ds3 is in the process of filtering down courses and of the what is now 17, one of them has applied in the title - looking at the modules it doesn't seem very different from many of the other courses he has looked at with the same name albeit without the applied bit.
Do applied courses hold less kudos than non-applied? Are they akin to a "studies" subject? Eg French versus French Studies would to me indicate that the latter is not as rigorous or at least has a wider focus. I see ucas has courses in applied maths, applied science, applied computing, applied marine biology, applied psychology, applied sports science, applied social work as well as others. Some of these are at very respectable institutions which made me think perhaps applied courses are held in equal esteem?
I had thought it meant one was more hands-on but not sure how applied maths can be more hands on than straight forward maths and if its not, then why bother calling it applied? (Not that he's looking at Maths)