Top degree subjects

for getting a

JOB

Architecture, building & planning

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.

Business & Marketing

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!

Biological Science

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.

Education

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.

Information Technology

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.

Law

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!

Mathematical Science

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!

Medicine & related subjects

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.

Engineering

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.

Veterinary Science

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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