Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Established in 1884, Liverpool Hope University is a reputable educational institution in the beautiful seaport city of Liverpool in North West England. The institute of learning was formed by the coming together of church leaders of different sects to lay an integrated ecumenical Christian foundation. The institute was one of the first centres of learning in England to welcome women students and students of plural sects. The Privy Council granted the learning centre to use the title of a university in 2005 and thus, Liverpool Hope University became established as a renowned varsity. The university is officially accredited and recognized by the Privy Council. It is ranked #62 in the UK according to The Complete University Guide 2020.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Liverpool Hope University has two campuses around Liverpool. Hope Park is located in the Creative Campus in Liverpool city centre. Creative campus houses courses related to creative and performing arts. Liverpool Hope University campus houses learning and recreational facilities like study halls, library, club, sports complex, shopping complexes within the premises. Undergraduate courses at the university are offered both with and without foundation. 

Popular courses include Criminology, Data Science, Disability Studies, Early Childhood, and International MBA.
 
Accomplishments & Alumni 

Its Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs that have been sponsored or guided by leading local and national organizations such as Everton Football Club, Santander and Lloyds Bank. Notable Alumni are: Stel Pavlou, Mike Storey, Steve Brine, Heather Craney, Jenny Meadows, Terry Molloy, Paul Nuttall, and many more.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

The student data mentions that approximately 5300 students have enrolled for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university. Almost 3640 pursue an undergraduate course and the rest pursue postgraduate courses. The gender ratio at the university is biased towards women with 68% of the students being women and 32% men. The placement and career advisory cell of the varsity provide assistance to students to seek full- and part-time jobs. Also, job opportunities are regularly displayed on the internal job boards. The chaplaincy guides students who wish to avail counseling on bigger questions of life and help them find faith, hope, and love.
Companies visiting for recruitment and internships are JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oracle, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Careerweavers, Olive Academies, Healing Minds, KPMG and many more.