Counselling topic
Choosing a degree
Choosing a degree is one of the first big decisions you make for yourself. A session gives you space to think it through calmly: what you enjoy, what you are good at, and where different fields can lead.
- PKR 500 · 25–30 minutes
- English or Urdu
- One to one on Google Meet
This may be for you if…
- You are in intermediate or A-Levels, or have just finished, and do not know which field to choose.
- You are torn between two or three degrees and keep going back and forth.
- Family, friends and teachers are suggesting different things and you want to hear your own view clearly.
- Your marks did not go the way you planned and you want to look at the options that are open to you.
Questions we can work through
- 01Which fields match my interests and the subjects I do well in?
- 02What kind of work do different degrees usually lead to?
- 03Is the degree I am considering a good fit for how I like to learn and work?
- 04What should I find out before I make the final choice?
How we approach it
Start with you, not the list
Popular degrees are not automatically the right ones. We look at what you enjoy, the subjects that come naturally to you and the kind of day-to-day work you can picture yourself doing.
Look past the first year
Think about where a field can lead after graduation: further study, the kinds of roles people move into, and whether you would be happy on that path.
Know what to check next
You leave with a short list of things to research yourself, such as course content, eligibility and entry tests, so your final choice rests on information you have checked.
Helpful to have ready
None of this is required. Bring what you have.
- Your latest results, or expected results
- Any degrees or fields you are already considering
- Subjects you enjoy and ones you find hard
- Questions your family has raised, if any
What counselling is, and is not
A session helps you understand your options and plan your next step. Universities, employers, scholarship providers and visa authorities make their own decisions, so we never guarantee admission, a job, a scholarship or a visa.
Common questions
How do I choose the right degree after intermediate?
Start with the subjects you enjoy and do well in, then look at what kind of work different degrees lead to, and check eligibility and entry tests for the programmes you like. A career counsellor can help you narrow a long list into a few options that fit you.
Can a career counsellor tell me which field is best for me?
No one can choose for you, and no field is best for everyone. A counsellor helps you understand your interests, strengths and options so that you can make the choice with more confidence.
What if my family wants a different degree for me?
That is common. A session can help you understand both views and prepare a calm, well-informed conversation with your family.
Guides on this topic
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- What to study after I.Com or FABusiness, accounting and professional qualifications, law, psychology, media, design and social sciences.Read the guide
- What to study after A-LevelsHow your subjects shape your options, IBCC equivalence, and studying in Pakistan or abroad.Read the guide
Talk it through with a counsellor
One 25–30 minute session for PKR 500, in English or Urdu, on Google Meet.