Majors*
Programmes Offered
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA)
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Economics
- English
- Literary and Cultural Studies
- Media Studies
- Painting
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Sculpture
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Visual Arts
*Indicative list of Majors.
Selected Minors
Any major can be coupled with any minor.
All majors listed above can also act as minors.
- Advertising and Communication
- Literature and Science
- Indian Polity
- Digital Humanities
- Governance and Grassroots
- Visual Design
Overview
A liberal arts education is the best way that students can learn to be independent thinkers. By traveling across disciplines, between the sciences and the arts, students can be liberated from traditional boundaries and reach their full intellectual and professional potentials.
Liberal arts education at Alliance is about the process as much as the result: it is not about what you study but how you think. This philosophy of education prepares students for leadership in any and every field by giving them the ability to think critically, write persuasively, and intervene decisively. Political science and sociology will be taught to understand the civic system and political behavior; history and the visual arts will broaden cultural perspectives, and psychology and geography will help paint the lay of the mental and physical landscapes in which students will make their lives and careers.
Uniquely at Alliance, students in the liberal arts are not funneled into specific streams and classes but given the freedom to explore a vast variety of subjects while plotting their own course to their majors. Students are encouraged to be sure about their passions and goals before settling on a path. During the process, they will be encouraged to master skills in languages, statistics, computing, and even extra-curricular pursuits in sports, drama, debate, and more to give them an edge in the competitive world awaiting them.
With excellence in teaching, research, and pedagogy, Alliance introduces the School of Liberal Arts to further its aim of providing a holistic education—to instill values, skills, and knowledge—to all its budding thinkers, scholars, problem-solvers, and leaders, allowing them to inspire in every walk of life and lead successful and meaningful lives.
Course Duration
The Liberal Arts Programme typically lasts four years. However, the students may choose to exit at different points of the course.
Exit Options:
One Year | Certificate |
Two Year | Diploma |
Three Year | Bachelor's Degree |
Four Year | Bachelor's Degree with Honors or GLA |
Five Year | Bachelor's Degree with Honors and GLA |
Foundation
Students are required to successfully complete 8 foundation courses, 4 core courses, 2 GLA courses and 2 languages in the first year of study. It is mandatory that they complete at least one course from each foundation themes.
Foundation Themes
- Social Science
- Languages and Humanities
- Physical and Natural Sciences
- Fine, Visual and Performing Arts
Core Courses
- Academic Writing
- Ethics
- Logic
- Rhetoric
GLA Themes
- Governance and Citizenship
- Entrepreneurship
- Social Welfare and Environment
- Communication
- Innovation
- Critical Thinking
Meet our Faculty
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Core
Schools
- Alliance School of Liberal Arts
Alliance School of Liberal Arts nurtures the passion to evolve as Rajarshi—“the Philosopher-King”—the leader who is also a critical thinker and innovative solver of issues. The School offers learner-centric programs that are holistic in approach and are intended towards analytical and practical education while addressing the importance of historical events, society, and culture.
The School offers a 'cafeteria approach' in learning that allows individuals to study subjects of their choice at their pace. The approach not only embraces the inter-disciplinarity nature of pedagogy but also evolves into a trans-disciplinary education system.
- Alliance School of Applied Mathematics
The School of Applied Mathematics comprises three main divisions: Mathematics, Statistics and Data Sciences. The school offers a set of core and elective courses for all UG and PG programmes at the university. The curriculum combines conceptual knowledge with practical engagement and understanding with relevant real-world application through practical laboratory, field work, internships, workshops and research projects.
- Department of Economics
The Department of Economics aims to equip students with economic aspects of modern economy and business, and with statistical and mathematical techniques to solve economic problems while nurturing the ability to create economic models to analyse public policy. There will be different areas for the students to focus through a multidisciplinary approach.
