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Why choosea Liberal ArtsUniversity?The interdisciplinary LiberalArts approach offers not justbreadth but also depth of studyand encourages students tomake sound judgements andthink independently.A Liberal Arts education isone which encourages youto explore a wide range ofsubjects and programmes.It reaches across disciplines,building connections betweendifferent academic areassuch as literature, science,mathematics, writing, businessand psychology. Upon entryto Richmond University allstudents study the LiberalArts Core Curriculum beforespecialising in their chosenfield (see Course Finder p.28).“The value of an education in aliberal arts college is not the learningof many facts but the training ofthe mind to think something thatcannot be learned from textbooks”.Albert EinsteinWhat are the advantages?FlexibilityYou do not have to chooseyour specialisation at thepoint of entry. Typicallythe freshman (first) year ishighly individualised withstudents choosing manydifferent subject areas beforedeciding on their main areaof study (Major).ChoiceAt Richmond University youhave a choice of 15 Majors.Alongside your Major you canalso choose to study a Minor(a smaller specialisation).This allows you to diversifyyour degree, specialising inmore than one area of study.CareersEmployers today often lookfor the right skills rather thanthe right Major. Your LiberalArts degree from RichmondUniversity provides you withkey transferable skills – writtenand verbal communication,problem solving, culturalsensitivity, and flexibilityto work in a complex anddynamic environment.How long willI have to study for?The duration of yourundergraduate programmeswill depend on yourentry qualifications.Students entering withA Levels at grade C and aboveor equivalent qualifications,will normally be exemptfrom some courses in the firstyear and be able to completethe degree programme inthree years.Students entering with aUS High School Diplomaor equivalent will normallycomplete in four years.8 www.richmond.ac.uk9