experimental music scenes. If you are passionate about music, Liverpool is an ideal city for you.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 82 graduates of Education and Music BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
82 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All Music courses of Liverpool Hope University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Education and Music BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education and Music BA (Hons) 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
Median salary £18000 £16500 £18500
25-75 percentile range £15500 - £25000 £13000 - £22000 £14500 - £25000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Music courses of Liverpool Hope University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Music

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20554 £18438 £21097
25-75 percentile range £16494 - £24954 £13210 - £23654 £15048 - £27433
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Music courses of UK

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Education and Music, 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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Music courses of Liverpool Hope University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Education and Music BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University

27% Teaching Professionals
14% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
11% Elementary occupations
7% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
7% Sales occupations
6% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
4% Administrative occupations
4% Customer service occupations
3% Managers, directors and senior officials
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Students are assessed via a number of methods. Please go to the course link provided for further information.

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.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All Music courses of Liverpool Hope University

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]

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
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.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

International applicants should refer to the International section of our website for further information – www.hope.ac.uk/international/
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Education and Music, BA (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Education and Music BA (Hons)

EU £9250 year 1
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

Please note, some of our courses may have additional costs. Please visit the course webpage for further information.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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.

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Rankings of Liverpool Hope University in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #48 
    • #59 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #62 
    • #74 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

See all university rankings of Liverpool Hope University

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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.

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Where is this programme taught

Liverpool Hope - Creative Campus
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