BLibArts Liberal Arts at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary programme across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences that lets students pursue a discipline specialism or broader thematic interests, with study abroad and work placement opportunities.

What you will study

A core Liberal Arts module runs at each stage alongside pathway subjects, with a second-year Careers Placement module ahead of a third-year work placement. Languages pathways (Spanish, French or Portuguese) include 8 months or more abroad in third year; other students study abroad for a semester in second year.

Career pathways

Placements have included Stormont, the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Linen Hall Library, Irish Film Institute, museums and the civil service. Graduates can progress to taught Masters programmes or the MRes in Arts and Humanities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted, with Distinction* equated to A and Distinction to B. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 H3 including English (O4 English if not taken at Higher Level). IB: 34 points including 6,6,5 at Higher Level. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: D*D*D. Access course: overall average of 75%. Graduates: minimum 2:1. For last year's entry A-level/BTEC applicants needed a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better including English Language (Irish Junior Certificate: five grade C/Merit). GCSE English Language grade C/4 required. Offers are normally based on 3 A-levels; interviews are not normally held. HNC: 4 Distinctions and remainder Merits (stage 1 entry only). International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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