Overview

By developing a diverse knowledge reflective of a true liberal arts education, the Liberal Studies BLS program offered at University of Kentucky is a degree completion option for students who have completed significant coursework but not the requirements of a specific major.

Future opportunities

A Liberal Studies education offers students a diverse set of skills that can be adapted and applied to an ever growing career marketplace that is placing more emphasis on the skills associated with a Liberal Arts education. Job postings across a wide spectrum of career fields are looking for candidates with Liberal Arts backgrounds and the vast majority of job descriptions highlight skills such as; teamwork, clear writing, problem-solving and strong communication skills, all of which are developed by earning a degree in Liberal Studies.

Academic Advisor
Adult and Family Services
Advertising
Advocate
Anchorperson
Archivist
Business Owner
Child Care Supervisor
City Planning/Manager
College Recruiter
Company CEO
Editor
Enter graduate school
Entry-level Management Personnel
Financial Service Representative
Government
Grant Writer
Health Services Support Staff
Human Resources
Internship coordinator
Journalist
Lawyer (after completion of Law School)
Legislative Assistant
Lobbyist
Marketing Representative
Minister
Museum Manager
Non-profit Organization Staff
Para-Professional Liberian
Policy analyst
Politician
Probation Officer
Public Relations
Publicist
Real Estate
Recruitment services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity
Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities
Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences
Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences
Composition and Communication
Quantitative Foundations
Statistical Inferential Reasoning
Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA
Global Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Natural Sciences Liberal Arts View 1888 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
$60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
Official transcripts in English
English proficiency
Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores: ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837. Required for engineering programs and scholarships

Tuition Fee

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International

34140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34140 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34140 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13502 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lexington-Fayette

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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