- Department of Language and Literature
The Department of Languages and Literature aims to reorient humanities education towards degrees and courses that are holistic, enquiry-driven, and learner-centred while at the same time being skill-based and vocation-centric. This vision is reflected in its proposed degrees and courses that works to develop the 'higher-order' cognitive capacities of an individual, i.e. creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving, along with other foundational capacities that are essential for a modern, skilled workforce.
- Department of Media and Journalism
The Department of Media and Journalism offers two specializations: Journalism and Mass Communication. Diverse aspects including the importance of journalism in a democracy like India and the impact of mass communication through well-defined channels will be looked at deeply. The nuances are layered, enabling students to learn the right amount of theory and combine it with application, considering the contours of media landscape that is evolving rapidly.
Departments
Admissions
Selection Process
The philosophy of liberal arts education focuses on the interlinkages across different fields. The foundation year provides students an opportunity to explore various fields of studies that will not only give them exposure to allied fields but will also build a basis to enhance their understanding of combining concepts across different areas to arrive at a significantly improved product. The ideal applicant will be one who is a curious risk-taker and prepared to explore new fields of study, who is creative, empathetic and has a socio-cultural and environmental conscience (responsibility) and has varied interests.
Eligibility
- Pre-University/Higher Secondary/10+2 Examinations or equivalent from any recognized Board or Council in any discipline
- Obtained at least 50% marks in the subjects taken in standard 12 or equivalent
Admissions Process
- Online Application
- Admissions Test
- Personal Interaction
- Feedback
Entrance Test
AUSAT/SAT/ACT/Pearson Undergraduate Entrance Exam.
Key Date
Admissions closing soon.
Career Opportunities
With automation changing the essential nature of work, the liberal arts are uniquely placed to enable individuals with both the skill set and vision to confront unforeseen challenges. Equipped with technical acumen in the chosen specialization as well as the versatility to freely adapt to multi-disciplinary contexts, students are prepared for positions which demand leadership, innovation, and critical thinking.
Therefore, a liberal arts degree from Alliance University makes one competent for excelling within corporate, governmental, and non-governmental set-ups as well as confident to chart their own paths in entrepreneurship and community intervention.
A brief glimpse of the many possible careers that await a liberal arts graduate:
- Corporate Governance
- Scientists and Technical Consultants
- Market Research and Advertising
- Public Administration and Policymaking
- Think Tanks and Lobbying Organizations
- Media and Publishing
- Social Work and Philanthropy
- Urban Planning and Rural Management
- Higher Education and Research
- Politics and Political Management
- Legislation and Legislative Assistance
- Legal Consultancy and Judicial Clerkship
- Public Relations and Communications Strategy
- Archivist and Curators
- Diplomats, Interpreters and Translators
About Us
Alliance University
Alliance University is a Private University established in Karnataka State by Act No.34 of year 2010 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
Alliance University is a renowned university of higher learning located on an extensive state-of-the-art campus in Bengaluru offering a variety of degree courses. The University has baccalaureate concentrations, postgraduate offerings, doctoral degree programs and several professional certificate programs.
Alliance Education enters its Silver Jubilee Year in 2022. Alliance School of Business, Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance School of Law, and Alliance Ascent College have already established themselves in higher education. The eagerly awaited Alliance School of Liberal Arts is geared up for launch in 2022.
Salient Features
- 1st Private University in South India
- Ranked among Top Universities in India
- Campus spread across a vast extent of lush green acres
- Study abroad options in 58 top-rated Universities globally
- State-of-the-art infrastructure for high-quality living and learning experience
- Rigorous, progressive, and industry-relevant curriculum
- Upto 100% Scholarship on Tuition Fee
- Renowned and accomplished Faculty from premier Universities
- Over 600 Recruiting Partners
- Over 30,000 highly successful Alumni across the world
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Alliance University
Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura - Anekal Road, Anekal, Bengaluru - 562 106, Karnataka, India
Email Us
admissions@alliance.edu.in