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COMBINED HONOURS
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Combined Honours
A degree to suit you a Combined Honours degree
allows you to study science subjects without being
restricted to specific combinations, and to combine
subjects across the sciences and humanities. Combined
Honours also lets you study three Humanities and
Social Science subjects in your first year.

Introduction to Combined Honours 01

An investment in your future 04
Programme details 06
Applications and admissions 21

Combined Honours programmes offer

a wide range of subject combinations
and a great degree of flexibility in tailoring
a programme of study to suit your interests.
Our programmes attract students who
have multiple interests, who see connections
between disciplines, and who want to develop
a broad perspective on the world and a flexible
approach to questions.

WHY CHOOSE COMBINED

HONOURS AT LIVERPOOL?
Intellectual challenge. Combined
Honours offers you the opportunity to
enhance your career prospects at the
same time as challenging your intellectual
curiosity, resulting in a broader perspective
on both of your main subjects.
Supportive environment. The Student
Experience Team in Combined Honours is
there to help with any queries or problems
you may encounter during the course of
your studies. In addition dedicated members
of staff in each department provide subjectspecific advice and support, and you will
also have your own Academic Advisor
in one of the subjects you are studying.
The School of Combined Honours has
an active Staff-Student Liaison Committee
and the Combined Honours Society is eager
to welcome new student members each year.

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Contents

Liverpool has one of the oldest and best

established Combined Honours Schools in
the country, and its students enjoy outstanding
degree results. Whichever route you choose
to follow, your degree will offer you unparalleled
flexibility and control over the content of your
degree, fostering independence, organisational
skills and adaptability key skills in todays
employment market.

I wanted a more rounded university experience,

not just going down one avenue. I love the breadth
of subjects you can study with Combined Honours;
this year Im taking beginners Latin, alongside
a course in Caribbean literature. People often
think Combined Honours is more work than
other subjects, but you study the exact same
number of credits. You dont have to do a
dissertation, or you can choose to do one in one
of your subjects, giving you greater flexibility.
Academic expertise. You will take classes
alongside Single Honours, Joint and Major/
Minor students in your chosen subjects,
and will benefit from the knowledge and
experience of lecturers who are experts in
their field and whose research informs and
enhances their teaching.

02/03

Facilities. You will have full access to

the facilities in each of the departments
in which you study; as well as the new
award-winning Central Teaching Laboratories,
the recently refurbished Sydney Jones
Library and the award-winning Careers
and Employability Service.

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Employability. Most employers are not looking

for graduates from a particular discipline, but
instead are seeking to recruit people with a
range of competencies. In addition to individual
subject-related skills, Combined Honours
graduates can demonstrate a varied and
imaginative approach to problem-solving
and the ability to adapt their work to suit the
requirements of the subject, situation and
audience. This breadth of ability is highly
valued by graduate employers.

STUDY ABROAD
As part of your Combined Honours degree
you may have the opportunity to study
abroad. This has huge personal and academic
benefits, as well as giving you a head start in the
graduate job market. We share good links with
a wide range of worldwide exchange partners,
resulting in many opportunities for Combined
Honours students. For more information, visit
www.liverpool.ac.uk/goabroad

NATASHA WALKER
COMBINED HONOURS IN ENGLISH
AND CLASSICAL STUDIES BA (HONS)

See what Natasha had to say about studying Combined

Honours in English and Classical Studies at Liverpool
www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/video

Aninvestment
inyourfuture
Our graduates enter diverse careers. Comments
from employers rate our programmes highly; graduates
show flexibility, adaptability and breadth of experience,
as well as excellent organisational and planning skills.
Some have a profession in mind where they
can use their specialist knowledge; while the
strong sense of self-motivation and purpose
that our degrees foster encourages others
to pursue careers that value independent
thinkers. Graduates have entered a wide
range of careers in business, commerce,
education, science and research, the civil
service, industry, local government and the
media. Many have gone on to postgraduate
training or research. Recent graduates have
obtained employment across a spectrum
of job possibilities, from Assistant Editor at
EMAP Publications, to commercial work
at Jaguar Motors.

After graduating I moved to London to study

Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary
College. A Combined Honours degree has given
me a brilliant start and an alternative angle
on my Veterinary studies. I hope to use my
knowledge of microbiology as an area of
specialisation in my future career. I would
recommend a Combined Honours degree.
Whether you are studying two similar
disciplines or two completely different ones,
it gives you a broader range of knowledge and
widens your future job and study prospects
much further than studying a single degree
subject. The Combined Honours team is
fantastic and Liverpool is a brilliant city
to live in I miss it a lot.

04/05

Civil Service; NHS; Intel; LGOS; EDF Energy;

Barclays Bank; Merseyside Refugee Support
Network; Jaguar Motors; EMAP Publications;
European Parliament; WHO.

