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What should a young person study in 2022? And is university the best option?

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January 31st 2022

Unless you’re absolutely committed to a specific profession (and had your children eyes fixed on that since you were young), most people have changed professions by the age of 30 these days. 

That doesn’t mean a university education is unimportant - graduates still earn more than non-graduates, on average - it is way less important to “get a degree” these days than ever before. Many companies are also removing the need for a university degree as an entry criteria, especially internationally. For example, you can become a CA in the UK without a degree. 

The real question parents and young people should be asking is not “what degree should I study”, but rather, “what skills and qualifications do I need to pursue my passion, my capabilities and my options”? 

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