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Benefits of earning a University degree

Reasons your son or daughter may have for wanting to go to university:

  • Develop knowledge and expertise in a subject they enjoy
  • Pursue a career they are passionate about
  • Improve their career prospects and give themselves an opportunity to earn more money

Whatever their reasons, earning a degree is a significant achievement that will have lifelong benefits. They will achieve an academic qualification, develop as adults and learn valuable life skills along the way.

Enhanced career prospects

Studying at degree level develops transferable skills such as:

  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Independent thought
  • Report writing
  • Team working
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective communication

These skills are developed in all areas of university life: organising workloads, planning research, dealing with multiple deadlines, part-time work, planning social events and through membership of committees and/or student societies. Transferable skills are valued by employers, and your son or daughter’s ability to demonstrate these once they have graduated will be an excellent start to their CV.

Work experience

A recent survey of 22,000 graduates conducted by Graduate Prospects found that over 66% of students gained some form of work experience while studying. Types of work experience can include a year in industry, internships, work placements, part-time work, and volunteering.

After graduation

You may be concerned about your son or daughter’s employment prospects once they graduate. While gaining a degree does not guarantee employment, those with degrees are able to choose from a wider range of professions. A graduate is also more likely to start at a higher level or progress faster within a company than a non-graduate.

Source link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/parents/choosing/index.html