Architecture degrees provide opportunities to work around the world designing iconic structures. Business and marketing degrees cultivate skills in areas like advertising, banking, and entrepreneurship. Biological science degrees lead to careers developing medical tests and technologies or researching ways to enhance plant and animal health. Education degrees satisfy the growing demand for teachers in fields like math, science, and English both domestically and abroad. Information technology degrees offer high salaries for building systems and apps while allowing remote work worldwide.

1. Top degree
subjects
for getting a
JOB

2. Architecture, building & planning

3. A degree in architecture will open up your job opportunities
to other parts of the world. Some of the countries that
require top architects include Norway, Panama, Switzerland,
India, China, Australia and Saudi Arabia.
Think of impressive buildings like The Shard in London, the
famous man-made structure Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Kansai
International Airport which is the world’s longest airport
terminal in Osaka, or even the jewel of Muslim art in India,
the Taj Mahal.

4. Business & Marketing

5. If you’re drawn to Dragons’ Den and relish the idea of pitching
great ideas, then a business degree will help you secure your
dream job. You’ll get opportunities to work in trading,
advertising, investment banking, retail, PR, marketing and
loads more.
With a head for problem solving and analytical skills, you
could be the next Apprentice!

6. Biological Science

7. Biologists experience a much faster than average employment
growth due to biotechnological research and development.
Biological scientists can find work in government, university or
private industry laboratories, often collaborating with
scientists of other disciplines and business managers to meet
the business goals of their employers.
You might end up developing medical diagnostic tests, new
drugs, or even manipulating genetic material of plants and
animals in an attempt to make organisms more productive or
resistant to diseases.

8. Education

9. Being educators and helping shape young minds is a very
rewarding job. Whether you graduate to become a
kindergarten teacher, a school teacher or even a lecturer, a
career in education offers great job security. There’ll be a
great demand for teachers in subjects like mathematics,
science and English.
For those who dream of teaching English as a foreign
language to students in non-English speaking countries, you’ll
find opportunities to teach abroad. Not only will you be able
to help poverty-stricken areas, you’ll also learn about their
culture and way of life.

10. Information Technology

11. The starting salary for an IT professional is quite high. You can
also be rest assured that the pay rises along with the
competence and skill set, meaning there’s always room for
you to grow in IT professionally. According to an IT
professional’s blog, an IT person is like ‘Satay Kajang – you can
never have more than enough!’
Become part of a team that builds the next big system or even
release the next clever app. With an IT job, you’ll be able to
work from anywhere in the world and from the comforts of
your home.

12. Law

13. Whilst other people may struggle looking for a job after
graduation, a degree in law is sure to land you a job pretty
quickly. A survey in 2012 revealed that 88.6 per cent of law
graduates find themselves in further study or work.
Although an entry-level lawyer will not earn a lot to begin
with, the job security, recognition and various areas to explore
and practise law in, are some of the attractive benefits. Follow
the footsteps of top Harvard lawyer Harvey Specter in Suits!

14. Mathematical Science

15. There are ample job opportunities with insurance
companies, banks, security firms, pension and mutual
funds. An international career for a financial analyst is
always open; from working in world famous finance
companies like Merrill Lynch to Wells Fargo Bank.
For those who are extraordinarily talented, you can carve
a career in stock exchange companies such as New York
Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
You’ll have a good idea of how well people in this
industry are paid, judging from their lavish holidays to
exotic places!

16. Medicine & related subjects

17. An impressive 91.8 per cent of students were able to
quickly find work upon graduating with a degree in
medicine or other similar subjects. From biomedical
science and neurology to radiography, you’ll be able to
gain employment in private practices, government
hospitals or laboratories.
Whilst you’re assured of a good salary, your working
hours will also reflect the amount of time spent in your
white coat! If you’re a big fan of shows like Casualty and
House, and blood doesn’t faze you, then a career in this
field will be very rewarding.

18. Engineering

19. There’s a lot of emphasis on students to do well in science,
technology, engineering and maths – and rightly so!
Engineering students are in high demand and 85.4 per cent of
graduates land a job within 6 months.
You can choose from mechanical and automotive engineering
to petroleum engineering – also one of the most highly-paid
entry-level jobs. You’ll enjoy business opportunities overseas,
travelling to exciting field locations throughout the world.

20. Veterinary Science

21. Are you an animal lover and would love to spend every
day working with them? Becoming a veterinarian is a
good option if you’re dedicated at giving the best medical
healthcare to animals; even to snakes (yup – it’s not
always confined to lovely furry friends).
You’ll find jobs in private or government practices,
specialising in various areas like breeding or in a medical
field such as ophthalmology, oncology, pathology or
dermatology. With the rapidly expanding dairy industry,
there’ll be a high demand for livestock specialists.

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