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Liberal Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts and Sciences

This is the name of a degree style commonly taught in the USA (and American Schools in Europe) where students study a wide range of subjects initially and then declare a major subject part way through.

In the UK there are several universities offering a ‘Liberal Arts’ or ‘Arts & Sciences’ degree. Each university has chosen a different structure but all the courses enable students to combine a number of different subjects and study a wider breadth whilst still having a ‘major’ field of study.

Many Dutch Universities have University Colleges attached to their institution where a ‘Liberal Arts & Science’ curriculum is taught with a similar philosophy to the USA. Each college offers a different range of subjects and often has an area they specialize in.
Almost all Canadian Universities offer a Bachelor or Arts and/or a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, which gives you similar freedom in class choice and some Colleges teach a Liberal Arts Curriculum.
Typically ‘Liberal Arts’ colleges and courses have smaller class sizes and more contact time with academics. In the UK and Europe this has made them competitive and prestigious programmes to gain a place on.

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Common Degree/Major Names

BA
Combined Honours
BABSc
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Attention to Detail
Creativity
Data Manipulation
Design Mindset
Empathy
ICT
Idea Visualisation
Leadership
Mathematical
Note Taking
Organisation
Practical (working with your hands)
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This is a great way to help you decide whether this subject area is really something you would want to study at the depth of a degree.

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Universities

Universities Offering Degrees within Accounting and Finance

Institution
Country
Campus Type
Size
Education Model
Selectivity
University of Melbourne
Austalia
City Island Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
The Melbourne curriculum enables students to explore their passions and strengths, while giving the flexibility to specialise when students are ready. We offer seven bachelors degrees in the Melbourne curriculum – arts, biomedicine, commerce, design, fine arts, music, and science – covering over 100 different study areas. We also offer specialist degrees in agriculture and oral health, where everything students study is structured for the chosen discipline. Students start with a three-year bachelors degree. Once completed, they can enter the workforce with a broad knowledge base and career-ready skills. Or, gain specialised knowledge via a graduate degree or in graduate research. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PubbNsh5zyQ
Merit based entry for UG. Students who receive IB score and meet prerequisite subjects are guaranteed an offer. No interview, reference letters, personal statement required.
Edith Cowan University
Australia, Sri Lanka
Suburban Campus City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
At ECU, we believe that human creativity, combined with the inspiration of learning, has the power to transform lives and create a better world. So we’ll prepare you by teaching you the skills we know industries and employers are looking for, such as creative thinking and problem-solving. We’ll encourage you to have a positive mindset, and to see problems as opportunities. Speaking of teaching, we’re also an established Australian leader in the quality of our teaching. It’s a big part of our values. And it’s why our graduates have rated us 5 stars for 17 years straight in the Good Universities Guide.
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
UNSW Sydney
Australia
City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution > 30,000
UNSW’s strategic priorities actively address the challenges we face today - from climate change and renewable energies to lifesaving medical treatments and breakthrough technologies. We aim to make an impact on people’s lives around the world. In 2020, UNSW evolved its motto to “Scientia corde mente et manu” - Knowledge by Heart, Mind and Hand. This is more than just a slogan of renewed values and aspirations. It captures the fact that we serve higher purpose, and are committed to serving society through knowledge sharing and new discovery.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Purdue University Northwest
USA
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Lafayette College
USA
City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies.
Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate
Durham University
UK
City Campus, City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000 A high volume of applications means a number of programmes can be more selective than others
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted)
Carleton College
USA
Rural Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Leiden University College
The Netherlands
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Leiden University College is part of Leiden University, which is a Research University.
Selective (25-50% admitted) Leiden University College accepts 200 students each year out of approx 800 applications.
Queens University
Canada
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Medical-Doctoral Research University
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
York University
Canada
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) Admission requirements vary by programs.
Franklin & Marshall College
USA
Small Institution <5000
We follow a liberal arts format with majors, minors, joint degrees, and certificate program options.
Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate
The American University of Paris
France
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
College of Wooster
USA
Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Undergraduate Only Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Sciences Po
France
City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
St. John's College
USA
City Island Campus, Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
St. John's is famous for our interdisciplinary, discussion-based Great Books curriculum.
Selective (25-50% admitted). Students are admitted primarily based on their academic performance and essay responses.
Loughborough University
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
A comprehensive university offering Bachelors, Masters & research degrees across a range of subjects
Selective (25-50% admitted) - We look for students with high academic achievement, motivation & passion for their chosen subject
Duke Kunshan University (DKU)
China with a semester in the United States
City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Unique, new mutli-disciplinary model that results in both a Duke (US) degree and DKU (China) degree.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Amsterdam University College (AUC)
The Netherlands
City Campus, City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Florida
USA
Rural Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Purdue University-Main Campus
USA
Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Tier one research institution in the U.S. Many opportunities for undergraduate research.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Brunel University London
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective
California State University, Long Beach
USA
Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model): Accessible, Practical, Affordable
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Syracuse University
USA
City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
We offer both liberal arts and pre-professional programs of study, with a flexible curriculum.
Selective (25-50% admitted) Rates of admission vary by intended program of study
Minerva University
USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan.
City Campus
Small Institution <5000
Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format.
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/
Fordham University
USA
Urban City
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Liberal Arts
Selective (25-50% admitted)
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