Liberal Arts
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: Y002 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: Y002 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
For English pathway; A or A* in A Level English or equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; A or A* in A Level Mathematics or equivalent. For Music pathway; A or A* in Music or Music Technology or equivalent.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
For English pathway; D3 English or UoN accepted equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; D3 in Mathematics or UoN accepted equivalent. For Music pathway; D3 in Music or Music Technology or UoN accepted equivalent.
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. For English pathway; 6 points in Higher Level English. For Mathematics pathway; 6 points in Higher Level Level Mathematics. For Music pathway; 6 points in Higher Level Music.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades AA.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
For English pathway; A in English or UoN accepted equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; A in Mathematics or UoN accepted equivalent. For Music pathway; A in Music or Music Technology or UoN accepted equivalent.. This qualification is only accepted alongside Scottish Higher grades AAABB.
Scottish Higher
This qualification is only accepted alongside Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA. For English pathway; A in English or UoN accepted equivalent. For Mathematics pathway; A in Mathematics or UoN accepted equivalent. For Music pathway; A in Music or Music Technology or UoN accepted equivalent.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
UCAS Tariff
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About this course
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:
- study multiple subjects
- 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:
- English – language and literature
- Humanities – history, philosophy, music, classics, archaeology, theology and religion
- Culture – film, television, media, communications, history of art
- Languages and area studies – Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, American and Canadian Studies
- Social sciences – education, geography, psychology, sociology, social policy
- Politics
- Maths
- Enterprise and innovation
There are no set pathways. Our dedicated Liberal Arts team will help you build a programme that fits your interests.
**Core modules**
Our core modules:
- help you connect your individual subjects
- 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:
- work together through group and project work and field trips
- 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.
Modules
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Liberal-Arts-BA-Hons-U6ULIART.html
Tuition fees
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