🕊️Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool, UK

A small, supportive Liverpool university with historic strength in education and theology.

About Liverpool Hope

Liverpool Hope is a genuinely small university — around 4,000-5,000 students — spread across Hope Park and a city-centre Creative Campus, offering a close-knit, pastoral community within one of the UK's biggest student cities. It has particular strength in education and teacher training, theology and philosophy reflecting its historic foundation, arts, music and social sciences, taught in small, accessible classes rather than large lecture halls. International fees are notably affordable at £15,225 for 2026/27, and eligible students can access the Hope Inspiring Futures Scholarship (typically £2,000 in Year 1), which meaningfully reduces net cost. It suits students who want personal attention and Liverpool city life without the scale of the city's larger universities.

Why students choose it

  • A genuinely small, close-knit community where staff and students know each other by name
  • Historic strength in education, theology and the arts
  • Notably affordable tuition plus the Hope Inspiring Futures Scholarship for eligible students

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 26

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

<£20,000/yr

low tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Liverpool

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Liverpool Hope's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Education & Teacher Training

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Theology & Philosophy

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Music & Performing Arts

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Portfolio / audition

Social Sciences

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Business & Management

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Liverpool Hope FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Liverpool Hope as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Liverpool Hope?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Liverpool Hope expects around BBB at A Level or 26 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Liverpool Hope's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Liverpool Hope's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Liverpool Hope cost for international students?

International tuition at Liverpool Hope typically falls in the <£20,000/yr range (low tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Liverpool Hope's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Liverpool Hope?

Liverpool Hope follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Liverpool Hope's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Liverpool Hope?

UK universities, including Liverpool Hope, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Liverpool Hope known for?

A small, supportive Liverpool university with historic strength in education and theology. Liverpool Hope is a genuinely small university — around 4,000-5,000 students — spread across Hope Park and a city-centre Creative Campus, offering a close-knit, pastoral community within one of the UK's biggest student cities. It has particular strength in education and teacher training, theology and philosophy reflecting its historic foundation, arts, music and social sciences, taught in small, accessible classes rather than large lecture halls. International fees are notably affordable at £15,225 for 2026/27, and eligible students can access the Hope Inspiring Futures Scholarship (typically £2,000 in Year 1), which meaningfully reduces net cost. It suits students who want personal attention and Liverpool city life without the scale of the city's larger universities.

Can I apply to Liverpool Hope with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Liverpool Hope accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Liverpool Hope and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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