BA Liberal Arts

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# 28QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

24,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Bristol's rich and challenging three-year BA Liberal Arts course allows you to explore the arts and humanities while building crucial skills in analysis and communication that will be valuable throughout your degree and beyond.
In years one and two, you will devote at least a quarter of your studies to your specialist subject pathway, which you will select from the disciplines on offer in the Faculty of Arts (for instance, your pathway might be Philosophy). You will be enrolled on a combination of bespoke core units exploring foundational and interdisciplinary issues in the arts and humanities, which may include the art of writing, the ways history shapes the present – and the present shapes history, and concepts of nature and beauty. Additionally, you will study a language and learn how to work with data. You will also be able to take optional units from the wide range of disciplines offered in the Faculty of Arts.
In the final year, you will research and write an interdisciplinary dissertation and take your final pathway and optional units. You'll also participate in our capstone unit, which helps you understand the professional value of your degree, encourages you to think like a global citizen, and includes opportunities for working with organisations outside the university.
You can find more detailed information about units and pathway options via the 'course structure' link below.
If you are interested in the modern languages pathway, we strongly encourage you to enrol on the MLibArts course. This four-year degree includes a year abroad, which will accelerate your language skills and provides an invaluable opportunity to develop your cultural knowledge. If you are unable to go abroad, the three-year degree with a modern languages pathway remains available.
Please note that the English, History and Music pathways are available only to students who hold an A-level or equivalent qualification in that subject. For English, this must be English Literature or English Language & Literature.
In order to follow a language pathway, you must hold an A-level or equivalent qualification in any ancient or modern language.

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

PTE Academic

78+

TOEFL

103+

IELTS

7.5+

International Baccalaureate

36+

Application Deadline

30 Jun 2025

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,250 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

24,800 GBP

Other Expenses

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