BLS Liberal Studies at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

To address the breadth and value of various forms of knowledge in a changing world, the Bachelor of Liberal Studies major is structured to allow students to design individualized programs of study to include humanities, social sciences, and natural and mathematical sciences. By developing a diverse knowledge reflective of a true liberal arts education, the Bachelor of Liberal Studies is a degree completion option for students who have completed significant coursework but not the requirements of a specific major.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program offers a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to design a personalized academic path aligned with their interests and goals. Drawing from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, students explore a broad range of subjects while developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Arts and Sciences.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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