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Does anyone know the earning potential of a Philosophy graduate?
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NiceGuyEddie wrote: »A maths degree is definitely not required for auditing, it's not even 'a plus' for recruiters. Auditing is a dark art, not a science
Heck, you don't even need a degree!
It might not officially be a requirement but if you are up against those who have one, or Maths, Further Maths or Stats at A level then you are at a disadvantage.
You can use any degree to get you anywhere unless someone has a more relevant one or more relevant work experience. If law is your aim then you will have to be prepared to pay out for the post grad courses which cost a considerable amount, but if that is the route you think is for you then go for it.
Earning potential is often less dependent on degree, classification and institution (although all those do count) and more on seizing opportunity, being flexible, mobile and committed, with a good dose of luck thrown in.0 -
ringo_24601 wrote: »Well i hope you do... I have a theory on degrees, that they fit into 3 main categories:
1. "Skill based" - Scientific/Business/IT/Engineering ect - teaches you 'career related' skills
2. 'Cleverclogs' - (e.g. English, Psychology, Philosophy, Classics) - Shows people that you're clever, but you need to get a good grade
3. 'Interesting but not great for getting you a job' - Egyptology, Social science. Might be interesting, but you'll need to be quite specific to find a job that uses or one where they think you're clever because you have a 1st.
But for the love of god, don't do a degree because you think you'll get a 1st. Do one because you're interested in the subject
There is a very close relationship between being interested in a subject and being able to get a first.
In addition, note that most of the really high-status and high-paying jobs are taken by people who have done one of your 'Cleverclogs' courses. People who do well in what you call an 'Interesting' subject can often market themselves in the 'Cleverclogs' category and so may also do very well. Sadly, people from working-class and underprivileged backgrounds go for the 'Skill-based' courses: they tend to get reasonable jobs, but are highly unlikely to become high flyers.0 -
I took the middle ground ... Genetics. People think it's a clever degree, even though I got a 2:2. But, it also taught plenty of impractical skills like how to mutate a fruit fly or insert antibiotic resistance into an e. coli. I didn't love it, and by the end, my tutor told me "I was an ok geneticist for an IT guy". Hence, i'm now in IT (but did spend 3 years working in computational genetics).Voyager2002 wrote: »There is a very close relationship between being interested in a subject and being able to get a first.
In addition, note that most of the really high-status and high-paying jobs are taken by people who have done one of your 'Cleverclogs' courses. People who do well in what you call an 'Interesting' subject can often market themselves in the 'Cleverclogs' category and so may also do very well. Sadly, people from working-class and underprivileged backgrounds go for the 'Skill-based' courses: they tend to get reasonable jobs, but are highly unlikely to become high flyers.
If you love a subject, make sure the syllabus is going to interest you too0 -
Hilda Baker anyone?0
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I did a Philosophy degree purely for interest and loved it. So good luck OP, hope you get what you want from it.0
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:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
EPIC EPIC PHAIL. On a scale that may well make me wet my pants slightly. But only because I'm a lady of a certain age.
And?
What's the implication of the typo long term?
Sorry, I just get annoyed with people here constantly correcting me. I'm not some idiot chav.“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed0 -
It's the internet. Expect people to correct your grammar, spelling and life goalsAnd?
What's the implication of the typo long term?
Sorry, I just get annoyed with people here constantly correcting me. I'm not some idiot chav.
I've always believe if the content of your argument against someone is based around their spelling in an online forum, you're not trying hard enough0 -
ringo_24601 wrote: »It's the internet. Expect people to correct your grammar, spelling and life goals
I've always believe if the content of your argument against someone is based around their spelling in an online forum, you're not trying hard enough
At least that's one thing us 'Philosophers' have down- a strong argument.“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed0 -
I did a Philosophy degree purely for interest and loved it. So good luck OP, hope you get what you want from it.
Thanks t0rt0ise, and if it wouldn't be so rude to ask- what is your job title?“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ”
― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed0
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