Gender Studies worthwhile?

Smartly Dressed

I have been considering postgraduate studies and this particular course caught my interest.

I don't believe that any course someone pursues in university should be as close to a vocational education as possible. In the cold light of financial reality though, I was wondering if this area of study is worthwhile in terms of career prospects. Does anyone have any knowledge on this area?

Saipanne

I can't imagine career prospects being strong.

endacl

There are limited opportunities to become an Internet meme....

Smartly Dressed

Haha, I'll cross it off the list then!

Saipanne

Smartly Dressed wrote: »

Haha, I'll cross it off the list then!

What is your degree in?

Smartly Dressed

Saipanne wrote: »

What is your degree in?

It's an arts degree in English & New Media. Since the electives became flexible, my focus in English has been on feminist literary theory. This much pretty much provides an academic outlet for my interest in gender which is why I'm considering continuing in the area with postgraduate studies.

In terms of New Media, the most useful aspect of it was probably the modules I took in technical communication. I am also considering a masters in communication but I'm not sure it interests me as much.

Saipanne

Smartly Dressed wrote: »

It's an arts degree with English & New Media. Since the electives became flexible, my focus in English has been on feminist literary theory. This much pretty much provides an academic outlet for my interest in gender which is why I'm considering continuing in the area with postgraduate studies.

In terms of New Media, the most useful aspect of it was probably the modules I took in technical communication. I am also considering a masters in communication but I'm not sure it interests me as much.

What's more important to you? Another year or two of stimulating study, with limited job prospects, or going in a direction that is less stimulating but has better job prospects?

Smartly Dressed

Saipanne wrote: »

What's more important to you? Another year or two of stimulating study, with limited job prospects, or going in a direction that is less stimulating but has better job prospects?

The nature of my degree means that my job prospects certainly seem limited either way, with at least some improvement if I do postgraduate studies.

I'm really not sure what postgrad within my field would improve my career prospects.

I'm not yet 22, and I know quite a few people from various EU countries that won't leave university until they're 24-26 so I'm not sure why I have to rush into a career when I'm really not sure what direction interests me most.

Saipanne

Smartly Dressed wrote: »

The nature of my degree means that my job prospects certainly seem limited either way, with at least some improvement if I do postgraduate studies.

I'm really not sure what postgrad within my field would improve my career prospects.

I'm not yet 22, and I know quite a few people from various EU countries that won't leave university until they're 24-26 so I'm not sure why I have to rush into a career when I'm really not sure what direction interests me most.

Fair enough, but the above post doesn't line up with your original post. If your last post is what you believe, then you should study whatever course you feel passionate about.

Annasopra

That course has no tuition fees. Wow. Great opportunity.

djpbarry

endacl wrote: »

There are limited opportunities to become an Internet meme....

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