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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Y401

Liberal Arts with Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about developing versatile expertise. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Do your interests in the arts and humanities span across different areas? Would you like to study subjects like literature, art, history, law, politics and psychology rather than having to choose between them? Our BA Liberal Arts is a uniquely flexible degree which offers you this opportunity allowing you to plot your own path through an exciting array of subject areas. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Critical Thinking and Academic Communication
Introduction to Literary Analysis
Philosophy and Ethics Foundations
Historical Methods and Interpretation
Introduction to Social Sciences
Psychology of Human Behaviour
Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities
Independent Research and Project Design
UCAS Code:Y401
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,000

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

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