Best universities for Liberal arts (non-specific) (2026)
10 UK universities teaching Liberal arts (non-specific) as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Warwick Coventry, West Midlands · TEF Gold | 66 | — |
| 2 | University of Exeter Exeter, South West · TEF Gold | 60 | £44k |
| 3 | University of Bristol Bristol, City of, South West · TEF Silver | 55 | £41k |
| 4 | King's College London Westminster, London · TEF Silver | 54 | — |
| 5 | University of Nottingham Nottingham, East Midlands · TEF Silver | 53 | — |
| 6 | University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 53 | — |
| 7 | University of Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Silver | 49 | — |
| 8 | University of Glasgow Scotland | 48 | £28.5k |
| 9 | UCL Camden, London · TEF Silver | 44 | — |
| 10 | University of Essex Colchester, East of England · TEF Silver | 44 | — |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Liberal arts (non-specific)?
On our measures University of Warwick ranks first for Liberal arts (non-specific), followed by University of Exeter, University of Bristol, King's College London. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Liberal arts (non-specific) graduates earn the most?
University of Exeter: typical earnings of £44k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).