M.LibArts Liberal Arts with Integrated Master's

Keele University

M.LibArts Liberal Arts with Integrated Master's

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 36 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 16,800

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-03
2023-08-20

Program Description

Liberal Arts at Keele allows you to explore a diverse range of subject areas in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our flexible approach allows you to tailor your degree programme to your individual interests and career aspirations.Liberal Arts fosters a deep understanding of a variety of subjects, and develops strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This will involve exploring major societal challenges in a critical and open-minded manner.You will study the traditional three year Liberal Arts programme, with the addition of a master's year to further develop your knowledge and skill set. This experience will be valuable to your future career as you will gain an in-depth understanding of your chosen subject areas and demonstrate your ability to think critically and communicate effectively.The course contains core and optional modules which encourage you to delve deep into topics that fascinate you and that you consider important. This diverse and broad insight into multiple subject areas will prepare you for employment, enabling you to develop key transferable skills such as evaluative skills, communication skills and teamwork.As a Liberal Arts student at Keele, you will have the opportunity to explore subject areas which span the Humanities and Social Sciences such as:
  • Media
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Education
  • English Literature
  • History
  • International Relations

APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE

You will have the opportunity to apply knowledge by engaging with real communities. You will pursue hands-on research into Britain’s industrial, social, economic, and cultural history as well as current and future-oriented issues which may include economic regeneration, social and political challenges, environmental sustainability, citizenship, and creativity. For example, you may explore issues in the local area (‘The Potteries’) where you can discover the challenges faced by local citizens and identify solutions. This will demonstrate your acquired knowledge and develop your analytical, communication, presentational, writing and research skills. It will show your ability to apply what you learn practically, which is invaluable for employment after graduation.
INSTITUTE FOR LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS) is a vibrant hub which promotes interdisciplinarity for all staff and students across all faculties in the university. Through a stimulating events programme including the Global Challenge lecture series, plus a range of conferences, workshops and seminars, ILAS provide spaces to engage with academic colleagues, practitioners and policy makers and to nurture new ideas and approaches that cross disciplinary boundaries.

WORK PLACEMENTS

There may be an option to do a work placement module in The School of Humanities which helps to provide you with a platform to work within an organisation and further develop your professional skills. Under the guidance of module tutors, you will identify an organisation based on your interests and will spend a semester engaging with projects and tasks set out by the employer.You may secure a role in the heritage, education, charity, marketing and management sectors, the creative industries, or in other areas where the research, analytical, and communication skills developed as part of a Humanities degree can be used. Our alumni have previously taken work placements in museums, schools, charities, and businesses, enhancing their career prospects upon graduation. You will engage with taught sessions in addition to your time at your chosen organisation and will be expected to reflect upon your experience to identify how you can apply your learning to your studies and beyond.You will also have the opportunity to opt for a Work Placement Year between Year 2 and 3, that allows you to practice your knowledge and prepare for employment after university. This opportunity will enable you to build confidence in the workplace and demonstrate your abilities in a professional environment, using the skills you have gained throughout your degree programme. You will be supported with your preparation for your placement with advice on CV writing and cover letters, as well as the chance to attend Q&A workshops to discuss individual experiences with alumni and employers. This is a valuable experience that allows you to develop both personally and professionally.

INTERNATIONAL YEAR

Enhance your career prospects with an International Year at one of our partner institutions. Utilising this opportunity between 2nd and 3rd year can help in your employment search to stand out from the crowd and broaden your horizons, potentially working across the globe.On successful completion of all modules across the year, you will graduate with an enhanced degree title. This can be highly beneficial for your career prospects. Through experiencing different cultures, you will not only grow as an individual, but you will also further strengthen your knowledge and interests within society. You can find more information here.Our Global Opportunities team will support you through the process, ensuring you are able to get the most out of your international experience.

Other Requirements

  • CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course.Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% 2 years of study must have been completed.
  • For IELTS Waiver : CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above. All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.Study should be taught in English. Otherwise IELTS is required.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.