
Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
This highly flexible degree combines different subject areas, enabling you to shape your course according to your own interests and enthusiasms.
You choose a major subject from within humanities or social sciences – from a choice of English, History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Cultural Studies.
You’ll then choose additional modules from within a broad range of topic areas, which include themes like Creativity and Change, Global Citizenship and Communication, Disruption and Social Transformation, and Visions of the Past, Present and Future. These themes ens...
This highly flexible degree combines different subject areas, enabling you to shape your course according to your own interests and enthusiasms.<br/><br/>You choose a major subject from within humanities or social sciences – from a choice of English, History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Cultural Studies.<br/><br/>You’ll then choose additional modules from within a broad range of topic areas, which include themes like Creativity and Change, Global Citizenship and Communication, Disruption and Social Transformation, and Visions of the Past, Present and Future. These themes ensure diverse choices of modules while complementing the Humanities and Social Sciences focus of the programme. Youll also study a compulsory module each year with your Liberal Arts cohort, helping you to develop key skills for interdisciplinary study at University and beyond whilst building a strong student community.<br/><br/>You’ll also have the chance to take a study abroad year or a work placement in your third year.<br/><br/>This course also provides opportunities for engagement with external partners such as businesses, museums and charities while developing impactful research projects. You’ll graduate with the transferable skills and confidence you need to address diverse audiences and pursue a variety of career paths, including further study.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Y000
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers, or AAAAAA in Highers
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may be required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
Extended Project
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be AAB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
A level
A,A,A
T Level
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
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