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University majors guide
Choosing a major is the first big decision of your career. Below you'll find the 30 majors in the Unirivo catalogue across 7 categories: what each one teaches, the strengths it relies on, the career fields its graduates work in, and the risks worth knowing before you choose.
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Business, Economics & Finance
4 majorsFor students interested in the business world, markets and decision-making, who want to work with strategy and numbers.
Business & Economics
Business Analytics
Data, statistics and business decision-making combined in one degree.
Example careers
Product Management · Consulting · Business Analytics
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Turning business problems into measurable questions
- ✓Data modelling, forecasting and decision analytics
- ✓Reporting and presenting insight to management
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Case studies, group projects and hands-on assignments on real datasets dominate; presentation load is high alongside exams.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's (3 years in Europe). Internships matter a lot; a master's isn't required.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Analytical thinking
- ✓Interest in business
- ✓Comfort with technology
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Involves intensive statistics coursework.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Business & Economics
Economics
Markets, incentives and policy analysed with quantitative methods.
Example careers
Consulting · Finance · Public Policy
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓How markets and decisions work
- ✓Micro/macro models and policy effects
- ✓Extracting causality from data with econometrics
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Theoretical courses plus maths/statistics problem sets; heavy reading and paper-interpretation load.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's. A master's is common in academic and policy paths outside finance/consulting.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Analytical approach
- ✓Interest in strategy
- ✓Broad career scope
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Theoretical maths content can be heavier than expected.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Business & Economics
Finance
Valuation, markets, risk and corporate financial decisions.
Example careers
Finance & Investment · Consulting · Business Analytics
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Valuation, investment and risk management
- ✓How capital markets function
- ✓Corporate finance decisions
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Quantitative problem sets, case solving and modelling assignments; internship competition starts early.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; certifications like the CFA carry weight in the career.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Numerical analysis
- ✓Planned working style
- ✓Interest in markets
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Competitive internships require early planning.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Business & Economics
International Business
Global markets, cross-border strategy and management.
Example careers
Entrepreneurship · Marketing · Consulting
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Managing business in global markets
- ✓Cross-cultural marketing and supply chains
- ✓International trade and strategy
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy on group projects, case discussions and presentations; exchange programmes are very common.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; a period abroad and internships are often part of the programme.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Entrepreneurial tendency
- ✓Communication strength
- ✓International interest
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠The field is broad, so early specialisation may be needed.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Technology & Data
4 majorsFor students interested in software, AI, data and digital systems.
Technology & Data
Computer Science
Algorithms, software systems and computational thinking.
Example careers
Software Engineering · Data Science · Product Management
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Algorithms, data structures and computation theory
- ✓Operating systems, networks and databases
- ✓Foundations of AI and software development
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Weekly programming assignments and labs; pace picks up around project deadlines.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's. Direct entry into industry is common; a master's helps for AI/research.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Technical aptitude
- ✓Problem-solving strength
- ✓Tendency for independent work
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Requires a heavy course load and constant practice.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Technology & Data
Data Science
Statistics, programming and machine learning applied to real datasets.
Example careers
Data Science · Business Analytics · Research
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Statistical learning and machine learning
- ✓Big-data processing and model evaluation
- ✓Communicating results to decision-makers
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
A balance of code and maths; term projects have you working end-to-end with real datasets.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; a master's is often preferred for advanced roles.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Data-driven thinking
- ✓Research curiosity
- ✓Interest in technology
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Expectations for mathematical background are high.
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Technology & Data
Software Engineering
Designing, building and maintaining large-scale software systems.
Example careers
Software Engineering · Technical Product Management
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Designing and maintaining large software systems
- ✓Testing, release management and quality processes
- ✓Practices of building products within a team
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Long-running team projects; the emphasis is on building together rather than individual assignments.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; internships and a portfolio speak louder than the diploma when job-hunting.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Technical aptitude
- ✓Systematic working style
- ✓Interest in team projects
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Requires intense project-based teamwork.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Technology & Data
Statistics
Probability, inference and modelling for evidence-based decisions.
