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Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
Todays world is complex. To solve its problems we need a range of knowledge and skills.
Liberal Arts at Nottingham gives you the opportunity to:
- study multiple subjects
- develop advanced problem-solving skills
Its your chance to build your own degree programme and become part of the solution to our current problems.
**Subject choices**
Choose modules from 18 different subject areas covering:
- English – language and literature
- Humanities – history, philosophy, music, classics, archaeology, theology and reli...
Todays world is complex. To solve its problems we need a range of knowledge and skills.<br/><br/>Liberal Arts at Nottingham gives you the opportunity to:<br/>- study multiple subjects<br/><br/><br/>- develop advanced problem-solving skills<br/><br/><br/>Its your chance to build your own degree programme and become part of the solution to our current problems.<br/><br/>**Subject choices**<br/>Choose modules from 18 different subject areas covering:<br/>- English – language and literature<br/><br/><br/>- Humanities – history, philosophy, music, classics, archaeology, theology and religion<br/><br/><br/>- Culture – film, television, media, communications, history of art<br/><br/><br/>- Languages and area studies – Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, American and Canadian Studies<br/><br/><br/>- Social sciences – education, geography, psychology, sociology, social policy<br/><br/><br/>- Politics<br/><br/><br/>- Maths<br/><br/><br/>- Enterprise and innovation<br/><br/><br/>There are no set pathways. Our dedicated Liberal Arts team will help you build a programme that fits your interests.<br/><br/>**Core modules**<br/><br/>Our core modules:<br/>- help you connect your individual subjects<br/><br/><br/>- develop your abilities to cooperate to tackle complex problems<br/><br/><br/>The modules look at some of the key issues facing society today such as migration, globalisation and sustainability. Using their varied knowledge, skills and approaches our students work in groups to develop innovative solutions to difficult questions.<br/><br/>**Community**<br/>Youll be part of a distinct Liberal Arts community:<br/>- work together through group and project work and field trips<br/><br/><br/>- sharing experiences as part of the Liberal Arts Society<br/><br/><br/>At the same time youll be able to join in with your subject-specific societies and take advantage of all the other opportunities the university offers.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Y002
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
This qualification is only accepted alongside Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA. For English pathway; A in English or UoN accepted equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; A in Mathematics or UoN accepted equivalent. For Music pathway; A in Music or Music Technology or UoN accepted equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. For English pathway; 6 points in Higher Level English. For Mathematics pathway; 6 points in Higher Level Level Mathematics. For Music pathway; 6 points in Higher Level Music.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
and A Level grade A.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
For English pathway; A in English or UoN accepted equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; A in Mathematics or UoN accepted equivalent. For Music pathway; A in Music or Music Technology or UoN accepted equivalent.. This qualification is only accepted alongside Scottish Higher grades AAABB.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M1
For English pathway; D3 English or UoN accepted equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; D3 in Mathematics or UoN accepted equivalent. For Music pathway; D3 in Music or Music Technology or UoN accepted equivalent.
Extended Project
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
and A Level grades AA.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
A level
A,A,A
For English pathway; A or A* in A Level English or equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; A or A* in A Level Mathematics or equivalent. For Music pathway; A or A* in Music or Music Technology or equivalent.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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