Liberal Arts - BA (Hons)

University of Stirling

This two-year course allows you to transfer credits and complete your undergraduate degree at the University of Stirling. You will choose one of four subject areas to focus your studies: History Politics English Studies or Film & Media.You’ll join a vibrant academic community and explore key questions about society, identity, power, and culture. Through a flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll develop the critical thinking, research and communication skills that employers value – and that help you make sense of a complex world. Each semester, you’ll take:One 20-credit compulsory module in your chosen subject areaTwo 20-credit option modules from across the four pathwaysIn your final semester, you’ll complete:A 40-credit interdisciplinary research projectOne 20-credit option moduleThis structure gives you the freedom to tailor your degree to your interests, while building depth in your chosen concentration.

How does literature and media shape political discourse?What does history teach us about peace and conflict?Who holds power – and how are they held accountable?What is identity, and why does it matter?How can we understand the world through creative and critical practice?

Graduates from our Liberal Arts course go on to careers in:media and communicationspublic policy and governmenteducation and researchcultural and heritage sectorsInternational organisationscreative industriesYou’ll leave Stirling with a globally recognised degree and the skills to thrive in a wide range of professional environments.