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HELEN BRAID
GRADUATED WITH BSC (HONS) COMBINED HONOURS,
MICROBIOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY, IN 2009.
CURRENTLY STUDYING FOR A BVET MEDICINE
AT THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE.

Graduate
Profile

RECENT EMPLOYERS

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Degrees at a Glance

UCAS code

Combined Honours BSc (Hons)

BCG0

06

Combined Honours BA (Hons) (two-subject first year)

L000

08

Combined Honours BA (Hons) (three-subject first year)

Y001

08

Length (Years)

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Four years if a modern language is taken.

Entrance Requirements
See www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses for current entrance requirements.

WHICH DEGREE
If you are interested in combining two science
subjects, choose the BSc (BCG0) route.
If you want to combine one subject from the
humanities or social sciences with one from
the sciences, you can choose whether to
take a BA (L000) or a BSc (BCG0).
If you want to study three subjects from the
humanities and social sciences in your first year,
choose the Y001 BA degree. You then choose
two of those subjects to continue to study in
your second and third year.

06/07

If you want to study two subjects from

the humanities and social sciences, please
select your subjects from the new range
of options available in Liverpools Honours
Select curriculum, as outlined in the Honours
Select brochure see, www.liverpool.ac.uk/
study/undergraduate/brochure

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Combined Honours BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: BCG0
Programme length: 3 years
A BSc Combined Honours degree is perfect
for you if you enjoy two science subjects at
school and would like to combine the study
of them to find insights between the two.
It is also ideal if you decide to mix a science
subject with one from the humanities and
you want a BSc degree overall.
The degree has been recently redesigned to
provide an intellectually challenging and flexible
programme that aims to meet the interests and
needs of students and employers. You will be
better positioned to find work outside of your
scientific discipline, for instance in commerce.

The combined option is designed to maximise

choice around a science-based core so that
you can construct a programme that reflects
your interests. You will take the same modules
as those taken by Single Honours students, but
equally distributed between the two pathways.
The two subjects studied are included in the
degree title on graduation. Popular combinations
include Mathematics and Chemistry, and
Psychology and Business Studies.
Entrance requirements will vary depending on
your subject combinations. Subject-specific
requirements are listed after each subject.
You can select two subjects from List A, or one
from List A and one from List B. You cannot
take two subjects from List B; to combine
subjects in the humanities and social sciences,
please see our new Honours Plus curriculum.

LIST A
Subjects in the Sciences
Biochemistry [BIOCH] (Note 1)
Biological Sciences [BIOL] (Note 1)
Chemistry [CHEM]
Computer Science [CS]
Genetics [GENET] (Note 1)
Geography [GEOG] (Note 2)
Geology [GEOL] (Note 2)
Mathematics [MATHS]
Microbiology [MIC] (Note 1)
Ocean Sciences [OES] (Note 2)
Planning [PL]
Psychology [PSY] (Note 3)
Zoology [ZOO] (Note 1)

LIST B
Subjects from other areas
Ancient History [AHIS]
Archaeology [ARCH]
Business Studies [BU]
Classical Studies [CLAS]
Communication Studies [CO]
Criminology [CR]
Economics [EC]
Egyptology [EGY]
English [ENG]
Film Studies [EURO]
History [HIST]
Irish Studies [IRIS]
Latin American Studies [LATA]
Law [LW] (Note 4)
Music [MUS] (Note 5)
Philosophy [PHIL]
Politics [PO]
Sociology [SO]
Note 1: Biological Sciences cannot be
combined with Biochemistry, Genetics,
Microbiology or Zoology.
Note 2: Subjects from the following list cannot
be combined: Geography, Geology and Ocean
Sciences. See the individual sections for Single
Honours options for studying these subjects.
Note 3: This subject fulfils the requirements
for professional accreditation by the British
Psychological Society.
Note 4: Law may not be taken with Psychology.
Note 5: There are several possible routes
through the Music programme, to include an
emphasis on popular or classical styles, or to
allow a balance between multiple repertoires.

For current entrance requirements and full

module details, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

Combined Honours BA (Hons)

(two-subject first year)
UCAS code: L000
Programme length: 3 years
(or 4 with a year abroad)
Combined Honours BA (Hons)
(three-subject first year)
UCAS code: Y001
Programme length: 3 years
(or 4 with a year abroad)
A BA Combined Honours degree is perfect
for you if you decide to mix a science subject
with one or two from the humanities and you
want a BA degree overall.
The degree structure provides an intellectually
challenging and flexible programme that
is oriented to the needs of students and
employers. You can demonstrate your breadth
of learning and professional practice across the
traditional arts/science boundary, an increasing
asset to your future career.

08/09

Many students choose a three-subject

first year (Y001) to keep their options open
before deciding on their two main areas of
specialisation. You may be starting a subject
that is completely new to you: Communication
and Media, Egyptology, Irish Studies, Sociology
or another subject that you did not study at
school, and you want to make sure it really is
for you before you commit to taking half your
degree in it. A third subject in the first year can
add a great deal to your learning experience,
enhance your understanding of your other
subjects and increase the value of your
degree enormously.

