Bachelor [Liberal Arts and Sciences, University College Utrecht] From Utrecht University

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Think about it. The problems we face nowadays are complex. To understand global warming, for example, you need the sciences. But you can?t fully grasp it without knowledge of politics, economics or even ethics. By studying more than one discipline, you learn to approach problems from different perspectives and to think ?outside the box?. This is what we call multi- and interdisciplinary thinking.

Creating your own study programme can be difficult. That is why at UCU you have a personal tutor, who will help you think about your future, and choose the right courses.

At UCU students and staff form a lively community. There are no large lecture halls; instead, classes are small and interactive. The instructors will stimulate you to participate in debates, to give presentations, and to reflect critically and creatively on the course material. 40% of the students are international, so inside and outside the classroom we speak English. And with so many different cultures and backgrounds, you will often encounter surprising perspectives in class discussions.?

Careers

The vast majority of UCU graduates enroll in?Master?s programmes, in virtually all fields of specialization. As a result, they find jobs with a large range of employers in a large range of fields. UCU graduates work as doctors, lawyers, psychologists, policy advisors, consultants, politicians, PhD researchers, marketeers, and in many other professions. It all depends on which Master?s programme you choose after UCU.

But there is one thing all UCU graduates have in common. At UCU, you learn skills that are valuable not only for your education, but also for your professional career, such as giving presentations, critically analyzing an argument, and debating. And because you take courses in different academic disciplines, you develop the creativity and flexibility to bridge differences and