There is an upsurge in millennials looking at career options that are unique and unusual. While traditional subjects such as psychology, business, and law remain popular, there is a newer generation of students who are thinking outside the box about what left-field degrees can do for them in their careers.
Four Unusual Courses in the UK
1. Horology
Defined as the art of measuring time, horologists are people who deal with devices of time such as clocks and watches. If you have a passion for time, horology courses in the UK focus on the restoration and building of timepieces using traditional craftsmanship and the latest technology.
Course on offer: BA Horology at Birmingham City University.
2. Viticulture and Oenology
Are you a wine connoisseur? Viticulture is the science, production, and study of grapes, while oenology is the science and study of wine and winemaking.
With plenty of career options across Europe, Australia, and the US, students learn wine production and related biological sciences, including practical vine-growing and winemaking, viticulture, oenology theory, wine sensory evaluation, and wine analysis.
Course on offer: BSc Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College, awarded by the University of Brighton.
3. Brewing and Distillation
Beer is among the most popular drinks across the world, but a career in brewing requires more than just a love for beer. It requires a deeper interest in science to understand the processes of milling, mashing, and fermentation. It is a technical industry that offers a lot of career opportunities. Studying brewing is not only about making beer, but students can find opportunities in management, distribution, and marketing in related industries as well.
Course on offer: BSc (Hons)/Master/Diploma Brewing and Distillation at Heriot-Watt University.
4. Ethical Hacking
An ethical hacker is one who intentionally tried to break into a system and identifies potential threats that can result in stealing information and data. There is a rapid increase in demand for ethical hackers, also known as white hat hackers to find the security holes before unethical hackers(black hat hackers). A degree in ethical hacking aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to understand the mechanics behind hacking attacks and develop appropriate countermeasures.
Course on offer: BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking at Abertay University, Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity BSc (Hons) at Coventry University, Cyber Security BSc (Hons) at Staffordshire University, BEng (Hons) Digital Security, Forensics and Ethical Hacking at Glasgow Caledonian University, Cyber Security & Computer Forensics with Business BSc (Hons) at Kingston University.
Study Unusual Courses in the UK
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