CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE

How can you choose the course that is right for you?  The most important factor in your choice is that you find a subject that you enjoy.    When you enjoy a subject you will be successful in it.   Choosing a subject to study is one of the most important decisions you will take in your life.   It sets a foundation for the rest of your professional life and to quite an extent,your personal life too.   We all spend most of our time working and you should choose an area of specialisation that is most comfortable to you so that you enjoy your work and can be successful at it.  It is important to choose a course of study that suits your requirements and needs. We encourage students to think about their studies in advance and go through some simple processes that will prepare you for the road ahead.

Self Assessment

Think carefully about the degree you want to study. If you have already made up your mind about it, ask yourself why you’ve chosen it. Have you chosen a degree because you think it will give you a good job? Have you chosen a degree because someone has told you to? Have you chosen a degree because your friends are studying the same thing? It is important that you really explore the reasons of why you have made the decision that you have, and that they are the right reasons.

Remember: Does the subject interest you? Are you good at the subject? Does it give you the skills that you are interested in developing?

Research

Once you have a good idea of the subjects you would like to follow, make the effort to research the individual courses you would end up studying. Look at the advanced courses; do they live up to your expectations? Are they of interest to you? Do they take you to the areas of specialisation that you want to explore?

 Try Something New

Some degree programmes allow you little choice in courses due to being highly specialised. Many students change their degree whilst they are studying, so don’t worry if this happens to you, this is a process of discovery and part of the enjoyment of learning.

If you are still not sure as to what you should do, try this simple checklist:

q      Is the subject right for you?

q       What type of course is it?

q      Does it improve your chances of following your chosen career?

q      Will it be recognised by employers and educational  institutions, in      

        your home country and abroad?

q      What are the options within the subject?

q      What are the teaching methods? Are you happy with them?

q      How is the Course assessed?

All the best!