Liberal Arts is firmly established in the US and an increasingly popular choice at British universities. Students select from a wide range of Humanities and Social Science options (including literature and cultural studies, history, sociology, film and media studies, linguistics, politics and philosophy) and tailor their studies to their own interests and academic strengths.<br><br>The study of Liberal Arts confers a number of employability benefits. As with many disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, the course is not directly vocational. However, this lack of a specific career focus confers a degree of flexibility that more vocational programmes cannot match. In a rapidly-changing economic and work environment role-specific education and training rapidly become obsolete. Learning how to learn, and learning to look beyond the immediate means/ends decision-making that is tied to established operational, technological and managerial contexts, are among the most vital features of degree-level study. As many employers are increasingly realising, the study of Liberal Arts develops precisely these abilities.<br><br>You will have the opportunity to study a Modern European language at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels alongside your other subjects.<br><br>You will also have the opportunity to gain international experience through a variety of Study Abroad options or (if you have gained sufficient proficiency in a relevant language) the Year Abroad options offered through the UCLan School of Humanities, Language and Global Studies.<br><br>The final-year module Personal Development and Employability provides a work placement experience and enables you to reflect strategically on your employability strengths and areas for development. You can also build work experience into your studies by taking ILM accredited modules via our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership. These modules offer placements with a wide range of community groups and voluntary organisations in areas such as music and the arts, environment and conservation, crime prevention, health and social welfare, sports, youth work, culture and heritage, ICT, PR and fundraising