Liverpool Hope International Study Centre

Your route to undergraduate study

A pathway programme helps bridge the gap between your current qualifications and university-level study. It provides the academic and language preparation you need to progress to your degree at Liverpool Hope University.

Our pathway programmes

International Foundation Programme

Study a comprehensive programme leading to a range of degrees at Liverpool Hope University on one integrated visa for the entire duration of your degree. It will prepare you for studying at undergraduate level. You will gradually develop the skills needed for university study with classroom teaching that is interactive and supportive.

You will study core modules including English and tailor your learning by taking related streams for your chosen progression degree.

For entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree.

Available pathways:

Business
Computer Science
Health and Sport

Start dates:	January 2026 September 2026
Qualification Level:	RQF Level 3
Visa type:	Integrated visa (International Foundation + Degree Programme)
Tuition fee:	£14,500

International Year One

This programme is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. As part of the International Year One, you will study in university-style classes and learn with a combination of classroom teaching, small group tuition and personal tutorial sessions with lecture-style classes and you will progress to year two of your undergraduate degree.

This programme is designed to significantly improve your academic language skills, including critical thinking and academic writing, whilst allowing you the additional classroom support you need from our qualified teachers.

For entry into the second year of an undergraduate degree.

Available pathways:

Business
Computer Science

Start dates:	January 2026 September 2026
Qualification Level:	RQF Level 3
Visa type:	Integrated visa (International Year One + Degree Programme)
Tuition fee:	£14,500

Progress to an Undergraduate degree

Business

Liverpool Hope Business School holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation, earned by only 6% of business schools worldwide.
Strong links with professional bodies including ACCA, CMI, CIM, ICAEW and CABS.
All second-year Business Management students take part in the Young Enterprise programme, launching and running a real business as part of their course.
Connections with organisations such as Everton Football Club, Santander and Lloyds Bank.

International Foundation Programme progression options

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) Economics

BA (Hons) Education

BA (Hons) Sport Management

BSc (Hons) Tourism Management

International Year one progression option

BA (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) Tourism Management

Computer Science

A degree in Computer Science can lead to careers in software engineering, systems development, cybersecurity, and robotics.
Graduates have gone on to roles at Airbus, Barclays, Oracle, Microsoft and other leading companies.
Access to modern technology including virtual reality, drones, 3D printing and robotics.

International Foundation Programme progression options

BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BEng (Hons) Electronic & Computer Engineering

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

BEng (Hons) Robotics

International Year one progression option

BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering