Amity University provides for various good academic courses, among which Liberal Arts occupies a prominent place. What exactly are liberal arts? A good definition is given by the European Science foundation – the liberal arts are those subjects which examine and explain human beings. This includes a variety of ways – from understanding how minds work, to how societies as a whole function. It is one of the oldest disciplines in the world. It is an educational approach which enables an individual to prepare himself/herself for the practical life opportunities and challenges. It provides a wide range of subjects ranging from Political Science, Economics, History, and Philosophy to mention a few. At present, in Amity University, Undergraduate courses are being taught in Political Science, Economics, History and Philosophy and with many other new subjects are on agenda to be added like Sociology, Geography, etc. along with Masters in all disciplines to be introduced soon. As we have Honors courses, it provides a specialized knowledge and understanding to the students.
Established in 2004, Amity School of Liberal Arts (ASLA) offers a rich set of contemporary liberal arts and social science courses covering a wide variety of disciplines including History, Political Science, Economics and Philosophy. In the Bachelor’s program in Liberal Arts you will examine global issues using insights from a range of social science disciplines, such as history, political science, economics, and philosophy. This interdisciplinary approach enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of complex global issues in contemporary society and to look for creative solutions.
By studying Liberal Arts, the avenues open for students in many diversified fields like- Indian Administrative Services (IAS), State Administrative Services(PCS), Combined Defense Services (CDS) and other competitive exams, teaching and research in higher education, UNO, Amnesty International, various positions in journalism, Social Work, Economist, Financial Analyst, Archeologist, Museulogist, Media Personnel, Politicians, Bank, Orators, Anchoring, Writers, etc. The course intends in developing leadership qualities in students so that they are able to lead well after they face the real world.