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Two-subject first year
You may choose one subject from List A
and one from List B. You cannot take two
subjects from List B; to combine two subjects
in the humanities and social sciences, please
see our new Honours Select curriculum.

Three-subject first year

You may study three subjects from List B.
You then drop one subject at the end of your
first year.

LIST A
Subjects from other areas
Biological Sciences [BIOL]
Computer Science [CS]
Geography [GEOG]
Mathematics [MATHS]
Ocean Sciences [OES]
Planning [PL]
Psychology [PSY] (Note 5)

LIST B
Subjects from the Humanities
and Social Sciences
Ancient History [AHIS]
Archaeology [ARCH]
Business Studies [BU] (Note 1)
Catalan [CATA] (Note 2)
Classical Studies [CLAS]
Communication Studies [CO]
Criminology [CR]
Economics [EC] (Note 1)
Egyptology [EGY]
English [ENG]
Film Studies [EURO]
French [FR] (Note2)
German [GERB] (Beginners) (Note 2)
German [GER] (Advanced) (Note 2)
History [HIST]
Irish Studies [IRIS]

Italian [ITAL] (Beginners) (Note 2)

Italian [ITALA] (Advanced) (Note 2)
Latin American Studies [LATA]
Law [LW] (Note 3)
Music [MUS] (Note 4)
Philosophy [PHIL]
Politics [PO]
Portuguese [PORT] (Beginners) (Note 2)
Sociology
Spanish [SPB] (Beginners) (Note 2)
Italian [SPA] (Advanced) (Note 2)
Note 1: Business Studies and Economics may
not be combined, but a Business Economics
degree combining these subjects may be
studied, see the Management School section.

SUBJECT SUMMARIES
The subject summaries which follow cover
all subjects which are currently available
through Combined Honours programmes
at the University of Liverpool. Please enter the
subject abbreviations that you wish to select
under Further Details in the Choices section
of the UCAS application form. Subject
abbreviations are shown in square brackets.
Every Combined Honours student studies two
subjects in Year Two and final year; only Y001
students take a third subject, in Year One.
Available on the BSc (BCG0)
Available on the BA (L000)
Available on the BA (Y001)
three-subject Year One route

Note 2: Three modern languages may NOT be

chosen in combination. Only ONE Beginners
language may be taken.
Note 3: Law may not normally be taken
with a third subject in first year, and may
not be combined with Psychology.
Note 4: There are several possible routes
through the music programme, to include an
emphasis on popular or classical styles or to
allow a balance between multiple repertoires.
Note 5: This subject fulfils the requirements
for professional accreditation by the British
Psychological Society. Note that Psychology
cannot be combined with Law.

For current entrance requirements and full

module details, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

ANCIENT HISTORY [AHIS]

Ancient History covers the Graeco-Roman
world from the Mycenaeans and Minoans to the
early centuries of the first Millennium. Students
can select from a wide range of topics including
Social, Political and Cultural History, Art-History,
Literature, Archaeology, the History of Cult and
Religion, of Science, as well as Regional
Studies. You will extend your knowledge of
ancient societies and your understanding of the
various kinds of evidence that has come down
to us and the problems involved in reconciling
this variety of evidence, as well as developing
your skills of analysis and communication.

ARCHAEOLOGY [ARCH]
By looking at ancient human societies and
artefacts we can gain a better understanding
of who we are, what we think and the world we
live in today. Students will learn science-based
archaeological methods, together with general
methods and theory. You can specialise in a
number of periods and areas. Topics include
Egyptian, Near Eastern, Aegean and Roman
archaeology, world prehistory, artefact studies,
scientific methods, conservation, classification,
computer applications and analytical methods,
amongst others. Final-year students also have
the option of writing a dissertation.

Modules cover Biochemistry, Molecular

Biology, Biology, Chemical Principles, Gene
Expression and Regulation, Cell Signalling,
Protein Biotechnology, Macromolecular
Structure and Function, and Oncogenes
and Cancer, amongst others. In the final year
you have the option to complete a research
project. Biochemistry cannot be combined
with Biological Sciences, Genetics,
Microbiology or Zoology.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES [BIOL]

Biological Sciences is the core science of
the 21st century. It brings together techniques
and information from all areas of biology,
from ecology to the molecular sciences.
A progressive series of field, laboratory and
lecture modules cover most areas of biological
sciences with students being able to select
subjects to match their interests. Alternatively,
if you are undecided about a specialism
(eg Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or
Zoology) you can select Biological Sciences
initially and transfer to the specialist pathway
at the end of Year One. Students who take
Biological Sciences through the BA Combined
Honours programme may choose to specialise
from Year Two. Biological Sciences cannot
be combined with Biochemistry, Genetics,
Microbiology or Zoology.

