Liberal Arts with an International Year BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Liberal Arts with an International Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Liberal Arts (Non-Specific) at Royal Holloway, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Liberal Arts (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Course Description
A Liberal Arts degree is ideal for creative and inquisitive individuals who have a wide range of interests. Choosing to take this highly-prized yet rarely available degree at Royal Holloway will provide you with the opportunity to create a bespoke programme that is perfectly aligned to your individual interests and passions. Liberal Arts involves an internationally-recognised approach to study that will prepare you for life in our rapidly changing world. Multifaceted, diverse and adaptable graduates are increasingly sought by employers looking for people able to respond quickly and effectively to shifting needs and opportunities.
This degree is truly interdisciplinary and will allow you to have adopt either a concentrated or a broad focus in your studies, as you choose from a vast range of subjects available across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The core courses will enable you to connect with your fellow Liberal Arts students and provide you with a strong foundation upon which to base your chosen studies, and you will prompted to think about how to bring different disciplines into conversation with each other. In addition, you will study a Modern European language, either as a beginner or at an advanced level for at least the first year; after that you can choose whether to develop your language skills further throughout your degree.
On this programme you will also develop your global perspective by spending a year abroad studying in English, taking advantage of the partnerships we have with many prestigious international universities.
You will be taught by internationally renowned experts in their fields and be fully supported by a Personal Tutor. This programme has a strong emphasis on teamwork alongside individual development and will equip you with skills of critical thinking, creativity and adaptability.
- Partnerships with prestigious international universities where you study in English.
- Explore different disciplines and bring them into conversation with each other.
- Lay strong foundations with core modules in Liberal Arts.
- Develop critical thinking, creativity and adaptability.
- Also available with a language year abroad (Y002).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Liberal Arts with an International Year BA (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
20% | Finance Professionals |
20% | Administrative occupations |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Liberal Arts (Non-Specific)
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum 7.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Liberal Arts with an International Year BA (Hons)
EU | £23800 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £23800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. For students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25, the fee is £9,250 for that year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for overseas fee-paying students. Please be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree. The upper limit of any such annual rise has not yet been set for courses starting in 2024 but will advertised here once confirmed. For further information see fees and funding and our terms and conditions.
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year, and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
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
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About Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded in 1886, and is located in the suburban setting of Egham, South East England. The campus is home to an impressive Victorian era Picture Gallery, which serves as a museum for a collection of highly-valued art. The Royal Holloway Founder’s Building, the main feature of the campus, is where students will find their on-site accommodation, as well as the old style but extensively equipped library.
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Student composition of Royal Holloway, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Royal Holloway, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9410
- postgraduates:
- 2340
- Total:
- 11750
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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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 |