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To have a degree or not to have a degree that is not the most important question that many people struggle with when accessing their education. However, many jobs don\u2019t require a degree.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re often told from a young age that the best way to secure a well-paid and stable job is to study hard at school, go to university and graduate with a degree. While this might be true for many industries such as Medicine or Architecture, there are several career paths you can take that don\u2019t involve getting a university degree.<\/p>\n

Setting aside that it can often come with a side helping of debt, studying at university isn\u2019t for everyone and that\u2019s absolutely fine. In fact, choosing an alternative path other than university might work out better for you in the long term. So, here are 4 careers that you can get into without having a degree.<\/p>\n

Accountancy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Accountancy is one of those sectors that many people automatically assume you need a university degree to get into, but they\u2019re wrong. In fact, there are very few roles within this industry that you need a specific degree for.<\/p>\n

In an entry-level role such as an Accounts Assistant, you\u2019ll learn the skills and knowledge that you need to build upon for more senior positions. The qualifications for this role are a National 5 in Maths, an interest in the industry and a willingness to work hard. To give yourself an edge over other applicants, you might want to consider studying a beginner\u2019s level professional qualification with an Accountancy body such as AAT. Their Foundation Certificate gives you a great introduction to the skills and knowledge you\u2019ll need to shine.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you could undertake an apprenticeship in Accounting which means you can study towards a formal qualification whilst getting hands-on work experience that you\u2019ll receive a salary for. You can even go on to study a degree apprenticeship once you reach a certain level of experience so you can still get a degree if you want to but you\u2019ll technically have been paid to study for it!<\/p>\n

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Sales<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll find that most Sales jobs don\u2019t require a degree, it\u2019s your passion and ability to meet targets that are important. Basic salaries for entry-level Sales roles can start out low, but if you\u2019re willing to work hard to meet or exceed your targets, you\u2019ll find that the commission you earn can be very rewarding.<\/p>\n

This kind of role isn\u2019t for everyone but don\u2019t be put off if you tend to have a more introverted personality. Yes, much of the job involves talking to existing or potential customers but the salespeople who do best are those that inspire confidence and trust rather than those who talk the loudest. You can find out more about working in Sales on our 7 Myths Working in Sales<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Project Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While you can study this as a degree, you\u2019ll often find that employers are looking for certain skills and professional qualities in their Project Managers that can be acquired without going to university.<\/p>\n

A good Project Manager needs a wide range of skills in their arsenal, with time management and good communication skills right at the top of the list. You\u2019ll also need strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate people and the knowledge of when and how to delegate tasks.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t necessarily need any specific qualifications for these roles but if you\u2019re keen to study, you can find beginner-level courses by APM<\/a> or PRINCE2<\/a> that will give you a good understanding of working as a PM.<\/p>\n

You can also gain experience in these skills by volunteering to help run projects or events for charities or local community groups.<\/p>\n

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Public Transport Operator<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Transport operators such as Train or Bus Drivers don\u2019t require a degree and they are actually pretty stable and well-paid careers. \u00a0<\/strong>You might think that driving seems like a relatively straightforward job, but it’s more complicated than you might realise.<\/p>\n

Driving a bus or train carries a huge responsibility for the safety of your passengers and it can be mentally exhausting to keep up your concentration during long shifts. That said, it\u2019s a very rewarding career that actually helps people \u2013 if all our buses and trains went out of service, the country would grind to a halt and leave many people stuck without a means of transport.<\/p>\n

It also has excellent benefits. Train drivers can earn up to as much as \u00a350,000 a year after passing their probationary period. Plus, you\u2019ll also receive a great pension and plenty of opportunities for training and development.<\/p>\n

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Looking to start your job search? You can find the latest vacancies in Scotland at <\/em>s1jobs<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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