BIOCHEMISTRY [BIOCH]

10/11

Biochemistry is the study of molecular

structures and interactions in living organisms.
It underpins all aspects of modern biology
and contributes greatly to the needs of
society through the study and production
of molecules for use in medicine, agriculture
and the food industry.

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BUSINESS STUDIES [BU]

Taking Business Studies in Combined
Honours allows you to develop business
skills alongside another subject of your
choice. You will be offered a portfolio of
business skills ranging from marketing to
financial management. In Year One, core
modules cover the range of business themes:
Human Resource Management, Financial
Analysis and Economics. From Year Two,
you can specialise in different themes
chosen from Human Resource Management,
Economics or Accounting.

Other themes to be offered will include

International Business and e-Business.
Teaching is provided by the Universitys
Management School. Business Studies
and Economics cannot be combined, but a
separate Business Economics degree, LN11,
is offered by the Management School.

CATALAN [CATA]
Offered at Beginners level only. Catalan, one
of the languages of modern Spain, is offered
to Combined Honours students, in the form
of an ab initio language course aiming to take
them to A level standards of competence, both
in writing and in speaking. Teaching combines
audio-visual methods and material with more
traditional approaches, but with much greater
emphasis on the former. The course will equip
students with the basic ability to understand
Catalan and to make themselves understood
in normal everyday situations. By the end of
the year they should be able to ask for directions,
answer the telephone, go shopping, tell a
doctor what is wrong, explain what they did
the night before, comment on the weather, and
generally express a fairly wide range of needs,
emotions, and opinions and maintain a normal
conversation. They should also be able to read
the newspapers, write a letter, or apply for a job.
Three modern languages may NOT be chosen
in combination. Only ONE Beginners language
may be taken.

CHEMISTRY [CHEM]
An understanding of Chemistry is important
not only as part of a scientific education but
also as a preparation for life and work in
modern society. Chemistry is the basis of
the chemical and pharmaceutical industry
probably the most successful manufacturing
industry in the UK.

The combined option is designed so that

you follow one of two tracks. Track one, the
synthetic track, specialises in Inorganic and
Organic Chemistry and has a large practical
component. Track two, the measurements
track, gives you a general education in all three
branches of Chemistry, and has less emphasis
on practical work. Either track would qualify
you to continue with a career in Chemistry.

CLASSICAL STUDIES [CLAS]

Studying Classics and Classical Studies
will allow you to explore the history, thought
and languages, as well as the literary and
material culture, of the Graeco-Roman world.
The subject involves a multi angled study
of a whole society, which develops the skills
required for reconciling various kinds of
evidence. It encourages you to try out different
methodologies and interpretative models.
You will read classical authors such as Homer,
Sophocles and Plato, or Catullus, Horace
and Ovid. Recent graduates have gone
into academic research, law, teaching,
accountancy, and management in areas from
catering to research into Rwandan gorillas.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES [CO]

As a Combined Honours student, you will
take a theoretical and analytical approach
to the study of film, television and the mass
media. Current modules include British Press,
Hollywood, News Media and International
Crisis, Men, Women and Language and
Public Service Broadcasting. You might like
to combine Communication Studies with
Film Studies, English, Politics, Sociology,
or Psychology.

For current entrance requirements and full

module details, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

COMPUTER SCIENCE [CS]

ECONOMICS [EC]

ENGLISH [ENG]

GENETICS [GENET]

Computer Science is not just about data

processing, programming and using the
computer in commercial settings; it is also
about the underlying theory and practice
of computation. By studying Computer
Science, you will be well prepared for most
forms of employment. Core topics include
programming in Java, Computer Systems,
Data Structures and Information Systems,
Software Development, Software Engineering,
Comparative Programming Languages
and Data Processing. You will also be able
to explore Artificial Intelligence, Image
Processing, Databases, Neural and
Evolutionary Computing, e-Commerce
and Multi-Agent Systems, amongst other
topics. This option includes a project.

Economics is a demanding and rewarding

subject. As a Combined Honours student,
you will be given an introduction to
macroeconomics and microeconomics as
well as a module in Mathematics (post A level)
to support your study. There is a range of
optional modules in the areas of Accounting
and Finance, Business Studies and Economics
and Econometrics.

Taking English as part of your Combined

Honours degree gives you the opportunity
to take a wide range of modules in Critical
Analysis, Language and Literature. Literature
topics cover periods from the medieval to the
present day, with options in Creative Writing,
Speculative Fiction, British and American Poetic
Writing, Women Writers, Crime Writing and
Shakespeare, to name but a few. Language
options include Corpus Linguistics, Grammar,
Ideology and Society and History of English.