Example careers
Data Science · Finance · Academia
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Making inferences under uncertainty
- ✓Designing experiments and surveys
- ✓Regression and probability models
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy maths problem sets; theoretical proof and applied analysis go hand in hand.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; a master's is common in research and biostatistics paths.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Numerical strength
- ✓Research discipline
- ✓Attention to detail
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Abstract maths content is heavy.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Engineering
5 majorsFor students who want to use maths and science to solve real-world problems.
Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Optimising systems, operations and processes.
Example careers
Operations Management · Consulting · Business Analytics
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Optimising processes, systems and resources
- ✓Production planning and supply chains
- ✓Quality and efficiency management
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Maths-heavy courses plus factory/field applications and simulation projects.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; a flexible path bridging engineering and business.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Systems thinking
- ✓Interest in optimisation
- ✓Planned working style
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Involves heavy maths and probability coursework.
What careers does this major lead to?
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics, materials, thermodynamics and machine design.
Example careers
R&D Engineering · Automotive · Energy
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics
- ✓Machine design and manufacturing
- ✓Energy systems and automation
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Intense physics-maths coursework, labs and a capstone design project.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; industry internships and design competitions matter.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Interest in physics
- ✓Curiosity about technical design
- ✓Problem-solving strength
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Lab and project workload is intensive.
What careers does this major lead to?
Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Circuits, signals, power and embedded systems.
Example careers
Hardware Engineering · Robotics · Telecommunications
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Circuits, signals and electromagnetics
- ✓Embedded systems and control
- ✓Communications and power systems
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy lab hours; theory and circuit-building progress together.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; a field that lets you move between software and hardware.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Desire for technical depth
- ✓Mathematical strength
- ✓Interest in hardware
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Abstract maths and circuit theory content is heavy.
What careers does this major lead to?
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structures, infrastructure and the built environment.
Example careers
Project Management · Civil Engineering · Urban Planning
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Structural, geotechnical and transportation engineering
- ✓Material behaviour and earthquake safety
- ✓Site and project management
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Calculation-heavy courses, lab experiments and site visits/internships.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; field experience and licences are career-defining.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Desire to build tangible things
- ✓Planning strength
- ✓Openness to fieldwork
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Site pace and field conditions can be demanding.
What careers does this major lead to?
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering applied to medicine, devices and human biology.
Example careers
Medical Device R&D · Health Technologies · Research
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Where engineering meets medicine and biology
- ✓Medical devices and imaging systems
- ✓Biomaterials and biosignal processing
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Engineering courses plus biology/physiology; projects run in collaboration with labs and hospitals.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; a master's is often expected for R&D roles.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Interest in health
- ✓Research curiosity
- ✓Technical aptitude
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Requires carrying both biology and engineering workload at once.
What careers does this major lead to?
Matching student profiles
Science & Health
6 majorsFor students interested in scientific research, lab work and creating direct benefit to people through health.
Science & Health
Mathematics
Abstract structures, proof and applied mathematical modelling.
Example careers
Data Science · Finance · Academia
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Abstract structures and proof-building
- ✓Analysis, algebra and probability
- ✓Applied modelling
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Few contact hours, lots of solo work; problem sets can take days of thought.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; opens paths into finance, data and academia.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Abstract-thinking strength
- ✓Passion for problem solving
- ✓Independent work
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Career path usually requires specialisation or graduate study.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Science & Health
Physics
The fundamental laws of matter, energy and the universe.
Example careers
Research · Data Science · R&D Engineering
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓The fundamental laws and models of nature
- ✓Experiment design and measurement
- ✓Computational physics
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy problem sets and lab reports; theory and experiment alternate.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; a PhD is needed for a research career, though moves into industry/data are common too.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Deep curiosity
- ✓Mathematical strength
- ✓Research discipline
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Applied careers need additional technical skills.
What careers does this major lead to?
Science & Health
Biology & Life Sciences
Living systems from molecules to ecosystems.
