Find your perfect study topic

One of the biggest and first decisions you have to make when coming to university is what you're actually going to spend your time studying! 

It's important to search for a course that is best for you, your interests and career goals. There are some course subjects that are popular and well-known, but I bet there's so many that you haven't heard of or even considered would be available to you. 

Here are some of the most unusual and unique university courses you can study this year. 

Egyptology - University of Liverpool 

From art and culture to archaeology and language, this course covers everything to do with Ancient Egypt. Learn about the old artefacts, daily life of Egyptians and come to understand hieroglyphics. If you're interested in everything to do with Ancient Egypt, this is the course for you. 

Applied Artificial Intelligence - University of Bradford

Ever wondered how Siri and Alexa actually work? They can help us so much in our daily lives, whether that's telling us the weather or reminding us what to add to our grocery list. If you want to help others using AI and have the chance of working with industry clients who solve real-life problems, this is definitely worth considering. 

Zoology - University of Manchester

All animal lovers should know about this option. Zoology is a great way to get close and care for wildlife, learn about their behaviour, conservation and evolution. You can even have the incredible opportunity to go to South Africa on a field study! 

Robotics Engineering - Queen Mary University of London

Technology is developing quicker than ever and we are using robotics more than ever. Combining computer science and mechanical and electronic engineering, this course will teach you how to design and build robots (how cool!). 

Viking and Old Norse Studies - University College London

If you're a history buff, you're sure to love this degree. Not only will you learn the Scandinavian and Old Norse languages, you'll also have the option to study Old Norse literature and medieval history. Even better - UCL offers a study year abroad in the final year where you can visit a university in Denmark, Iceland, Norway or Sweden! 

Ethical Hacking - Abertay University

Usually the words 'ethical' and 'hacking' never go together, but this course is more to do with building cybersecurity defences to stop the bad hackers in their tracks. Deliberately break into computer systems and shut down security hacks as quick as possible to prevent cybercrime. 

Brewing and Distilling - Heriot-Watt University

Passionate about pints? This course details the steps of brewing and distilling the perfect beer from farming to packaging so students have the potential to become great leaders in the food and drink sector. If you know your beer and want to walk into a bar and order something you've made one day, this is a great starting point. 

Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre - Bath Spa University

When you were a child, did you ever dream about joining the circus? Well, this is your chance! Bath Spa University has teamed up with Circomedia to provide students with the opportunity to become both producer and performer of their very own circus performances. 

Games Art - Manchester Metropolitan University

We play video games all of the time but have you ever considered how much work goes into creating these virtual worlds? If you have a knack for design, art or animation you should be able to pick things up quickly. Work on your storytelling and character development to create worlds that everyone wants to be a part of. 

Horology - Birmingham City University

I bet you've never heard of this one before. Horology is the study of clocks and watches and delves into the art and science of time measurement. If you end up choosing this course, you're bound to have a lot of time on your hands - literally.  

Now all you have to do is choose what you want to study - even if it's a bit out of the box.