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Society and politics
The study programmes in this category explore the interplay between the individual and society. Emphasis is placed on issues relating to individuals and social interaction, both at the national level and from an international perspective.
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Economy, law and business
Programmes in this category focus on social structures from a legal and regulatory perspective, economics and financial management in a broad sense, business, and the administration of companies and public institutions.
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Teaching, ethics and human behaviour
These studies deal with how people think, behave, learn and evolve. Some study programmes tackle diverse outlooks on life in different cultural contexts. Others emphasise education: teaching children and adults and the communication that takes place between individuals.
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Media, IT and communication
These study programmes deal with various aspects of communication, dissemination of material and information. Emphasis is on various forms of mass communication, information and communication technology, as well as software development.
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Culture, history, arts and theology
The study programmes in this category tackle creative and aesthetic expression and forms in our society, arts and culture. Emphasis is on critical thinking, philosophy, and various cultural phenomena, such as religions, literature and ideas in the past, present and future.
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Languages and linguistics
The programmes in this category explore various aspects of language, including different language structures and types. Some study programmes focus on modern languages, literature, culture, and the context of certain countries. Others focus on classical languages from ancient cultures.
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Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
These study programmes explore research and development in the fields of chemistry and biology, including the development of pharmaceuticals and biochemistry products. There are also study programmes that deal with organisms, disease, and treatments.
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Health, body and well-being
In this category, emphasis is placed on health-related issues, both treatments and preventive measures. The programmes cover bodily functions and human health, with options for those who want to work directly with people and treat patients, as well those who want to analyse health-related data on individuals and societies. You can also find programmes that focus on health-related issues in sports, nutrition, and physical exercise.
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Engineering, physical science, technology and statistics
This category includes diverse study programmes that deal with numbers and mathematical calculations in some form. Topics include mathematical models and methods used to explain or predict phenomena, as well as the nature and context of chemicals, energy, time and space. Programmes focus on developing and designing solutions for our modern society.
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Biosphere, environment and natural resources
The study programmes included in this category deal with the environment and the chemicals found in nature. Emphasis is on the building blocks of life, such as molecules and cells, as well as organisms and the composition of the biosphere. Some of the programmes also discuss the earth, natural resources and human harnessing of the environment.