BA (Hons) Liberal Arts

Program Overview

It equips students with critical thinking, research, and writing skills, preparing them for diverse career paths or postgraduate studies in various disciplines. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and flexibility, allowing students to explore multiple subjects in depth or broadly.

Program Outline

Blending diverse methodologies and disciplines, it provides a unique platform for exploring different fields and pursuing postgraduate studies in various areas.

• Objectives:
• Equip students with historical knowledge in British, European, international, and global history, literature, art, and politics.
• Develop critical thinking skills for textual analysis, secondary source assessment, and argument presentation.
• Train students in critical use of primary sources and research methodology.
• Enhance understanding of interdisciplinary approaches and research processes.
• Cultivate independent study and writing skills through dissertation preparation.
• Foster deep understanding of methodologies and critical approaches across multiple disciplines.
• Provide flexibility to explore various subjects in depth or broadly.
• Develop a wider range of skillsets than traditional single-honors programs.
• Prepare graduates for diverse career paths and postgraduate studies in chosen disciplines.

Outline:

• Content: The program delves into a wide range of subjects, including international relations, politics, economics, history, history of art, and English literature.
• Structure:
• Year 1 (September intake):
• Core Modules:
• Eras of English
• Fiction and Theory
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Political Communication
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Tudors and Stuarts
• Comparative Politics: Iran and Russia
• Optional Modules:
• Literary Journalism 1642-Present
• Philosophy of Mind
• Rewriting Empire
• The European Century 1815-1914
• US Foreign Policy in the Post Cold War Era
• Europe in Conflict 1914-1945
• Warfare and Welfare: Britain's Twentieth Century
• Continental Philosophy
• Year 2 (September intake):
• Core Modules:
• Dissertation (Liberal Arts)
• History of Economic Thought
• Institutions, Policy and Issues
• Modern American Literature
• Philosophy Of Social Science
• The Long Eighteenth Century
• Welfare Economics
• Contemporary Writing
• Optional Modules:
• International Economics
• International Relations: Theories and Concepts
• Renaissance Literature
• Year 1 (January intake):
• Core Modules:
• Fiction and Theory
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Political Communication
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Scientific Method
• Comparative Politics: Iran and Russia
• Literary Journalism 1642-Present
• Philosophy of Mind
• Rewriting Empire
• The European Century 1815-1914
• US Foreign Policy in the Post Cold War Era
• Europe in Conflict 1914-1945
• Warfare and Welfare: Britain's Twentieth Century
• Continental Philosophy
• Dissertation (Liberal Arts)
• Optional Modules:
• The History of Economic Thought
• Institutions, Policy and Issues
• Modern American Literature
• Philosophy Of Social Science
• The Long Eighteenth Century
• Welfare Economics
• Contemporary Writing
• International Economics
• International Relations: Theories and Concepts
• Renaissance Literature
• Course Schedule: Available in the University's curriculum handbook.
• Individual Modules:
• Each module description can be found in the University's curriculum handbook.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods vary across modules and can include examinations, assessed coursework, or a combination of both.

Teaching:

• Buckingham employs high-quality, traditional Oxbridge-style teaching methods, recognized globally.
• Small tutorial groups ensure personalized attention and maximize benefits from academic expertise.
• Strong faculty accessibility extends beyond scheduled times, fostering positive student-staff relationships.

Careers:

• Graduates are equipped for diverse career paths in fields such as journalism, content writing, public relations, teaching, and many others that require critical thinking and writing skills.
• They are also well-positioned for further postgraduate studies in any area covered by the program.

Other:

• The program is ranked in the top 5 UK universities for Graduate Outcomes, Student Satisfaction, and Freedom of Expression in the National Student Survey.

• UK: £12,333 (1st Year), £27,750 (Total cost)
• INT: £19,733 (1st Year), £44,400 (Total cost)
• UK: £13,875 (1st Year), £27,750 (Total cost)
• INT: £22,200 (1st Year), £44,400 (Total cost)