Liberal Arts (with Placement Year) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Liberal Arts (with Placement Year) BA (Hons)

Liberal Arts at Loughborough is a uniquely interdisciplinary programme that explores what it means to be human, and how this is impacted by social, cultural, economic, and political conditions past and present. The degree enables you to think creatively across subject boundaries, engaging with contemporary, global challenges.

Our degree offers both flexibility and focus. You can choose optional modules from different subjects in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, including (but not limited to): Art History and Visual Culture, English, History, Modern Languages, P...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

Y001

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 (6,5,5 HL)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM BTEC preferred subjects include Performing Arts, Art and Design, Business, IT, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one or more of the A Levels outlined.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language Grade 4/C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma DD plus A-level in relevant subject at grade B. BTEC preferred subjects include Performing Arts, Art and Design, Business, IT, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one or more of the A Levels outlined.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D plus A Level grades BB. BTEC preferred subjects include Performing Arts, Art and Design, Business, IT, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one or more of the A Levels outlined.

A level

A,B,B

ABB While no specific A Level (or equivalent) subjects are required, we strongly prefer combinations drawn from the following list: Ancient History, Art History, Classical Civilisation, Communication and Culture, English Language/Literature, Geography, Media Studies, Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Theatre Studies.

T Level

For 2025 entry, the following T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £23,000

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