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Liberal Arts BA

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BA Hons	AAA	September 2025	Y002	3 or 4 years full-time depending on language or placement choices	£9,250 per year

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Faculty of Arts

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BA Hons	AAA	September 2025	Y002	3 or 4 years full-time depending on language or placement choices	£9,250 per year

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Course information

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Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Start date:
September 2025

September 2025
IB score

36

IB requirements
- In order to select English modules, 6 at Higher Level for English is required
- In order to select maths modules, 6 at Higher Level for maths is required
- In order to select music modules, 6 at Higher Level for music is required
IELTS

6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element).

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

A level

AAA

Required subjects
A level

No specific subjects required, with the following exceptions:
- In order to select English modules, ‘A or ‘A* in A-Level English, or equivalent, is required.
- In order to select Maths modules, ‘A or ‘A* in A-Level Maths, or equivalent, is required.
- In order to select Music modules, ‘A or ‘A* in A-Level Music or Music Technology, or equivalent, is required.
GCSE

English grade 4 (C)
Excluded subjects

NA

Additional entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements
As Liberal Arts is such a diverse degree we are always happy to discuss alternative qualifications beyond traditional A levels. We have a high proportion of students with an International Baccalaureate background. Contact us if you want to discuss your qualifications.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma grades D*DD
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma grades D*D plus A Level grade A
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A Level grades AA
Access to HE Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.
Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Work experience

NA
A level

AAA

Required subjects
A level

No specific subjects required, with the following exceptions:
- In order to select English modules, ‘A or ‘A* in A-Level English, or equivalent, is required.
- In order to select Maths modules, ‘A or ‘A* in A-Level Maths, or equivalent, is required.
- In order to select Music modules, ‘A or ‘A* in A-Level Music or Music Technology, or equivalent, is required.
GCSE

English grade 4 (C)
Excluded subjects

NA

IB score

36

IB requirements
- In order to select English modules, 6 at Higher Level for English is required
- In order to select maths modules, 6 at Higher Level for maths is required
- In order to select music modules, 6 at Higher Level for music is required
Additional entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

UK entry requirements
As Liberal Arts is such a diverse degree we are always happy to discuss alternative qualifications beyond traditional A levels. We have a high proportion of students with an International Baccalaureate background. Contact us if you want to discuss your qualifications.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma grades D*DD
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma grades D*D plus A Level grade A
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A Level grades AA
Access to HE Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

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.

Foundation progression options

You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and are predicted BCC at A Level.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Contextual offers

We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
Work experience

NA
UCAS Code:
Y002

Y002
Study abroad

On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.

If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.

You can choose to study similar modules to your counterparts in the UK or expand your knowledge by taking other options.

The school you are joining may also have additional study abroad options available. Please visit the school website for more information.

Please note: In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.

Optional placement year

If your course does not have a compulsory placement, integrated year in industry or compulsory year abroad where there is already an opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of that experience, you may be able to apply to undertake an optional placement year. While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a placement, our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout this process. Contact placements@nottingham.ac.uk to find out more.

Please note: In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an optional placement as part of your course.

Key information

Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

Study abroad

On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.

If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.

You can choose to study similar modules to your counterparts in the UK or expand your knowledge by taking other options.

The school you are joining may also have additional study abroad options available. Please visit the school website for more information.

Please note: In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.

Optional placement year

If your course does not have a compulsory placement, integrated year in industry or compulsory year abroad where there is already an opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of that experience, you may be able to apply to undertake an optional placement year. While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a placement, our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout this process. Contact placements@nottingham.ac.uk to find out more.

Please note: In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an optional placement as part of your course.

Key information

Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.

Essential course materials for core Liberal Arts modules are supplied. Costs for additional materials may vary according to the modules you choose.

Books

You'll be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to buy your own copies of core texts.

A limited number of modules have compulsory texts which you are required to buy. We recommend that you budget £100 per year for books, but this figure will vary according to which modules you take.

The Blackwell's bookshop on campus offers a year-round price match against any of the main retailers (for example Amazon, Waterstones, WH Smith). They also offer second-hand books, as students from previous years sell their copies back to the bookshop.

Volunteering and placements

For volunteering and placements, such as work experience and teaching in schools, you will need to pay for transport and refreshments.

