BA Liberal Arts
About this course
BA in Liberal Arts, a liberal arts degree centred on an interdisciplinary approach to undergraduate study not limited by traditional discipline boundaries. The course brings together the creative arts, humanities, social sciences, business and associated subjects, allowing students to select a field of specialisation known as a major, complemented by other subjects including an ancient or modern language.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: Dependent on Major subject chosen (see below). IB: 34/665.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Liberal Arts (LA99) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 177 offers from 193 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 43%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Liberal Arts at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £61,000.
What do graduates of BA Liberal Arts at University of Exeter do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Liberal Arts at University of Exeter?
86% 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 at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Liberal Arts at University of Exeter?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 177 offers from 193 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Liberal Arts at University of Exeter 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 at University of Exeter?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.