All organisms from viruses to primates share

common genetic principles, so that the study of
genetics occupies a central position in biology.
The rapid pace at which new developments
are arising has made Genetics an exciting
and popular field of study. You will study
Genetics and Evolution, Molecular Biology,
Gene Expression, Replication, Recombination
and Repair, the Genome, Human and Medical
Genetics, Molecular Immunology as well
as modules in practical skills, amongst
others. In the final year you have the option
to complete a research project. Genetics
cannot be combined with Biochemistry,
Biological Sciences, Microbiology or Zoology.

The programme balances theory with practice

so that you will be able to apply economic
theory to the real world. Economics may not
be studied with Business Studies in Combined
Honours. Economics and Business Studies
cannot be combined, but a separate Business
Economics degree, LN11, is offered by the
Management School.

CRIMINOLOGY [CR]

12/13

The University of Liverpool has a great deal

of experience of teaching and research in
Criminology. As a Combined Honours student,
you will take core modules in Crime and Society
and Controlling Crime. A module on Social
Theory is recommended. Optional modules
include Crime and Deviance, Criminal Justice
and Social Control, Gender Justice, Business
Crime, Community and the Problem of Crime,
Children, Youth and Society and the State,
Society and Drug Use, to name but a few.
Criminology combines well with Law or
Psychology but cannot be combined with
Sociology. A separate Criminology and
Sociology BA (LM39) is offered by the School
of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology.

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EGYPTOLOGY [EGY]
By studying Egyptology as part of the
Combined Honours programme, you will
have the opportunity to study the society,
language, culture, and material remains
of Pharaonic Egypt. Most students begin
with introductions to Egyptian archaeology,
history, and hieroglyphs, followed by optional
courses in Art and Religion, Archaeology,
History, Society, or Reading Texts. Alternatively,
students with a strong language background
can follow an introduction to hieroglyphs and
build on this foundation with further text and
language courses.

FILM STUDIES [EURO]

How do films work? How are they financed,
conceived and created? What effect do they
have on us, and how is that effect produced?
Why do we watch them and go on watching
them? These are some of the basic questions
of Film Studies. In your first year, you will
take general introductory modules as well
as examine a range of theoretical issues.
In later years, there are modules on productionoriented themes and national cinemas. Please
note: the course does not include practical
training in film-making.

FRENCH [FR]
Offered at advanced level only. French is a
major world language. Apart from the 62 million
people in France, there are native speakers
in North America, South America and the
Caribbean, Africa, Asia and on the Pacific
Rim. French remains a major international
language of business, diplomacy, and culture.
Combined Honours students of French will
reach a high level of proficiency in both written
and spoken French, as well as gaining a
thorough knowledge of the literature, culture,
history and institutions of France. This
programme includes a year abroad. Three
modern languages may NOT be chosen in
combination. Only ONE Beginners language
may be taken.

GEOGRAPHY [GEOG]
Geography is a dynamic and exciting subject
that looks at both the natural and human
environments. Most Combined Honours
students choose to concentrate on either
physical geography, if you prefer to take
a science-based approach or on human
geography, if you are interested in that aspect.
A wide-ranging and engaging set of modules
is on offer covering areas such as Sustainable
Urbanisation, and the Global Economy,
the New Economies of Cities and Regions,
Environmental Change, and so on. Geography
combines well with many subjects including
Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Psychology,
Latin American Studies, Irish Studies and
Sociology. Geography, Geology and Ocean
Sciences cannot be combined. A separate
degree, Geology and Physical Geography
BSc (F6F8), is offered by the School of
Environmental Sciences.

For current entrance requirements and full

module details, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

GEOLOGY [GEOL]

HISTORY [HIST]

ITALIAN [ITAL] OR [ITALA]

LAW [LW]

Geology is the study of planet Earth and its

history. This option is suitable if you want to
take up a professional career as a geologist,
or in business. You will take core subjects in
Geoscience, such as Rocks and Structures,
Palaeontology, Magmatism and Volcanic
Hazards and Minerals. You will also be
given training in the analysis of large scale,
multidisciplinary geological problems and an
awareness of key applications and employment
areas in Geoscience. Fieldwork is an important
component. Geology, Geography, and Ocean
Sciences cannot be combined.

Liverpool has one of the largest History

departments in the country and offers
Combined Honours students an exceptionally
wide range of courses across all major historical
fields. You can choose to focus on Modern,
Early Modern, or Medieval history; you can
go for modules on Britain, Europe including
Russia and Eastern Europe the Far East,
Africa, the USA, Latin America and the
Caribbean. Studying for a degree in History
will help you to develop a combination of skills
that are highly attractive to employers solving
multifaceted problems, developing concise
argument, participation in oral and group
work, and project design. Liverpool does not
offer a separate pathway in Economic and
Social History within Combined Honours.