Optional field trips

Field trips allow you to engage with source materials on a personal level and to develop different perspectives. They are optional and costs to you vary according to the trip; some require you to arrange your own travel, refreshments and entry fees, while some are some are wholly subsidised.

Year Abroad

If you choose the Modern Languages Year Abroad pathway you will pay reduced fees for that year but also incur extra costs. For full information see the Year Abroad tab under Modules.

Scholarships and bursaries

Liberal Arts Fellowships

Our competitive Liberal Arts Fellowships cover accommodation and tuition for University of Nottingham summer schools.

Faculty of Arts Alumni Scholarships

Our Alumni Scholarships provide support with essential living costs to eligible students. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.

University of Nottingham bursaries and scholarships

The University offers a wide range of funds that can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. See our bursaries and scholarships page for what's available.

International students

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.

Essential course materials for core Liberal Arts modules are supplied. Costs for additional materials may vary according to the modules you choose.

Books

You'll be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to buy your own copies of core texts.

A limited number of modules have compulsory texts which you are required to buy. We recommend that you budget £100 per year for books, but this figure will vary according to which modules you take.

The Blackwell's bookshop on campus offers a year-round price match against any of the main retailers (for example Amazon, Waterstones, WH Smith). They also offer second-hand books, as students from previous years sell their copies back to the bookshop.

Volunteering and placements

For volunteering and placements, such as work experience and teaching in schools, you will need to pay for transport and refreshments.

Optional field trips

Field trips allow you to engage with source materials on a personal level and to develop different perspectives. They are optional and costs to you vary according to the trip; some require you to arrange your own travel, refreshments and entry fees, while some are some are wholly subsidised.

Year Abroad

If you choose the Modern Languages Year Abroad pathway you will pay reduced fees for that year but also incur extra costs. For full information see the Year Abroad tab under Modules.

Scholarships and bursaries

Liberal Arts Fellowships

Our competitive Liberal Arts Fellowships cover accommodation and tuition for University of Nottingham summer schools.

Faculty of Arts Alumni Scholarships

Our Alumni Scholarships provide support with essential living costs to eligible students. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply.

University of Nottingham bursaries and scholarships

The University offers a wide range of funds that can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. See our bursaries and scholarships page for what's available.

Home students*

Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.

* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.

Course overview

Today's world is complex.

To solve its problems we need people with a range of knowledge and skills. We need Liberal Arts graduates.

Liberal Arts at Nottingham gives you the opportunity to:

study multiple subjects
develop advanced problem-solving skills

It’s your chance to build your own degree programme and become part of the solution to our current problems.

Course overview

Today's world is complex.

To solve its problems we need people with a range of knowledge and skills. We need Liberal Arts graduates.

Liberal Arts at Nottingham gives you the opportunity to:

study multiple subjects
develop advanced problem-solving skills

It’s your chance to build your own degree programme and become part of the solution to our current problems.

Subject Choices

Choose subject modules from 18 different subject areas covering:

English – language and literature
Humanities – history, philosophy, music, classics, archaeology, theology and religion
Culture – film, television, media, communications, history of art
Languages and area studies – Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, American and Canadian Studies
Social sciences – education, geography, psychology, sociology, social policy
Politics
Maths
Enterprise and innovation

There are no set pathways. Our dedicated Liberal Arts team will help you build a programme that fits your interests.

Liberal Arts modules

Our Liberal Arts modules:

help you connect your individual subjects
develop your abilities to cooperate to tackle complex problems

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.

Community

You'll be part of a distinct Liberal Arts community:

working together through group and project work and field trips
sharing experiences as part of the Liberal Arts Society

At the same time you'll be able to join in with your subject-specific societies.

Your department

Find out more about the unique Liberal Arts experience:

Why choose this course?

Flexible programme - No fixed pathway - develop a programme to fit your own interests and needs
Theme your degree - Choose modules that follow a theme such as climate change or human rights
Dedicated support - Permanent Liberal Arts team to teach, guide and support
Career skills - Develop key career skills such as interdisciplinary thinking and problem solving that apply across professions
Quality teaching - Over 90% of our students think that staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2022)
Study abroad - Opportunities to study abroad and experience learning and living in a different culture
Over 500 modules - One of the widest selections of modules to choose from in any Liberal Arts programme
5th for Liberal Arts in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

I didn't want to limit myself just to the one subject as my interests were much wider than that. There were subjects I'd really enjoyed at school that I wanted to have the opportunity to revisit.

