UK: THE HUB OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Modern-day education is more inclined towards the blending of concepts, especially at the Master’s level, rather than having distinct boundaries among subjects. Previously, we would hear people advising students weak in Math to take up Bioscience or Arts subjects. On the other hand, a combination of Computer Science and Psychology was not conceivable. This equation had undergone a complete overhaul in modern times. Today, Biotechnology includes components from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths. Furthermore, Artificial Intelligence, one of the most popular sub-disciplines of the Computer Science domain, includes knowledge of Computers, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Such overlap of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is also found in the Case of Nanotechnology. These are just a few examples. The entire academic milieu is replete with such interconnected fields and this web of knowledge is boosting research and development in leaps and bounds. This has encouraged colleges to design courses that more interdisciplinary in nature and the demand for such courses is constantly on the rise. The UK has been at the forefront of bringing such courses in a structured manner to students over time.

Sustainable development, Energy Management, Health Psychology are some highly interesting and application-oriented courses that have gained a lot of popularity, among others. While courses in AI, Data Analytics, Biotechnology, and Digital Marketing are sought after by hundreds of students, there are scores of other offbeat courses that are helping students in gaining insights into the world of cross-disciplinary education, thereby leading to the development of a useful yet unique set of skills, followed by high paying jobs. Here we shall discuss some such highly coveted Master’s level courses in the realm of Science, Commerce, and Humanities.

Let’s consider Humanities for example. Gender studies and comparative literature are now being pursued by a great number of Arts students. Accordingly, some highly reputed Universities like Oxford, King’s College London, University College London, and Edinburgh offer these as MA degrees. These are quite well-established sub-fields already. There are lesser-known courses that can create great job opportunities. For example, the University of Strathclyde offers MSc taught courses in Clinical Health Psychology, Psychology with a specialization in Business and Health as well as research-based courses in Education Psychology and applied linguistics. The research-based degrees incorporate components from various branches of study like Psychology, Neuroimaging, Health Sciences, and Behavioural Science to name a few. Students are expected to draw knowledge from diverse fields and the varied nature of their interest is respected and encouraged. This is not even the tip of the iceberg. Hundreds of such exciting programs enrich the Humanities branch and make it even more interesting.

The approach to studies in Commerce and Business has been completely revamped by the introduction of an interdisciplinary approach. While thinking of these at the Master’s level, the typical degrees that come to mind are MCom and MBA. Thankfully, at present, numerous other degrees have been added to the list. These include MS degrees as well. MS in Marketing, Finance,industry-ready and Digital Marketing have already made their mark owing to their effectiveness in making students highly employable. Currently, courses like MSC in Manufacture and Commercialization of Stem Cell and Gene Therapy (offered by University College London), MA in Brand Management, Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management, Enterprise Management, Construction Commercial Management, Hospitality Management and the likes of these are catching students’ attention since they make them industry ready.

The Science stream has seen the greatest revolution when it came to the convergence of discipline. Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioscience, Physics, Environmental Science – the borders have been blurred to give shape to courses like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Sustainable Development, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Health Informatics, and the list can go on. Such courses are offered by highly reputed institutes like the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of Manchester, University of Leeds, University of Warwick, University of Sheffield, Newcastle University as well as others like the University of Sussex and University of St. Andrews. The major flux of students at current times is towards these programs since they help in multidisciplinary skill development as well as in setting up effective collaborations. These are highly essential attributes in current industries.

Education at present times has undergone major changes in a very short period of time. It is oftentimes difficult to keep up with these transformations. As a result, students oftentimes end up missing out on suitable courses that would have made them much more employable than opting for regular courses. Most importantly, when there is ample opportunity to develop invaluable skills at the same cost, it becomes extremely necessary to optimize one's time and resources spent in obtaining the right degree. We at Blossom Abroad are here to provide you with the right guidance and help you align your career in the right direction when it comes to pursuing higher education abroad. The best part is that we introduce you to this exciting world of cross-disciplinary courses and help you apply to these in the UK completely free of cost! The process is not just inclusive of shortlisting of Universities but is also accompanied by expert editing and application as well as visa assistance, all sourced through effective partner channels that help you receive admission decisions in less than half the expected time. Contact us for more details. Visit www.blossomabroad.com, write to us at education@blossomabroad.com or call us at 8013503053.