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University of Southampton

Liberal Arts

Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS Y000

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Intl. Tuition
£25,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
Y000

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Arts and humanities graduates develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication and research valued across the civil service, media, law, education, publishing and the creative industries.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
25,785
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
35.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£25,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Area studies, languages and literature
  • Languages
  • Biblical languages
  • Translation
  • Language
  • Latin
  • Linguistics
  • Language development
  • English linguistics
  • Spanish linguistics
  • Medieval languages
  • Sign language
  • Modern languages
  • African languages
  • Middle Eastern languages
  • European languages
  • German
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spoken English
  • English language
  • English for business
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Asian languages
  • Languages for business
  • Interpreting
  • Literature
  • Eighteenth-century literature
  • Seventeenth-century literature
  • Literary studies
  • Anglo-Saxon studies
  • English literature
  • Medieval English literature
  • Arthurian literature
  • Romantic literature
  • American literature
  • Creative writing
  • Childrens literature
  • Nineteenth-century literature
  • Comparative literature
  • Sixteenth-century literature
  • European literature
  • Modern literature
  • Literary criticism
  • Classical literature
  • Dramatic literature
  • Poetry
  • Commonwealth literature
  • Area studies
  • Polar studies
  • Australian studies
  • Asian studies
  • European studies
  • German studies
  • French studies
  • Portuguese studies
  • African studies
  • Middle Eastern studies
  • American studies
  • Business and management
  • Shorthand in French
  • English language teaching
  • Social sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Human sciences
  • International studies
  • Social studies
  • Human rights
  • Gender studies
  • Development policy
  • Police studies
  • Community studies
  • Youth studies
  • Third world studies
  • Urban studies
  • Industrial studies
  • Community development
  • Child studies
  • Firefighter studies
  • Development studies
  • Politics
  • Policy studies
  • International security
  • Trade union studies
  • Middle Eastern politics
  • Political economy
  • British politics
  • Diplomatic studies
  • International relations
  • European politics
  • Political theory
  • Democratic studies
  • Strategic studies
  • Parliamentary studies
  • Comparative politics
  • Government
  • Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Law
  • English law
  • Applied social sciences
  • Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Statistical economics
  • Monetary economics
  • Economic development
  • Labour economics
  • Energy economics
  • Building economics
  • Mathematical economics
  • Educational economics
  • Business economics
  • International economics
  • Technological economics
  • Transport economics
  • Maritime economics
  • Planning economics
  • Industrial economics
  • European economics
  • Health economics
  • Food economics
  • Humanities
  • Combined studies
  • Archaeology
  • Palaeography
  • Field archaeology
  • Egyptology
  • Archaeological method
  • Byzantine archaeology
  • Medieval archaeology
  • Landscape archaeology
  • Marine archaeology
  • Industrial archaeology
  • Classical archaeology
  • Roman archaeology
  • Greek archaeology
  • Environmental archaeology
  • Archaeometallurgy
  • European archaeology
  • Funerary archaeology
  • Archaeological conservation
  • General studies
  • Classics
  • Roman civilisation
  • Classical studies
  • Heritage studies
  • Religious studies
  • Religious thought
  • Biblical studies
  • Comparative religion
  • Pastoral studies
  • Ministry
  • Theology
  • Divinity
  • Philosophy
  • Scientific philosophy
  • Social philosophy
  • Citizenship
  • Ethics
  • Medical ethics
  • Metaphysics
  • Aesthetics
  • European philosophy
  • Medieval philosophy
  • Critical thinking
  • Ancient philosophy
  • Political philosophy
  • Health philosophy
  • Language philosophy
  • Ideology
  • Educational philosophy
  • Religious philosophy
  • Modern studies
  • Cultural studies
  • Islamic studies
  • Jewish studies
  • History
  • Social history
  • Science history
  • Labour history
  • Technological history
  • Intellectual history
  • Mathematical history
  • Church history
  • Medical history
  • Legal history
  • European history
  • Economic history
  • Landscape history
  • Contemporary history
  • History of ideas
  • Historical computation
  • Cultural history
  • British history
  • Historical research
  • International history
  • Local history
  • Prehistory
  • Medieval history
  • Modern history
  • Ancient history
  • Renaissance history
  • Medieval studies
  • Renaissance studies
  • French (primary teaching)
  • Modern languages (primary teaching)
  • English (primary teaching)
  • German (secondary teaching)
  • English (secondary teaching)
  • Modern languages (secondary teaching)
  • Spanish (secondary teaching)
  • French (secondary teaching)
  • Film production
  • Film studies
  • Librarianship
  • Arts and crafts
  • Music

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
25,785
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
35%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Total Students25,785
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students35%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Arts and humanities graduates develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication and research valued across the civil service, media, law, education, publishing and the creative industries.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Finance

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£25,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£25,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£248/mo
Transport£75/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,177
Annual living costs£14,125/yr

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