Tamaratare Amgbaduba

Liberal Arts Graduate

Find out more about Tamartare and other Liberal Arts students through their profiles and podcasts.

Important Information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Indicative modules

Year one

Year two

Year three

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to Liberal Arts

Mandatory

Year 1

Explorations: Space and Place

Optional

Year 1

American and Canadian Studies

Optional

Year 1

Classics and Archaeology

Optional

Year 1

Education

Optional

Year 1

English

Optional

Year 1

Film and Television Studies

Optional

Year 1

Geography

Optional

Year 1

History

Optional

Year 1

History of Art

Optional

Year 1

International Media and Communications

Optional

Year 1

Maths

Optional

Year 1

Modern Languages and Cultures

Optional

Year 1

Music

Optional

Year 1

Philosophy

Optional

Year 1

Politics

Optional

Year 1

Psychology

Optional

Year 1

Sociology and Social Policy

Optional

Year 1

Theology and Religious Studies

Optional

Year 2

Cultures of Nature - Liberal Arts

Optional

Year 2

American and Canadian Studies

Optional

Year 2

Classics and Archaeology

Optional

Year 2

Education

Optional

Year 2

English

Optional

Year 2

Film and Television Studies

Optional

Year 2

Geography

Optional

Year 2

History

Optional

Year 2

History of Art

Optional

Year 2

International Media and Communications

Optional

Year 2

Maths

Optional

Year 2

Modern Languages and Cultures

Optional

Year 2

Music

Optional

Year 2

Philosophy

Optional

Year 2

Psychology

Optional

Year 2

Sociology and Social Policy

Optional

Year 2

Theology and Religious Studies

Optional

Year 3

American and Canadian Studies

Optional

Year 3

Classics and Archaeology

Optional

Year 3

Education

Optional

Year 3

English

Optional

Year 3

Film and Television Studies

Optional

Year 3

Geography

Optional

Year 3

History

Optional

Year 3

History of Art

Optional

Year 3

International Media and Communications

Optional

Year 3

Maths

Optional

Year 3

Modern Languages and Culture

Optional

Year 3

Music

Optional

Year 3

Philosophy

Optional

Year 3

Psychology

Optional

Year 3

Sociology and Social Policy

Optional

Year 3

Theology and Religious Studies

About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 4 April 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

Liberal Arts BA Module information

Liberal Arts modules

Year one - you will take two mandatory Liberal Arts modules
Year two - choose at least two from four optional Liberal Arts modules
Final year - choose at least two from four optional Liberal Arts modules

Subject modules

You have such an extensive choice of subject modules that it is impossible to show them all on the prospectus. However, our individual approach means the Liberal Arts team will work with you personally to help you select the modules that meet your interests and ambitions across your whole degree.

We'll start looking at options with you from when your results come out and your place is confirmed, in your first week at Nottingham and regularly every year throughout your degree.

And if you have any questions at any point about modules available and selection you can always ask us.

Subject optional module restrictions

Due to timetable clashes there are restrictions on some module combinations.

Some modules require you to have an existing qualification (for example, music performance).

Some modules may require you to have studied other modules first (for example an interpreting module may require you to have completed a language module beforehand).

If you successfully complete Modern Language and Cultures language modules in years one and two you may be able to spend your third year abroad. This will be in a country where the language you've studied is the main one.

You will then return and complete a fourth year in Nottingham where the usual Liberal Arts year three structure will apply.

If you want to explore this option contact the Liberal Arts admission tutor for more details. More information on the year abroad option.

In order to undertake a year abroad, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.

Year abroad fees [subject to change]

As a year abroad student, you will pay reduced fees. For students spending their year abroad in 2022 this was set at:

Home/EU students: £1,385
International: 50% of the relevant international fee

Costs incurred during the year abroad

These vary from country to country, but always include:

travel
accommodation
subsistence
insurance

You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.

Learning another language can open career opportunities around the globe and enriches your CV. It could also help you in your studies by being able to access learning materials in other languages.

