Choosing your Major

Figuring out your major can be hard. We’ve compiled a list of resources that you can explore in your free time to help you narrow down your interests and possible fields of study.

Architecture

Brief Introduction
Architectural Design Program by Stanford University

University Lectures
Architecture & Design by Lawrence Tech University
Annual Architecture Lecture by the Royal Academy of Arts

Online Courses
The Architectural Imagination by Harvard University
Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction by Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

Biochemistry

Brief Introduction
Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) by University of Oxford

University Lectures
Genetics: Cell Division & Segregating Genetic Material by MIT
Enzymes and Catalysis by MIT

Online Courses
Principles of Biochemistry by Harvard University
Genetics: The Fundamentals by MIT

Biotechnology

Business

Brief Introduction
Business Management by King's College London

University Lecture
Introduction and Overview of Business Plans by MIT

Online Courses
Business Foundations by University of British Columbia
Business Strategy from Wharton: Competitive Advantage by University of Pennsylvania

Computer Science

Brief Introductions
Computer Science by University of Cambridge
Introduction to Computer by Stanford University

University Lecture
Intro to Computer Science: Computational Thinking & Scratch by Harvard University

Online Course
CS50's Introduction to Computer Science by Harvard University

Economics

Brief Introduction
Intro to Economics by Khan Academy

University Lectures
Economics Mini Taster Lecture by King's College London
Introduction to Supply and Demand by MIT

Online Courses
Microeconomics Principles by University of Illinois at Chicago
From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development by University of Oxford

Electrical Engineering

Brief Introductions
Studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering by Imperial College London
Why study Electronic Engineering? by University of York

University Lectures
Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems Intro Talk by University of Leeds
Guest Lecture: Electrical Engineering by University of Newcastle

Online Course
Introduction to Haptics by Stanford University

Finance

Brief Introduction
Why Study Finance? by Waterloo University

University Lecture
Financial Risk Management by Leipzig University (start at 20:20)

Online Courses
Foundations of Finance by University of Cambridge
Introduction to Corporate Finance by Columbia University

Graphic Design

Brief Introduction
What is Graphic Design? by Gareth David Studio

Student Vlog
Week In Life of a Graphic Design Student by UT Arligton Student

Online Courses
Fundamentals of Graphic Design by CalArts
The Language of Design: Form and Meaning by CalArts

Interior Design

Brief Introduction
Interior Design by Istituto Marangoni

Student Vlog
A Day in the Life | Interior Architecture & Design by University for the Creative Arts

University Lecture
Designing Interiors (The Part They Forgot to Tell You About) by Harvard Graduate School of Design

Online Course
Detailed Design for Dwellings by Tsinghua University

Law

Brief Introduction
Law by University of Oxford

University Lectures
The Democratic Case for a Written Constitution by University College London (UCL)
Responsibility, Childhood and the Criminal Law by University of Sussex

Online Courses
Justice by Harvard University
Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract by Harvard University

Marketing

Brief Introduction
What Is Marketing Explained by Inbound

University Lecture
Marketing and Sales by MIT

Online Courses
Introduction to Marketing by University of British Columbia
Digital Marketing Strategy by University of Edinburgh

Mechanical Engineering

Brief Introductions
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering by University of Twente
Mechanical Engineering by University of Michigan

University Lecture
Airplane Aerodynamics by MIT

Online Course
Introduction to Engineering and Design by Brown University

Neuroscience

Brief Introduction
Studying Neuroscience by University of Bristol

University Lectures
Introduction to the Human Brain by MIT
Introductory Neuroscience by UC Berkeley

Online Courses
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron by Harvard University
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks by Harvard University

Politics

Brief Introductions
Politics and International Relations by Queen Mary, University of London
Introduction to Political Science by Duke University

University Lecture
Introduction to Power and Politics in Today’s World by Yale University

Online Courses
Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media by Harvard University
Democratic to Authoritarian Rule by University of Michigan

Product Design

Brief Introductions
What is Product Design? by Finlay Craig
Introduction to Product Design by Product Innovation Academy

University Lectures
Product Design Introduction Taster by University of Leeds
Intro to Product Design (With a Focus on Sketching) by Said Rahman

Online Courses
Product Design, Prototyping, and Testing by University of Maryland
Product Design: The Delft Design Approach by TU Delft

Psychology

Brief Introductions
Is a Psychology Degree for Me? by Cardiff University
Intro to Psychology by Biola University

University Lecture
Introduction to Psychology by MIT

Online Courses
Introduction to Clinical Psychology by University of Queensland
How the Mind Works by University of British Columbia

Renewable Energy Engineering

Brief Introduction
Where can a Renewable Energy degree take you? by University of Exeter

University Lectures
Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems Taster by University of Leeds
Renewable Energy by University of Johannesburg

Online Courses
Engineering Design for a Circular Economy by TU Delft
Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion by TU Delft

Sociology

Brief Introduction
Sociology: An Introduction by London School of Economics (LSE)

University Lecture
What is Sociology? by National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center

Online Course
Global Sociology by Wellesley College

Urban Planning

Brief Introduction
What Is Urban Planning? by University of Michigan

University Lecture
Urban Planning by Taylor Price (University of Connecticut)

Online Courses
CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life by Harvard University
Urban Design for the Public Good: Dutch Urbanism by TU Delft