Students
choosing their university course will have to consider the earning
potential of their chosen
subject
Previously Media studies degrees were very
popular, however it has all changed after the tuition fees hike,
with many graduates having to consider the repayment prospects and
jobs they are likely to obtain upon graduation.
“When you first go to university, start
thinking about what you’re going to do once you have graduated,”
says Carl Gilleard, chief executive of the Association of Graduate
Recruiters(AGR). There is also the argument that university is
just about obtaining a degree, nowadays students must take up
voluntary work, internships or work placements to obtain graduate jobs.
Gilleard points out that raw statistics are
only one of many factors school-leavers and their families should
take into consideration. “They need to be aware of where the growth
areas lie. For instance, in waste management and environmental
jobs, renewable energies and agriculture, or specialisms such as
Mandarin and linguistics, cultural sensitivity and emotional
intelligence will be major recruitment factors in the 21st
century.
“School-leavers should also explore what is
available at small and medium-sized businesses and in areas they
might never have thought of, such as procurement. Most people are
unfamiliar with this sector, but the person doing the buying plays
a major and often global role in affecting a company’s bottom
line.”
Many companies are blaming schools where
students don’t take maths or science A-levels which many university
degrees rely upon, such as engineering, economics and medicine. Dr
Piatt says that subject choices are crucial. “It is still true that
too few students from state schools are opting for science (and
particularly single science), technology, engineering and maths
subjects at GCSE, and advanced and university levels. All students,
especially those from low-income backgrounds, must have access to
appropriate information and guidance about the choices that will
maximise their potential from an early age.”
Salary and benefits are becoming the biggest
factor for graduates when they are looking for a graduate job, with
the best paid jobs being specialised subjects at university such as
law, there will be a sharp decrease in the popularity of ‘Mickey
mouse’ degrees.
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