Liberal Arts * - BA(Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Start date
Different dates available
Why study BA(Hons) Liberal Arts?
Today's societies face increasingly complex challenges, which affect all aspects of their development. How best do we create solutions to these challenges? Globally, we need active citizens who can confidently evaluate the world from a range of informed perspectives drawing on the critical and creative skills offered by the liberal arts, ranging from literature and history, to film.
Why study our course?
This flexible course is designed for those who want to create positive change. Examining what it means to live and work in contemporary society, you will study connections and networks; opinions and activism; language and interactivity; consumption and sustainability; and shaping social, cultural, political and economic futures through the lenses of the liberal arts. This will help you understand and empathise with the challenges faced, while developing your abilities to make informed decisions.
As you progress, you can focus on subjects such as english, film, history, linguistics and media allowing you to create a pathway reflecting your intellectual interests.
Real world experience
Through our links with leading arts and cultural organisations you will apply your knowledge to real-world assessments and live-briefs. You will also develop your abilities to horizon scan future developments, explore potential solutions for challenges and engage in debates.
Where it can take you
The flexibility of a liberal arts degree means you can forge your career path as you progress. Through engaging with, and considering modern day and global challenges, you will identify where and how you would like to effect change. As a result, you can tailor your course to develop skills and experiences that support you to progress in your chosen field, and secure relevant work across a variety of sectors.
Potential careers might involve developing policy for NGOs, charities, political think tanks, or government. But equally, you might go on to a...
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Students who gain work experience are more likely to graduate with a better degree and get higher quality work on graduation. So as well as helping hone your professional skills, industry knowledge and network, work experience will make you highly employable on graduation.
There's the option to do a work placement in your preferred field on our sandwich course. We have extensive networks of contacts in a diverse variety of sectors - in Bristol and across the region. Our placements team will give you advice and support finding a position.
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Course programme
Year one
Your first year will introduce you to the key ideas and approaches of Liberal Arts. The Latin phrase artes liberales, from which the term Liberal Arts stems, can be translated as 'skills for living fully and freely'. You will develop those critical and creative skills, while being grounded in the methodologies of literature, film, history, linguistics and creative writing. Topics may include:
- Liberal Arts in Society: Past, Present and Future
- Being Human
- The Power of Language
- Science Fiction and the Self.
Year two
You will engage with a variety of texts, films, and historical contexts, while also undertaking one or more live-projects that will place your learning in practice. This work can take place locally, nationally or globally. Topics may include:
- Practice and Activism
- Making the case: construction, persuasion and impact
- Culture, Sustainability and Consumption
- Option module from the Department of Arts and Cultural Industries.
Final year
In your final year, you will work on a major 'capstone' project, which will give you the opportunity to focus on the areas which interest you most. Topics may include:
- Horizon Scanning
- Connecting and Networking in a Global Society
- Option module from the Department of Arts and Cultural Industries
- Capstone Module - Final Major Project.
Please note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied. However, the delivery pattern will differ.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
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Learning and TeachingYou will be taught and assessed by leading academics and practising professionals from across the cultural industries.
Learning is through a combination of practical workshops, discussion-based seminars, lectures and one-to-one tutorials.
Independent study is also a key part of the course and you will complete weekly exercises and research outside of scheduled class time. An Academic Personal Tutor (APT) will be available to give you individual advice and support throughout.
For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
AssessmentWe use various methods of assessment, helping you develop a range of critical, creative and practical skills. Assessment types are varied but may include portfolio research and development; group and individual project work; responding to live briefs; creative and professional writing; essays, case studies, examinations, oral presentations and self-evaluations.
For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.
Liberal Arts * - BA(Hons)