STRANGE DEGREES
UNIVERSITY FACTS
THE BEATLES & SOCIETY
SURF SCIENCE
VOCABULARY
100

This degree focuses on handbags and accessories.

Handbag and accessories design

100

This country is home to the university offering the superhero course.

The USA

100

This city influenced The Beatles’ music and is central to the course.

Liverpool

100

This UK university offers the Surf Science and Technology degree.

The University of Plymouth 

100

This noun refers to a strong enthusiasm or deep interest in something.

A passion

200

This course uses fictional characters to teach real science.

The Science of Superheroes

200

Two UK universities are mentioned. Name one.

The University of Plymouth / Liverpool Hope University

200

The course is offered at this UK university.

Liverpool Hope University

200

Despite the course name, students are not taught how to do this.

Surf

200

This noun means “a written research project completed at the end of a degree.”

A dissertation

300

This course warns students that it is academic, not practical.

Surf Science and Technology

300

This type of academic work is mentioned in the introduction as part of a fashion‑related degree.

A dissertation

300

The Beatles influenced not only music but also this aspect of young people’s lives.

Youth culture

300

Students must complete these academic assessments to graduate.

Exams

300

This noun refers to the main subjects or topics that make up a degree programme.

Core modules

400

This course deepens students’ understanding of a world‑famous band.

The Beatles, Popular Music and Society

400

The text suggests you can major in this type of baking‑related degree.

Baking technology management

400

This industry might attract students who complete the course.

The music industry 

400

Ecology and sports nutrition are examples of these essential course components.

Core modules

400

This verb means “to officially join a course or programme.”

Enrol

500

All three courses are examples of this trend in modern higher education.

Unusual or specialised degree programmes

500

According to the text, if you have this for something, you can usually find a course for it. What is this "this"?

A passion

500

The course is especially relevant to people working in this academic field.

Cultural studies

500

The course focuses on scientific aspects of health, fitness, and this area of study.

Nutrition

500

This adjective describes something that is easy to understand or approach.

Accessible