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Hello. Im still in high school but I am wondering about what I should study in university. I dont know the basis I should pick a specialty on.
Should I choose what I like? Or what pays more? Or the one that requires less qualifications (like diploma or bachelor's only)?

Because I love psychology so much but I HAVE to do master's to find a job and I cannot handle studying for that long. Im interested in medical jobs (in general) and alot of them require PHD and master's. So they are not an option.

I would like Early childhood education but all the jobs I will get will not be high-paying. I looked up the average salaries and it is 50% less than what I dream of.

So the only options left are business and computer. I hate business, it is boring. And I dont enjoy computer studies, maybe only computer design

Reply 1

UniofReading

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Original post by ghaythan

Hello. Im still in high school but I am wondering about what I should study in university. I dont know the basis I should pick a specialty on.
Should I choose what I like? Or what pays more? Or the one that requires less qualifications (like diploma or bachelor's only)?
Because I love psychology so much but I HAVE to do master's to find a job and I cannot handle studying for that long. Im interested in medical jobs (in general) and alot of them require PHD and master's. So they are not an option.
I would like Early childhood education but all the jobs I will get will not be high-paying. I looked up the average salaries and it is 50% less than what I dream of.
So the only options left are business and computer. I hate business, it is boring. And I dont enjoy computer studies, maybe only computer design

Good afternoon,

It sounds like you have a tough decision to make.

I recommend choosing a career based on something you will love, as you will be working for most of your life. If you were to go into teaching, you could progress to becoming a head teacher, with an average salary of £62,000 a year, which is way above the UK average.

For BSc Psychology, there is an integrated master's degree option; for example, the MSc Applied Psychology (Clinical) is a four-year course that includes undergraduate and master's studies. These accelerated courses tend to be quicker than an undergrad and separate master's.

At the University of Reading, there is an ambassador scheme via unibuddy, where prospective students can message current uni of Reading students. There is a 2nd-year BSc Psychology student who I recommend you a message. Her name is Bhakti, and you can find her account here . She will be able to give you an inside perspective on the Psychology degree and answer any questions you may have about the course

Alternatively, you could look at apprenticeships, which the government runs, as these can lead to high-paying jobs, and there are no university fees.

The Prospects / Job & Course Search is great for looking at careers, with their salary and the website's route into the career. I found this website helpful when choosing my degree.

I hope this information helps you find the best career for you. If you have any questions, please let us know.

All the best,
Ella
BSc Ecology.

Reply 2

ash122

Original post by ghaythan

Hello. Im still in high school but I am wondering about what I should study in university. I dont know the basis I should pick a specialty on.
Should I choose what I like? Or what pays more? Or the one that requires less qualifications (like diploma or bachelor's only)?
Because I love psychology so much but I HAVE to do master's to find a job and I cannot handle studying for that long. Im interested in medical jobs (in general) and alot of them require PHD and master's. So they are not an option.
I would like Early childhood education but all the jobs I will get will not be high-paying. I looked up the average salaries and it is 50% less than what I dream of.
So the only options left are business and computer. I hate business, it is boring. And I dont enjoy computer studies, maybe only computer design

In my opinion, it is definitely worth trying to do something you enjoy, otherwise it will seem like a lot of effort and your work won't be very enjoyable. It may also be worth considering taking a break between a Bachelor's and a master's where you can work or try some new things. Alternatively, if you're able to get a course with a year in placement then that might let you explore some options in more depth and may give you a slightly easier avenues towards the kind of jobs you're looking for.

Hope this gives you some ideas :smile: