Whether you’re eyeing for a career abroad or in your home country, it’s practical that you consider what degrees can most likely enable you to get a job when you leave school. Studying is an investment of your time and money therefore should be wisely invested into a program that can maximize these resources. Before deciding what course to take, it would be helpful to check what are the degrees needed by the job market.
According to a study by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) of the UK, based on academic year 2010/2011, these fields can give you higher chances of securing a job. Here is the top 10 degrees list. (Refer on this link for more information: http://www.gradpost.co.uk/2013/04/08/top-10-most-employable-degrees/)
1. Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science
2. Education
3. Medicine related degrees such as Biomedical Science and Neurology
4. Law
5. Agriculture & related subjects
6. Biological sciences
7. Languages
8. Historical & Philosophical studies
9. Mathematical Sciences
10. Physical Sciences
The information above can also be applicable worldwide as the international students group in the UK is about 20% of the total population of UK students, thus this data were also driven by this group. (You can check the table guide here: http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/international/international-students-the-facts/by-university/)
As the UK is highly recognized around the world, we’ve listed relevant degree courses related with those mentioned above offered by some of its reputable universities. You might be considering taking one of these degrees and this can be your reference to help you jumpstart your international education.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Anglia Ruskin University
Their degree is duly accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). The modules you will study will help you acquire the basic skills, laboratory experience, and learn about the human pathology and disease diagnosis and monitoring. On your third year, you will do your individual laboratory-based research project.
MSc Health Exercise and Wellbeing
Bucks New University
This course is suitable to a range of wellness professionals and practitioners wanting to progress their expertise to Master’s level. It adopts a modular structure which is related to the work related needs of students and will benefit those who are looking to extend their educational /academic skills and knowledge in relation to Health Exercise and Wellbeing. You will be able to develop research skills in your particular area of interest and to relate them to client focussed practice, through the work based and related assessment structure, this enhancing practice and employability.
BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences
The University of Northampton
This programme will equip you with a thorough understanding of the concepts that underpin human biology. Upon graduation you will acquire the valuable laboratory and computational skills necessary for success in a broad range of biological and health related fields. The course is also ideal for sthose who wish to become professional research scientists.
History BA (Hons)
University of Sunderland
Based on the National Student Survey, 99% of the history students on this university showed satisfaction with the course. They have an excellent library facility which aids students with their studies throughout. Their modules are also very relevant and are taught by staffs who are experts in their fields. The course will also require a dissertation in the third year which will enable students to develop their academic research skills.
BA/BSc (Hons) Law (Joint Honours)
The University of Northampton
In this three year course, students can attain practical experience from their moots and mock trials, law firms visits, and career advice. Students are also given the opportunity to partake in law-related volunteering as well as in the Shoosmiths Link Scheme and the Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic.
Overseas students are greatly considering studying in the UK as employers around the globe highly value the UK graduates. Universities are also constantly growing to offer significant degrees that are needed by the industries. So taking these courses in one of the UK universities might give you an advantage when it comes to having your desired career.
For complete information on each course, you can check here:
http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/prospectus/ugft/b940.html
http://bucks.ac.uk/courses/course/MS1HRE9
http://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses/courses-by-subject/biology-sciences/human-biosciences-bsc-hons
http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/courses/educationandsociety/undergraduate/history/
http://www.northampton.ac.uk/study/courses/courses-by-subject/social-sciences/law-joint-honours-babsc-hons
