Explore Liberal Arts at UMass Lowell

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment through the Liberal Arts program at UMass Lowell, where curiosity and creativity lay the foundation for meaningful careers and graduate study. Our interdisciplinary approach builds real-world skills and hands-on experience, empowering you to successfully grow and adapt as industry and culture evolve.

Learn On Campus or Online

No matter how you choose to learn, you’ll receive the same respected degree, expert faculty instruction and dedicated advising support.

One Degree. Many Possibilities.

UMass Lowell’s liberal arts degrees are designed around your interests and your goals based on the concentrations you select. Instead of locking you into a single discipline, this flexible program gives you the freedom to explore and shape your academic experience. You might choose a liberal arts degree if you’re looking for:

  • A program that adapts to your academic and career interests
  • The freedom to combine course work across multiple disciplines
  • Personalized advising and strong support, especially if you’re transferring credits
  • Flexible options to study on campus or online

Meet Our Students and Alumni

Melodie Armand sitting on a bench
Melodie Armand '22
Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Melodie Armand turned a setback into greater success.

I’m on a different path, but I’m on the right path.
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Sammy Santana poses in front a board describing his project to create an educational nonprofit called “Shared Vision/Vision House” at the UMass Lowell Difference Maker Idea Challenge.
Sammy Santana '24
Liberal Arts

With an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.

The best thing I've experienced at UMass Lowell is finding myself through ... every class I've taken.
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UMass student Sandi DeRuntz stands in front of Difference Maker sign.
Sandi DeRuntz '25
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Art and Psychology

Sandi DeRuntz invented ZipperBuddy, an aid for people with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary class and DifferenceMaker.

I’ve found my purpose: I want to create accessible devices.
Read More About Sandi DeRuntz 

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    UMass Lowell is the first New England university to partner with Braven, a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate students’ careers and prepare them for strong first postcollege jobs.
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    Students Get Hands-On With 17th-Century Classic

    UMass Lowell students and faculty explored the enduring relevance of Thomas Hobbes’ “Leviathan” at an interdisciplinary conference featuring the university’s rare first edition, combining hands-on access with discussions spanning history, philosophy, English, art and modern political thought.