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Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building
All Saints
Manchester
M15 6BH
What if your degree could be as flexible as your future?
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts is for curious minds who don’t want to be boxed in. This course gives you the freedom to explore big ideas across the arts and humanities while building practical, career-ready skills. You’ll shape a degree around what matters to you, intellectually, creatively and professionally.
By combining subjects such as history, English, philosophy, politics, creative writing, digital arts and more, you’ll learn how to think critically, communicate powerfully and respond confidently to complex real-world challenges.
Employers value graduates who can adapt, think across disciplines and communicate clearly. On this course, you will develop this mindset, giving you practical experience applying ideas to real cultural, civic and social challenges.
Features and benefits
Shape your own degree: Build a personalised Liberal Arts degree that evolves with you. As you progress, you’ll have increasing choice, allowing you to follow your interests, refine your strengths and shape a clear academic and career direction.
Skills that take you further: Study big ideas from across the arts and humanities while developing skills employers value. You’ll learn how to apply theory to real-world issues, preparing you for a wide range of professional pathways.
Work-integrated learning: Work on live projects and short placements alongside your studies. You’ll gain practical experience, build confidence and develop the transferable skills needed to succeed in competitive and fast‑changing industries.
Make your final year your own: Design a substantial final‑year project around your interests or career goals. Whether academic, creative or industry‑focused, you’ll graduate with work that reflects your ambitions and strengths.
Dedicated academic support: Receive tailored guidance throughout your degree. With consistent academic support, you’ll make informed choices, navigate your options confidently and build a coherent pathway towards your future.
The following entry points are available for this course:
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050* | |
| EU & International | TBC |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.
The standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee will be £10,050 in academic year 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval.
We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026.
All fees stated may be subject to change.
Email:courses@mmu.ac.uk
All Saints Building
All Saints
Manchester
M15 6BH
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