BA Liberal Arts at University of Southampton

A Liberal Arts degree at Southampton gives you the freedom to explore ideas across the arts, humanities and social sciences while specialising in a subject that interests you most. On this BA Liberal Arts you’ll examine cultural, ethical and political questions that shape our world, while developing the ability to analyse complex issues from different perspectives. You’ll specialise through a pathway subject, while continuing to study across a range of disciplines.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree offers you an excellent foundation in liberal arts and expertise in a subject area of your choice. There is also the option to study abroad for a year or spend a year in employment between year 2 and year 3.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local and national government, teaching and education, media and broadcasting, heritage and museums, publishing, advertising, pr and marketing, charities and non-governmental organisations. Careers directly related to the course include civil servant, policy advisor, development coordinator, public relations manager, logistics analyst, human resources manager, data analyst, management consultant.

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