Why take a Degree?

You and your potential employers can view a degree in various ways: A degree may be a pre-requisite for the job e.g. practising as a doctor, or being a chartered accountant. For most people the degree means access to an extended career path that will more readily include management responsibilities. It is also recognised financially in that graduates expect, and usually attract, more money!

The degree is the end, for most, of the conventional path through the education system and so, is a time for decision-making and for planning the transition to the world of work. Not everyone who chooses a vocational or applied degree remains committed to that subject during their working life but making decisions that suit you will require an increasingly sophisticated process of personal career decision making.

Statistics show that the majority of graduates in vocational disciplines do seek related work, but that there are many who do not. Consequently, this is a period of review and evaluation, so that appropriate choices can be made and implemented.

Entrance Requirements

To gain entry onto a degree course students will need to have the following qualifications, although it should be noted that this is simply a guide to entry and any specific questions should be directed to the University in question.

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