University of Delaware

What you'll study

This programme emphasises interdisciplinary study across humanities, social sciences and natural sciences while developing skills in critical reading, academic writing, quantitative reasoning and oral communication. Students follow a mix of university general-education requirements and a flexible major plan that allows concentration in humanities topics such as literature, history, philosophy and cultural studies or a broader general-studies pathway that incorporates social science and science courses.

• Core skills and methods: academic writing and rhetoric, research methods, critical theory, quantitative reasoning and digital literacy.
• Humanities subjects: literature and literary analysis, intellectual history, philosophy and ethics, art and visual culture, languages and translation studies.
• Social science options: cultural anthropology, sociology, political science, media studies and public policy foundations.
• Natural science and quantitative options: introductory biology, environmental studies, statistics or data-analysis courses to broaden scientific literacy.
• Capstone or integrative project: many students complete a senior seminar, practicum or independent research project that synthesises interdisciplinary learning.
• Electives and minors: the programme supports double-majoring or minors across campus; common pairings include communication, business, digital media, international studies and education.
• Experiential learning: internships, community-engaged projects and study abroad are encouraged to apply classroom learning to professional contexts.

Entry requirements

Admissions reflect the University of Delaware's undergraduate standards for arts and sciences programmes. Applicants should present strong secondary-school credentials or equivalent and demonstrate readiness for university-level work. Requirements commonly include:

• Completion of a recognised secondary-school qualification (for example, A-levels, International Baccalaureate, high school diploma or equivalent) with competitive academic results.
• For transfer applicants, official college transcripts showing successful completion of transferable credits; some prior coursework in general-education areas is advantageous.
• Evidence of college-ready writing and quantitative skills through transcripts and, where provided, standardised-test results; many applicants submit test scores but policies on tests vary, so check current guidance.
• International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency (for example via recognised tests or institutional pathways) if English is not their first language.
• Personal statement or essay describing academic interests and reasons for choosing a liberal-arts pathway; letters of recommendation may strengthen an application but specific requirements vary by admission route.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme leave with versatile skills valued across many sectors: critical thinking, persuasive writing, information synthesis, and the ability to learn across disciplines. Typical career directions include:

• Communications, content development, editing and publishing.
• Public- and non-profit sector roles in community engagement, advocacy, programme coordination and policy support.
• Business roles in marketing, human resources, project management and client relations where broad analytical and interpersonal skills are needed.
• Further study in law, education, public administration, humanities or social-science graduate programmes.
• Careers in cultural institutions, museums, heritage organisations, and the creative industries.

Alumni often combine the degree with internships, minors or postgraduate qualifications to specialise for specific professions.

Why study at University of Delaware

The University of Delaware offers this liberal-arts pathway within a research-active campus that supports interdisciplinary study and close faculty mentorship. Small seminar-style courses in the humanities are balanced with access to the wider resources of the College of Arts and Sciences, research centres and libraries.

• Flexible curriculum: students can tailor programmes to their interests, combine majors or take minors across departments.
• Experiential opportunities: nearby urban and regional partnerships provide internships, community projects and applied-learning experiences.
• Study abroad and exchange: broad international programmes enable students to gain global perspectives that complement humanities study.
• Support services: academic advising, writing support, career services and undergraduate research programmes help students progress from study to work or further study.