Student Designed Major
Design your own major to explore subjects that fit your interests and your unique career path.
Your Future in Interdisciplinary Studies
Chart your own academic journey, exploring subject areas ranging from the arts to the sciences, and everything in between. The Interdisciplinary Studies bachelor’s degree at UNC is an opportunity to tailor a program to your personal interests and career goals. You can even choose a course of study that focuses on a theme, topic or problem. At the same time, gain valuable hands-on experience through many different internship and research opportunities. Then, apply what you’ve learned in the form of a major research project before graduation. Our faculty advisors will work closely with you to help construct a program that best meets your needs.
Details
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies-Student Designed Major enables undergraduate students to pursue an interdisciplinary theme of study they design in substitution for the traditional major. Each student pursuing this major works with two faculty advisors who assist in constructing a program of study that will meet the student’s objectives. This program affords students the opportunity to pursue topics of study tailored to meet their individual interests and needs.
Graduates benefit by pursuing a major that develops awareness of the inter-relatedness and wholeness of knowledge. This program enables students to integrate knowledge focusing on both contemporary and lasting human issues and problems. Students develop both theoretical and practical approaches to topics. This major provides the groundwork for students who aspire to careers that are enriched by study in two or more disciplines.
Depending on the major you design, you’ll take classes in arts, languages, humanities and sciences. Regardless of your course of study, you’ll work closely with top faculty who are both accomplished researchers and dedicated teachers, mentors and advisors who are here to help you succeed.
Consider UNC’s B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies if you:
- Want to design your own major based on your goals and interests
- Have an interest in learning diverse academic disciplines
- Thrive in a collaborative learning environment with close faculty mentorship
You’ll learn:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Student Designed Major
Chart your own Future with an Interdisciplinary Student Designed Major.
