Liberal Arts - BA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Southampton, UK

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Liberal Arts - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

About this courseA liberal arts degree provides a holistic and multi-faceted perspective on many of the world’s most pressing challenges. You’ll choose your own pathway through Arts, Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences, crafting a degree programme to suit your specific interests. You’ll choose from across a wide range of modules, exploring the topics which most interest you, and developing the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to engage with those topics in a rigorous and engaged way. Graduates are equipped with abilities in analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective communication – valuable assets in virtually any profession. These skills will place you in an excellent position for a successful career or further study. Key features of the course- Craft your studies with a dedicated pathway in Arts, Humanities, Languages, or Social Sciences, while also exploring interdisciplinary modules across various disciplines.- Benefit from small group sizes and personalized attention from lecturers and tutors, with a chance to explore your ideas in depth.- Career skills are embedded at every stage of our courses - Develop fluency in French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish alongside your core studies, enhancing your global communication skills.- Gain first hand experience through a year of study abroad at a partner university in Europe, North America, Australia, or Asia, broadening your cultural understanding.- Study and research through cutting-edge technology at the Digital Humanities facilities, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. Study SupportYou’ll be taught by supportive experts who know you as an individual. Small-group seminars and personal tutors will help you build confidence. Beyond academics, you’ll have access to wellbeing resources, peer mentoring, and careers advice, all in a friendly, welcoming community.Further informationThe BA Liberal Arts is a three-year, full-time course at our Avenue Campus. You can also apply to add a year abroad or placement year, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.

Which department am I in?

Philosophy

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,500.00 (27,78,383) per year
Private rented accommodation - 450 (per month in Southampton)

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Avenue Campus

Highfield Road,

Southampton,

SO17 1BF, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,500.00 (27,78,383) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Highfield,

Southampton,

Hampshire,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-levels: AAB. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 34 points overall including 17 at Higher Level. RQF BTEC: D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A-levels; DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level; or DDD in the BTEC National Extended Diploma. QCF BTEC: D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A-levels; DD in the BTEC Diploma plus A from one A-level; or DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma. GCSE requirements: English language (or English) and mathematics at minimum grade 4/C.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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