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Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities

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Some of our current students and our course director discuss our BA Liberal Arts and the range of modules on offer.

Liberal arts is one of the most flexible courses that we offer, combining study of the humanities, the arts and the social sciences. Our undergraduate courses let you choose from over 100 different modules in literature, film, history of art, history, politics and sociology. You study a range of thought-provoking subjects and can build your own course as your interests develop. You can even learn a language alongside your course.

Liberal arts not only broadens your horizons and knowledge, but also makes you think creatively and critically about what you learn. You develop your powers of self-expression and critical thinking, and learn how to write and operate across the boundaries of disciplines. The modules you take are offered by departments across our University and, as an interdisciplinary student, you will bring a unique perspective to your lessons.

“Go to university, but go for the right reasons. Education isn’t a gun held to your head: it’s a weapon in your hands. Go not because you’re afraid of not getting a job but go because you love to learn, because you’re excited by ideas, because you believe that education is important for its own sake, and when you get there, pay attention, read everything you can get your hands on, cram yourself with words and figures and ideas, because that’s the one thing they can never take away from you.”
Laurie Penney, The Independent, August 2012