While Malta’s recent rise in employment may have many breathing a sigh of relief, others may still be at a crossroads. Whether you are starting your career, finishing exams or looking for a career change, it is important to know all of your options.

Nowadays, stopping your formal education with O or A Levels can get you a job, but it may not allow you the stability of a longstanding career. It can be daunting trying to decide what your next step is, which is why it is important to have some idea of a career plan.

Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education offers an alternative option to Maltese students, by offering degrees and diplomas conferred by the University of London. This allows students to gain a prestigious qualification, without the expense of living abroad. The programmes are developed by the colleges in the University of London and taught in Malta, so students can easily benefit from academic rigour and cutting edge research.

Often graduates find it difficult to find a job due to their degree being unspecific or in a sector that is not wide-reaching. When choosing a course, it is not only important to be aware of what you would like to do, but also where the work is available. Certain fields employ more people, and gaining a degree in such an area will leave your mind at rest that you will find a suitable job, with career prospects, upon graduation.

Around the world, the fields of business, finance and computing are consistent, so the degree you earn will not tie you down to a specific place. These are the fields that Saint Martin’s has chosen to focus on, due to their stability, growth potential and ability to give students long-lasting careers.

Gaining a degree is something you can only benefit from. More students are continuing their education, and for good reason. Because of this influx of graduates, gaining a degree that stands out should be taken into consideration. This does not only have to be achieved by coming top of your class, but also by studying at an establishment with credibility.

At Saint Martin’s Institute, students consistently get excellent grades. All students have graduated from Saint Martin’s, with 59 per cent graduating with a first class honours or second upper classifications in all the fields offered.

Tertiary education is not meant to only enhance your academic ability, but also to provide you with an experience. Being exposed to the values of the University of London will allow you to grow as an individual and learn the standards required of you in the world of work.

Investing in your education is investing in yourself. Pursuing a degree may seem like a big commitment to make, but keep in mind that your time and effort is worth it.

Registrations for the new academic year, commencing in October 2014, are now open. For more information contact Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education on infodesk@stmartins.edu.

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