Really torn between two completely different degree pathways- joint hons Maths and Economics BSc, or Fine Art BA.
For the maths/economics, I’d be doing it because I do well in both (am hoping for As in AS in both), it’s a very useful and respected degree, and I’m aware not everyone would be capable of completing it, which would put me at an advantage in the job market. I find some parts of both subjects interesting. However, I don’t feel truly passionate about either, and am yet to find any postgraduate jobs in either area particularly appealing, as I don’t want to work in finance, and am not super enthusiastic about statistics or other data oriented work. I’d be doing this degree solely to “have it in my back pocket”, so to speak.
For art, I am really passionate about it. I got a grade 9 in Art GCSE, and have just gotten a 96% (A) in my AS (specialism Photography). It’s never really felt like work, has always been the subject I look forward to in my day, and I feel I would really enjoy the course. It’s still a degree, so would get me onto any graduate programmes anyway, and artistic jobs (eg tattooist, photographer) really appeal to me. However, I know these job markets are very densely saturated with talented individuals, and that the degree itself is held in far less esteem, hence the head vs heart conundrum.
I need to have a personal statement written by October, which is currently impossible as I can’t write one that applies to both.
Thoughts?