Liberal Arts - BA (Hons)

Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of today’s complex world and its challenges from subjects including English, history, philosophy, and global politics. Shape your own degree in humanities and social sciences. Study at ARU in Cambridge, and explore global issues and challenges such as inequality, social justice, violence, the essence of humanity and the future of AI. This course includes a range of optional modules, so you can focus on your areas of interest. You'll also build your research skills, and learn how to deliver arguments through different communication channels. Throughout the course, you’ll develop transferable skills that will prepare you to tackle real-world problems in a systematic and flexible manner. Why ARU Tailor your degree to your own interests, with a range of optional modules. Build your knowledge as you study alongside students from across the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Make contacts through a range of events including guest talks and live lit jams. Showcase your writing at events organised by our Cambridge Writing Centre. Careers Graduate with skills and knowledge that are valued in the 21st-century workplace. These include independent thought, and the ability to communicate your research findings to diverse audiences. While you're studying here, you'll enhance your skills through live briefs, with external businesses giving you real-world challenges to solve. You’ll also have opportunities to gain work experience through our contacts with local organisations and employers, and to volunteer in local schools. You can choose to [study a modern foreign language](https:www.aru.ac.ukstudent-lifeopportunities-at-aruanglia-language-programme), which will give you a real advantage in the global job market, or study abroad for a trimester.

96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.AlternativesUCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted.IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.