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Liberal Arts

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Let your curiosity take the lead - explore the connections between the social sciences, arts, humanities, and law.

Shape your degree, transforming your curiosity into expertise and your interests into your career. You’ll craft a programme unique to you and develop the interdisciplinary skills needed to make real-world impact throughout your degree and beyond.

Why study this course?

  • Access excellent facilities, including the Cadbury Research Library which is home to the University of Birmingham’s historic collections of rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographs, and associated artefacts.

  • Make yourself at home in our student hub and connect with world-leading scholars, likeminded students, and dedicated support staff.

  • Engage with community and industry through credit-bearing initiatives or year-long experiences where you'll tackle real-world challenges.

#1 UK university targeted by the country’s leading graduate employers (2024 High Fliers report)

Top 65 globally for Arts and Humanities in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
Y002
Institution code:
B32

University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
Y002
Institution code:
B32

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 2 other combined and general studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Birmingham, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
AAA Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. BBB
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

86% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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50 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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