A Well-Rounded and Customizable Liberal Arts Degree
With UMass Lowell's Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, you'll get a high-quality, multidisciplinary education that will prepare you for success in whatever career you choose. With this affordable and flexible program — which is available entirely online or as a mix of online and on-campus courses — you will gain the valuable skills and capabilities that today's employers are looking for by:
- building robust critical thinking abilities
- developing strong oral and written communication skills
- devising creative approaches to problem solving
- acquiring a solid foundation in science and the humanities
A Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields including education, law, journalism, paralegal services, politics, human resources, communications, international governance, humanitarian assistance and more.


The convenience and flexibility of the Bachelor in Liberal Arts program make it an ideal choice for working adults, transfer students, and students whose education plans were previously interrupted.
Success Story
"The flexibility is one of the main reasons I was able to finish my degree. The summer offerings and schedule made it so much easier for me. The fact that I knew at the beginning of each semester what assignments were due on what day was so nice. I was able to schedule my entire semester around my work and personal life from day one. And being able to log in and do schoolwork whenever I could find the time was the best part."
—Sarah N., Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Psychology and Legal Studies | Read More »Customize your liberal arts degree and design a personalized program of study by selecting two of the following concentration areas:
Transfer Credits / Credit for Prior Learning
Have you earned credits by taking courses at another accredited college or university in the past? You may be able to count those credits and courses towards your degree at UMass Lowell. Please review our transfer credit policy and email our Advising Center at Continuing_Education@uml.edu for additional details.

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