BA Liberal Arts with an International Year
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Liberal Arts, combining study across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking. The degree requires at least one modern European language at beginner or advanced level for the first year, with the option to continue beyond. An integrated year abroad involves studying at a partner institution overseas.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BBC (Required subjects: We require English and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4/C) IB: 5,5,5 at Higher Level OR a minimum of 30 points overall
What students say
Based on about 10 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: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical and Cultural Encounters
- French Ab Initio Written I
- French Ab Initio Oral I
- French Advanced Written I
- French Advanced Oral I
- German Ab Initio Written I
- German Ab Initio Oral I
- German Advanced Written I
- German Advanced Oral I
- Italian Ab Initio Written I
- Italian Ab Initio Oral I
- Italian Advanced Written I
- Italian Advanced Oral I
- Spanish Ab Initio Written I
- Spanish Ab Initio Oral I
- Spanish Advanced Written I
- Spanish Advanced Oral I
- Reading Texts
- Power, Society and Cultural Practice
- Liberal Arts International Year
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Liberal Arts with an International Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
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 an International Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BA Liberal Arts with an International Year at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Liberal Arts with an International Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.