Welcome to Liberal Arts

We're really excited to be working with you and supporting you on your Liberal Arts journey. We appreciate that starting University is an exciting (and busy!) time, with lots of information to navigate. Scroll down to find:

• key information about preparing for University
• welcome from the Liberal Arts team
• departmental Welcome Week schedule
• links to key information about your Liberal Arts degree
• advice from Liberal Arts students

We have a programme of events in Welcome Week too, so you can get to know the department, plan your studies in Liberal Arts, ask any questions you might have, and connect with your Liberal Arts community.

Joining Liberal Arts at Warwick, you'll be part of a community of interdisciplinary thinkers who are interested in bridging connections between disciplines, finding creative approaches to exploring problems, and working collaboratively to develop exciting new ideas.

Throughout your degree, you'll study a combination of Liberal Arts modules with members of our Liberal Arts team, and subjects and topics that interest you across the University.

We'll be there to support and guide you along the way!

Starting University

Before you arrive, it's a good idea to:

Keep an eye on the Welcome to Warwick website - this page provides key information about preparing for your first weeks at University

Access your personal Welcome Week timetable to see events in the department and across the University

Got questions? Check out the University's Welcome FAQs

 Find out about the Wellbeing support available to you across the University

Let the Disability Services Team know about long-term health conditions, disabilities, and specific learning needs, so we can make sure that you're supported throughout your studies

Congratulations on your results! I'm William, Head of Liberal Arts.

I'm very excited to welcome you to the department and to your new degree course, and look forward to meeting you in Welcome Week.

I'll be working with you in the core first year Liberal Arts module IP101 Principles and Praxis, and the optional core module IP122 Revolution.

Hi, I'm Lauren, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Admissions.

Welcome to Liberal Arts at Warwick!

I'm really looking forward to working with you in the first year core module, IP121 Truth and Misinformation, and the optional core module IP110 Quantative Research Skills.

I'm here to support with questions about the structure of the programme, and regulations within the department.

Ciao! I'm Bryan, Director of the Warwick Venice Centre and Study Abroad Coordinator for Liberal Arts.

I lead the Liberal Arts in Venice modules, available at the end of Year 2 of your studies, and support students in planning their year abroad with our international partners.

Hello! I'm Kim Lockwood Clough - I'm coordinating Welcome Week, and will be working with the Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) throughout the academic year to develop and improve everyone's experiences in Liberal Arts.

In Year 1, I'll be working with you in the optional core modules IP108 Qualitative Research Skills and IP120 Beauty.

Hi, I'm Kelsey, and I'm Interdisciplinary Programmes Officer for Liberal Arts.

I'm here to support students and staff with any administrative questions or queries within Liberal Arts, including module enrolment, online assessment submission, and timetabling.

I'm looking forward to meeting you in Welcome Week!

Personal tutors are there to help you plan your studies in Liberal Arts, offer guidance with navigating University, and help you to access the support that's available across the University.

You'll meet your personal tutor in Welcome Week, and you'll check in with them at regular intervals throughout the academic year.

Monday 29 September

Liberal Arts Academic Induction - Welcome to Liberal Arts!

10:00-12:00pm | Ramphal 1.13

In this session, we welcome to you Liberal Arts - it's an opportunity to get to know the Liberal Arts staff and each other, and cover important information about your course.

Optional subject sessions:

History of Art: Drinks Reception

4:00-5:00pm | The Agora (Faculty of Arts Building Ground Floor)

Tuesday 30 September

Planning Your Liberal Arts Journey

10:30-12:30pm | Ramphal 1.13

In this session, we focus on helping you design your Liberal Arts degree. We'll talk about programme Routes and Pathways, subject choices, and opportunities for study abroad and industry placements.

Optional subject sessions:

Philosophy: Joint Honours Induction

9:00-10:00am | FAB1.14 (Faculty of Arts Building)

Modern Languages and Cultures: Tea & Coffee and Q&A Drop-In

12:00-1:30pm | FAB4.76 (Faculty of Arts Building)

English: Joint Honours Induction

14:00-15:00pm | Woods-Scawen Room (Warwick Arts Centre)

Media and Creative Industries: Welcome Reception

4:00-5:30pm | FAB0.16 (Faculty of Arts Building)

Modern Languages and Cultures: Social Event

5:30pm-7:30pm | OC0.02 (Oculus Building)

Wednesday 1 October

Liberal Arts Module Selection Breakfast

9:30-11:30am |  Ramphal 1.13

It's time to choose your modules! Join us for breakfast as we complete module enrolment, ready for the start of term.

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know by emailing liberalarts@warwick.ac.uk

Optional Subject Sessions:

Education Studies: Studying Education!

Tour (11:00-12:00pm; drop ins 12:00-1:00pm)

11:00-1:00pm | S0.18 (Social Sciences Building)

Theatre and Performance Studies: Our Staff and Our Research

2:00-3:00pm | FAB0.19 (Faculty of Arts Building)

Philosophy Staff Balloon Debate - who is the greatest philosopher?

3:00-5:00pm | FAB0.03 (Faculty of Arts Building)

History: Joint Honours Induction

4:00-5:00pm | S0.11 (Social Sciences Building)

Theatre and Performance Studies: Party

5:00-7:00pm | FAB0.16 (Faculty of Arts Building)

Thursday 2 October

Liberal Arts Film and Pizza Evening

5:00-7:00pm |  FAB 0.21 (Faculty of Arts Building)

Time to watch a film and enjoy some pizza with members of the Liberal Arts Community.

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know by emailing liberalarts@warwick.ac.uk

Optional subject sessions:

Philosophy: Drop-Ins

11:00-3:00pm | S2.73 (Philosophy Common Room)

Friday 3 October

Liberal Arts Wandering Walk

10:00-12:00pm |  Ramphal Building Foyer

Chance to explore the local area beyond the University's main campus. Join us on a leisurely walk through Earlsdon and get to know more about the local area.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know by emailing liberalarts@warwick.ac.uk

Optional Subject Sessions:

Economics: Joint Honours Induction

9:30-10:30am |  Panorama 1 (Rootes Building)

Modern Languages and Cultures: Meet & Greet Sessions

all sessions run 12:00-1:30pm in Faculty of Arts Building

Arabic and Russian FAB1.06

Chinese FAB1.10

French Language and Culture FAB2.43

German and Language Culture FAB2.32

Italian Language and Culture  FAB5.01

Hispanic Studies & Portuguese Language and Culture  FAB5.03

Japanese and Korean FAB6.02

Explore the different Disciplinary Routes and Specialist Pathways you can take through the Liberal Arts programme

Check out the Year 1 Liberal Arts modules that you'll be studying

Have a look at the co-curricular certificates available to help you develop key skills alongside your studies

Follow the Liberal Arts Society on Instagram

Advice from Liberal Arts graduate, Lily Rose

Blogs from Liberal Arts students

  Charlotte talks about "Liberal Arts at Warwick (according to me :)"

Tenzin reflects on "Why I Chose Liberal Arts"Link opens in a new window

Sara, Cym, Kornelia, François, and Saskia talk about their experiences studying abroadLink opens in a new window

Hello from LASoc!

The Liberal Arts Society is run by a community of Liberal Arts students - they organise socials in Leamington, day trips, meet-ups, and study skills sessions. Make sure to follow them on Instagram for info about events, group chats, and top tips for freshers!

@warwickliberalartssoc