The three-year Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Liberal Arts provides an intellectually stimulating and challenging program in the liberal arts, with a wide range of foundation modules combined in the latter stages with specialized study in four concentrations. The program is structured around two common years, with specializations developing out of the common curriculum in the third year of study.

In the third year, students are required to major in one of four concentrations: Irish Studies, American Studies, History, or English. In this way the program broadens students knowledge and advances their communication skills in a wide range of intellectual areas, and provides them with an understanding of other cultures, their intrinsic values and historical experience. As far as it is possible, the program helps students to make ethically and intellectually informed decisions which take account of the complexity and diversity of the world in which we live.

The program is designed to prepare students for a number of future avenues. The degree is particularly useful as a preparation for postgraduate study in the liberal arts, business studies and the law. Vocationally, the degree supports career development in such fields as business, social services, the arts, administration, teaching and research. To be in a position to advance, students will be expected to develop intellectual, practical and transferable skills. When students complete the program, they will command a number of intellectual skills, including the critical abilities of being able to read and analyse a large variety of texts, appreciate visual evidence, and assess valid supporting dialogue. For their future development, they will also have developed a range of practical skills, including effective essay writing and, where appropriate, an element of creative writing.

This program has Irish accreditation from Quality Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and is placed at Level 8 on the Irish National Qualifications Framework. It serves as preparation for students to participate in a variety of postgraduate programs such as the MFA in Creative Writing and MB in International Business.

Along with the academic knowledge students receive throughout their program, they will also acquire and develop transferable career skills from their degree discipline.

These skills include:

Strong communication skills
Strong writing skills
Interpersonal skills,
Flexibility/adaptability
Detail-oriented
Presentation skills
Time management
Cultural literacy
Awareness of social factors, cultural diversity and varied perspectives.
Ability to research
Analytical skills