Hey All.
I need a little bit advice in regards to further studies and subject opinions.
To give you all a bit of background, I already have a degree in Accounting- graduated with a 2:1 back in 2021, and work part-time in Accounting as an accounts assistant. I will become full-time at some point next year or in 2026. I do my job really well and I'm also enjoying my work.
This gives me some time to study another subject to add value to the qualifications I've already got, though I may do something different, like either study something business related or another subject unrelated to my degree, maybe even another A-Level via distance learning.
I have been discussing it with my mum, and she is thinking and suggesting I study something technology related or an A-Level in something like Computer Science, since she believes it would look good on my CV.
For a bit of backstory, I did do a few lessons of GCSE Computer Science in 2015 but dropped the subject after a few lessons as I wasn't finding it interesting. However my mum doesn't feel I gave it enough time, and that I didn't have a good teacher- yes that part is true, the teacher wasn't really the best. She thinks I should give it a chance and that maybe I'd enjoy it.
If I didn't do a technology or digital subject or A-Level Computer Science, I would most likely choose a business related subject like either a HR course, or A-Level Economics, both of which would link well with my accounting degree, and that I would find interesting.
Another thing I should note is that, I enjoy doing a lot of art in my spare time outside of my accounting job, but doing it at A-Level or a course in it would be out of the question, as my mum doesn't think it'll get me anywhere, and I can understand her view in this aspect.
I think in general she's worried I'll be held back by not having any IT or Computer science qualification due to the increase in demand for tech related jobs or skills. She isn't forcing or pushing me to study certain things in any way. It's more like she's suggesting based on the demand in skills, but she does also believe I should study something I'll enjoy or find interesting, preferably something that would benefit me.
Just to note, I have a BTEC Business Level 3 extended diploma and also did two A-Levels, though in unrelated subjects which I enjoyed- English Literature and Psychology.
So now I need your opinions. Should I:
1. Reflect on what my mum said and give Computer Science/IT a chance and study something in that, whether an A-Level or not and if I end up liking it, good, but if not, at least I gave it a go and got the qualification and look good on my CV?
2. Study one of the other subjects of my choice that I mentioned above that would link with my degree?
3. Study something unrelated to show I have a breadth of interests?
Also some experiences of similar situations would be handy