Offered at Beginners and at Advanced

level. Italian language and culture have had
a considerable impact at an international
level over the centuries and Italys artistic
legacy is still profoundly influential. Italian
is widely spoken in countries as diverse as
Switzerland, Brazil and Argentina, whilst it is
the second language for number of speakers
in Australia. Italy is one of the worlds top seven
economies; Italian products are synonymous
with quality and they are exported all over
the world. The textile, fashion, automotive,
industrial design and tourist sectors are
internationally famous. Perhaps not so
widely known is the strength of the chemical,
pharmaceutical, petrochemical, service and
communications industries. This offers a wide
variety of options in the job market for Italian
speakers worldwide. As a Combined Honours
student, you will have the opportunity to study
Italian either as a beginner or on the post A level
course (Advanced). Three modern languages
may NOT be chosen in combination. Only ONE
Beginners language may be taken.

As a Combined Honours student of Law, you

will take the same modules as those taken by
LLB (Single Honours Law) students. Law will
take up 50% of your studies and covers areas
from Legal Systems, Law of Contract, Law
of Tort, Equity and Trusts, and Law of the
European Union. In the final year, you can
choose modules from a wide range including
Banking Law in the UK and EU, Commercial
Law, Company Law, Criminal Evidence,
Employment Law, Land Law, Law and the
Sexes or Public International Law. Combined
Honours at Liverpool is not a Qualifying Law
Degree for purposes of professional
accreditation, but if you take the approved
modules mentioned above you will get pro-rata
exemption (ie about 50%) from the Graduate
Diploma in Law. This is valuable if you wish to
move on, subsequently, to vocational training
either in Legal Practice or the Bar Vocational
programme. Law may not normally be taken
with a third subject in first year, and cannot
be combined with Psychology.

GERMAN [GER] OR [GERB]

14/15

Offered at Beginners and at Advanced level.

Germany is a significant international trading
partner and German is the third official language
of the EU after English and French, as well
as being the first language of over 90 million
Western Europeans. Its no surprise, then,
that German graduates are some of the
most highly sought after by employers.
As a Combined Honours student, you
will have the opportunity to study German
either as a beginner or on the post A level
course. You will become highly proficient in
writing, reading, speaking and listening to
contemporary German. You will also learn
about the society, institutions, culture, literature
and arts of Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
The programme includes a year abroad. Three
modern languages may NOT be chosen in
combination. Only ONE Beginners language
may be taken.

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IRISH STUDIES [IRIS]

Ireland has a turbulent and fascinating history
closely linked to that of Great Britain. But the
islands history is not a thing of the past; in
Northern Ireland there persists a conflict within
a divided society that continues to intrigue
and engage the energies of politicians and
scholars alike. In its language, Ireland has
preserved something uniquely its own, while
its writers from the 18th Century satirist
Swift to the wit of playwright Oscar Wilde,
the novelist James Joyce, or the poets WB
Yeats and Seamus Heaney have made a
massive and world renowned contribution to
what is often thought of as English literature.
Combined Honours students will be given the
opportunity to explore all these aspects of
Ireland, as well as others reflected in optional
modules on Irelands archaeology, its diverse
cultural identities, or the experience of Irish
emigrants who settled in Britain and overseas.

MATHEMATICS [MATHS]
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES [LATA]
Latin America is a region characterised
by immense diversity cultural, ethnic and
linguistic. The modules offered at the Institute
of Latin American Studies reflect this diversity
through options on Literature, Pre-Colombian
Culture, Non-Iberian Cultures and Languages,
Colonial History, Contemporary History,
Contemporary Politics, Sociology, Guerrilla
Movements, Gender Studies, Film, Sustainable
Development, Development Economics and
Business History. There are opportunities to
learn Spanish or Portuguese and we have links
with many universities across the region. Latin
American Studies as a Combined Honours
subject does not include a year abroad.

Mathematics has an inherent beauty and

is worth studying for its own sake; it is also
fundamental to our success as a technology
based society. Mathematicians, therefore,
are much sought after by employers. In
your first year, you will take foundation
mathematics modules as well as modules
in one of the following: Dynamic Modelling;
Numbers Groups and Codes or Mathematical
Reasoning and Problem Solving.

For current entrance requirements and full

module details, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

All students can go on to study a range of

modules in Pure and Applied Mathematics
and Statistics; or conversely may choose
to specialise in a particular area. If you are
studying Mathematics with one of the Life
Sciences for example, you could choose
modules in Statistics, or certain applied
modules that include Population Studies.

MICROBIOLOGY [MIC]
Microbiology is the study of microbes:
living organisms so small that they can only
be seen under the microscope. From using
food resources more effectively, to fighting
disease, to combating pollution, through to
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,
Microbiology plays a key role. This programme
covers core topics such as Evolution,
Biodiversity of Microbes, Microbes and the
Environment, Human and Plant Pathogens,
Microbial Physiology, Virology, Microbial
Disease, Biotechnology, Experimental Design
and Practical Skills amongst others. In the
final year you have the option to complete
a research project. Microbiology cannot
be combined with Biochemistry, Biological
Sciences Genetics or Zoology.

