Years back, people chose a degree because it was a subject that interested them. They learnt a lot about solving problems and independence and companies weren’t interested in the subject they took as they wanted a “graduate”.

Now, with many jobs now requiring a degree, when it was just 4 or 5 O levels when I was young, there is a premium put on a vocational degree. Employers want people who have the knowledge and skills they require. 

Many students realise this and are taking relevant courses, they might not really want to study this subject; it might not be their passion, but they know they stand a better chance of getting a job.

Other students take a course in a subject they love such as English, but are finding it harder to find a job. See here