Dietetics or Arabic?

I don’t know what is better for me to pursue in university?
I want to pursue something which has a high ROI? I’m stuck between these two subjects.

What would you suggest?
I am based in London?

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isaac123444566

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by sammy.tatter

I don’t know what is better for me to pursue in university?
I want to pursue something which has a high ROI? I’m stuck between these two subjects.
What would you suggest?
I am based in London?

What do you mean ROI? If you mean graduate earnings, you would grad as a dietician on around 30k, and go up to about 80k. For arabic, there are lots of jobs you could do such as being a, diplomat, translator, working for the UN, NGO/humanitarian work, these all have vastly varying salaries

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Szara_SOAS

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by sammy.tatter

I don’t know what is better for me to pursue in university?
I want to pursue something which has a high ROI? I’m stuck between these two subjects.
What would you suggest?
I am based in London?

Hi there,
I’m currently studying Arabic and International Relations, so feel free to ask me anything about the Arabic side of things!

I think it’s important to consider what specifically draws you to dietetics or Arabic. Since you’ll spend several years studying your chosen subject, it’s worth picking something you’ll genuinely enjoy. I’d recommend looking at the different modules offered in both courses to see what resonates with you most. I’ve personally found studying Arabic to be very rewarding, and I’ve loved exploring the history, politics, and culture of the region alongside the language itself. The year abroad was also an amazing experience where I got to immerse myself in the culture and make huge progress in my speaking skills.

A key difference between the two subjects is that Arabic doesn’t have a set career path, and graduates tend to work across a wide range of fields. For example, recent SOAS graduates from the department currently work in the civil service, media/journalism, international institutions (e.g., the UN), charities, consultancies, and more. Not specialising early gave me the freedom to intern in different fields during university, and this hands-on experience helped me see which careers truly matched my interests and values. I also discovered that some fields weren’t what I expected, which helped me narrow my interests.

I don’t know much about dietetics, but the British Dietetic Association’s website has a great outline of salary expectations and promotion timelines that you can access here. I'd also recommend directly reaching out to dieticians for a firsthand insight.

I hope this helps!

(edited 10 months ago)

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