BA (Hons) Arts and Humanities at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our BA Arts and Humanities is a flexible, cross-disciplinary degree that puts the arts and humanities at the heart of your understanding of, and responses to, today’s global challenges. Its emphasis on career and employability learning and opportunities allows you to apply the diverse skills and understanding acquired on this course towards a wide range of careers.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Through the themes of Identities, Places and Futures, you will learn how cultural, technological, historical and political forces shape the contemporary world. You will analyse how arts and humanities represent, challenge and shape society, and you will apply creative and critical thinking to produce meaningful change in diverse contexts. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Global Challenge 1: Identities, Global Challenge 2: Places, Global Challenge 3: Futures, Career Development and Employability.

Career pathways

Graduates from the arts and humanities at Birkbeck have pursued careers in a range of roles and sectors, including in: TV and film production companies, theatres, museums, literary production and development, the creative and cultural industries, education, NGOs, policy units and government departments, The School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication's specially designed, Careers and Employability.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code Y402 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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