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BA (Hons) Professional Humanities

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Professional Humanities course at Bath Spa University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the humanities, including literature, history, and philosophy. This interdisciplinary degree program combines traditional academic study with practical applications in fields such as writing, editing, and cultural management. Students will develop critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of the complex social and political issues of our time. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including publishing, journalism, marketing, and more.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have access to a range of resources and facilities, including the Bath Spa University Library, which houses an extensive collection of books, journals, and other materials. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures and workshops led by industry professionals, as well as participate in field trips and study abroad programs.

Discover the Humanities at Bath Spa University - A Leading Institution for Interdisciplinary Research and Teaching.

Bath Spa University is a leading institution for the study of the humanities, with a strong reputation for interdisciplinary research and teaching. The university's commitment to creativity, culture, and community makes it an ideal setting for students to explore their interests and develop their skills. Additionally, Bath Spa University's location in the historic city of Bath provides access to a wealth of cultural and intellectual resources.

Why You Should Study This Course

This course draws on the disciplines that make up the Humanities and applies them in different ways. For instance, you might examine the ways in which understanding history informs medical decision-making, or consider storytelling as a means of solving problems or achieving change.

You'll learn to make connections, and evaluate options. You'll develop demonstrable professional skills and experience - how to work with others, how to make your case, and how to manage resources - while exploring the ideas and concepts that underpin the study of the past, literature, politics, and philosophy.

General Eligibility

  • Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

  • A Level – Grades BCC

  • Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

  • Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page Copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • A recognized post-secondary course.

  • University preparation (foundation) studies.

  • One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Applying Humanities

  • Professional Practice

  • Worlds of Ideas

  • Sustainability in Life and Work

  • Protest and Persuasion

  • Thinking Together

2 Year 2
  • Ethics in the Contemporary World

  • The Art of Persuasion: Advocacy for Change

  • Digital Humanities

  • Working Together

  • Creativitiy for Business

  • The Practice of History: Archive, Analysis and Evidence

  • How to do Things: Objects, People and Place

  • Ecology and Nature

  • The Art of the Possible: Political Analysis and Policy Making

  • Youth in Society: Power, Politics and Participation

  • Reading Communities

  • Applying Philosophy

  • Presenting the Past: Audience, Story, Media

  • Introduction to Teaching

  • Transformative Communities

3 Year 3
  • Professional Humanities Project

  • Creative Enterprise Project 1

  • Creative Enterprise Project 2

  • Enterprise: Creating Your Business

  • Managing Sustainability

  • Cross-cultural Management in International Business

  • Writing and Environmental Crisis

  • People, the Past and the Environment

  • Conflict and Community

  • Ecology and Nature

  • Issues in World Politics

  • Leadership and Management

  • Successful Freelancing

  • Literature and Psychology

  • Writing Now

  • The Past as Profressional Practice

  • The City in Global Contexts

  • From Decolonisation to Globalisation

  • Environmental Politics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results with an overall score of 6.0, a minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.

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