If you are planning to travel or work abroad it will help you to broaden your cultural understanding.

Our Language Centre offers many languages, and you may start as a beginner or at a more advanced level.

Find out more about learning a language as part of your degree

With such a diverse range of modules across all subjects you'll encounter a wide variety of teaching methods.

You'll be part of large lectures, small seminars and individual tutorials - some will be in person and some will be online.

You'll work in groups on projects and presentations but also be responsible for doing a large amount of individual study.

Core modules

The core modules help you connect and combine into a coherent whole what you learn on your different subject modules. In the 2022 National Student Survey 97% of our students agreed the course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics – a great confirmation of our interdisciplinary approach.

The core modules also develop skills that you can apply in your subject modules.

We record all of our core module lectures. This allows you to watch important points again, review your notes and catch up if life means you can't attend in person.

Teaching quality

We work hard on our teaching to ensure you benefit from the unique Liberal Arts mix. Staff have wide experience of interdisciplinary programmes across the arts, humanities and social sciences and use this to support your specific needs.

We asked all our Liberal Arts students what they thought about the teaching and learning on the degree. The anonymous survey revealed:

over 96% satisfaction with course content, learning spaces and support
100% satisfaction with assessments and lecturers

Supportive environment

If you have worries about your work we won't wait for them to become problems. You'll have a personal tutor who will review your academic progress and help find solutions to any issues.

Teaching methods

Field trips
Lab sessions
Lectures
Oral classes
Practical classes
Seminars
Tutorials
Placements
Workshops

In Liberal Arts you will have access to a range of assessments that will help you to hone your academic skills, prepare for real-world assignments in your future career, as well as express your creativity.

Your future career won't be essays and exams! Our core modules encourage you to apply what you learn with assessments that reflect real jobs. This might include:

design a website
film a video
write a blog
make an object
map a city
report on research
create an exhibition

If you enjoy creative expression, then some of our core modules will also give you the option of being evaluated through a creative interpretation of the topics taught. This can include:

artwork
sculpture
short films
fiction and poetry
multimedia expressions

For your subject specific modules a combination of essays and exams are the norm. Weekly reading summaries, presentations and online quizzes and tests may also be used by individual lecturers. Depending on the modules you take you might be asked to create an artwork, produce a vlog or write a film review!

Assessment methods

We use a variety of assessment methods which may include:

Commentary
Dissertation
Essay
In-class test
Oral exam
Portfolio (written/digital)
Presentation
Reflective review
Written exam
Work for wider audiences (podcasts, blogs, articles)
Educational resources
Artworks
Multimedia pieces
Creative writing

The minimum contact time you will have is:

Year one - at 10-12 hours
Year two - at least 10 hours
Year three - at least 8 hours

Your lecturers will be available outside your scheduled contact time to discuss issues and develop your understanding. This can be in-person and/or online.

As well as your timetabled sessions you'll carry out extensive independent study. This will include course reading and seminar preparation. As a guide 20 credits (a typical module) is about 200 hours of work (combined teaching and self-study). Class sizes vary depending on topic and type. A popular subject lecture may have up to 200 students while a specialised seminar may contain 10 students.

Your Liberal Arts lecturers will be members of our academic staff. Subject lecturers will be from the relevant schools and departments many of whom are internationally recognised in their fields.

Liberal Arts isn't training for a particular profession. It equips you with skills in demand for all careers. This means you'll be able to respond to change and be resilient as the nature of work shifts.

Your skill set will include the ability to:

analyse diverse sets of data
construct detailed and coherent arguments
create, build and design solutions to complex problems
engage audiences as you communicate your work
undertake independent and innovative research
use a range of methodologies and perspectives
work independently and collaboratively

Find out more about your opportunities with liberal arts.

Key fact
Only 14% of employers state that specific degree subjects are a selection criterion. (Institute of Student Employers recruitment survey 2019)

Average starting salary and career progression

78.8% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Arts secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £23,974.

HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017 to 2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).

Your Campus - University Park

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

As an individual who thought she would have to forfeit some of her interests to fit a single or double honours program, Liberal Arts at Nottingham has allowed me to explore a huge range of disciplines and maximise my potential.

Niamh Robinson

BA Liberal Arts

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