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Liberal Arts degrees abroad
Liberal arts typically refers to the study of natural sciences. humanities, social sciences, and arts. Liberal arts programs are incredibly broad, giving students a fantastic opportunity to amass a wealth of knowledge and skills across several disciplines.
The study of liberal arts can be traced right back to ancient periods, and the subject has developed greatly over centuries. As a liberal arts student, you’ll gain a fascinating insight into how the past has shaped modern society.
Studying liberal arts abroad is a fantastic way for students to gain a deep understanding of the subject. You’ll have the chance to delve into a country’s culture, history, language, and literature, paving the way for a truly authentic experience.
Liberal Arts program structure
Liberal arts can be studied at bachelor's, master’s, or PhD levels. Many universities allow students to study liberal arts as a sole subject, some even offer combined programs, allowing you to study it alongside another subject, like philosophy or sociology.
At undergraduate level, a liberal arts degree usually takes three or four years to complete. Some programs offer placement years, allowing students to work or study overseas.
Postgraduate liberal arts programs are largely offered as an MA, they generally last around one to two years. Once you have a master’s qualification, you’ll be eligible to study a PhD course if you wish to, which are around three to five years long,
Liberal arts content is largely taught in the form of lectures, workshops, and seminars. Assessment methods usually involve coursework, presentations, and exams, but may differ between universities.
The topics you’ll study will depend on the modules you choose, however, typical liberal arts modules include:
- Classics
- Languages
- Politics
- Religion
- Anthropology
- Mathematics
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Liberal arts undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in liberal arts
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Biology - Liberal Arts - BSc Concord University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,186 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,186 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Chemistry: Liberal Arts - BA/BSc University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Education/ Liberal Studies - Diversified Liberal Studies - BLS University of the Pacific, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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50,369 USD
Fee in university's local currency 50,370 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies - BSc James Madison University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,149 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,150 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Interdisciplinary Studies - Liberal Arts - BSIS Auburn University at Montgomery, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,335 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,336 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Associate in liberal arts
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Liberal Arts - AA College of Alameda, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Liberal Arts - AA St. Francis College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,688 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Liberal Arts - AA Merritt College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Liberal Arts - AA Lake Land College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Liberal Arts & Sciences: Math & Science - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
Diploma in liberal arts
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Liberal Arts - UGDip Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,083 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Liberal Arts - Dip University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,737 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,900 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Certificate in liberal arts
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Liberal Arts: CSU General Education Breadth - Cert Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Liberal Arts: Intersegmental General Education (for Transfer) - Cert Laney College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Liberal arts graduate programs
Master's in liberal arts
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Liberal Arts - MA Middle Tennessee State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,171 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,172 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Liberal Arts/Children’s Ministry - Dual MA/MLA Dallas Baptist University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,871 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,872 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Liberal Studies - MA University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,548 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,548 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Liberal Studies - MA DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,320 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,320 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
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Liberal Studies (Film and Media Studies) - MLSt Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,800 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in liberal arts
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Liberal Arts - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,015 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Future liberal arts careers
A liberal arts degree is highly sought after in many industries, thanks to the multitude of transferable skills the qualification can bring. Many liberal arts graduates go on to work in politics, museums, public relations, education, and media.
Skills from liberal arts qualifications are extremely useful in the following roles:
- Statistician
- Archivist
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Social worker
- Publicist
- Writer
- Economist
If you know what job you want, it’s a great idea to gain work experience alongside your studies to develop your skills and boost your employability. Many universities have career centers to help you find jobs, internships, and volunteering opportunities.
