Which degree should i study at uni?

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I'm currently studying a level bio, chem and english lit but confused on what degree would lead to best jobs prospects e.g good work life balance and comfortable lifestyle. Sorry if this seems to vague but im unsure and want to do a rewarding yet guranteed degree which ensure me a job once i graduate, thanks in advance.

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DataVenia

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Original post by hobbiespasx

I'm currently studying a level bio, chem and english lit but confused on what degree would lead to best jobs prospects e.g good work life balance and comfortable lifestyle. Sorry if this seems to vague but im unsure and want to do a rewarding yet guranteed degree which ensure me a job once i graduate, thanks in advance.

There is no such thing, unfortunately. You can fail to secure a job having graduated with any degree.

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hobbiespasx

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Original post by DataVenia

There is no such thing, unfortunately. You can fail to secure a job having graduated with any degree.

But what would be a good degree to study in terms fields like maybe sciences, as in degrees that have good job/career prospects given you study at a good university e.g Russell group and get a good result/grade by the end of it e.g first class or a 2:1?
Please give any suggestions or advice that you have as I’m in desperate need of help and super confused.

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DataVenia

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Original post by hobbiespasx

But what would be a good degree to study in terms fields like maybe sciences, as in degrees that have good job/career prospects given you study at a good university e.g Russell group and get a good result/grade by the end of it e.g first class or a 2:1?
Please give any suggestions or advice that you have as I’m in desperate need of help and super confused.

Your term "good job/career prospects" really encompasses two concepts: you're likelihood of gaining employment, and the likely income resulting from that employment. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) publishes data from the annual Graduate Outcomes Survey which should allow us to answer both of those questions. You can see all the data which they publish at https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/graduates/releases.

From Figure 10 - Graduate outcomes by subject area of degree and activity, we can see that the subject areas with the highest percentage of "full-time employment" are "Veterinary sciences" and "Medicine and dentistry".

HESA - Graduate Outcomes - Figure 10 - Graduate outcomes by subject area of degree and activity.JPG

HESA - Graduate Outcomes - Figure 10 - Graduate outcomes by subject area of degree and activity.JPG

From Table 30 - UK domiciled graduates in full-time paid employment in the UK by subject area of degree and salary band, we can see each subject area has a normal distribution across the salary bands, for which I've highlighted the peak band (i.e. with the highest percentage of graduates) in each case. The peak further to the right (i.e. with a higher percentage of graduates in a higher band) is "Medicine and dentistry".

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Given that your original question made reference to a "good work life balance" - I suspect that Medicine might not be the career for you. Dentistry, on the other hand, has more "normal" hours. Does Dentistry hold any appeal for you?

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Thisismyunitsr

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Original post by hobbiespasx

I'm currently studying a level bio, chem and english lit but confused on what degree would lead to best jobs prospects e.g good work life balance and comfortable lifestyle. Sorry if this seems to vague but im unsure and want to do a rewarding yet guranteed degree which ensure me a job once i graduate, thanks in advance.

Please don’t go to university hoping to get a guaranteed job. This is catastrophically stupid. There are people who have gone to the best universities in the country, studied employable subjects, gained good degrees and are long term unemployed or in minimum wage jobs.

Here is an example.

If ultimately all you really want out of university is a job then go get an entry level job after your A - Levels or do an apprenticeship. Please don’t go to university thinking it’s a route into a high paid job. This hasn’t been the case for decades.

Best of luck with your future.

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mxalikhxbxh

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Pursue something you're passionate about, and reflect on your university experience. Keep in mind that an undergraduate degree doesn't always guarantee a job; sometimes, pursuing a master's is necessary, but that's not always the case. Some people do land jobs straight after undergrad, or they might find opportunities for a funded master's program. Don't limit yourself—stay open to different experiences. Anything is possible!
Most fields of study can lead to well-paying jobs, so it's important to find what resonates with you. For me, it's the brain, so I'm studying psychology with plans to pursue a master's in research. You could explore different paths too, like medicine, dentistry, etc but ultimately it's up to you to decide. Don't box yourself in.
Whatever career you choose, remember you can shape your own work-life balance and build the lifestyle you want. The key is to enjoy what you do. Don't just settle for comfort—if something excites you, work hard for it. Attend taster lectures, take quizzes to explore your interests, and remember to take everyone's advice with a grain of salt. Follow your own path.

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Thisismyunitsr

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Original post by mxalikhxbxh

Pursue something you're passionate about, and reflect on your university experience. Keep in mind that an undergraduate degree doesn't always guarantee a job; sometimes, pursuing a master's is necessary, but that's not always the case. Some people do land jobs straight after undergrad, or they might find opportunities for a funded master's program. Don't limit yourself—stay open to different experiences. Anything is possible!
Most fields of study can lead to well-paying jobs, so it's important to find what resonates with you. For me, it's the brain, so I'm studying psychology with plans to pursue a master's in research. You could explore different paths too, like medicine, dentistry, etc but ultimately it's up to you to decide. Don't box yourself in.
Whatever career you choose, remember you can shape your own work-life balance and build the lifestyle you want. The key is to enjoy what you do. Don't just settle for comfort—if something excites you, work hard for it. Attend taster lectures, take quizzes to explore your interests, and remember to take everyone's advice with a grain of salt. Follow your own path.

Some degrees lead to no job lmfao

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mxalikhxbxh

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Original post by Thisismyunitsr

Some degrees lead to no job lmfao

Yeah, but I don’t think he’s wanting to do those. He’s looking for a high well paying degree. And those do get jobs.

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UEA Rep Fatma

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Original post by hobbiespasx

I'm currently studying a level bio, chem and english lit but confused on what degree would lead to best jobs prospects e.g good work life balance and comfortable lifestyle. Sorry if this seems to vague but im unsure and want to do a rewarding yet guranteed degree which ensure me a job once i graduate, thanks in advance.

Hello! @hobbiespasx 🙂
I appreciate I'm a bit late to the thread but here's some things to consider and I hope it helps!

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Do something you enjoy and are passionate about! When you do something you are genuinely interested in, it'll be easier to find the motivation to study for it. This is needed during exam season.

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Because you do 2 sciences and a humanity subject, this opens a wide range of jobs and careers. You can either follow on just a sciences route, just a humanity route, or a mixture of both. Which subject are you most interested in? Do you prefer STEM or literature based subjects?
For example, you could become a scientist, a scientific writer, or even go into things like law, teaching etc... There's a huge variety of careers out there!

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No one can tell you what the perfect job for you is, because it depends entirely on you and your preferred way of work/lifestyle. You can ask yourself questions like would you prefer to work remotely, in person, have a fixed schedule or a more flexible one? This will depend on yourself and it can change over time so don't feel pressured to know exactly what you want!

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I'd highly recommend getting work experience during your degree because this can help you both clarify if you like a particular career path or if you don't. Personally, I did a summer internship at a research park between year 12-13 and I really enjoyed it which is what motivated me to a STEM degree.

I hope this helps! Feel free to ask any questions you may have, I'm more than happy to answer 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student.

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