Does an Undergraduate Degree Really Matter?

About the session

Are you graduating from high school and wondering what comes next? You may have heard that undergraduate degrees do not prepare students for jobs, that work experience matters more, or that a degree can be earned online without attending college.

With artificial intelligence and digital learning resources changing how we access information, it is natural to question what a university education offers today.

Join speakers from Azim Premji University as they discuss the value of an undergraduate education, its connection to employability and the role of the classroom in preparing young people for the future. The session will also explore whether degrees in the Social Sciences and Humanities are valued by employers and what students gain from learning alongside faculty and peers on a university campus.

Who should attend?

This session will be useful for:

• Students in Classes 11 and 12 exploring undergraduate options
• Parents interested in understanding the value of a university education
• Students considering programmes in the Social Sciences and Humanities
• School counsellors and teachers supporting students with higher-education decisions

Why attend?

The session will help you understand:

• How an undergraduate degree prepares students for careers and further study
• What Social Science and Humanities graduates bring to the workplace
• How AI and digital resources are changing teaching and learning
• What students gain from classroom discussions, collaboration and campus life
• How to decide whether a university education is the right next step for you

There will also be time for questions during the live session.