How to Study Liberal Arts Course Abroad

Liberal Arts, one of the oldest fields of study globally, teaches you to read critically and write convincingly. It enriches learning by imparting the right skills to analyze any social or cultural perspective aptly. 

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Course Brief of Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts have an array of subjects like:

Natural Science– Includes subjects like Earth Science, Archaeology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, etc.

Humanities– Includes vast topics of Literature, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Philosophy, Ethics, etc. 

Formal Science– Includes concepts related to Statistics, Mathematics, Logic Reasoning, Decision Theory, Game Theory, etc. 

Social Science– Includes Business Informatics, Anthropology, History, Gender Studies, etc.

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Top Universities Offering Liberal Arts Courses

When it comes to liberal arts universities in the US, Europe, or any other part of the world, the opportunities are endless. You can find the top-ranking institutions listed below. 

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the USA

• Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia
• Sarah Lawrence College, Yonkers, New York
• Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut
• Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the UK

• Oxford Brookes University
• University of Essex
• SOAS University of London
• University of Birmingham
• Keele University

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Canada

• Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario
• Douglas College, British Columbia
• University of Fraser Valley
• Niagara College, Ontario
• Selkirk College, British Columbia

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Australia

• Australian Catholic University
• Macquarie University
• The University of Sydney
• Western Sydney University
• University of New South Wales

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Europe

• University of Groningen, Netherlands
• Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Prague
• American College Dublin, Ireland
• European College for Liberal Studies, Barcelona
• Leuphana University, Germany 

Specializations in Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts degrees cover multiple academic disciplines. Here, you gain in-depth knowledge about topics that improve communication and problem-solving skills. Some of the common majors you can choose to study are:

•     Biology– Understanding more about plants, animals, and other living organisms. 
•     Political Science– Covers the working process of the government and its various organizations. 
•     Sociology– Understanding how people structure themselves in society. 
•     Creative Writing– Narration of stories to help understand different incidents or reports. 

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Levels of Education of Liberal Arts

Based on the eligibility, you can choose to study Liberal Arts at different levels of education. There are several courses available for people looking to get a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. 

Undergraduate Courses

• Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA)
• BSc in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Postgraduate Courses

• Liberal Studies (MA)
• Master of Letter in Arts and Letters
• Master of Liberal Arts

Doctorate Courses

• Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Ph.D. in Human Sciences
• Ph.D. in History of Art

Fee Required for the Program

There are many Liberal Arts colleges affiliated with public or private institutions.  

For private colleges, the fee structure is usually on the higher side, and students can pay up to USD 60,000 (INR 45,70,100.00) per year. 

However, the amount can be reduced to half, i.e., USD 30,000 (INR 2285100.00) after scholarships and grants. 

Listed below are some of the top Liberal Arts programs in leading universities, along with their fees.

Institution Name	Course Title	Course Fees
York University	Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies	CAD 1,25,986 (INR 75,60,100)
University of South Florida	Master of Arts in Liberal Arts	USD 31,728 (INR 24,00,500)
Georgetown University	Doctor of Liberal Studies	USD 56,584 (INR 42,81,100)
Colorado State University	Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts	USD 115,964 (INR 88,62,600)
Worcester State University	Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences	USD 66,664 (INR 50,94,800)

Job Prospects for Liberal Arts

Contrary to the popular belief of not holding any value, a Liberal Arts degree prepares you for various jobs. These courses equip you with much-needed thinking and communication skills. Some popular career options for a Liberal Arts degree holder are:

• Advertising Representative 
• Copywriter 
• Corporate Communication Director 
• Social Worker
• Psychologist
• Statistician 

Popular organizations hiring Liberal Arts graduates are:

• US Department of State
• Hewlett-Packard
• Wells Fargo
• Novartis
• IBM

Expected Remuneration for Liberal Arts 

Students holding a Liberal Arts bachelor’s degree can expect an average salary of INR 6 lakhs based on the major they pick. Similarly, a postgraduate degree will get you a base salary of INR 7.13 lakhs. 

For Ph.D. holders, the average salary is INR 10 Lakhs. 

Degree	Job Title	Expected Salary Range (per annum)
Undergraduate	Content Writer	INR 1.18 – INR 4.42 Lakh
Undergraduate	Project Engineer	INR 3.39 – INR 10 Lakh
Undergraduate	Social Media Manager	INR 2.15 – INR 4.93 Lakh
Postgraduate	Associate Editor	INR 2.17 – INR 5.77 Lakh
Postgraduate	Marketing Manager	INR 3.88 – INR 10 Lakh
Doctorate	Research Scientist	INR 3.38 – INR 20 Lakh
Doctorate	Management Consultant	INR 3.24 – INR 40 Lakh

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