Liberal Arts
BA (Hons)
UCAS code: LA01
Start dates: September 2024 / September 2025
Full time: Full-time 3 years, Sandwich 4 years
Part time: up to 8 years
Location: Headington
Department(s): School of Education, Humanities and Languages
Overview
Liberal Arts is an exciting, novel type of degree in the UK, combining the Humanities and Social Sciences. It has been popular in the USA, Canada and Australia for decades – and its popularity in the UK is growing. While exploring everything from literature and language to politics and history of art, you’ll also hone the skills that employers value.
You aren’t limited to one subject with this degree as we take a multidisciplinary approach to learning and teaching. So you’ll discover the areas that most interest you. Our experts will teach you about a variety of topics, covering a range of global and local issues, from world politics to the development of museums and how they shape local communities.
The diverse nature of this degree means you’ll be taught by academics specialising in a whole host of areas. One day you might be taught by a historical linguist who draws from literature, anthropology, and archaeology. Next, you could be learning about language and thought or the socioeconomic effects of climate change.
Why Oxford Brookes University?
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Pioneering spirit
We believe Liberal Arts is a game changer for students who want to explore different areas. We’re proud to be delivering this course as it grows in the UK.
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Diverse expertise
You’ll learn from academics who specialise in many different areas, from creative writing to international relations.
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Unbeatable location
Study surrounded by the rich culture and history of Oxford. During the course, you’ll even dive into texts written, performed, and set in the city.
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Freedom to explore
A number of our modules give you the chance to explore the areas that spark your interest.
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Placement opportunities
Spend a year in industry to gain practical experience applying the skills you’ve learnt in your degree or study abroad and experience life in another culture.
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Study abroad
If you have studied a foreign language throughout Years 1 and 2, the 4-year Sandwich programme offers the opportunity to go abroad for study at a partner university where you’ll improve your language skills. Alternatively, you could undertake a placement in a business organisation to gain practical work experience.
By choosing the study abroad or placement year option, you will widen your network of contacts, as well as gain confidence and transferable skills for both your course and career.
Course details
Study modules
Teaching for this course takes place face to face and you can expect around 10 hours of contact time per week. In addition to this, you should also anticipate a workload of 1,200 hours per year. Teaching usually takes place Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 6.00pm.
Contact hours involve activities such as lectures, seminars, practicals, assessments, and academic advising sessions. These hours differ by year of study and typically increase significantly during placements or other types of work-based learning.
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from those shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Careers
Employers across sectors are really interested in students with humanities degrees because of their potential to think innovatively. By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to lead teams, communicate confidently, and problem-solve effectively. All qualities that will make you stand out in the job market.
Liberal Arts graduates typically find rewarding roles in:
- PR and marketing
- government
- technical writing and editing
- human resources
- research and teaching.
Discovered an area that fascinates you? You’ll be in a great position to continue to further study so you can expand your knowledge and carry out research that addresses vital challenges in that area.
Student profiles
Our Staff
Dr Esteban Devis-Amaya
Coordinator of the Spanish Programme and of the Placement Year in Spain and Latin America.
Read more about EstebanEntry requirements
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
Standard offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
A Level: BCC
IB Points: 29
BTEC: DMM
Further offer details
Applications are also welcomed for consideration from applicants with European qualifications, international qualifications or recognised foundation courses. For advice on eligibility please contact Admissions: admissions@brookes.ac.uk
Specific entry requirements
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
Please see the University's standard English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this degree, or if you would like more preparation before you start, you can take an international foundation course. Once you enrol, you will have a guaranteed pathway to this degree if you pass your foundation course with the required grades.
If you only need to meet the language requirements, you can take our pre-sessional English course. You will develop key language and study skills for academic success and you will not need to take an external language test to progress to your degree.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry part-way through the course for students who have credit from previous learning or relevant professional experience.
Find out more about transferring to Brookes. If you'd like to talk through your options, please contact our Admissions team.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
International qualifications and equivalences
How to apply
Application process
Full time international applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Please note, tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
The following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
- For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
- For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Compulsory costs
Additional costs | Amount (£) |
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Two day trips that cost around £60 each. | £120 |
Travel and accommodation costs associated with work placements, if your course or module choice requires it. |
About £1500 per placement |
Optional costs
Additional costs | Amount (£) |
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It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required. Please note that a lot of the coursework is now submitted online. |
From £30 |
You may choose to purchase books to support your studies. Many books on our reading lists are available via the Library, or can be purchased secondhand. | £20-60 per book |
Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills) |
£94-265 per week |
Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs) |
£122-180 per week |
Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography. Gowns are not compulsory but typically students do hire robes, starting at £41. |
Typically £0-200 |
Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes. BrookesBus travel is subsidised for full-time undergraduate students that are on a course with a fee of £9,250 or more, or living in an Oxford Brookes hall of residence. There is an administration fee for the production of a BrookesKey. |
From £10 |
Funding your studies
Financial support and scholarships
Featured funding opportunities available for this course.
All financial support and scholarships
Information from Discover Uni
Full-time study
Part-time study
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
published on the website. For more information, please visit our
changes to programmes page.