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Study in the most flexible way with our Liberal Arts degree programme

Ideal for students who are creative and inquisitive, Liberal Arts allows study of a broader range of areas than is possible in a traditional Single or Joint Honours degree. We are based in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures within the School of Humanities. Find out more about the degree here.

About us: Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Learn critical and communication skills, cross-cultural understanding and foreign-language proficiency in a welcoming, inspiring environment.

Studying Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary study for the creative and inquisitive student.

Research

Academics in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures are active researchers with international reputations

Your future career

Our graduates are extremely well-placed to take full advantage of a globalised jobs market

Dr Ruth Hemus

Liberal Arts

“"I use my own research in my teaching as much as I can and also learn from my students"”
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1st for student:staff ratio

Source: School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Guardian University Guide 2018

4th for research intensity

Source: Times Higher Education, REF 2014

100% of students say staff are good at explaining things

Source: National Student Survey (French) 2019

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  • Liberal Arts

    3 years full time

    BA Y000

    Liberal Arts
  • Liberal Arts with an International Year

    4 years full time

    BA Y001

    Liberal Arts
  • Liberal Arts with a Language Year Abroad

    4 years full time

    BA Y002

    Liberal Arts
  • Liberal Arts with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    Y00F

    Liberal Arts

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    Learn critical and communication skills, cross-cultural understanding and foreign language proficiency. All in a diverse and welcoming environment.

  • Comparative Literature and Culture

    Explore a fascinating breadth of material, looking at foreign culture and literature

  • Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

    Discover how we combine language learning with cultural awareness