Liberal Arts and Sciences with Integrated International Foundation Programme - BASc (Hons)

University of Warwick

This integrated four-year route combines Year 0 of the International Foundation Programme with Warwick's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. The International Foundation Programme develops a strong foundation in the ideas, cultures, and creative expressions that have shaped societies across time. You will develop both the theoretical understanding and analytical skills needed to study the arts and humanities at university level.Throughout the course, you will strengthen your critical thinking, research, and communication abilities while exploring how art, literature, philosophy, and culture reflect and influence the world around us. You will also learn to interpret diverse sources, construct persuasive arguments, and engage with complex social and historical debates. Alongside subject-specific knowledge, you will build the academic and collaborative skills essential for success in higher education and beyond. By the end of this first year, students will have developed the academic foundations and be well prepared to progress Year 1 of BASc Liberal Arts and Sciences.On this interdisciplinary degree we will encourage you to think independently as you work closely with experts from the Liberal Arts department and from across the University. In small groups you will explore challenging problems from different times and places, using a toolkit of emergent skills to create your own responses. This course is ideal for passionate students who want to combine a greater focus on the sciences and social science while still learning across disciplines to build their degree around their own interests and unique ambitions.Dedicated expert tutors with a passion for liberal education lead the Liberal Arts and Sciences modules. These modules focus on investigating key issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives and developing your critical thinking skills. You will learn how to analyse cutting-edge problems and to think outside the box as you evaluate evidence and interpretations. These modules will also help you to build your primary and secondary research skills. We will ensure that you have the intellectual tools needed to undertake advanced interdisciplinary undergraduate research and engage in different disciplines as you develop your own interests and expertise.Within the first year, you will choose a science or social science stream with one of our partner departments, bringing together modules most suited to your interests and strengths. You will spend at least one third of your degree studying modules relating to your chosen stream. These modules will give you the knowledge, skills, and expertise to become a leader in an area you are passionate about. Our tutors will guide your decision about which stream to choose and will provide support to you throughout the degree selecting modules and developing your studies. We currently have streams with the School of Life Sciences and Warwick Business School. Students who complete the requirements of their studies will graduate with a ''BASc. (Hons.) Liberal Arts and Sciences" with their stream title highlighted on their Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).BASc in Liberal Arts and Sciences aims to develop innovative critical thinkers who will be able to analyse the global challenges of the past, present, and future. The skills you develop during your degree are as important as the course content. You will also have the opportunity to complete co-curricular certificates and short work placements. These will help you develop your professional skills, giving you the edge when it comes to your employability. You will have the support of our dedicated Employability and Placement Manager who provides one-to-one careers guidance.

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