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Choosing HE subjects - checklist
Will I like this subject?
You’ll be spending an awful
lot of time doing it over the next few years.Do you really know what’s involved?
Is it going to hold your interest?
Is this subject popular?
Generally speaking, the more popular the subject, the higher the grades you’ll
need.
Subjects which lots of people
want to do, like psychology, physiotherapy, medicine and English, are harder to
get into.
However, trends vary. Your careers adviser can give you information on these trends.
Do I want to take more than
one subject?
- single subject course?
- joint/combined subject
course?
- interdisciplinary course?
Do I need to take this subject
to get the job I want?
If you’ve got a definite
career in mind, check in A-Z of jobs to see if you need a specific degree or HND.
Am I sure I want to do this
job?
If you’re looking at a vocational
course like teaching or medicine, check in A-Z of jobs to make sure you know what
the job involves.
Will I get a job with a
degree in this subject?
Find out more about graduate
job prospects by visiting HE - What
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