MA Hons Liberal Arts

University of Dundee offers a four-year full-time MA Hons Liberal Arts programme. The programme represents Scottish Liberal Arts tradition. MA Hons Liberal Arts programme combines tradition with innovation. MA Hons Liberal Arts programme includes several different subjects of interest in the range of MA subjects in both the humanities and social sciences. Students can study anything from science fiction to African history, Shakespeare to human rights, macroeconomics to polar environments. Students also have the freedom to focus on one subject of their choice. MA Hons Liberal Arts module includes-

• Urban Planning

• Politics & International Relations

• International Business

• Geography

• History

• European Languages

• Environmental Science

• Economics

• Environmental Sustainability

• Creative Writing

• English

• Film Studies

• Psychology

• Philosophy

MA Hons Liberal Arts programme comprises core module and optional module. At Levels 1 and 2, students have to select six modules in each year. At Levels 3 and 4, students have to select four modules in each year. The teaching methods depend upon modules and the choice of subjects. MA Hons Liberal Arts programme teaching methods comprises-

• Tutorials

• Lectures

• Independent research

• Seminars or workshops

• Practical classes

• Film screenings

Assessments are courseworks and exams and vary from module to module. Methods of assessment include-

• Presentations

• Report writing

• Essays

• Class tests

• Examinations

• Journals/blogs

• Case studies

• Group projects

• Dissertation

MA Hons Liberal Arts teaches research and communication skills. Students of MA Hons Liberal Arts programme can choose from a wide range of career options. The various available career options are-

• Publishing

• Galleries

• Social media

• Arts administration

• Education

• Journalism

• Museums and heritage sites

• Marketing

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