Liberal Arts Modules

We're continually updating our modules to reflect the latest research and expertise within our Department. Please check the module pages below for the most up-to-date information. Please note, we are currently updating this page to outline the modules offered in the 2022-23 academic year.
External students
We're really happy to welcome students from across the University into our modules. Find out more.
First-year core modules
IP101 |
Dr William Rupp | 0 CATS | Terms 1-2 | |
IP102 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 | |
IP103 |
Dr William Rupp | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 | |
IP108 |
Dr Kirsten Harris | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
First-year optional core modules
SO104 |
Introduction to Social Analytics in Social Inequalities Research |
Dr Roxana-Diana Baltaru (Sociology) | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
IP110
|
Dr Lauren Bird | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
This is a core module for our more technical pathways such as Economics and will act as a prerequisite for more advanced analytical modules. |
First-year optional module
IP110 |
Dr Lauren Bird | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
First-year certificates
Extracurricular |
New for AY 2022/23: |
Dr Rosa Fernandez Martin | 6 weeks | Term 1, 2, or 3 |
Extracurricular |
Romain Chenet | 10 weeks | Term 1 | |
Extracurricular |
Certificate of Professional Communication with Work Placement |
Bodrun Nahar | 1 week plus placement | Term 3 |
Extracurricular |
2 workshops | Term 3 |
Second-year core modules
IP201 |
Sustainability | Dr Lauren Bird | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 |
IP205 |
Dr Kirsten Harris | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 |
Honours-level optional modules
These optional modules are available for Liberal Arts students in their second or final year (except where indicated otherwise).
IP204 |
The Apocalyptic Imaginary | Dr Gavin Schwartz-Leeper | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
IP209 |
Designing Change (foundations): Critical and Creative Arts and Humanities in the Digital Age |
Dr Robert O'Toole | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
IP312 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 1 | |
IP313 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
IP315 |
A Sustainable Serenissima: Water and the Future of Venice This module is offered through the Alliance Intensive Study Programme Hear about what the 2021-22 module cohort got up to in Venice in July 2022. |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 3 |
IP317 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 3 |
Second-year certificates
Extracurricular |
Coming soon: |
Dr Rosa Fernandez Martin | 6 weeks | Term 1, 2, or 3 |
Extracurricular |
Certificate of Coaching Practice | Dr Bob Thomson | 5 weeks | Term 2 |
Extracurricular |
Certificate of Professional Communication with Work Placement | Bodrun Nahar | 1 week plus placement | Term 3 |
Study abroad year
An optional intercalated year abroad is available between your second year and final year. Dr Byran Brazeau is the Department's Study Abroad Coordinator.
Work placement year
Final-year core module
IP302 |
Dissertation | Dr William Rupp | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 |
Final-year certificate
Extracurricular |
Coming soon: |
Dr Rosa Fernandez Martin | 6 weeks | Term 1, 2, or 3 |
Modules not running in 2022-23
IP206 |
Dr Kirsten Harris | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
IP303 |
A Sustainable Serenissima: Water, Fire and the Future of Venice | Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
IP304 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 1 | |
IP305 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
IP306 |
Dr Lauren Bird | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
IP309 |
Quantitative Research Methods: Understanding Relationships in Data |
Dr Lauren Bird | 15 CATS | Term 1 |
Please note: Module availability and staffing may change year on year depending on availability and other operational factors. The School for Cross-faculty Studies makes no guarantee that any modules will be offered in a particular year, or that they will necessarily be taught by the staff listed on these pages.