Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Bachelor's)

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This programme offers a flexible path to graduation for students not pursuing a traditional degree. It requires completion of UNLV's general education requirements and a six-credit core sequence in General Studies in Liberal Arts. The core sequence focuses on synthesizing prior learning and reflecting on career opportunities aligned with personal interests. Students build an intellectual foundation through interdisciplinary study across the humanities and social sciences.

Focus areas include cultural studies, linguistic studies, Asian studies, Latin American studies, multi-disciplinary studies, social science studies.

Students must complete all UNLV graduation requirements, including university general education courses, plus a six-credit core sequence in General Studies in Liberal Arts. The programme does not include a dissertation, practicum, or capstone.

Graduates enter roles in education, public service, nonprofit work, and community-based organizations where interdisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking are applied.

Applicants must meet UNLV's general admission requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Official transcripts and any additional documents specified by UNLV admissions must be submitted.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

UNLV sits in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada, placing students in a large city known for activity throughout the day and night. The 335-acre campus offers a defined university setting within the city, with natural desert getaways only minutes away. Students can also reach destinations across the American Southwest in less than a day's drive.

Academic options include 78 majors and 84 minors, along with more than 197 graduate degree and certificate programs. UNLV also has schools of law, medicine, and dental medicine. Its academic programs draw on the surrounding community, giving students opportunities to connect their studies with the place where they live and learn.

International students can expect an active campus community with many ways to meet people and take part in university life. Facilities include a modern recreation center, dining options, and housing. Hundreds of organizations, clubs, sports, and events provide routes into campus life. Admission resources include campus visits, applications, information requests, and guidance on costs and financial aid.