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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Liberal Arts course at Durham University.
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A level
A*,A,A
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Please see our website for requirements around specific subjects.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Durham University. These students are taking Liberal Arts or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | A* |
| History | A* |
| Government and Politics | A* |
| Religious Studies | A |
| Spanish | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LA01
Here's what Durham University says about its Liberal Arts course.
Course details If you’re creative and curious with an interest in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the BA in Liberal Arts could be what you’re looking for. A highly regarded degree subject with a long-standing tradition, Liberal Arts gives you the freedom to craft a programme of study that is tailored around your interests and career aspirations. You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four. A highly regarded degree subject with a long-standing tradition, Liberal Arts gives you the freedom to craft a programme of study that is tailored around your interests and career aspirations. You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.
Why Durham University? Liberal Arts gives you the opportunity to design your own degree. You can study, two, three or even four subjects, in and beyond the arts and humanities. A multidisciplinary qualification that sits outside of traditional boundaries, the course offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to learn in some of the UK’s most prestigious Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences departments.
Rankings 3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026 Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Source: Durham University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Interdepartmental
Location
Durham City | Durham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Liberal arts
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £28,500 per year |
| International | £28,500 per year |
The modules you will study
For current information please scroll to the bottom of the page for Provider Information and select Visit our Course Page under Course Contact Details.
How you will be assessed
Your subject and module choices determine how your work is assessed, this may include essays, examinations and presentations. Assessment is designed to evaluate your knowledge and understanding, test your critical thinking and allow you to relate your learning to real-world issues.
In your final year, you will also complete a research project or dissertation that makes up one-third of your final-year marks. You will be expected to think independently and take greater control of your direction of study.
Durham University student reviews
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sports centre a bit out the way, 2 routes, main one is a bad path to get there
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cs degree enjoyed as went on good projects, useful 18 hr i think contact hrs first yr 25 hr second yr been rough
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collegiate, so lots of inter college sports. each college has eg A-H team for each sport, so lots of leagues, many levels. beautfiul small town, all students everywhere no locals, pedestrian friendly 2 major clubs one free one £4 entry, around five clubs total good bars (student and local) lots eve...
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2 years ago
The SU building is uninviting. The SU didnu2019t seem to run many events or fun activities. It seemed to just exist.
Graduate
2 years ago
Itu2019s good if youu2019re able to participate in college life. But, it can be quite cliquey and as a non-British student it can be isolating.
Graduate
2 years ago
Accommodation is way too expensive for what and where it is. Durham is a small place with not much to do. Itu2019s beautiful and can be lovely, but rent prices are clearly inflated for student homes and the atmosphere and access to amenities does not warrant the prices.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Durham University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Durham University students who took the Liberal Arts course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
55%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Durham University graduates who took Liberal Arts - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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