Overview

A Liberal Arts degree at the University of Southampton provides the well-rounded perspective that so many of the world’s most important challenges require. You’ll choose topics according to your interests, and develop the skills to tackle problems with a variety of methods and from different perspectives. These skills will place you in an excellent position for a successful career or further study.

Year in industry

You may also be eligible to apply to undertake the University’s Year in Employment. (YIE). This offers you a great opportunity to complete a work placement between Year 2 and Year 3 of your degree and will help you develop work-based skills. You can choose a placement in any sector you like, whether it’s aligned to your degree or in a completely new area of interest.

Year abroad

This course includes a study abroad year at one of our partners in Europe, North America, Australia or Asia. This is a fantastic way to broaden your cultural horizons, take on new challenges, and add International experience to your CV.

It's also an opportunity to learn new skills and enhance your employability within the global marketplace.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts: film or music

Humanities: archaeology, english, history, linguistics, or philosophy

Languages: french, german, portuguese, or spanish

Social sciences: criminology, politics, or sociology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom
Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

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92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels - In all cases, the following specific additional requirements for particular pathways apply.

French A level French

German A level German

Music A level Music and Grade 8 Music Practical or demonstrated equivalent standard**

Portuguese A level Portuguese or equivalent previous learning experience

Spanish A level Spanish

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

≈ 25500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Southampton

Funding

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