Oxford Brookes University
Liberal Arts BA
Oxford Brookes University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

Would you like to develop a base of knowledge on a broad range of social, political, and cultural disciplines?

For those with an interest in the humanities and social sciences, studying Liberal Arts at Oxford Brookes means undertaking an exciting multidisciplinary degree. Your learning will be drawn from subjects that include:

  • English Literature
  • Languages
  • History
  • Politics
  • Philosophy
  • History of Art

You’ll study a variety of topics, covering a range of global and local issues, including world politics to the development of European societies. You'll develop communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills as you engage with these various subjects. You’ll graduate with a diverse mix of skills and perspectives that will set you apart in the job market, opening up a wide range of career options to explore.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Liberal Arts, BA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Liberal Arts BA

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £15950 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.

You can spend your third year on a work placement. During your placement there is a fee which is paid to the university. It covers the cost of your placement tutor, and the support we provide whilst looking for a placement position and during your placement role.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Oxford Brookes University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 28 university rankings of Oxford Brookes University

About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.

List of 158 Bachelor and Master Courses from Oxford Brookes University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Oxford Brookes University

undergraduates:
11520
postgraduates:
2880
Total:
14400
  • Life at Oxford Brookes – Student View | Oxford Brookes University
  • Careers at Brookes – Student View | Oxford Brookes University
  • Moeko, from Japan studying Public Health | Oxford Brookes University
  • Why International Students Choose Brookes | Oxford Brookes University
  • My Brookes | Oxford Brookes University

Where is this programme taught

Main Site
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Liberal Arts (with Placement Year) BA (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology - 0% 0% £9250 £22000 144 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts with an International Year BA (Hons) Royal Holloway, University of London 56% 0% 15% £9250 £23800 144 Egham On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts BA (Hons) University of Bristol - 0% 5% £9250 £23900 202 Bristol On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts BA (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology - 0% 0% £9250 £22000 144 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts BA (Hons) University of Essex - 5% 10% £9250 £18585 108 Colchester On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) University of Essex - 5% 10% £9250 £19500 108 Colchester On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of Wales - - - £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad) BA (Hons) University of Essex - 5% 10% £9250 £19500 108 Colchester On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) University of Essex 76% 5% 10% £9250 £18585 108 Colchester On campus Full-time
Liberal Arts (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) University of Essex - 5% 10% £9250 £18585 108 Colchester On campus Full-time