Course summary
Today's world is complex. To solve its problems we need a range of knowledge and skills.
Liberal Arts at Nottingham gives you the opportunity to:
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study multiple subjects
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develop advanced problem-solving skills
It's your chance to build your own degree programme and become part of the solution to our current problems.
Subject choices
Choose modules from 18 different subject areas covering:
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English – language and literature
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Humanities – history, philosophy, music, classics, archaeology, theology and religion
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Culture – film, television, media, communications, history of art
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Languages and area studies – Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, American and Canadian Studies
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Social sciences – education, geography, psychology, sociology, social policy
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Politics
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Maths
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Enterprise and innovation
There are no set pathways. Our dedicated Liberal Arts team will help you build a programme that fits your interests.
Depending on your Modern Language and Cultures language module choices you may be able to spend your third year abroad. This will be in a country where the language you've studied is the main one. You will then return and complete a fourth year in Nottingham.
Core modules
Liberal Arts at Nottingham isn't just a pick and mix degree. You'll work closely with other Liberal Arts students to look at some of the key issues facing society today.
Our core modules:
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help you connect your individual subjects
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develop your abilities to cooperate to tackle complex problems
The modules look at some of the key issues facing society today such as migration, globalisation and sustainability. Using their varied knowledge, skills and approaches our students work in groups to develop innovative solutions to difficult questions.
Community
You'll be part of a distinct Liberal Arts community:
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work together through group and project work and field trips
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sharing experiences as part of the Liberal Arts Society
At the same time you'll be able to join in with your subject-specific societies and take advantage of all the other opportunities the university offers.
Foundation Year
This course is also available with a Foundation Year - aimed at developing potential and diversifying our recruitment.
Modules
Each year is a balance between core and optional subject modules.
Subject modules
With such an extensive choice some people can be unsure of the best options. Our team will work with you every year to look at what your interests are and what you want to achieve. We'll help you choose the best modules that match your aims. We will always be on hand to support you and offer flexibility as you grow and change through your university journey.
Core modules
You'll work with your fellow Liberal Arts students on issues such as:
• Space and Place
• Working across disciplines
• Design and Communication
• Migration and Identity
• The body and what it means to be human
• Global challenges
The Liberal Arts course has a strong global focus so you will have the opportunity to develop your language skills. You can study a language for its own sake or because it complements another subject you are studying.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available both through the course, as well as the Nottingham Advantage Award. You can also spend time overseas through the Study Abroad programme.
Apply by
31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Y002
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
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- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- Y002
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M1
GCSE/National 4/National 5
European Baccalaureate - 85% overall. For English pathway; 8.5 in English or UoN accepted equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; 8.5 in Mathematics or UoN accepted equivalent. For Music pathway; 8.5 in Music or Music Technology or UoN accepted equivalent.
Contextual admissions
We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.
We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £21500* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| International | £21500* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.