Whygo touniversity?

An articleproducedby CardiffUniversity

Every year hundreds of thousands of prospective students choose higher education as their next step after school or college. Students don’t have togo to university and can build a career without a degree - but university can offer so muchmore thanjusta careerpathatthe end. Here’s why an A level student shouldconsider doing a degree. (Note: a degree can also be obtainedthroughDegree Apprenticeships.)

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Improving careerprospects

In 2016/17, 96% of Cardiff graduates were employed or studying within six months of graduating Gaining a degree can increase and improve career prospects. Students will not only have a wider variety of career options to choose from once they have a degree, but they are likely to progress much faster up the career ladder too.

Pursuing a vocation

Students often choose to study at higher education level to further an interest in a particular subject, or in a particular vocation. Some careers, suchas those in medicine, nursing, architecture, law and pharmacy, cannot be practised withoutaparticular vocationaldegree.

Earning more

Statistics show thatgraduates earn significantly more than those withouthigher education qualifications. As a graduate, options will be wider, andthey willfind iteasier togetinto employmentandto stay in employment.

Developing skills for employability

A degree will not only give students the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge of their chosen subject but also develop transferable skills such as communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, while enhancing their ability to workaspartofa team.

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Building self-confidence, independence andresponsibility

University can help students to build their self-confidence and independence. Students will have plenty of opportunities to make new friends from different countries and backgrounds. Living independently can also nurture an increased levelofresponsibility.

Studying a subjectfor enjoyment

Students often choose to study a subject because they enjoyed it at school or college. Universitypresents the opportunity to delve deeper into a subjectthey enjoy, creating theperfectfoundation for a career thatinterests them.

Exciting opportunities

In many cases, going to university offers the opportunity of studying in world-renowned higher education institutions all over the globe. At Cardiff University, we have partnerships with 300 institutions, giving you the choice of placements in Europe andallover the world, depending onyourprogramme of study

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Gaining experience withextracurricular activities

There are always dozens of extracurricular opportunities to get involved with at university, which will boost both enjoyment and employability throughout the higher education experience. Making lifelong connections University is an opportunity to make lifelong connections to fellow students from different backgrounds and cultures, as well as to the new city students willcallhome for the duration oftheir stay.

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