Help I'm stressing

When we go back to school in September, it will be a start of sorting out uni applications. The only problem is, I have no idea what I want to do. I wanted to do something music or media related, but I'm worried about finding a job afterwards.

If anyone has any tips on how to figure out what to do at uni then great or even any courses within those categories that I can actually find a job afterwards.

Thanks in advance

Sara

Reply 1

Saba XD

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Original post by Sarxbee

When we go back to school in September, it will be a start of sorting out uni applications. The only problem is, I have no idea what I want to do. I wanted to do something music or media related, but I'm worried about finding a job afterwards.

If anyone has any tips on how to figure out what to do at uni then great or even any courses within those categories that I can actually find a job afterwards.

Thanks in advance

Sara

Would an apprenticeship interest you?

Reply 2

username1292215

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You could take a gap year, to really read some books and try new things that will help you understand what you want

Reply 3

Bananapeeler

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Unless you've considered medicine or some other competitive course, you still have a few more months to ponder so don't worry too much. Maybe use something like this to get an idea of what courses are available to you?

Reply 4

username2752874

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Original post by Sarxbee

When we go back to school in September, it will be a start of sorting out uni applications. The only problem is, I have no idea what I want to do. I wanted to do something music or media related, but I'm worried about finding a job afterwards.

If anyone has any tips on how to figure out what to do at uni then great or even any courses within those categories that I can actually find a job afterwards.

Thanks in advance

Sara

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Reply 5

PharaohFromSpace

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Original post by Sarxbee

When we go back to school in September, it will be a start of sorting out uni applications. The only problem is, I have no idea what I want to do. I wanted to do something music or media related, but I'm worried about finding a job afterwards.

If anyone has any tips on how to figure out what to do at uni then great or even any courses within those categories that I can actually find a job afterwards.

Thanks in advance

Sara

Maybe check unistats on the course you're interested in, on whichever uni website, if you're worried about job prospects. They've got really helpful statistics on there

Reply 6

Sarxbee

OP

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Original post by Saba XD

Would an apprenticeship interest you?

It's something to consider. The only problem is I already have a job.

Reply 7

Sarxbee

OP

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Original post by PharaohFromSpace

Maybe check unistats on the course you're interested in, on whichever uni website, if you're worried about job prospects. They've got really helpful statistics on there

Thank you, I'll check that out!

Reply 8

Saba XD

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Original post by Sarxbee

It's something to consider. The only problem is I already have a job.

Just in case.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/creative-and-digital-media-apprenticeships

Check this out.

Reply 9

Tsrsarahhhh

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First decide whether you actually want to go to uni. You might find that an apprenticeship is more up your alley esp if you want to do somethIng in the media. If not get some work experience in fields you're interested in eg maybe volunteering in schools to help in music lessons or at a media company (eg bbc). Go on random uni websites or unis you would consider and look through all the a-z lists of undergraduate courses. This helped me massively when deciding what to do as I was able to see what was on offer. Don't worry if you haven't made your mind up yet you still have plenty of time unless you're looking to apply to Oxbridge the deadline is in January so plenty of time to decide and draft out your personal statement :smile: