n the modern world, a university education is essential in order to get a rewarding job and earn a high salary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that getting a

university

degree in the modern world has a lot of appeal. The question is, is it really essential for

job

satisfaction and a high income? I personally don't think so. In

this

essay, I will attempt to elaborate on why I have

this

perspective. 

Firstly

, we have to ask, what makes a profession rewarding? the latest research seems to indicate that it comes down to three main aspects;

job

autonomy, competence within the role, and progression. All of these have nothing to do with previous academic success per se.

In addition

to

this

, there are various other routes individuals can take to gain experience and progress within a career. One of those specific routes is becoming an apprentice. These roles don't require previous

university

qualifications and provide key first-hand experience of the

job

itself. On top of that, these are paid positions and don't result in an accumulation of debt, the same way that studying for a degree would. Those who complete these schemes are

then

able to progress in their careers

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and earn very respectable salaries. There is

also

the option of starting your own business.

This

has many appeals, including control over one's time, and a much higher earning potential.

Although

this

type of career can be very demanding, it can

also

have great rewards. Including a greater ability to impact the world around us in a more meaningful way. In conclusion, studying at

university

has a lot to offer, especially for those wanting to pursue specific careers,

such

as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry etc.

However

,

this

is not essential for

job

satisfaction and earning a good income. Apprenticeship schemes and starting a business, are both great alternatives to studying at

university

.