Loughborough’s Liberal Arts degree offers the unique opportunity to design an academic journey that’s as diverse as your interests.
Combining core and optional modules across social sciences and humanities, you can study the subjects you’re passionate about while exploring new areas that spark your curiosity. Our flexible programme empowers you to think critically, challenge perspectives, and prepare for a future full of possibilities.
Our courses
Courses with Clearing vacancies will be announced on 14 August 2025.
Why choose Liberal Arts at Loughborough University?
Shape your academic path
Our Liberal Arts degree puts you in charge, offering an interdisciplinary approach that combines Art History, Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, and more. With the flexibility to tailor your studies, you can focus on what excites you while building a broad, nuanced understanding of the world.
Gain real-world skills and experience
Liberal Arts at Loughborough equips you with creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, skills highly sought after by employers. Enhance your degree with a professional placement, studying or working abroad, or take advantage of our modern language modules to expand your horizons.
Learn in a leading academic environment
Ranked 1st in the UK for Communication and Media, 4th for Sociology (Complete University Guide 2026), and 1st for Criminology (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), our interdisciplinary excellence ensures you’ll learn from world-class researchers and passionate lecturers. You’ll join a supportive community and graduate ready to make an impact in a range of industries.