Liberal Arts - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop academic skills and valuable practical experience, preparing for roles across fields including media, politics, charities, cultural industries and the arts.*** **Engage with real-life challenges through opportunities to work with industrial partners and Brighton’s arts communities.*** **Find creative solutions to complex questions and challenges, and think across disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences.**Liberal Arts at Sussex is an evolution of the arts, humanities and social sciences into a new kind of degree. If you want a hands-on degree that will help you make a difference in the world, this course is for you.You’ll engage with real-life challenges, gain valuable life skills and experience with industrial partners and within the community.On this course you’ll look for solutions to complex questions and global challenges, thinking across disciplinary boundaries. How can we spot fake news? What is the future of democracy? How do we tackle climate change? Our goal is to empower the next generation of communicators, creators and culture-shapers.This course has been devised in partnership with activist organisations, think-tanks, NGOs, broadcasters, museums, galleries and communications companies. You’ll be taught by experts from a wide range of subject areas.You’ll develop academic skills, including essay writing and research, alongside gaining valuable practical experience. This could include:* staging media campaigns* creating popular assemblies* pitching policies to think-tanks* community organising* working with museums or staging an exhibition.You’ll also have the opportunity to apply to study for a term abroad with a Liberal Arts college in Japan, the US, Thailand or the Netherlands study abroad for a year or go on a professional placement year.You’ll graduate with a multitude of passions, experiences, interests and skills.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

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