A degree is a degree, we get that you work hard. Some offer more transferable skills than others, so if you do a degree in comp science I expect more than a degree. I want to see you were on a society committee, volunteering, work etc.
we had one student who did archaeology and had demonstrated a fantastic set of skills-project planning, excellent writing skills, scientific analysis, oral presentation skills (presentations and talking to public on exactions), excavation skills, GIS, they made an app too. Volunteering at museums and other dig sites, excavation report writing that was published.
Whole list of skills that few other graduates actually have (many say they do but we can usually tell). A degree on it's own isn't enough. We have starting salaries at £18K to £28k dependent on experience and I will always pay higher for those who actually worked at uni past their degree. I did a degree and I know it's hard but you have to work, the lifestyle isn't why everyone (some do) go to uni.
QUOTE=CompSci89;59291115]So what is well respected?
1) Economics
2) Accounting
3) Media studies
4) Sociology
Computer Science is well respected, I know two Manchester graduates who've gone into IB. Computer Science can get you far. The degree can lead you in IT, computing, business, management, accounting, finance roles. Most graduate schemes require any degree.