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Which one is better architecture, psychology or criminology

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Better in what way? There isn't a black and white answer :smile:

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antriana.aa

Original post by iL1L

Better in what way? There isn't a black and white answer :smile:

Better in whether it’s more interesting and a well paid job

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Original post by antriana.aa

Better in whether it’s more interesting and a well paid job

Neither psychology or criminology are jobs

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threeportdrift

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Original post by antriana.aa

Better in whether it’s more interesting and a well paid job

Architecture, hands down. But only if you are going to be successful in that career. It's very unlikely you have the A levels, and the equal aptitude for all the careers open to you with any of those degrees. So before you make that decision, you need to do more in depth thought about your aptitudes and what you enjoy.

Architecture is a highly technical and creative degree/career, with a lot of difficult study, exams and a relatively narrow, but well paid career after the study. Criminology and psychology are extremely over-subscribed generalist degrees, where very few people go on to directly use them as criminologist or psychologists in any material form, and those roles are rarely particularly well paid.

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antriana.aa

Original post by threeportdrift

Architecture, hands down. But only if you are going to be successful in that career. It's very unlikely you have the A levels, and the equal aptitude for all the careers open to you with any of those degrees. So before you make that decision, you need to do more in depth thought about your aptitudes and what you enjoy.
Architecture is a highly technical and creative degree/career, with a lot of difficult study, exams and a relatively narrow, but well paid career after the study. Criminology and psychology are extremely over-subscribed generalist degrees, where very few people go on to directly use them as criminologist or psychologists in any material form, and those roles are rarely particularly well paid.

my A levels are psychology maths statistics biology graphics and greek

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threeportdrift

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Original post by antriana.aa

my A levels are psychology maths statistics biology graphics and greek

6 A levels? Is Greek modern or ancient, and if modern, mother tongue?

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antriana.aa

Original post by threeportdrift

6 A levels? Is Greek modern or ancient, and if modern, mother tongue?

modern and yes mother tongue

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normaw

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Original post by antriana.aa

Better in whether it’s more interesting and a well paid job

Bear in mind that you can apply to a wide range of graduate employment schemes irrespective of the degree you take. So take a subject that interests you and you will do well in.

In terms of architecture, it takes a minimum of seven years to train to become an architect (three-year undergrad, a year in practise, two-year masters, another year in practise and then a final exam), the degree is intensive and the job isn’t particularly well paid. RIBA’s 2023 salary report will give you an idea of potential earnings:

Architectural Assistant (part 1 (degree)) – median £23,824
Architectural Assistant (part 2 (degree + masters + < 2 yrs experience)) – median £29,000
Architectural Assistant (part 2, (degree + masters + > 2 yrs experience)) – median £31,000
Architects (parts 1, 2 & 3 (min 7 yrs training and experience)) – median £34,125
https://jobs.architecture.com/staticpages/10290/architects-salary-report/

Recent stats show that architects’ pay has regressed over the last 15 years:
“While the Foundation reported a stalling in pay progression across the broader workforce, architects’ pay has actually regressed. For example, a 38-year-old architect today earns £48,500, whereas five years ago, an architect of the same age would have earned £50,000 (in today’s prices, adjusted for inflation), and 15 years ago, nearly £65,000 (again in today’s prices).”
https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/employment-and-earnings-falling-salaries-prompt-deeper-study-of-income-differentials

If your future salary is your main concern, have a look at the following article:

https://luminate.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-salaries-in-the-uk