What course should I do at university?

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I have no idea what I want to do at uni or as a career in general. I'm looking for advice on what course to pick at uni that will earn a decent salary and I will enjoy. I have an interest in Psychology, Law and Business but don't necessarily know which course will suit me best (if any of them). I'm predicted A,A,B(possibly an A) in Psychology, Art and Design, and Biology. I have no idea on what to do and do not think a gap year would suit me personaly, due to personal reasons. However, I'm running out of time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou

Reply 1

brndngrn

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by ezzie202

I have no idea what I want to do at uni or as a career in general. I'm looking for advice on what course to pick at uni that will earn a decent salary and I will enjoy. I have an interest in Psychology, Law and Business but don't necessarily know which course will suit me best (if any of them). I'm predicted A,A,B(possibly an A) in Psychology, Art and Design, and Biology. I have no idea on what to do and do not think a gap year would suit me personaly, due to personal reasons. However, I'm running out of time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou

If you genuinely have no idea what course to take for university please please please take a gap year. Do not rush into something that you may not even like, spend 9 thousand pounds if you drop out after a year and be back at square one.

Don't follow your friends and the crowd if you are not at least 80% sure on the course you want to take. Play it safe, take a gap year, find out what you like and enjoy.

Hopefully by next year you will know what you want and then apply with absoloute confidence.

Reply 2

McGinger

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Useful careers website with 100s of different job / career profiles
- Job profiles | Prospects.ac.uk

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Coventry University Student Ambassadors

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Hello there!
I understand how overwhelming it can be to choose a university and course, especially when you’re unsure about your future career. As a final-year student at Coventry University, I would like to share some insights that might help you decide.

If you’re interested in Business, the BSc International Business Management course or any Business related courses at Coventry University is an excellent choice. They all provide fantastic opportunities, such as a placement year either in the UK or abroad, and even exchange semesters. Personally, these experiences have been invaluable in preparing anyone for the job market and for real-life challenges. The course offers a great balance of in-depth knowledge and practical experience, making it suitable for a wide range of careers.
You can find more information about the course below.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fbl/business-management-ba-hons/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

If Psychology interests you, Coventry University offers a BSc Psychology program accredited by the British Psychological Society. This course explores human behavior and mental processes, with opportunities to gain practical research experience in specialized facilities like multisensory labs and counseling rooms. It’s a great option if you’re considering careers in mental health, research, or other psychology-related fields.
You can find more information about the course below.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls/psychology-bsc-hons/

If you’re considering Law, Coventry University offers an LLB Law program that is practical and career-focused. The course provides a solid foundation in legal principles and includes opportunities to engage in mooting, advocacy, and real-world legal challenges. Coventry’s Law program also focuses on employability, preparing you for various legal careers or further study to become a solicitor or barrister.
You can find more information about the course below.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fbl/law-llb-hons/

Consider what excites you most and what type of career or work environment you’d enjoy. Coventry University also provides a supportive and welcoming environment, with lecturers and classmates always ready to help.

I hope this information helps you make a more confident decision.
Best of luck with your university journey!

Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador

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EssexOfficialRep

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Hi @ezzie202

Choosing a course to study at university can definitely be a tricky decision, especially when there is lots to choose from💫

It may be worthwhile, if you are looking ahead into future career paths when making your decision, to see what graduates from particular universities are now doing with their hard-earned degrees🧐

At the University of Essex for example, our graduates from our BPS accredited BSc Psychology degree have progressed into diverse careers including going into clinical and educational psychology, market research, human resources, mental health charities and the prison and probation services to name just a few🧠

You can also find out more about our Essex Law School and Essex Business School courses here at the University of Essex and the career paths our graduates have gone into by clicking on the links above.🏢

Ultimately, its always best to pick a degree course that interests you the most and one in which you can really see yourself really enjoying across your time studying😄

Best of luck in the course you choose!☘️

If you have any questions about possibly studying at Essex in the future, please do let me know 💬

Essex Official Rep- Niamh😎

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Arden University

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Original post

by ezzie202

I have no idea what I want to do at uni or as a career in general. I'm looking for advice on what course to pick at uni that will earn a decent salary and I will enjoy. I have an interest in Psychology, Law and Business but don't necessarily know which course will suit me best (if any of them). I'm predicted A,A,B(possibly an A) in Psychology, Art and Design, and Biology. I have no idea on what to do and do not think a gap year would suit me personaly, due to personal reasons. However, I'm running out of time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou

@ezzie202
It sounds like you are a victim of being talented in many different areas - it can definitely be a difficult choice at that age.

I took the social science's route (Sociology degree, Psychology masters) and I would say that the choices you have tend to have quite a few options attached to them. Firstly, you could potentially do a 4th year (A pgce) and teach any of those areas and secondly, a lot of successful companies have graduate management training schemes that employ people straight out of University and they like students from those areas.

I would say with Psychology, that the jobs market is saturated with people who have psychology degree's. You need to go on to doctorate level study to legally call yourself an Educational or Clinical Psychologist, which is too steep a climb for some, and there are limited opportunities.

My advice would be to think of a career rather than a course, then work out how you can get to it

Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador

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