What is a Bachelor in Applied Sciences & Professions?

Applied Sciences & Professions are a group of disciplines that help you develop specific skills needed to practise a certain profession. Although theoretical courses are included, Applied Sciences & Professions stand out through their practical knowledge and hands-on approach. They are the type of degrees that turn students into specialists upon graduation. That’s why students who apply for Applied Professions degrees are actually undergoing training for their future work and vocation, as part of their programme.

Some of the disciplines within Applied Professions are Social Work, Fashion, Emergency & Disaster Management, Food Sciences, and others. In Applied Sciences, the most popular fields are Healthcare, Technology, and Engineering.

Courses in Applied Sciences and Professions will focus on helping students find solutions to the specific real-life problems they’ll face in their future work. They will vary greatly depending on your specialisation. For example, if you choose Social Work, you’ll need to develop soft skills, such as communication, empathy, and cooperation. You should also know how to work and interact with people and enjoy helping them overcome their issues.

If you opt for an Emergency & Disaster Management degree, classes will focus on understanding, preventing, and preparing for emergencies. You’ll learn how to respond and maintain your calm during an emergency and educate people on how to react in such a situation.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Applied Sciences & Professions will help you find jobs in the subfields we’ve mentioned earlier, as well as in Library Science, Museum Studies, Military Science, Real Estate & Property Management, Family & Consumer Science, and others.