Unique College Majors in the World

While many students prefer majors such as computer science, economics, or medicine, some decide to deepen their knowledge in fields you may have never heard of before. The world of higher education continues to develop along with the emergence of increasingly unconventional and unusual majors.

Well, several universities abroad have opened quite unique study departments. You will find it difficult to find these study programs on Indonesian campuses. For example, The Beatles were founded to preserve the history and achievements of the band. 

What are the unique university majors in the world?

Game Design Department

This first major is quite unique, even though there are not many in Indonesia. In this major, students will study game design from the basics. Starting from creating characters, computer graphics, and 3D modeling. As a final project, students must develop their own game. The University of Skövde, Sweden provides this major up to master's level.

1. The Beatles major

The name of The Beatles as legendary musicians will always last and will never fade. To preserve the history and achievements of the band, England has Liverpool Hope University which opened a department for The Beatles.

If you take this major, you will explore the role of popular music over the past 50 years and all things The Beatles. Apart from learning about The Beatles, you can also travel to their birthplace and history.

2. Memeology Department

For those of you who like sharing memes on social media, this major is suitable for you. Here you will learn from evolution to the process of creating memes. This major is offered by the University of Texas, Austin, United States. After graduating, you can become a meme analyst or social media strategist.

3. Bicycle Design Department

Bicycle Design is a major that specifically teaches bicycle development for various needs, from sports to leisure bicycles. Minnesota State College Southeast offers this major. Armed with the knowledge gained, you have the opportunity to become a quality assurance technician or production specialist.

4. Department of Mortuary Science

The grief experienced by someone can actually be an interesting study. Mortuary Science studies the funeral industry and counsels bereaved families. You can learn about it at Mid-America College of Funeral Service. The career opportunities available are as a funeral director, embalmer and pathology technician.

6. Department of Leisure Studies

Entertainment and recreation turned out to be important objects for study. You can take this major at Southern Illinois University. After that, you can become a park ranger, coach, or fitness center manager.

7. Spacecraft Design Department

For those of you who want to challenge yourself in engineering studies, you can try the Spacecraft Design master's program at Lulea University of Technology, Sweden. You will learn to integrate complex systems so they function well in space. This program is implemented in Kiruna, which is north of the Arctic Circle.

8. Cryptozoology Department

Cryptozoology is a department related to creatures whose existence cannot be proven. For example Bigfoot, Mothman, or Loch Ness Monster. You will study various documents that show evidence of the existence of these creatures where they believe they are. This major is found at the IMHS Metaphysics Institute. You can become a lecturer or researcher according to that field of science.

9. Astrobiology Department

Just like the branches of science above, Astrobiology seeks to find evidence of the existence of living creatures. The difference is that Astrobiology tries to answer the question of whether there are other living things in outer space. At Florida Tech, you'll get lectures directly from experienced astronauts. Later you can have a career as a researcher or science journalist.

10. Department of Animal Psychology

It's not just humans who need psychologists, animals do too. Animal behavior when interacting with other living creatures, looking for food and pairing is studied in the field of Animal Psychology. You can take this major at Bucknell University. What about career opportunities? You can choose to become a veterinary behaviorist, wildlife technician, or zoological researcher.

11. Department of Herbal Sciences

Graduates of this study program will be much sought after in Indonesia. Because there are many local Indonesian plants that are used for traditional medicine. Here you will learn herbal science in relation to modern science. This study program lasts for 2 years at Bastyr University.

Campuses that Offer Unique Majors

Kansas State University

This university in America has a Cereal Science department. Here, you'll learn the science and technology behind baked goods, developing skills in chemistry, mathematics and microbiology.

In the module, you will explore the characteristics of cereals and their components and their processing into food. If you plan to apply for a job in the food industry, you can choose this major.

1. Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)

The Comic Book Publishing major is a module at MCAD that teaches students about the production and promotion of comic books in print or digital publishing. This module includes technical demonstrations on scanning, prepress procedures, printing and marketing collateral. Very suitable for those of you who are looking for a career in the publishing field.

2. Cornell University

Part of its Viticulture and Enology course, Cornell University has a course in Winemaking Theory and Practice that helps students understand the non-fermentation aspects of wine production. For those of you who are planning to study in America, this campus could be the right choice. While it may not be a popular class, it is very useful for those of you who want to become an expert in viticulture or an expert in wine science.

3. Stockholm University

Another unique campus in the world that has unique departments. Stockholm University majoring in Open E-Government. This two-year master's program focuses on the growing field of ICT in public organizations. This program prepares you for a leading role in government digitalization.

From service design and innovation as well as security in e-government and democracy, this program prepares future civil servants with a multidisciplinary foundation. To be precise, this program takes place online, so you can join from anywhere in the world.