Liberal Arts

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.

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.