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How to choose your major and your career: from initial guidance to your career after graduation

Find out which degree course is right for you and how to make a confident start in your first job.

Choosing the right major is about much more than simply selecting a subject: it lays the foundation for your career prospects and your professional path after graduation. In our magazine, you’ll find helpful tips on choosing a degree course and career, as well as on your long-term development opportunities.

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Choosing a degree course: self-assessment as a starting point

How do I choose the right degree programme for me? To find out, you need to engage in some deep self-reflection. It’s not enough to simply look at good career prospects – your personal passion for a subject is the foundation for long-term motivation. Analyse your interests, identify your strengths through self-reflection or psychological tests, and find out what type of motivator you are. Taking your personality into account is also a key factor in choosing a degree. This will help you determine whether you’d feel more at home in a competitive university environment or at a practice-oriented college.

Vocational training or university? How to decide

Before making a final decision, many people are faced with the question: academic studies or vocational training? Whilst vocational training often offers a practical focus within a company from a very early stage, a degree allows for a deeper theoretical understanding and often provides broader career prospects. For those who wish to combine both, a degree programme that runs alongside or is integrated into an apprenticeship could be the ideal compromise. The key factor here is your approach to work: do you need a lot of guidance and fixed structures, or do you prefer academic freedom and personal responsibility?

Starting your career after graduation: getting off to a successful start in your first job

A successful start to your career after graduation usually begins whilst you’re still studying. At SRH University, we therefore focus on experience-based learning and projects that allow you to try things out. This not only strengthens your profile but also reduces the stress of transitioning into the world of work. An authentic self-image and the ability to view setbacks as part of the learning process will help you hit the ground running in your first job. Through our innovative learning model, the CORE principle, you will acquire practical skills and apply your knowledge directly to real-world projects.

Your path to studying psychology: How to get round the entry requirements

Many people dream of helping others, but often find themselves unable to do so because of the strict entry requirements at state universities. However, you can study psychology without an entry requirement by choosing private universities such as SRH University. Here, your personal aptitude and interest count for more than your A-level grades. This gives you the chance to engage deeply with subjects such as industrial and organisational psychology or clinical psychology, regardless of rigid grading scales.

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Your journey from choosing a degree to entering the world of work

Shaping your professional future is an ongoing process that goes far beyond simply choosing a degree course. It’s about finding a balance between your personal interests, your individual strengths and the demands of the job market. Making an informed decision about your career and course of study forms the foundation on which you will build your future career step by step after graduation.