Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

About this programme

St. Mary’s University’s Liberal Studies program is for those who want to explore it all – history, biology, literature, philosophy and more. Liberal Studies offers an alternative to traditional degrees in a single discipline. It draws its rich content from the humanities, arts and sciences and brings out their connections between different disciplines. With a Liberal Studies degree, you will sift through complex concepts to think of innovative ideas and ways of seeing the world. You will learn how to tackle contemporary issues with a concentration in one of the following: In the last year of the program, you will have the exciting opportunity to produce a creative and innovative project that will showcase the variety of skills you have learned and will be useful for future endeavours in academic or employment pursuits. Graduates from the Degree Program Liberal Studies program will develop strong skills in the following aspects: Learn to formulate and defend positions, effectively explain concepts and strategies in research papers to influence the reader, use vocabulary to suit a wide audience and engage different opinions and viewpoints. Understand how to utilize primary and secondary sources, sort information and generate new ideas and incorporate an author/critic’s idea in your own research paper. Build your skills in analyzing complex texts; evaluating ideas and research, conducting literature reviews and identifying and practicing the conventions and research methods of literary studies.