Example careers
Biotechnology · Research · Healthcare Sector
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Cell, genetics and molecular biology
- ✓Ecology and evolution
- ✓Laboratory research methods
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Long lab hours and report writing; intense content that rewards understanding over memorisation.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; graduate study is common in research and health paths.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Interest in nature and life sciences
- ✓Lab curiosity
- ✓Attention to detail
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Postgraduate specialisation is required for most careers.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Science & Health
Medicine
Clinical training to diagnose and treat patients.
Example careers
Hekimlik · Clinical Research · Health Management
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Human anatomy, physiology and disease
- ✓Clinical examination and diagnosis
- ✓Patient communication and medical ethics
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Very heavy coursework plus hospital rotations; on-call shifts and long hours start during training.
Duration and continuation
6 years (or 4 years post-bachelor's depending on country) plus specialty training.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Desire to directly help people
- ✓High work discipline
- ✓Scientific curiosity
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Involves a very long education process and heavy responsibility.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Science & Health
Pharmacy
Drug science, therapeutics and patient medication care.
Example careers
Pharmacy · Pharmaceutical Industry · Clinical Research
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Drug substances and mechanisms of action
- ✓Drug development and quality control
- ✓Patient counselling and medication safety
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Chemistry-heavy courses and labs; pharmacy/hospital internships in final years.
Duration and continuation
5-year bachelor's; paths open into industry, clinical and community pharmacy.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Interest in chemistry and biology
- ✓Meticulous working style
- ✓Orientation towards health
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Requires heavy memorisation and regulatory knowledge.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Science & Health
Environmental Science
Climate, ecosystems and sustainability science.
Example careers
Sustainability Consulting · Public Policy · Research
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Climate, ecosystem and pollution dynamics
- ✓Sustainability policy
- ✓Field measurement and environmental data analysis
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
A balance of lab and fieldwork; project-based work is common.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; paths open into consulting, government and NGOs.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Motivation for environmental impact
- ✓Interdisciplinary curiosity
- ✓Openness to fieldwork
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Career paths vary a lot by sector.
What careers does this major lead to?
Social Sciences & Law
4 majorsFor students who want to understand human behaviour, society, policy and legal systems.
Social Sciences
Psychology
Human behaviour, cognition and research methods.
Example careers
UX Research · Public Policy · Human Resources
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Cognitive and social foundations of human behaviour
- ✓Research methods and statistics
- ✓Introduction to clinical, developmental and organisational fields
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy reading load; lab and fieldwork run alongside statistics courses.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; a master's/PhD is required to become a licensed clinical psychologist.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓People-focused
- ✓Research curiosity
- ✓Impact motivation
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Most career paths require graduate education.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Social Sciences
Politics & International Relations
States, institutions, diplomacy and global affairs.
Example careers
Public Policy · Diplomacy · Civil Society
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓States, institutions and power relations
- ✓Policy analysis and comparative politics
- ✓Foundations of diplomacy and international law
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Lots of reading and writing; you're expected to defend your views in seminar discussions.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; a master's is almost standard for diplomacy and think-tank paths.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Interest in social impact
- ✓Strong expression skills
- ✓Research aptitude
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Career path is less linear than in other fields.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Social Sciences
Sociology
Societies, institutions and social change.
Example careers
Social Research · Public Policy · Human Resources
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Social structures, inequality and institutions
- ✓Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- ✓Culture and identity studies
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy reading and discussion; fieldwork assignments have you studying real communities.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; a master's helps for research and policy roles.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Curiosity about society
- ✓Research aptitude
- ✓Critical thinking
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Adding quantitative research skills is needed for career paths.
What careers does this major lead to?
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Social Sciences
Law
Legal reasoning, rights, regulation and advocacy.
Example careers
Legal Practice · Corporate Law · Public Policy
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Legal systems and court procedure
- ✓Private law and public law fields
- ✓Reading and interpreting legal text
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Very heavy reading and staying on top of regulation; exams are largely written and interpretive.
Duration and continuation
4-5 year bachelor's plus internship/bar process; some countries use a post-bachelor's model (JD/LLM).
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Strong expression skills
- ✓Discipline working with text
- ✓Motivation for justice
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Involves heavy reading load and competitive internship processes.
What careers does this major lead to?
