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‘Will this degree lead to a job?’ is the wrong question. Here’s what you should ask instead

By Cherine Fahd, Associate Head of School, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney

It is the season of university open days and study decisions for Year 12 students.

As an academic, the question I get asked most by students and parents is, “will this degree lead to a job?”.

It is understandable. However, it isn’t necessarily the right question to ask as young people consider what course will suit them best.…

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