Liberal Arts

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Study deeply. Think broadly. A Liberal Arts degree at UEA combines the academic depth of a structured major with the flexibility of a minor, giving you the freedom to build a degree that’s uniquely yours.

Discover the freedom to specialise in the subject you love while exploring the wider ideas, disciplines and challenges that inspire you. Through our distinctive major and minor structure, you'll combine the depth of a specialist degree with the breadth of interdisciplinary learning and a strong professional focus, equipping you with the knowledge, perspective and practical skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you're interested in literature, politics, history, media, philosophy, business management or computing science, you'll develop the specialist knowledge, interdisciplinary perspective and problem-solving skills to tackle complex real-world challenges and prepare you for careers across a wide range of sectors.

Why choose Liberal Arts at UEA?

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Curious about more than one subject?

If you're excited by multiple subjects and enjoy exploring how different ideas connect, Liberal Arts could be the right choice for you. Built on interdisciplinary learning, you’ll learn to connect ideas, methods and perspectives from different disciplines, helping you understand complex issues and develop practical, evidence-informed solutions to real-world challenges.

By combining specialist expertise with connected thinking, you'll develop the confidence and adaptability to tackle complex global challenges.

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Flexibility with academic structure

From your first year, dedicated Liberal Arts modules introduce disciplinary learning while preparing you for different styles of assessment across your degree.

Through your major and minor, you'll build a degree that reflects your interests, combining specialist expertise with interdisciplinary thinking. Alongside your core subject studies, you’ll connect ideas across different subjects before applying that thinking to live projects.

You’ll conclude your studies with an independent interdisciplinary capstone project, bringing together the knowledge, skills and perspectives you’ve developed across your degree to prepare you for your next steps.

Your study options

Foundation Year option

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Specialist spaces for every pathway

You’ll be part of multiple academic communities across the University, experiencing different ways of thinking, learning and working while benefiting from the diverse expertise, perspectives and approaches each discipline brings to your Liberal Arts degree. Your major and minor determine where you’ll learn, giving you access to specialist spaces across the university. Depending on the pathway you choose, you could learn in television studios, creative writing spaces, science laboratories, drama studios and other subject-specific environments.

Beyond campus, you'll also benefit from partnerships with organisations including the National Centre for Writing, the East Anglian Film Archive, BBC and Norwich's rich cultural and heritage sector.

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What can you do with a Liberal Arts degree?

As workplaces continue to evolve, employers increasingly value graduates who can think across disciplines, adapt quickly and solve complex problems creatively. A Liberal Arts degree develops these highly transferable skills, preparing you for a rapidly changing world of work.

You’ll graduate equipped for careers across sectors including business, communications, public policy, education and the creative and cultural industries, combining subject expertise with an interdisciplinary perspective and practical experience gained throughout your degree.

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A small cohort with personalised support

Although you'll study across multiple schools, Liberal Arts gives you a close academic home, giving you the confidence to explore the wider university while remaining part of a supportive community.

Small cohort sizes mean you'll build strong relationships with academic staff and fellow students while receiving personalised guidance throughout your time at UEA.

Alongside dedicated Liberal Arts teaching, you'll benefit from regular socials and an active liberal arts society, helping you build friendships, broaden your networks and feel part of the community from day one.

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