If getting a job wasn't an issue... What degree would you choose?

I was just wondering how many people are studying their subject because they love it - as opposed to those studying for graduate prospects.

I personally will be studying Engineering this year... However if i could 'choose any job' after i graduated, i would be studying physics/astrophysics/cosmology.

How about you? Post what course your doing and whether you would change if you didn't have to worry about jobs

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Reply 1

LukeM90

some sorta design course or sports science (the only real subjects im deeply interested in) shame im in IT eh lol

Reply 2

Sir Fox

Studying psychology (2nd year), hoping to specialise in neuroscience. Then going to study medicine (place pretty much secure through waiting quota in the German higher education system).

If I could choose my degree freely without having to think about the job market or anything else, I'd probably study ... medicine or neuroscience :biggrin:

P.S. I ... have no idea why I am getting negged for this. If someone would at least quote me on it and tell me what's wrong with my post, that would be nice.

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Reply 3

furryface12

I want to study physics and music.... If I could choose anything, it would probably be just music.

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Reply 4

cambio wechsel

Original post by physicso

interesting topic, though I don't think studying the hard sciences you mention would have left you high and dry.

Anyway, for me I dunno... Human Geography? But employment wasn't (didn't have to be) the kind of consideration it now is when I was applying and I did the not-obviously-employable degree course of my choice.

Reply 5

kara1

I'd stick with maths (geek alert) or possibly history (although I did history modules as well at uni anyway...)

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Reply 6

winningjojo

I'm starting a geography degree in next month because I love geography. It would probably make more sense to do geology as its a growing market with petrol industry etc but I'm not that interested in it nor am I any good with maths and physics so I've stuck with what in good at and enjoy Bsc Geography. Don't know exactly where it'll take me hopefully a graduate scheme for ordnance survey or something similar. Best case I could find a masters. Worst case i go into teaching . For me if I'm spending £9000 a year for an education I want to study something I enjoy and for me it isn't a degree with a direct career path.

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Reply 7

username878045

Original post by winningjojo

Worst case i go into teaching .

If teaching is a worst case scenario, some sort of back-up plan, I really suggest you don't go into teaching.

Reply 8

rattusratus

something very similar probably, maybe a bit more animal based like zoology at a push but I would definitely still end up in biology

edit: career wise I want to work in genetic research

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Reply 9

TenOfThem

Original post by PythianLegume

If teaching is a worst case scenario, some sort of back-up plan, I really suggest you don't go into teaching.

DITTO

Reply 10

super_kawaii

Same course I'm doing now-Chinese with Japanese. I absolutely adore it!

Reply 11

rattusratus

Original post by PythianLegume

If teaching is a worst case scenario, some sort of back-up plan, I really suggest you don't go into teaching.

absolutely no offense to any one studying teaching (especially with small kids or teenagers because they're bloody hard work, having kids myself I know 1 can cause havoc let alone 30) but I think teaching is most peoples back up...

those who can do, those who cant teach

...is a famous saying for a reason, my back ups back up is to become a college lecturer as well.

Reply 12

username878045

Original post by rattusratus

I understand how some people feel about it. But that's a stupid and ignorant view to take. I'm not involved in the teaching profession at all, but in my opinion teaching is one of the hardest jobs there is. People say parenting is the hardest job, but as you say...imagine having 30 rather than 1 or 2.

Reply 13

JJMS

If getting a job wasn't an issue I would most probably not go to university. I'd rather get a job and learn things I find interesting during spare time. If you can be bothered you can learn all the same stuff you'd learn in most degrees via the internet and libraries, even if it means buying a few text books, but employers don't tend to believe you when you say you have the knowledge without proof:/

Reply 14

HeavyTeddy

History. That's not to say that you can't get money/be successful with a history degree, its just I'd rather do something where I feel more secure with the prospects.

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Reply 15

aranexus

I'd choose the same degree i chose before :cool:

Reply 16

anonymouspie227

aww,
for me something like art or dance, what looks like a fun cool degree; If i didn't have to think about getting a job.
But in reality medicine

Reply 17

kaydeekat

I'd probably still study Psychology...or Ancient History or Drama! Sigh... :smile:

Reply 18

amyc123

I love Nursing, but my passion is languages and I'd probably be doing German. At the moment I'm learning Spanish and I'd love to get to degree standard with that.

Reply 19

Antifazian

I would probably study English Literature because it would give me even more of an excuse to spend copious amounts on books, but my current Anthropology degree is pretty cool too. If I could play an instrument of some kind I think music might be a fun thing to study.