Liverpool Hope University

Name

Liverpool Hope University

Legal name

Liverpool Hope University

Website

https://hope.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1844

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Liverpool Hope University is a UK public higher education institution founded in 1844, serving undergraduate, postgraduate, international, and apprenticeship students across four faculties in Liverpool. It generates revenue primarily through tuition fees, accommodation, sports services, and accredited professional short courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB), Graduate & Professional School Preparation (EDALABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programmes
• Postgraduate research degrees
• Teacher training programmes
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Domestic Undergraduate Tuition: Full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students. £9,790 for 2026/27 academic year, increasing to £10,050 for 2027/28. Students can apply for tuition fee loans from Student Loans Company
2. International Student Tuition: Higher tuition rates for international students. £15,225 for 2026/27, increasing to £16,000 for 2027/28. International students may require visa sponsorship and pay deposits through Convera/Flywire payment systems
3. Postgraduate Taught Tuition: Postgraduate courses charged individually with varying fees. PGCE courses charged at undergraduate rate of £9,790 for full-time students who can access undergraduate loans
4. Short Course Fees: Continuing professional development and short courses including CCRS modules. Board of Studies Registration at £25, specialist modules at £100, and other professional learning courses
5. Campus Services and Facilities: Hope Park Sports gym memberships, fitness instructor qualifications, online fitness programs, and other campus services available through the online store
6. Accommodation Fees: Halls of residence accommodation with various payment plans including initial 15% payment followed by quarterly installments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Liverpool Hope University is a UK higher education institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research degree programmes across four faculties (Business/Law/Criminology, Creative Arts/Humanities, Education/Social Sciences, Human/Digital Sciences). It also delivers PGCE teacher training, degree apprenticeships, continuing professional development short courses (including the CCRS Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies), student accommodation, and campus sports services.

