# Online liberal arts and sciences degrees ## Empower your career with valued skills Our online liberal arts and sciences degrees help you craft vital skills in communication, critical thinking and problem-solving— which apply to a wide range of careers. Develop your abilities to become an asset in almost any industry. ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Bachelor of Arts in English Be the creative difference. With an online liberal arts degree, you can delve into the world of composition, literature and rhetoric. Conduct research, create content and demonstrate cultural and situational awareness. Prepare to be a proofer, copy editor or technical writer. ### Read more Read less [View program](/online-liberal-arts-degrees/english-bachelor-arts-degree.html)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Highlights - Apply free – no application fee, no SAT/ACT. - Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years. - Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits. ### Featured courses - Introduction to creative writing - Literature of the fantastic - Research and writing for the professions - Writing for social media [View all courses](/online-liberal-arts-degrees/english-bachelor-arts-degree.html#courses) ### Credits, time and more **Next start dates**((startDates.bachelors1MonthCaps))  |  ((startDates.bachelors2MonthCaps))  |  ((startDates.bachelors3MonthCaps)) **Credits**120 credits **Program length**4 years ### Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science A cleaner world starts with you. With an online liberal arts and sciences degree, you could help change today’s environmental landscape. Evaluate phenomena, construct scientific arguments and develop foundational knowledge. Prepare to be an environmental analyst or specialist. ### Read more Read less [View program](/online-liberal-arts-degrees/environmental-science-bachelors-degree.html)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Highlights - Apply free – no application fee, no SAT/ACT. - Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years. - Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits. ### Featured courses - Conservation biology - People, science and the environment - Environmental issues and ethics - Watershed hydrology  [View all courses](/online-liberal-arts-degrees/environmental-science-bachelors-degree.html#courses) ### Credits, time and more **Next start dates**((startDates.bachelors1MonthCaps))  |  ((startDates.bachelors2MonthCaps))  |  ((startDates.bachelors3MonthCaps)) **Credits **120 credits **Program length**4 years ### Still thinking about what program to choose? We can connect you with more information to guide your choice. [Request info](/request/request-information) #### Looking for something else? [Ways to save](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings) [Admission requirements](/admissions.html) [Tuition overview](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ## Why earn your liberal arts and sciences degree with us? Besides equipping you with skills to pursue a brighter future, our programs are built around the life you have now. You’ll take just one course at a time to earn your degree, and each one is just 5-6 weeks long. Which means that if family and work are at the top of your priority list, they can stay there. Save time and money You’ll have opportunities to receive credit for your prior academic and professional experience, potentially shortening your time to completion and saving you money. [Transfer your credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) Affordable, fixed tuition   We’ve lowered tuition and locked it in for the duration of your liberal arts and sciences degree. So, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education. [See our Tuition Guarantee™](/tuition-financial-aid.html) Start when you're ready    You have 8-10 opportunities all year long to start one of our bachelor degrees, so you can begin when it best suits your schedule. [Pick your start date](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Briana Houlihan, MBA Dean, College of General Studies [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/dean-briana-houlihan.html) ### Jacquelyn Kelly, PhD Associate Dean, College of General Studies [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-jacquelyn-kelly.html) ### Susan Hadley, PhD Associate Dean, College of General Studies [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-susan-hadley.html) How to apply ## We're with you every step of the way Set your goals Select your liberal arts and sciences degree, course or certificate. ### Begin online application Complete your application on your own or with the help of an enrollment representative. ### Start school Register for class and get ready for the first day of school. [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) --- ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What are liberal studies? The term “liberal studies” refers to an education that spans a wide variety of topics. You’ll study art, social science and natural science. ### What can I do with a liberal arts and sciences degree? Liberal arts and sciences degrees include many different disciplines, and the types of jobs vary greatly among the disciplines. The two liberal arts and sciences degree programs offered at the University of Phoenix are a Bachelor of Arts in English (BA/ENG) and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS/EVS). Examples of the types of jobs aligned with our BA/ENG program include content editors, authors, and copy editors. Examples of the types of jobs aligned to our BS/EVS program include compliance officers, investigators, and inspectors.  ### How long will it take me to earn a liberal arts degree? Expect to spend approximately four years earning your bachelor’s degree. - [What Is a Copy Editor?](/articles/liberal-arts/what-is-a-copy-editor) — Online Degrees | February 14, 2025 • 7 minutes - [Careers and Jobs in Creative Writing](/articles/liberal-arts/careers-and-jobs-in-creative-writing) — University Life | December 07, 2023 • 9 minutes - [What Is Creative Writing?](/articles/liberal-arts/what-is-creative-writing) — Online Degrees | December 07, 2023 • 9 minutes ## Start a conversation about your future with an enrollment representative today. [Call 844-937-8679](tel:8449378679) *While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.