Liberal Arts BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Sussex

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

V0L0

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Liberal Arts BA (Hons)

About

Liberal Arts at Sussex is an evolution of the arts, humanities and social sciences into a new kind of degree. If you want to study the subjects you enjoy with focus and direction, and if you want a hands-on degree that will help you make a difference in the world, this BA is for you.

During your studies, you’ll:

experience the world from multiple perspectives
engage with big ideas and real-life challenges
develop life, work and creative skills
work with industrial partners and get involved with the community
take electives from other subjects – from business to law and modern languages – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.

How can we spot fake news? What is the future of democracy? How do we tackle climate change? Our goal is to empower you – the next generation of communicators, creators and culture-shapers – to find solutions to complex questions and global challenges, thinking across disciplinary boundaries. That’s why we teach all our modules using expertise from a wide range of subjects at Sussex. We bring different kinds of knowledge into the room to address issues that affect us all.

You’ll graduate with a multitude of passions, experiences, interests and skills – and a qualification for the future.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about IELTS

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Career

Careers

The BA has been designed with input from sector-leading experts across a range of professions to make you a real asset to employers and society. You’ll develop:

critical thinking skills. You’ll gain imaginative problem-solving skills, learn to forge creative connections, and assess and understand multiple – and sometimes conflicting – points of view
self-management skills. Throughout your studies, you’ll work on supervised but independent practical projects, working with partners outside the University. This will help you become confident at handling projects, taking risks and thinking differently
the ability to work with different groups of people on complex problems.

As a Sussex Liberal Arts graduate you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive and rewarding contribution to the world. You’ll be well prepared for leading and transformative roles across fields including: