Information Technology and Social Policy BA (Hons)
Liverpool Hope University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Information Technology and Social Policy BA (Hons) and other courses in Social Policy at Liverpool Hope University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Policy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Social Policy courses of Liverpool Hope University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Social Policy 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 | £26000 | £21000 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £28000 | £15500 - £26000 | £18500 - £31000 |
All Computing courses of Liverpool Hope University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26728 | £21881 | £25727 |
25-75 percentile range | £22342 - £32339 | £17161 - £27846 | £19393 - £32901 |
All Computing courses in the UK
Course Description
Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 50/50. This means both subjects will be studied equally.
Information Technology Our Information Technology degree prepares you to meet the needs of a wide range of organisations, emphasising the development of a variety of technologies, especially web and mobile technologies that are increasingly becoming a part of our everyday lives. During your studies, you will have opportunities to develop computational thinking and a systems approach to formulating, analysing and solving complex problems.
The degree is intellectually challenging and is taught by staff with a varied background and a diverse range of interests. Your student experience is enhanced by a rich curriculum that exposes you to multiple approaches to technological problems. Information Technology has a wide-reaching social impact, posing many ethical questions, and these issues are explored at various points during the degree.
Social Policy Our Social Policy degree is multidisciplinary in its approach and draws on ideas from sociology, economics, politics and geography. It explores a number of issues, child welfare, unemployment, and homelessness. Studying Social Policy at Liverpool Hope University allows you to explore the answers to questions such as should the state be the main provider of welfare and what roles should the private profit making or voluntary sectors have? How should scarce resources be allocated in society? How can we understand different approaches to welfare delivery across different historical periods in British society?
The degree draws on an experienced team of lecturers who are published in the field of social policy/social welfare and are experts in particular fields of the discipline. The School of Social Science is also a member of the national network of Social Policy course providers and benefits from engagement with national subject debates.
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.
All Social Policy courses of Liverpool Hope University
Current jobs
All courses of Liverpool Hope University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Information Technology courses of Liverpool Hope University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Information Technology and Social Policy BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University
35% | Caring personal services |
15% | Welfare Professionals |
15% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Policy
All Social Policy courses of Liverpool Hope University
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. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Information Technology and Social Policy 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 | £12500 | year 1 |
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, 2025
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:
- Foundation
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Liverpool Hope University in top UK and global rankings.
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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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Student composition of Liverpool Hope University
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Total number of students enrolled at Liverpool Hope University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 4160
- postgraduates:
- 875
- Total:
- 5035
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computing and Information Technology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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