Liberal Arts Modules 2023/24
We're continually updating our modules to reflect the latest research and expertise within our Department. Please find below the modules for students who are starting in the 2023-2024 academic year.
For students who joined us in 2022-23, or earlier, your core module requirements will be slightly different from students who began in later years. You are required to take both IP201 and IP205 in second year, and are not required to take any Liberal Arts optional modules (though you are welcome to do so). If you have any questions on the modules that you are required to take for your course, please speak with your personal tutor.
Honours-level optional modules (e.g. 200- and 300-level), Certificates, and Intercalated year opportunities are open to all eligible Liberal Arts students, regardless of start date.
External students
We're really happy to welcome students from across the University into our 200- and 300-level optional modules. Find out more.
STUDENTS WITH A START DATE OF 2023-2024 or later:
First-year core modules
| IP101 |
Dr Elizabeth ChantLink opens in a new window | 0 CATS | Terms 1-2 | |
| IP121 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau / Dr. Elizabeth Chant | 30 CATS | Terms 1-2 |
First-year optional core modules
| CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE RESEARCH METHODS MODULE: | ||||
| IP110 |
Dr Lauren Bird | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
| IP108 |
Dr Kirsten Harris | 15 CATS | Term 1 | |
| CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE CRITICAL ISSUE MODULE: | ||||
| IP120 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
| IP122 |
Dr William Rupp | 15 CATS | Term 1 | |
Second-year core module (for students who began in 2023-2024 or later)
| IP205 |
Consuming Cultures (not running in 2023-2024) |
Dr Elizabeth Chant | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 |
Second-year core modules (only for students who began in 2022-2023 or earlier)
| IP201 |
Sustainability | Dr Lauren Bird | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 |
| IP205 |
Dr Kirsten Harris | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 |
Intercalated year (optional)
Are you interested in extending your degree by a year? You can do so either via study abroad or work placement:
Study abroad year
An optional intercalated year abroad is available between your second year and final year. Dr Bryan Brazeau is the Department's Study Abroad Coordinator.
Work placement year
Final-year core module
| IP302 |
Dissertation | Dr Gavin Schwartz-Leeper | 30 CATS | Terms 1-3 |
Honours-level optional/optional core modules
All Liberal Arts students who joined us in 2023-2024 or later must take at least THREE (3) optional core modules between their second and final year (45 CATS total).
Students who joined in 2022-2023 or earlier are welcome to take any of these modules, but there is no requirement that they do so.
Below are the optional / optional core modules running in 2023-2024.
| IP226/IP326 |
Dr William Rupp | 15 CATS | Term 2 | |
| IP304 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 1 | |
| IP305 |
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 2022-23 module cohort got up to in Venice in July 2022. |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 3 (for credit in 2024-2025) |
| IP317 |
Venice: Resistance and Representation This module is offered through the Alliance Intensive Study Programme Hear about what the 2022-23 module cohort got up to in Venice in July 2022. |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 3 (for credit in 2024-2025) |
Modules not running in 2023-24
| IP204 |
The Apocalyptic Imaginary | Dr Gavin Schwartz-Leeper | 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 |
| IP312 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 1 | |
| IP313 |
Dr Bryan Brazeau | 15 CATS | Term 2 |
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.
First-year certificates
| Extracurricular |
TBD | 6 weeks | Term 1, 2, or 3 | |
| Extracurricular |
Certificate of Professional Communication with Work Placement |
Bodrun Nahar | 1 week plus placement | Term 3 |
| Extracurricular |
NOT RUNNING IN 2023-24 |
2 workshops | Term 3 |
Second-year certificates
| Extracurricular |
Coming soon: |
TBD | 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 |
Final-year certificate
| Extracurricular |
Coming soon: |
TBD | 6 weeks | Term 1, 2, or 3 |