The weirdest university courses around the world

The weirdest university classes and degrees around the world - Getting a degree is a dream for many young people around the world. There are a vast variety of degrees out there, with more subjects being introduced every year. We've gathered a list of classes and courses currently being taught in universities that are both extremely innovative and super bizarre. Check them out!

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The Simpsons - At the University of California, there is a class called, 'The Simpsons and Philosophy' based almost entirely on the popular TV show. Students analyze the show based on theories from philosophers, such as Plato and Nietzsche.

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Lady Gaga and the sociology of fame - This course is taught by a professor at the University of South Carolina who is also a huge fan of Lady Gaga. The course examines the singer's career and studies her rise to stardom.

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Fat studies - The George Washington University offers a course about obesity. It examines the illness using literature, cinema and anthropology.

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David Beckham degree - At Staffordshire University, there is a 12 week course where you can learn everything about the former soccer star, including his hairdos!

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Star Wars - This is the dream of every Star Wars fan! Queen’s University in Belfast has a course based on the famous George Lucas films. Students can learn Jedi psychological techniques and examine material related to dualism, fascism and paternity.

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Harry Potter - Unfortunately, you won't learn how to cast a spell. However, this Durham University course analyzes J.K. Rowling's work and its relevance in our modern society.

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How to watch television - Montclair State University introduced a class that teaches students how to watch TV. The course focuses on the role of TV in the lives of modern families.

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Zombie studies - Zombie popularity levels have never been higher. The University of Baltimore is offering a course that examines movies and TV shows, such as 'The Walking Dead' and '28 Days Later...'

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How to win a beauty pageant - This one is offered by Oberlin College in Ohio. The course's full title is, ‘How to Win a Beauty Pageant: Race, Gender, Culture, and U.S. National Identity.'

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'Lord of the Rings' - Elvish language - The University of Wisconsin offers a class for fans interested in learning more about this fictional language.

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Street-fighting mathematics - This course is given at MIT and uses math to study the dynamics of fighting.

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Golf course management - For anyone interested in learning more about golf course maintenance, they will have to attend Tarleton State University.

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American wrestling - The course is called, ‘Topics in Comparative Media: American Pro Wrestling,’ and is taught at MIT.

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Living off a dollar a day - At the small Alfred University, this seminar is for anyone wanting to learn how to be frugal. The irony is that this is a private university.

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The science of Superheroes - At the University of California, Irvine, this course is mandatory to complete a Physics degree.

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Garbage studies - This seminar at Santa Clara University is called, ‘The Yuck Factor,’ and it teaches students about the decomposition process of garbage once it enters landfills.

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Tupac Shakur - The University of Washington offers students the chance to examine the rapper's lyrics in a more 'sophisticated' fashion.

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Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang - This course at the Oberlin Experimental College, in Ohio, explores the history of gangsta rap. One of the modules lets students dress as 'gangsters' and 'rappers' to experience the 'thug life.'

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Soviet Union visual propaganda - At the Rhode Island School of Design, you can learn how the communist regime used propaganda to manipulate the population.

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The amazing world of bubbles - If you've always liked bubbles and want to learn more about them, head to the California Institute of Technology where they teach a course centered entirely around bubbles.

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Tree climbing - Cornell University has a course dedicated to the art of efficiently climbing a tree.

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UFOs In American society - At Temple University, in Pennsylvania, you can learn about the various reactions to UFO sightings.

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Mail order brides - This John Hopkins University course explores the fate suffered by many women in the Philippines.

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The Art of Walking - Centre College, in Danville, Kentucky, offers a course that focuses on the different ways that people walk.

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Barbie - At Occidental College in Los Angeles, there is a course called, ‘The Unbearable Whiteness of Barbie,’ and it discusses gender, race and social justice.

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