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Original post by Tashax2
As above 
I don't think it's useless but I think if you want to study a business degree, you'd be better off doing accounting, economics or finance.
Original post by Fox Hound
I don't think it's useless but I think if you want to study a business degree, you'd be better off doing accounting, economics or finance.
I’m not very good at maths so I don’t like any of those options, is a business degree more useful than a marketing degree ?
Original post by Tashax2
I’m not very good at maths so I don’t like any of those options, is a business degree more useful than a marketing degree ?
A general business management degree is too broad and doesn't specialise you in anything which is why I think marketing would be a bit better, but again I don't think you should go to uni for a marketing degree.
Original post by Fox Hound
A general business management degree is too broad and doesn't specialise you in anything which is why I think marketing would be a bit better, but again I don't think you should go to uni for a marketing degree.
Urgh I don’t know what to do , business and marketing are the only subjects I seem to enjoy
Original post by Tashax2
I’m not good at maths so I wouldn’t be good at that degree
dont put urself down that you're not good at math, just practice math and it becomes straightforward later on easy as that you can do it
Original post by Tashax2
I’m not good at maths so I wouldn’t be good at that degree
I agree with the others, I did accounting and the maths is actually quite straightforward for the most part i.e. gcse level. There were a couple of modules where it got a bit more difficult but practise made perfect with those. In the final year, it was possible to pick modules where you would not do any maths whatsoever for the whole year, so if you don't want difficult maths then maybe you should look into accounting.
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I'm in the same boat, going into Management and Marketing this year.
How I see it is that while getting the degree in marketing probably isn't worth it in terms of the job you'll land afterwards, if you can use that time in education (keep in mind you have all these resources available that could be hard to find) to specialise heavily to a demanded skill, whether that be SEO, content creation or consumer behaviour, then it definitely gives you a chance above your peers to land a better position. I've been thinking about where I want to specialise for years now (I wanted to be a digital marketer at like 14, but now thinking B2B or database marketing).
It's all about what you make of it at the end of the day, you know?
How I see it is that while getting the degree in marketing probably isn't worth it in terms of the job you'll land afterwards, if you can use that time in education (keep in mind you have all these resources available that could be hard to find) to specialise heavily to a demanded skill, whether that be SEO, content creation or consumer behaviour, then it definitely gives you a chance above your peers to land a better position. I've been thinking about where I want to specialise for years now (I wanted to be a digital marketer at like 14, but now thinking B2B or database marketing).
It's all about what you make of it at the end of the day, you know?
Original post by Fox Hound
I agree with the others, I did accounting and the maths is actually quite straightforward for the most part i.e. gcse level. There were a couple of modules where it got a bit more difficult but practise made perfect with those. In the final year, it was possible to pick modules where you would not do any maths whatsoever for the whole year, so if you don't want difficult maths then maybe you should look into accounting.
Hmm I’m not sure , I’ve never really been good at maths even at gcse I only have a grade 4
Original post by V℮rsions
I'm in the same boat, going into Management and Marketing this year.
How I see it is that while getting the degree in marketing probably isn't worth it in terms of the job you'll land afterwards, if you can use that time in education (keep in mind you have all these resources available that could be hard to find) to specialise heavily to a demanded skill, whether that be SEO, content creation or consumer behaviour, then it definitely gives you a chance above your peers to land a better position. I've been thinking about where I want to specialise for years now (I wanted to be a digital marketer at like 14, but now thinking B2B or database marketing).
It's all about what you make of it at the end of the day, you know?
How I see it is that while getting the degree in marketing probably isn't worth it in terms of the job you'll land afterwards, if you can use that time in education (keep in mind you have all these resources available that could be hard to find) to specialise heavily to a demanded skill, whether that be SEO, content creation or consumer behaviour, then it definitely gives you a chance above your peers to land a better position. I've been thinking about where I want to specialise for years now (I wanted to be a digital marketer at like 14, but now thinking B2B or database marketing).
It's all about what you make of it at the end of the day, you know?
Yeah I’ve applied for a mix of business and marketing courses , so are the career prospects for a marketing degree not that great ? I’m interested in PR but I’m not sure
I look at jobs in PR and I would enjoy that from what I researched, I did choose my degree quite quickly because of my schools ucas deadline but I’ve done research and I do seem to enjoy it and I do business a level now and I enjoy it . But like you said the world of work is different but from looking at jobs I seem to think I’d enjoy it
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/public-relations-officer
Here’s a link to a job I’m very interested in
Here’s a link to a job I’m very interested in
Original post by Tashax2
Yeah I’ve applied for a mix of business and marketing courses , so are the career prospects for a marketing degree not that great ? I’m interested in PR but I’m not sure
The main problem seems to be, from what I've read, is that marketing degrees are all theory and no real world application and mostly lead to sales jobs. I'd definitely go specialised over a general business / management degree. I agree with FF that finance or analysis are probably the better degree choices but personally I'm going to take the risk on marketing, just because I enjoy it more and I really do think that in those years I can specialise myself to the point where I can secure a specific career route - while maintaining my general skill set.
That being said, I wouldn't jump straight to the gun on thinking the same if you're already shaky about choosing the degree, if you're really indecisive then marketing probably isn't the best route in terms of securing a career - however it still carries the perks of allowing you to get into jobs which 'just require a degree', whether those jobs are actually good or not I don't know, but a bit of security for you hopefully....
Really it just comes down to whether you want to study what you want to study with a little risk, or specialise into something you might not like for job security. The latter is definitely the more 'responsible' choice, but how I see it is: hey, I'm 18, if there's any time to take risks it's now. If I work hard enough it could just pay off into doing a job I love.
Isn't it rather like driving a nuclear sub? You may know everything about how a reactor works and even which way the propeller(s) spin but when you start no-one's going to let you anywhere near the reactor controls or the steering wheel; not even in fact the coffee pot.
However to get the job whether you have a 1st or a 2nd class degree may be crucial.
Study what interests you and get a 1st and then you'll get the chance to worry what happens if the core is uncovered!
However to get the job whether you have a 1st or a 2nd class degree may be crucial.
Study what interests you and get a 1st and then you'll get the chance to worry what happens if the core is uncovered!
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