The first year of the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme will challenge you to think independently and create your own opinions about the modules you are studying. You can select from a variety of modules and continue to study diverse, interdisciplinary subjects that will increase your knowledge and understanding.
You will typically choose a minimum of 40 credits from one possible major area, and a further 40 credits from the range of Level One modules available across the University (timetable permitting).
These 40 credits can be composed of 10 and 20 credits modules from a variety of areas, and can, if you wish, focus on a second potential major. The remaining 40 credits will focus on two or more Breadth modules.
Many combinations of modules are possible and below is just one suggested pathway. The student in the below example is interested in doing a Major in Biology, but also likes History, Economics, Politics and reading literature (but didn't take English at A level).
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Year One
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Example
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40 credits of potential major (usually up to 60 credits)
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Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology
Cell Biology and Physiology
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40 credits of other interests or other potential major
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Modern History
Introductory Economics
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Core breadth module
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Core liberal Arts and Sciences breadth module
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Optional breadth module
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Humanities breadth module on Literature and English History
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