Humanities
3 majorsFor students who love working deeply with texts, history and ideas — interpreting and writing.
Humanities
Philosophy
Logic, ethics and the analysis of fundamental questions.
Example careers
Hukuk · Public Policy · Content & Strategy
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Problems of logic, knowledge and ethics
- ✓History of philosophy and close reading
- ✓Building and critiquing arguments
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Few exams, lots of essays; defending your view in seminars is central to the education.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; common transitions into law, policy, writing and academia.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Love of abstract thinking
- ✓Argument-building strength
- ✓Independent reading discipline
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Acquiring complementary skills is essential for career paths.
What careers does this major lead to?
Humanities
History
Sources, historical interpretation and long-term change.
Example careers
Academia · Cultural Institutions · Journalism
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Periods, sources and historiography
- ✓Archival and primary-source work
- ✓Interpretation through context-building
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy reading and term papers; research projects progress individually.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; opens paths into academia, archives, journalism and education.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Research curiosity
- ✓Text-analysis strength
- ✓Narrative-building skill
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Specialisation often requires graduate education.
What careers does this major lead to?
Humanities
English & Comparative Literature
Texts, criticism and comparative literary study.
Example careers
Content Strategy · Publishing · Education
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Literary text analysis and theory
- ✓Comparative cultural readings
- ✓Creative and academic writing
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Hundreds of pages of reading a week and regular essay submissions.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; common paths into publishing, content, education and academia.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Passion for reading and writing
- ✓Interpretive strength
- ✓Cultural curiosity
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Career path usually requires additional specialisation.
What careers does this major lead to?
Design, Architecture & Communication
4 majorsFor students who think visually, create things and want to express ideas through design or communication.
Design & Communication
Design & Innovation
Human-centred design, prototyping and creative problem solving.
Example careers
UX Design · Product Design · Entrepreneurship
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓User research and problem framing
- ✓Prototyping and interaction design
- ✓Innovation processes from idea to product
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Studio-based; you defend your work in juries and critiques, with a constant revision cycle.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; a portfolio is more decisive than the diploma for getting hired.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Creative thinking
- ✓Motivation to explore
- ✓Interest in users
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Building a portfolio takes extra effort.
What careers does this major lead to?
Matching student profiles
Design & Communication
Architecture
Design of buildings and spaces, combining art and technique.
Example careers
Architecture · Urban Design · Product Design
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Spatial design and building knowledge
- ✓Design studio and model-making
- ✓Urban context and sustainability
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Studio life is intense; working hours rise sharply during submission weeks.
Duration and continuation
4-5 year bachelor's plus professional licensing process.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Visual thinking
- ✓Passion for design
- ✓Interest in technical detail
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Studio courses bring a very high time commitment.
What careers does this major lead to?
Design & Communication
Media & Communication
Media systems, storytelling and public communication.
Example careers
Marketing · Content Production · Brand Strategy
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Media systems and content production
- ✓Campaigns, PR and digital communication
- ✓Audience and platform analysis
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
Heavy on projects and production; team-based campaign production is common.
Duration and continuation
3-4 year bachelor's; portfolio and internships are the most decisive factor for getting hired.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Communication strength
- ✓Desire for creative output
- ✓Interest in digital media
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Portfolio and internship experience are decisive for career.
What careers does this major lead to?
Design & Communication
Fine Arts & Visual Communication
Visual practice, studio work and creative portfolios.
Example careers
Graphic Design · Art Direction · UX Design
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What will you learn in this major?
- ✓Visual language, composition and typography
- ✓Studio production and technical mastery
- ✓Art/design history and critique
Typical courses
Skills you'll gain
What's life like while studying?
A studio-and-critique cycle; production workload exceeds exam workload.
Duration and continuation
4-year bachelor's; a talent exam/portfolio application is usually required.
What strengths does this major call for?
Who does it suit?
- ✓Strong visual creativity
- ✓Desire for independent creation
- ✓Aesthetic sensitivity
Fields graduates work in
Watch out for
- ⚠Early portfolio-building and networking are needed for income stability.
What careers does this major lead to?
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