Product overview

Liverpool Hope University operates as a multi-faculty higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The university is organized into four faculties (Faculty of Business, Law and Criminology; Faculty of Creative Arts and Humanities; Faculty of Education and Social Sciences; Faculty of Human and Digital Sciences), each containing specialized schools. Core products include undergraduate degree programmes (with foundation year and year-in-industry variants), postgraduate taught programmes including PGCE teacher training with Qualified Teacher Status, postgraduate research degrees, and teacher degree apprenticeships. Supporting services include the CCRS (Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies) short course, Hope Park Sports facilities, professional learning and development programmes, student accommodation services, and an online store platform for course bookings and merchandise. The university also provides research support services including Research Excellence Framework preparation, research centres, and institutional research archive (HIRA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes Full-time and part-time undergraduate degree programmes across four faculties (Arts, Sciences, Business, Education, Social Sciences), including single and combined honours degrees, with foundation year and year-in-industry variants for UK and international students aged 18+ entering from secondary education or as mature students.
• Postgraduate Taught Programmes Master's degrees, PGCE teacher training programmes, and postgraduate certificates across education, psychology, business, and specialised fields such as Catholic Pastoral Leadership and Disability Studies, typically 12-15 months in duration.
• Postgraduate Research Programmes Doctoral and research degree programmes across all four faculties, supported by research centres and the Hope's Institutional Research Archive (HIRA).
• PGCE Teacher Training Postgraduate Certificate in Education programmes for Early Years (3-7), Primary (5-11), and Secondary teaching with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), offered through the School of Teacher Education.
• Teacher Degree Apprenticeships Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship and BA (Hons) Primary 3-11 with Qualified Teacher Status (Degree Apprenticeship), enabling workplace learning while earning qualifications.
• CCRS (Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies) Online short course for Catholic religious education, managed by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, available for both internal Hope students and external participants including teachers, catechists, and parish ministers.
• Hope Park Sports Sports facilities and services including gym membership, fitness instructor qualifications, online fitness programmes, and kids sports camps available through the online store.
• Tourism Management BSc (Hons) Single honours degree accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and validated by the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), with study abroad opportunities.
• Professional Learning and Development (PLD) Continuing education and professional development courses for working professionals, including short courses and continuing professional development programmes.
• Student Accommodation Halls of residence and student housing services across Hope Park and Creative Campus locations in Liverpool, with payment plans including initial 15% payment followed by quarterly installments.
• Psychology Degree Programmes Undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree programmes including Psychology BSc, Psychology in Business, Psychology in Education, and Psychology in Sport & Exercise, all British Psychological Society accredited, offering one of the UK's largest selections of combined honours psychology degrees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86.3% positivity measure across all NSS questions, ranking 5th in UK for student satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Tourism Management Institute (TMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional accreditation body for destination management sector. All Tourism degrees at Liverpool Hope are accredited by TMI, ensuring professional recognition for graduates entering the tourism industry.
• Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubject association for tourism in UK higher education. Liverpool Hope is a member, supporting promotion of tourism as an academic subject and maintaining high standards in learning, teaching and research.
• Tate LiverpoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational gallery partnership enriching Art History curriculum. Students benefit from guest speakers, access to Liverpool's art collections, and enrichment activities at one of the UK's leading modern art galleries.
• National Museums LiverpoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Liverpool's museum network providing students access to extensive collections and museum field expertise for art history and cultural studies programs.
• Liverpool Hope Partnership (PGCE Schools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of schools, academies and colleges across Liverpool region providing professional placements for PGCE Secondary teacher training students. Combines university training with high-quality school-based experience.
• Catholic Dioceses of England and WalesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with multiple Catholic dioceses across England and Wales for Catholic Pastoral Leadership programs, providing fresh perspectives on Scripture and Church teaching for religious educators.
• Catholic Education ServiceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the CCRS (Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies) national database in compliance with Data Protection Act requirements. Awards certificates through Board of Religious Studies on behalf of Bishops' Conference.
• Study Abroad Partner UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships allowing students to spend a semester or full year of study at partner universities as part of their degree program.
• International Study CentrecoreOthersLiverpool Hope International Study Centre provides pathway programs for international students to prepare for degree-level study at the university.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• University of Chester: North West UK university with similar tuition band, comprehensive undergraduate portfolio, and overlap on education, health, and humanities programs targeting similar student segments.
• Edge Hill University: North West England post-92 university with comparable size, teaching-led focus, and strong teacher training programs, competing directly for the same regional student demographic and PGCE placements.
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan): Large post-92 UK university with comparable breadth of program offerings, similar teaching-led positioning, and PGCE/teacher training programs competing for similar student markets.
• University of Derby: Mid-sized post-92 UK university with similar tuition band, apprenticeship offerings, teacher training programs, and comparable positioning for non-Russell-Group applicants.

Broad incumbents

• Manchester Metropolitan University: Larger UK post-92 university in the same North West region, competing for similar domestic and international students across business, education, arts, and sciences with overlapping program portfolios.

Direct peers

• Bishop Grosseteste University: Faith-based (Church of England) UK university of similar small scale, with comparable teacher training heritage and faith-based differentiation; a near-direct comparability point for Catholic-heritage positioning.
• Liverpool John Moores University: Also based in Liverpool, LJMU is a post-92 comprehensive UK university competing for the same domestic and international undergraduate and postgraduate pool, with similar tuition band and program breadth including teacher training.
• University of St Mark & St John (Marjon): Small UK university with strong teacher training focus and faith-based heritage, comparable to Liverpool Hope in size and teaching-led mission with overlapping PGCE and education offerings.
• Leeds Trinity University: Small UK post-92 university of comparable size and teaching-led mission, with similar focus on education, journalism, and social sciences, and comparable tuition fee positioning.
• University of Northampton: Comparable post-92 UK university of similar scale with overlapping program portfolio across education, business, social sciences, and arts at similar tuition price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/LiverpoolHopeUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/40914
• Instagraminstagram.com/liverpoolhopeuk

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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