MUSIC [MUS]

16/17

As a student of Music in Combined Honours

you have full access to an impressive range
of modules. This allows you to create your
own pathways in areas such as Music History,
the Music Industry, Performance (Classical
or Popular), Creative Music Technology or
Composition and Orchestration. Other topics
include Film Music, World Music and Critical
Studies. You will be taught by staff who are
renowned researchers or practitioners in their
respective fields. There is also a wide range
of ensembles for you to join if you so wish,
as well as a varied programme of concerts
throughout the year.

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The School of Music encourages every type

of music making, and our aim is to foster
your understanding and appreciation of
music and a developed awareness of its
relation to culture and society. Students
wishing to pursue the classical pathways
(classical history, composition, orchestration)
will normally require a grade B in A level Music,
or equivalent. Grade 7 standard on any
instrument is normally required in order to
take performance modules. There are several
possible routes through the Music programme,
to include an emphasis on popular or classical
styles or to allow a balance between multiple
repertoires. There are several possible routes
through the Music programme, to include an
emphasis on popular or classical styles or to
allow a balance between multiple repertoires.

PHILOSOPHY [PHIL]
In Philosophy, you make sense of difficult texts,
recognise good and bad arguments, explore
the implications of novel hypotheses and take
a sceptical look at common assumptions.
These skills are relevant to how we conduct
our personal and professional lives, and are
compatible with the training of a questioning
scientific mind. In your first year, you will choose
from modules in: Greek Philosophical Thought;
Mind; Knowledge and Reality; Ethics; Political
Philosophy; Logic and Analysing Philosophical
Texts. In later years you will also study Logic,
Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language,
Aristotle, Plato and Metaphysics, amongst
others. Students also have the option of writing
a dissertation.

PLANNING [PL]
OCEAN SCIENCES [OES]
The oceans are a unique feature of the Solar
System. They mediated the beginnings of life
and they have helped to regulate and moderate
the climate of the planet throughout its history.
This broad-based option covers aspects
of Oceanic Circulation, Biogeochemistry
and Geology. The programme provides an
interdisciplinary view of the oceans as a system
and covers important environmental subjects
such as marine pollution. It emphasises high
quality laboratory and research skills and
teaches you to use these skills in the field.
In the BA Combined Honours, this subject
may be studied only in Year One. Geography,
Geology and Ocean Sciences cannot be
combined. A separate degree, Oceans, Climate
and Physical Geography BSc (FF78) is offered
by the School of Environmental Sciences.

This subject aims to develop understanding

of change in modern society and the need to
reconcile economic growth and development
with the need to protect and conserve the
environment, whilst addressing issues of
social justice. The programme makes strong
interdisciplinary links with subjects such
as Geography, Sociology and Economics.
You will take core modules on Planning
and engage in group-based problem
solving tasks to develop an awareness of the
methodological and spatial design issues that
arise in the development of planning schemes.
It is possible to specialise in one of two areas
of interest: Urban Regeneration and Policy
Analysis or Environmental Planning and Design.

Drawing on a mix of analytic and expressive

skills, students will be equipped to use a range
of resources in collecting data, developing
knowledge and constructing arguments.
Initially, you can focus on either British
Politics or European Politics or some of
both. In Years Two and Three options include
Aspects of Media and Politics, EU Politics,
Politics and Violence in Latin America,
Environmental Politics, Politics of the Irish
Problem, International Political Economy,
amongst many others.

PORTUGUESE [PORT]
Offered at Beginners level only. Portuguese
is an important international language, the
fifth most widely spoken in the world today.
It is the language not just of Portugal now
a full member of the EU but of Brazil and
large parts of Africa. Portuguese is taught in
the Hispanic Studies department of Cultures,
Languages and Area Studies, and courses
are designed for students with no knowledge
of the language, although some knowledge of
Spanish is advisable. As a Combined Honours
student, you will be able to read, write, speak,
understand, and translate the language; in
addition, you will have the opportunity to learn
a great deal about the history, literature, and
culture of the Portuguese speaking world.
The programme includes a year abroad. Three
modern languages may NOT be chosen in
combination. Only ONE Beginners language
may be taken.

POLITICS [PO]
The Politics programme is designed to develop
a knowledge and understanding of different
approaches in political science and to develop
an ability to apply these to the study of politics
in a range of national and international settings.

For current entrance requirements and full

module details, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

PSYCHOLOGY [PSY]
Psychology is a broad discipline that is
concerned with the science of the mind, brain
and behaviour. The combined option has been
carefully designed as a pathway accredited by
the British Psychological Society. You will take
introductory modules in Personality, Abnormal
Psychology, and Social and Developmental
Psychology as well as Practical Methods
and Statistics. You will explore Cognitive
and Biological Psychology and undertake a
small group practical in methods in statistics.
In addition, you may take modules in Learning
Difficulties, History of Psychology, Social
Perception and Influence, Brain Imaging and
Memory, Cognitive Neuroscience or Visual
Intelligence, amongst others. This option
includes a compulsory project. This subject
fulfils the requirements for professional
accreditation by the British Psychological
Society. Psychology cannot be combined
with Law.

