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

Leo Giordano sits at a desk with a computer.
Leonardo Giordano '26
Liberal Arts

Leonardo Giordano has twice interned for credit through a new program.

The internships have expanded my network, and they were very career-centered.
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Jake Abramowitz filming actors on a movie set
Jake Abramowitz 2023
Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Jake Abramowitz won a statewide pitch contest for his short film.

UMass Lowell was affordable and made sense to me....I can do all the same things that students at a film school do.
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Chummeng Soun performs with Flying Orb, a group of younger Cambodian-American dancers in Lowell
Chummeng Soun '19
Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Chummeng Soun is documenting the traditional dances of his native Cambodia with support from the Center for Asian American Studies and the Southeast Asian Digital Archive.

That's where my passion lies - in filmmaking and storytelling about my heritage.
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