ATLAS is for 'trailblazers'-- for students with the daring and drive to be the first to clear a new pathway to his or her objective. This new programme is for top students with an interest in scientific, technical as well as societal issues. ATLAS trailblazers have the ambition, pioneering spirit and academic ability needed to succeed in both social and technical disciplines. As an ATLAS trailblazer, you will learn to use your knowledge and understanding to clear a path towards improvements and solutions that will make a difference in the world around you. The destination? Socially-meaningful, technologically-driven change.

Unlike traditional degree programmes, ATLAS will suit students who have a broad range of interests, and the talent to develop a depth and breadth of knowledge in more than one field of study. Similarly, if you have a fascination and aptitude for science, but also want to develop a wider array of knowledge and skills, then the starting point of your trail should be at ATLAS.

ATLAS provides more than a solid education in your area of specialisation: you can chart your own academic course within the programme-- one that challenges your strengths and interests. You will develop a deep knowledge base in your area of technical specialisation, along with a strong academic grounding in other disciplines. From day one, ATLAS trains you to develop an open, flexible mindset, as well as attitudes and competences to help you cope with uncertainty and complexity.

While the future remains uncharted territory, we do know that the pace of change and innovation is increasing. One quarter of today’s job descriptions did not exist 20 years ago. And in years to come, technologies will become obsolete and skills will become outdated faster than ever before. At ATLAS, preparing for tomorrow means looking over the 'fences' between disciplines, learning concepts in varying contexts and developing transferable attitudes, skills and knowledge.

As an ATLAS graduate, you will be ready to blaze your own trail, in the world of professional work, meaningful research, or through further education opportunities at any prestigious technical or social science Master's programme.