SOCIOLOGY [SO]

18/19

As a student of Combined Honours Sociology,

you will gain a thorough grounding both in
Social Theory and Sociological Research
Methods. You will select from Social Theory,
Contemporary Society and Social Change or
Social Policy. Social Theory covers the classic
work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim to a range
of 20th century social theorists. On the
empirical side, there are two linked modules
on Contemporary Society and Social Change,
which look at issues such as the family, social
class, gender, and race. Social Policy looks
at the history and politics of putting ideas
into practice.

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Options include Sociology of Law, Children,

Youth and Society, British State Social Work,
Popular Struggle and Collective Action, The
State, Society and Drug Use, Gender and
Sexuality, Social Divisions of Welfare and
Outcomes of Social Policy. Sociology and
Criminology cannot be combined but you
can apply for the Criminology and Sociology
BA (LM39), offered by the School of Sociology,
Social Policy and Criminology.

SPANISH [SPA] OR [SPB]

As the fourth most widely spoken language
in the world and an official language of both
the EU and the United Nations, Spanish is a
language of major international importance.
It is the language not of Spain alone but
20 other countries in Latin and South America
and, furthermore, is the first language of many
millions of people in the USA. As a Combined
Honours student, you will have the opportunity
to study Spanish either as a beginner or on
the post-A level course (advanced). You
will reach near-native fluency in speaking,
understanding, reading, writing, as well as
translating and interpreting Spanish. You will
also take a range of courses on Spain and the
Spanish speaking world, including modules
on Modern Linguistics, Film, Literature, and
History. The programme includes a year
abroad. Three modern languages may
NOT be chosen in combination. Only ONE
Beginners language may be taken.

ZOOLOGY [ZOO]
Zoology, the study of animal life, encompasses
all levels of organisation from molecules and
cells through tissues, to whole animals and
populations. The aim of the combined option
is to reflect this breadth by providing a broad
base of knowledge. Core topics include
Biodiversity, Quantitative Biology, Ecosystems,
Physiology and Practical Skills. Specialised
topics include Population Ecology and Pest
Control, Animal Behaviour, Endocrinology,
Cognitive Evolution, Reproduction and
Development and Parasitology, amongst
others. In the final year you have the option to
complete a research project. Zoology cannot
be combined with Biochemistry, Biological
Sciences, Genetics, or Microbiology.

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applications in 2012.

For current entrance requirements and full

module details, see www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

84.8%
of Combined Honours graduates are
employed or in further study within
six months of graduating.
(DLHE 2010/11)

Applications
and admissions
We welcome applications from all over the
world, and its our aim to make the process
of applying as smooth as possible.
The information that follows is a brief guide
to applying for programmes of study at the
University of Liverpool. For full details of our
applications and admissions policy, please
visit our website at www.liverpool.ac.uk/
ug-admissions

MAKING AN APPLICATION
THROUGH UCAS
Applications for full-time undergraduate
study are made via UCAS, the Universities and
Colleges Admissions Service, using UCASs
online application system at www.ucas.com
The University of Liverpool institution code
is LVRPL L41.

WHEN TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION

For up-to-date information please visit
www.ucas.com

For information on English language entry

requirements, visit www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
international/countries/english-language or
contact Student Recruitment and Admissions
T: +44 (0)151 794 6730 E: irro@liverpool.ac.uk
ask.liv.ac.uk/help/undergraduate

MATURE STUDENTS
We welcome applications from candidates
who are not applying directly from school
or college, or who have non-standard
qualifications, or who wish work or life
experience to be taken into account as part
of their application. For further information
see www.liverpool.ac.uk/maturestudents

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

We give equal consideration to all applicants
and welcome applications from students
with disabilities. Please contact the Disability
Support Team on T: +44 (0)151 794 5117
to discuss your support needs before
you submit your UCAS application.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
For full details on the programmes we offer
and detailed entrance requirements, visit
www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

20/21

We accept a wide range of other

qualifications, eg EU and international
qualifications. For more detailed information
on entrance requirements, see our online
prospectus www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/
undergraduate/courses

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DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

The University of Liverpool attaches the
greatest importance to its policies and activities
to promote diversity and equality of opportunity.
Full details on these policies can be found online
at www.liverpool.ac.uk/diversity-and-equality

DISCLAIMER
Every effort has been made to ensure that
information contained within this brochure
is accurate at the time of going to press.
However, the matters covered are subject
to change from time to time, both before
and after a candidates admission.