Why should my child go to University?

Is your child or someone you have caring responsibility for thinking of going to university. Maybe they know exactly what career they want and need a degree to get there, or maybe they’re expanding their horizons before choosing a job.

Either way studying at university is a big decision and is different from learning in school or college. It’s normal to worry about your child when they make such big choices but it helps to find out more about university and what they’re doing.

Reasons to consider University

Whilst it is very daunting, the idea of your child going off to university. Every year hundreds of thousands of prospective students choose higher education as their next step after school or college.

We know that university won’t appeal to everyone and that you can absolutely build a career without a degree. Here are a few reasons why your child may consider doing a degree.

For their career

The current job market is very competitive, gaining a degree may significantly increase your child’s career prospects.

For a vocation

Students often choose to study at higher education level to further an interest in a particular subject or to pursue a particular vocation. Some careers, such as doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, and architecture require a minimum of a degree level qualification.

Earning more

Statistics in the UK at the moment show that graduates earn significantly more than those without higher education qualifications. On average a graduate is earning £10000 a year more than non-graduates.

For self-development

Building self-confidence, independence and responsibility

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 level of responsibility.

Studying a subject they enjoy

Students often choose to study a subject because they enjoyed it at school or college. University presents the opportunity to delve deeper into a subject they enjoy, creating the perfect foundation for a career that interests them.

Enjoying exciting opportunities

In many cases, going to university offers the opportunity of studying in world-renowned higher education institutions all over the globe. Universities have partnerships with many different institutions, giving students the choice of placements in Europe and all over the world depending on your programme of study.

For their future

Gaining experience with extracurricular 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.