Prospects what can i do with my degree

After working in a primary school as a TA and experiencing the day-to-day life there, I was unsure I was up for the challenge of teaching. But I knew I wanted to do something rewarding, which did not involve an office, and to be in an environment where every day is completely different from the next. It has prepared me well. I have had some incredible placements, and have been mentored by some fantastic teachers. I have a job lined up for September which was offered to me six weeks before finishing the course.

It has been a challenging and rewarding year, and I am very much looking forward to having my own class in September! When I finish with the administration for the day I arrange meetings with customers to maintain B2B relationships, problem-solve issues elsewhere in the company and plan promotion of new products. Don't expect it to be an office job that ends when you leave the building. Stay focused and hungry.

Why did you decide to study your course at Essex? When I came to look around the University of Essex I felt instantly at home. It was also one of the best universities for my chosen subject of Sociology and it was far enough away from home that I could go out on my own,but close enough that I could still visit home occasionally. I really enjoyed the modules that focused on race, social inequality and education.

I also took some history modules so I gained a lot of historical links, knowledge and context in regards to different policies that link to sociological issues such as racism and social hierarchy and inequality. I enjoyed the honest and open debate that was encouraged and was fortunate to have lecturers that truly inspired me.

Professor Colin Samson and Dr Carlos Gigoux really stand out in my mind - years after graduating I still remember them due to their inspiring and engaging lectures.

I was fortunate enough to get an interview with one of my placement schools and I secured myself a job as an NQT. I am very proud to now be a fully qualified primary school teacher. I arrive at work between 7. My children come in to class from 8. The afternoons vary throughout the week where I teach them the foundation subjects such as history, geography, science, RE and music.

The children go home at 3. However, I often then plan lessons throughout the evening whilst watching TV and eating dinner - life as a teacher never stops! I find my job really fulfilling and satisfying. My degree has allowed to me to see my children as the whole child rather than just academic data. I understand different cultures and backgrounds, which I feel I gained during both my university teaching and experience.

Seeing the children progress academically and grow in confidence over the year is incredibly rewarding. Be prepared to work hard and do not afraid to cry! Teaching is emotionally demanding and it is incredibly time consuming. Did you know you could be graduating with enhanced quantitative skills simply by enrolling on specific Q-Step modules? If you follow the Q-Step pathway you will receive a qualifier award at the end of your degree which will signal to employers your capability in quantitative research.

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Understanding society leads to real world impact As the world reels in the wake of a global pandemic, the need for graduates who are able to answer society's most pressing questions has become more important than ever.

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Health studies. History of art. Hospitality management. Human resource management. Truth: Some graduate jobs require a particular subject or range of subjects eg a numerate degree or a science degree ; others are open to graduates from any subject.

However, there are still many roles for which arts graduates are eligible. See our list of careers you can and can't do with any subject. There are also conversion courses that graduates can sign up for if they want to change their career direction after their degree. So if you want to join, say, a big accountancy firm after you graduate — a route that is open to graduates of all subjects but typically requires a 2.

Some employers also prefer to recruit from top-ranked universities. If you want to be a lawyer or management consultant, for example, a degree in French from, say, the University of Oxford or Imperial College London is likely to be much more useful than a degree in law from a lower-ranked university.

Truth: As per myth one, academic success is a big factor in employability. On some degrees students are expected to spend the vast majority of their time studying by themselves — but no one will be checking up on whether they actually do so. Students can assume that if they turn up and complete their work to a good standard then they will develop the skills that employers look for and have no trouble finding a job.

Research course content carefully and find out where previous graduates have gone on to work — you may need to contact the admissions tutor to ask.

Some are very cyclical — that is, there are lots of jobs when the economy is booming but far fewer in downturns. Construction in particular was badly hit after the credit crunch and has only recently recovered.