Liberal Arts (Accelerated) (Hons) St Mary's University, Twickenham, London

Overview

The Liberal Arts (Accelerated) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London offers a fast-track route to a comprehensive humanities education. By utilising a three-term structure, students can complete a full honours degree in just two years instead of the traditional three. This programme encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world issues through diverse creative mediums.

Why Liberal Arts (Accelerated) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London?

Students benefit from a unique learning environment attached to the historic Strawberry Hill House, providing a geographically distinct and immersive experience. The university was ranked in the UK’s top five for teaching quality by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. Its location just 30 minutes from central London ensures easy access to world-class institutions like the British Library, the Tate Modern, and the Houses of Parliament for field trips and research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18150 per year
• National fee: GBP 11440 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through small seminar groups to facilitate deep discussion and feedback. In the final year, students complete an independent project which can take the form of a dissertation, podcast series, or short film. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Rethinking Modernity and the Liberal Arts
• Renaissance London
• Enlightenment to Romanticism
• Current Writers and Writing
• Narrative
• Critical Theory and Literature
• Film, Style and Form
• Digital Production
• World History Since 1945

Year 2

• Public Role of the Arts and Humanities
• Popular Culture and the Arts and Humanities
• Working with the Liberal Arts
• Researching the Liberal Arts
• Gothic
• Writing Genre Fiction
• Writing Lyrics and Poetry
• Screen Theory and Criticism
• Theory, Practice and History of Diplomacy

Careers with Liberal Arts (Accelerated) (Hons)

Graduates are equipped with versatile transferable skills such as creative problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. The programme prepares individuals for professional roles across various sectors including government, education, and marketing. Specific career paths often pursued by alumni include journalism, event management, curation, and roles within the film industry. Students also have access to dedicated career services for impartial advice on professional development and graduate destinations.