Majors
Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities
Fields of study per major
The three majors (Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities) are at the top of the chart in bold, followed by the various fields of study within in each major.
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Sciences |
Social Sciences |
Humanities |
| Maths | Sustainability | Literature |
| Physics | Health | Film |
| Earth & Environment | Cognition | Philosophy |
| Chemistry | Economics | History |
| Biology | Law | Culture |
| Biomedical | Political Science & International Relations | Art |
| Health | Sociology | Media |
| Information | Anthropology |
Majors
Listed below are the courses necessary to fulfil the requirements per major. Keep in mind that students must also fulfil the necessary Academic Core requirements (see Academic Standards and Procedures) in addition to their other degree requirements to graduate.
What is a "major course"?
Each course at AUC is classified as either part of a major or part of the Academic Core. Within each major, courses are organised by field of study and by level, with levels 100, 200 and 300 representing introductory, intermediate and advanced courses, respectively. Understanding how courses are categorised helps students create their study plans and ensures they meet all the requirements for their chosen major.
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Sciences major course requirements
1. 66 EC (equivalent to 11 courses) in the Sciences
- At least 24 EC (equivalent to 4 courses) of which are at the 300-level
- At least one lab course in the Sciences
2. The following methodology courses (12 EC):
- First year: Calculus
- By the end of the second year: Linear Algebra or Statistics for Sciences
3. Capstone (Bachelor's thesis [12 EC])
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Social Sciences major course requirements
1. 66 EC (equivalent to 11 courses) in the Social Sciences (indicated in the diagram below)
- At least 24 EC (equivalent to 4 courses) of which are at the 300-level
2. The following methodology courses (12 EC):
- First year: Methods for Social Sciences Research
- By the end of the second year (choose one):
- Statistical Methods for Social Sciences Research or
- Qualitative Research Methods or
- Mathematical Methods for Economics or
- Statistics for Sciences
3. Capstone (Bachelor's thesis [12 EC])
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Humanities major course requirements
1. 66 EC (equivalent to 11 courses) in the Humanities (indicated in the diagram below)
- At least 24 EC (equivalent to 4 courses) of which are at the 300-level
2. The following methodology courses (12 EC):
- First year: Methods in the Humanities 1
- Second year: Methods in the Humanities 2
3. Capstone (Bachelor's thesis)
Choosing courses in their major
With assistance from their tutor, students choose 66 EC (equivalent to 11 courses) in their major in subjects that interest them and suit their future ambitions. Tutors ensure that the chosen courses are coherent and will qualify for specific Master's programmes or careers.
Some of the major courses are cross-listed with another major. This means that students learn about topics based on knowledge, perspectives and/or methodologies from multiple disciplines. Major courses may also be a part of AUC’s six course constellations. The course constellations help students explore interesting and unexpected connections between courses offered in their major and those from the two other majors.
Fields of study and specialisations
Courses taken in the majors are designed to include specialisations within one or more fields of study. By selecting specific areas of knowledge, students can further focus their studies by following sets of advanced courses. This structured approach provides coherence to the programme and ensures that every student attains a deep understanding of their chosen subject. As a result, they are well-prepared to pursue further studies at the Master's level in more specific fields.