BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Philosophy & Ethics

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.

Graduating with a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood and Philosophy & Ethics from Liverpool Hope University opens up diverse career opportunities where graduates can blend their expertise in early childhood education with philosophical inquiry and ethical reasoning. 

Early Childhood Educator: Graduates can pursue careers as early childhood educators, teaching in preschools, nurseries, or elementary schools. They create inclusive learning environments, design curriculum that integrates philosophical and ethical discussions, and foster children's critical thinking skills and moral development through thoughtful dialogue and inquiry-based learning approaches.

Ethics Consultant: Graduates can work as ethics consultants for educational institutions, non-profit organizations, or businesses. They provide guidance on ethical decision-making, develop codes of conduct and policies, and facilitate ethical discussions and workshops for staff, students, and stakeholders, promoting ethical awareness and integrity within organizational settings.

Social Advocate: Graduates can become social advocates, working for advocacy organizations, government agencies, or community groups. They advocate for children's rights, social justice, and ethical practices in education and childcare systems, raising awareness about systemic inequalities, advocating for policy changes, and empowering marginalized communities to advocate for their rights and well-being.

Ethical Researcher: Graduates can pursue careers as ethical researchers, conducting studies on moral development, ethical decision-making, or ethical issues in early childhood education. They collect and analyze data, publish findings in academic journals or reports, and contribute to the development of ethical guidelines, policies, and interventions that support children's ethical growth and well-being.

Policy Analyst: Graduates can work as policy analysts for government agencies or non-profit organizations. They research and analyze policies related to early childhood education, child welfare, and ethical standards, and make recommendations for policy changes that promote equity, inclusion, and ethical practices in educational settings and social services.

Child Rights Advocate: Graduates can specialize in child rights advocacy, working for organizations such as UNICEF, Save the Children, or local advocacy groups. They advocate for children's rights to education, protection, and participation, raise awareness about violations of children's rights, and lobby policymakers to enact laws and policies that promote children's well-being and dignity.

Educational Consultant: Graduates can become educational consultants, providing expertise on philosophical and ethical issues in education. They develop educational resources, design training programs for educators, and offer consultancy services to schools and educational organizations seeking to integrate philosophical inquiry and ethical reasoning into their curriculum and pedagogical practices.