5 Degrees: Make Move to UK Easier for Pakistani Students

In response to the substantial job shortage experienced across multiple sectors in the UK, which presents a dual challenge for both the economy and the workforce, Erudera has created a list of academic degrees that could help tackle this issue.

Erudera has unveiled a list of top academic degrees that well-positioned to meet the market demand and address the shortage in the UK.

The selection was primarily based on factors such as the skill requirements in the job, which align with the degree, as well as the degrees typically held by professionals currently employed in the respective professions.

Published In the Logical Baat, May 30, 2023.

Information such as relevant Academic Degrees, Number of Job Openings, and Hourly Wages associated with some of the Shortage Occupations in the UK can be found in the research.

Top academic degrees associated with job shortages include the following:

• Healthcare-Related Degrees
  According to National Careers Service, jobs in this sector will have an estimated 6.2% job growth by 2027, leading to 4,300 new jobs. With 48.5% of the workforce projected to retire during the same period, a total of 33,400 vacancies will be available. Healthcare degrees in the UK offer promising career prospects, particularly in nursing, general practice, and healthcare assistance.
• Engineering Degree
  The engineering field in the UK is experiencing a significant shortage of skilled professionals, resulting in an extensive surplus of job vacancies exceeding 173,000.
• Science Degrees (Biological Scientists and Biochemists)
  There is a projected job growth of 4.2% in this particular sector by 2027, creating approximately 4,500 new employment opportunities.
• Architecture Degrees
  By 2027, the sector expected to witness a 4.3% increase in job opportunities, which will result in approximately 2,900 new employment prospects.
• Computer Science Degree
  it is expect that the field of computer science in the UK will experience growth, particularly in the areas of programming and software development. Projected data indicates that by 2027, there will be a surge in demand, leading to the creation of approximately 12,500 new job openings, representing a 4.2% job growth.