BA Liberal Arts
About this course
BA in Liberal Arts, a liberal arts degree centred on the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The curriculum combines required and optional modules alongside a major subject and a language option. Students can major in Classical & Hellenic Studies, Comparative Literature, Digital Culture, English, Film Studies, Geography, History, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Politics, or Theology & Religious Studies, and take part in a study abroad year if pursuing a modern languages major.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. For applicants wishing to pursue a Music major within this degree, this must include Music A Level, or be in addition to a Grade 5 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Unfortunately we are unable to accept ABRSM Grade 5 in an Instrument or Singing as an alternative to Grade 5 Music Theory. In addition, students with these qualifications wishing to pursue Music Performance as a formal part of their studies and to receive individual tuition at the Royal Academy of Music will need to hold Grade 8 (ABRSM or equivalent) on their main instrument/voice by the end of their first year of study or, alternatively, to audition for a place on 5AAMS213 (Performance 2). There are no Performance requirements for students wishing to study only academic modules in Music.
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 24%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 3%
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 at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £35,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Liberal arts.
What do graduates of BA Liberal Arts at King's College London 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 King's College London?
91% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Does BA Liberal Arts at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Liberal Arts at King's College London?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.