BA Law and Philosophy & Ethics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Law and Philosophy, a Combined Honours degree exploring both disciplines. The programme includes mooting competitions and the Hope Law Clinic, where students provide supervised legal advice to members of the public. The Philosophy component covers major thinkers and real-world ethical issues including environmental and animal ethics. Graduates can qualify as solicitors via the SQE route without needing a conversion course.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 40%
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 67%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 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
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Law and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of BA Law and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Law and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Law and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Law and Philosophy & Ethics 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 Law and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.