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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Y100
Liberal Arts
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the BA (Hons) Liberal Arts provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Liberal Arts is highly flexible, allowing students to create their own unique course, combining different subject areas within and beyond the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, students can tailor the course, aligning it to their interests and passions, whilst responding to key issues that affect the flourishing of free citizens. This course is ideal for individuals who have a wide range of interests and a passion for making a difference in the world. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Liberal Arts
Critical Thinking and Argumentation
History of Ideas and Movements
Philosophy and Ethics in Society
Global Cultures and Civilisations
Research Methods and Independent Inquiry
Creative Problem-Solving Across Disciplines
Capstone Project in Liberal Arts
UCAS Code:Y100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA AAA including one essay based/humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB including one essay based/humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,800
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£83,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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
62%Working
18%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
83%Professional Jobs
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Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
70%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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