A Liberal Arts degree covers a broad range of subjects across humanities, social sciences and life sciences such as history, literature, philosophy, psychology, theatre arts and economics.
With a wide range of subjects to choose from and its interdisciplinary nature, the career options for Liberal Arts graduates are many. UK universities allow students to study two, three, even four subjects as part of their liberal arts degree, suiting their individual interests. Liberal Arts undergraduate degrees focus on creativity, critical thinking and other vital skills needed for graduates to become a valuable asset to employers.
Learn more below about five of the best Liberal Arts programmes for international students and if you would like to begin your application, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK London today.
Five Great UK Universities for Liberal Arts Studies
University of Birmingham
A beautiful red brick university ranked in the UK’s top 20, the University of Birmingham's Liberal Art programme is ideal for students wishing to study a combination of arts, science and social science subjects. The flexible programme structure allows students to pick one subject as their specialism, complemented with subjects suiting other interests.
Students will generally spend the third year of their programme studying abroad at a partner destination, whilst the Cultural Programme brings together poets, writers, academics and scientific specialists to speak to you on campus.
- Course in focus: BA (Hons) Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol Lliberal Arts programme combines in-depth study of a subject from the Faculty of Arts, whilst exploring other arts and humanities subjects chosen by students. Core modules will help you discover your passions as you work closely with other students to look at some of the key issues facing society today.
- Course in focus: BA Liberal Arts
Durham University
Durham University’s flexible multidisciplinary programme gives the opportunity to study subjects such as English Literature, History and Modern Languages combined with other subjects such as Politics, Economics and Geography. Students can complete the degree in three or four years, depending on whether they spend their third year abroad or are placed in one of the University’s international exchange degrees.
- Course in focus: BA Liberal Arts
University of Exeter
The Liberal Arts programme offered at the University of Exeter is innovative and interdisciplinary, focused on developing students’ intellectual capabilities and critical skills.
The course is flexible, allowing students to major in one subject complemented by other subjects. Students can opt for a placement or study abroad year as part of their studies, making it a three or four year study programme.
- Course in focus: BA Liberal Arts
King’s College London
King’s College London offers a liberal arts programme that can be tailored to suit your interests. King’s offers excellent teaching and facilities across all disciplines and liberal arts students enjoy the opportunity to study a language, spend time abroad or undertake an internship. Students can pick from 12 majors from the arts, humanities and social sciences along with other modules.
- Course in focus: BA Liberal Arts
Study Liberal Arts in the UK
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