Indiana University

What you'll study

This programme emphasises cross-disciplinary learning across the humanities, social sciences and arts. You will take core courses in critical thinking, academic writing and research methods, and choose from modules in areas such as literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, languages, cultural studies, art history, media studies and digital humanities. The curriculum is deliberately flexible: students combine foundational requirements with elective tracks or concentrations, pursuing thematic packages (for example, identity and culture, global humanities, or text and performance) or constructing an individually designed programme under faculty supervision.

Typical first-year work focuses on academic skills and breadth—introductory humanities and social science survey courses plus composition. In later years you move into advanced seminars, project-based courses, and a capstone experience that often takes the form of a substantive research project, practicum or portfolio. Interdisciplinary collaboration, qualitative research methods and opportunities for experiential learning (such as community-based projects, internships or study abroad) are common components.

Entry requirements

Admission to Indiana University undergraduate programmes is competitive and assesses academic preparation, personal statements and academic recommendations as part of a holistic review. Successful applicants typically present a high school diploma or equivalent with strong grades in humanities and liberal arts subjects; coursework in writing, literature, history or a foreign language is advantageous. Transfer applicants should provide college transcripts showing readiness for upper-level humanities work.

International applicants must meet Indiana University’s English language proficiency requirements and provide credential documentation equivalent to a U.S. secondary-school diploma. Additional materials such as a personal statement, portfolio of written work, or letters of recommendation may strengthen an application for this interdisciplinary degree.

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme develop transferable skills valued by employers: analytical reading, persuasive and clear writing, research competence, cross-cultural awareness and project management. Common career paths include education, publishing and editing, communications and public relations, non-profit and community organisations, cultural institutions and museums, marketing, and government or policy work. Many students also use the degree as preparation for graduate and professional programmes in fields such as law, library and information science, public administration, journalism and academic research.

The degree’s flexibility supports a range of experiential pathways—internships, campus leadership and study abroad—that help graduates build networks and practical experience for their chosen careers.

Why study at Indiana University

Indiana University offers a large, research-active campus with strong humanities and arts departments, providing access to a wide selection of courses and faculty expertise across disciplines. The university’s emphasis on interdisciplinary study and opportunities for undergraduate research allow students to design coherent, personalised programmes. Students benefit from campus resources such as writing centres, career services, libraries and museum collections, as well as established internship connections in regional cultural institutions.

Choosing Indiana University for Liberal Arts and Sciences means joining a diverse academic community with the support to explore multiple intellectual interests, develop practical skills, and prepare for varied professional and graduate pathways.