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 Rupp, 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.

Hi, I'm Lauren Bird, 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 Brazeau, Director of the Warwick Venice Centre.

I lead the Liberal Arts in Venice modules, which are available in Year 2 of your studies. I'm looking forward to welcoming you all to Warwick!

Hello! I'm Kim Lockwood Clough - I'm Senior Tutor for the School, and lead second- and final-year Liberal Arts modules.

Really looking forward meeting you all in Welcome Week!

Hi, I'm Gavin Schwartz-Leeper - it will be really great to meet you all in Welcome Week.

In Year 1, I'll be working with you in the optional core module IP122 Revolution.

Hello! I'm Camilo Uribe Botta - 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 module IP120 Beauty.

Hi, I'm Kelsey Thomas, 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.

Liberal Arts Academic Induction - Welcome to Liberal Arts!

10:00-12:00pm | Ramphal 1.13 (First Floor)

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.

Tuesday 29 September 2026

Planning Your Liberal Arts Journey

10:00-12:00pm | Ramphal 0.12 (Ground Floor)

In this session, we focus on helping you design your Liberal Arts degree. We'll talk about programme Routes and Pathways, subject choices, and getting you all set up for your first year in the programme.

Slides from this session available here

Link to Year 1 Module Registration information

Year 1 Module Fair: Design Studies, Global Sustainable Development, and Liberal Arts

12:00-1:00pm | Oculus 0.02 (Ground Floor)

Drop in and explore all the optional modules available for you to study in Design, Global Sustainable Development, and Liberal Arts.

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Liberal Arts Module Selection Breakfast

9:30-11:30am |  Ramphal 1.13 (First floor)

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

Economics Joint Degrees Welcome Session: 2:00-3:00pm | Panorama 1 (Rootes Building, Floor 2)

Thursday 1 October 2026

School Welcome Lunch

12:00-2:00pm | Ramphal Foyer (Ground floor)

Meet with staff and students for an afternoon of food, fun, and conversation. This informal event gives students a space to meet the wider student community, catch up with friends, and enjoy some light-hearted activities to kick off the new academic year.

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

Liberal Arts Society Movie Evening

5:00-7:00pm |  Faculty of Arts Building Cinema M0.21 (Mezzanine floor)

Watch a film and enjoy some snacks with 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-in: 11:00-2:00pm | S2.73 (Social Sciences, Floor 2)

Modern Languages and Cultures drop-in / meet & greet sessions: 12:00-2:00pm

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