BA English Literature and Psychology
About this course
BA in Psychology and English Language and Literature, combining the study of human behaviour with literary analysis. The Psychology component holds British Psychological Society accreditation, and teaching takes place in small groups led by research-active academics. The degree includes access to specialist psychology laboratories for practical research experience.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 16%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Caring personal services: 13%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 78%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA English Literature and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Literature and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BA English Literature and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BA English Literature and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.