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Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges
As the world becomes more globalised, more and more institutions are teaching truly interdisciplinary degrees focused on global challenges that require an interdisciplinary approach to solve, rather than studying one subject area.
There isn't a standard name for degrees in this field, but good key search terms are "Global", "Challenge", "Sustainability", "Development". In the USA, "Self-Designed" or "Student-designed" majors can allow you to create your own version.
Good to Know
There aren't any helpful overview sites for this field, because there is too much variety. So, we've put the links to the most innovative and interdisciplinary degrees we know of and that St. Clare's Students apply to, in the links section.
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges
Campus | Institution Name | Country | Campus Style | Institution Size | Selectivity | Education Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brunel University London | UK | Suburban Campus | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective | Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution | |
Central European University (CEU) | Austria | City Island Campus - Tram stops and metro stations nearby. Many students bike to uni from the dormitory. | Small Institution <5000
| Selective (25-50% admitted) - A panel of professors interview every finalist, and we admit roughly 25% of our applicants. | Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary, Liberal Arts | |
Carleton University | Canada | Nestled between the Rideau River & Rideau Canal in the heart of Canada's capital city, Ottawa | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Open Admission (almost all admitted) - For most programs, if a student meets the requirements, they will be admitted. | Over 26 degrees & over 200 programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning | |
Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences | Czech Republic | City Campus - 3 main buildings located around 20 mins away from the city center. Dorms are not a part of campus. | Small Institution <5000 | Single Subject Focus and several interdisciplinary programs. | ||
Durham University | UK | Given the collegiate nature of the university, we are both in the city centre and outside of it. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000
A high volume of applications means a number of programmes can be more selective than others | Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) | Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships) | |
The London Interdisciplinary School | UK | City Campus - East London Campus | Small Institution <5000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Teaching Focused Institution | |
Lafayette College | USA | A small city with big charm, Easton is a hot spot for shows, food, festivals, trails, and more. | Small Institution <5000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate | Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies. | |
Minerva University | USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan. | Safe, welcoming residences in dynamic urban environments | Small Institution <5000 | Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/ | Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format. |
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