Overview

The (Hons) Liberal Arts , BA programme from University of York is flexible throughout, with opportunities to study modules from across our Faculty of Arts and Humanities and across the university.

In your first and second year, you'll study core liberal arts modules and choose options from a range of subject areas. In your final year, you'll take further options alongside an interdisciplinary dissertation project. We also offer option modules in modern languages, English language and other interdisciplinary areas.

The broad range of options will equip you with a diverse set of critical and creative skills. Our course will inspire you to make connections across subject areas, preparing you for a wide range of careers and pursuits beyond your degree.

Career opportunities:

human resources
marketing
teaching
communication
non-profit
government
creative industries

Transferable skills:

communication
critical thinking
writing
time-management
interdisciplinary experience
practical skills

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Topic: The Archaeology of Africa
Special Topic: Archaeology and Mythology of the Greek and Roman Mediterranean
Special Topic: The Neolithic of Britain and Ireland
World Archaeology: The Late Prehistory of Egypt & the Fertile Crescent
Interpreting Historical Archaeology
Interpreting Prehistory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 188 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAA

Access to Higher Education Diploma

39 credits achieved from units awarded Distinction and 6 awarded Merit or higher.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

D*DD

European Baccalaureate

85% overall

International Baccalaureate

36 Points

T levels

We will consider a range of T Level qualifications for entry. Please visit our dedicated T Levels page for a full list of accepted T Levels.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers

Scottish Highers - AAABB
Advanced Highers - not required for entry
We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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