BA Liberal Arts
About this course
BA in Liberal Arts, a liberal arts degree combining different subject areas within humanities and social sciences. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can select a major from English, History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Cultural Studies, alongside themes such as Creativity and Change, Global Citizenship and Communication, Disruption and Social Transformation, and Visions of the Past, Present and Future, with options for a study abroad year, work placement, or external partner engagement. The first year introduces the subject area through Introducing Liberal Arts. The second year continues with Student Research Partnerships. The final year concludes with an Independent Research Project in Liberal Arts.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB EPQ: 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. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD. Other BTEC qualifications are also considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introducing Liberal Arts
- Student Research Partnerships
- Independent Research Project in Liberal Arts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Liberal Arts at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £30,000. The £27,500 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Liberal arts.
What do graduates of BA Liberal Arts at University of Leeds 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 at University of Leeds?
88% 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 Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BA Liberal Arts at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Liberal Arts at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.