BA Liberal Arts with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts with Foundation, a liberal arts degree spanning several academic subjects. The foundation year is for students from under-represented groups in higher education whose educational disadvantage or disruption has kept them from standard entry requirements; eligibility criteria apply. It is run by academic tutors at the Centre for Academic Development, focusing on how knowledge is constructed within a degree, metacognition and independent learning; students progress to Level 1 study across most academic departments.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Essential Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Essential entry requirements for this route are dependent on the combination of subjects to be studied. Applicants must contact the Foundation Programme to discuss these before an application is made. Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 have probably achieved a GCSE grade 4 in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in this subject. Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years) Essential entry requirements for this route are dependent on the combination of subjects to be studied. Applicants must contact the Foundation Programme to discuss these before an application is made, and applicants under 21 must also have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in English Language. Recommended Criteria for All Applicants Successful applicants for this route are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 5 or higher in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 50%: 10 offers from 20 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Liberal Arts with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after fifteen months is £3,500 more than the UK median for Humanities.
What do graduates of BA Liberal Arts with Foundation at Durham University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Liberal Arts with Foundation at Durham University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Liberal Arts with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Liberal Arts with Foundation at Durham University?
50% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 20 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Liberal Arts with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Liberal Arts with Foundation at Durham University?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.