Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Course info

This highly flexible degree combines different subject areas, enabling you to shape your course according to your own interests and enthusiasms.You choose a major subject from within humanities or social sciences – from a choice of English, History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Cultural Studies.You’ll then choose modules from within a broad range of topic areas, which include Creativity and Change, Global Citizenship and Communication, Disruption and Social Transformation, and Visions of ...Read more

This highly flexible degree combines different subject areas, enabling you to shape your course according to your own interests and enthusiasms.You choose a major subject from within humanities or social sciences – from a choice of English, History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology and Cultural Studies.You’ll then choose modules from within a broad range of topic areas, which include Creativity and Change, Global Citizenship and Communication, Disruption and Social Transformation, and Visions of the Past, Present and Future. You'll study a compulsory module each year, helping you to develop key skills for University and beyond while building a strong Liberal Arts community.The course also provides opportunities for engagement with external partners such as businesses, museums and charities. You'll graduate with intellectual knowledge and the practical, transferable skills that employers look for.

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Humanities (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Others in Creative Arts and Design
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Social Sciences (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 73 = 27% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
27%
What students say
E
Emilia
12 Mar 24

The Uni of Leeds is a really amazing place to study!! Because it is such a large university it's perfect for making lots of friends, which societies really help with...Read more

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Martha
26 Feb 24

Good study..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers, or AAAAAA in Highers

Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may be required.

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Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be AAB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.

35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level

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Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

Popular A-level subjects

Humanities (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
38%
History
36%
Religious Studies & Theology
19%
Psychology
18%
Art & Design
17%
HESA
Social Sciences (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
29%
History
28%
English Literature
23%
Psychology
20%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
HESA
Others in Creative Arts and Design

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
82%
English Literature
38%
History
25%
Geography
15%
Psychology
14%
HESA

Latest reviews

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Emilia
12 Mar 24
Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
The Uni of Leeds is a really amazing place to study!! Because it is such a large university it's perfect for making lots of friends, which societies really help with....
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M
Martha
26 Feb 24
Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
Good study...
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