How to choose your degree

So when you are leaving school to further education how do you choose your degree?

1) Who should you talk to in advance of your decision?

You should consider:
- Your Careers Teacher.
- Your Subject Teachers.
- Your Parents.
- Someone working in the area you are interested in.

2) What else can you do?
- Attend the FE College and University Open days.
- Consider who or what will help you find the information?

3) What should you be aware of before you attend an Open Day?
- You should consider what your real interests are.
- You need to know what your main strengths and skills are.

4) What information do you need to find out on the Open Days?
- Find out what the course entails including the types of modules and assessments.
- Is an industrial placement part of the course?
- What skills do you need to be successful on this particular course?
- Do your personal skills match the skills requirement for the course?