BA Liberal Arts
About this course
BA in Liberal Arts is a liberal arts degree centred on cross-disciplinary study and modular flexibility across the humanities, arts, sciences, and social sciences. Students design a personalised programme by choosing either a structured route with departments such as Classics, Economics, History, and Philosophy, or a bespoke pathway. The curriculum allows students to extend their studies to four years by incorporating an intercalated year for study abroad or a work placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. IB: 36
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 84%: 75 offers from 89 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BA Liberal Arts at University of Warwick 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 Warwick?
98% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Liberal Arts at University of Warwick?
84% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 75 offers from 89 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Liberal Arts at University of Warwick 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 Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.