BA (Hons) Education and Theology

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 75% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English language proficiency: 

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 or 6.5 with no individual component below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 80, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 59 with no individual score below 51.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Liverpool Hope University offers various scholarships and financial support options to international students, recognizing their academic excellence and potential. These scholarships aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable for international students. 

International Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship is worth up to £2,000 and is awarded based on academic merit.

Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving international undergraduate students who have achieved exceptional academic results. The scholarship is worth up to £3,000 and is based on academic performance.

Partnership Scholarships: Liverpool Hope University has established partnerships with various institutions worldwide. Through these partnerships, international students may be eligible for specific scholarships or fee reductions when applying to Liverpool Hope University. 

Country-Specific Scholarships: Liverpool Hope University offers scholarships tailored to students from specific countries or regions. These scholarships may vary in terms of eligibility criteria, funding amount, and application process.

External Scholarships: Liverpool Hope University encourages international students to explore external scholarship opportunities offered by governments, organizations, and foundations in their home countries or other sources. The university provides guidance and support to students in identifying and applying for these external scholarships.

It is important to note that the availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines for scholarships may vary from year to year.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Education and Theology program at Liverpool Hope University have a wide range of career opportunities available to them, combining their knowledge of education theory and practice with theological insights and perspectives. 

Religious Education Teacher: Graduates can work as religious education teachers in primary or secondary schools, delivering religious education programs, teaching religious studies courses, and fostering spiritual development and moral education among students.

Youth Minister: Some graduates may pursue careers as youth ministers or youth workers for churches, religious organizations, or youth ministries, facilitating spiritual growth, mentoring young people, and organizing youth programs, events, and retreats.

Chaplain: Graduates can work as chaplains for schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, or prisons, providing pastoral care, spiritual support, and counseling to students, staff, patients, inmates, and their families, and fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Community Education Officer: Some graduates may work as community education officers for local authorities, charities, or non-profit organizations, developing and delivering community-based education programs, initiatives, and projects that address local needs and promote social inclusion and well-being.

Youth Development Worker: Graduates can work as youth development workers for youth clubs, community centers, or youth charities, designing and implementing youth development programs, initiatives, and activities that empower young people, promote personal growth, and build resilience.

Educational Consultant: Some graduates may work as educational consultants, providing expertise and advice to schools, educational organizations, or government agencies on curriculum development, pedagogy, assessment, and religious education policy and practice.

Religious Education Coordinator: Graduates can work as religious education coordinators or directors for schools or religious organizations, overseeing religious education programs, curriculum planning, staff training, and assessment, and ensuring compliance with educational standards and religious values.

Youth Advocate: Some graduates may work as youth advocates or social justice activists, advocating for the rights and well-being of young people within educational settings, religious communities, or social service agencies, and addressing issues such as poverty, discrimination, or educational inequality.

Family Educator: Graduates can work as family educators for parenting programs, family support services, or religious organizations, delivering workshops, classes, or counseling sessions that promote positive parenting, family relationships, and spiritual growth within families.

Researcher or Academic: Graduates can pursue further study or research in education, theology, or related fields, and work as researchers, lecturers, or academics in universities, seminaries, or research institutes, contributing to knowledge and scholarship in areas such as religious education, spirituality in education, or faith-based community development.