Combine modules that reflect your individual interests and aspirations. Alongside the opportunity to learn a new language during your first year you can choose to study film, literature, history, politics, drama, international relations and much more. If you select Expressions as your major or minor theme, you’ll have an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture through our Study Abroad Year.
Alternatively, you can choose to gain valuable industry experience with a Year in Industry option, or you can complete your degree in 3 years. International students can apply for our Liberal Arts BA with an Integrated Foundation year. The choice is yours to shape an experience that’s right for you.
BA Options:
- 3 years full-time
- 4 years full time with an Integrated Foundation Year, Year Abroad, or Year in Industry
- 5 years full-time with a Year in Industry and Integrated Foundation Year, or with a Year Abroad and Integrated Foundation Year
Check the programme page below for more information.
4thin the UK for Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Times Higher Education World Rankings by subject 2024
92%of Queen Mary research rated world-leading or internationally excellent
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Top 100worldwide for Arts and Humanities
QS World Rankings by subject 2026