Brigham Young University

What you'll study

This programme emphasises breadth and integrative study across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, with a focused concentration in humanities and general studies. Core coursework typically includes advanced composition and rhetoric, research methods in the humanities, introduction to humanities theory, and an interdisciplinary capstone or senior project. Students choose from modules such as world literature, American literature, history and historiography, philosophy (ethics, logic), religious studies, foreign language pathways, art and visual culture, theatre and media studies, and cultural studies.

In addition to discipline-specific seminars and lectures, the curriculum normally requires quantitative reasoning or statistics, electives that permit cross-college exploration (for example psychology, anthropology or communication), and opportunities for experiential learning such as internships, community-based projects or undergraduate research. Students are encouraged to craft a coherent programme of study that aligns electives, a humanities concentration, and a capstone experience to their personal, academic and career goals.

Entry requirements

Admission to Brigham Young University is competitive and based on a combination of high school academic record, preparation in a college-preparatory curriculum, and other factors such as extracurricular engagement and recommendations. Applicants should present strong performance in humanities and writing-related subjects. Specific undergraduate admission requirements, including any minimum academic standards, are set by the university and may vary for domestic, international and transfer students.

International applicants must meet English-proficiency requirements, and transfer applicants must provide official transcripts from prior postsecondary institutions. Prospective students are advised to consult BYU admissions for current application procedures and any programme-specific guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates with a Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences (General Studies and Humanities) are well placed for careers that value critical thinking, written and oral communication, research ability and cultural literacy. Common career paths include education and teaching (often followed by teacher certification), publishing and editing, journalism, public relations and communications, nonprofit and community work, museum and cultural heritage roles, and roles in government or public policy.

Many graduates also pursue graduate or professional study — for example in law, library and information science, education, humanities disciplines or business — using the programme’s strong writing and analytical preparation as a foundation. Internship experience and campus career services at BYU help students build practical experience and employer connections in the Salt Lake City and broader Rocky Mountain region.

Why study at Brigham Young University

BYU offers a distinctive undergraduate environment with a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching, faculty mentoring and experiential learning. The university’s liberal arts tradition supports interdisciplinary exploration while enabling students to design coherent programmes that reflect their interests and career aims. Students benefit from opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, and collaborative projects across departments.

Located near a vibrant cultural and outdoor region, BYU provides access to arts institutions, civic organisations and a variety of internship employers. The campus community emphasises values, service and leadership, and BYU’s academic advising and career services are geared toward helping liberal arts students translate broad skills into concrete career and graduate-study pathways.