DEGREES

[ratty_lydiate]

I am currently torn between applying to the RCB before univeristy for a bursuary and for straight officer entry into the paras. i was wondering specifically what sort of degree the paras would consider the greatest benfit to them. e.g. the signals would prefer a computing/comms degree
however there doesnt seem to be a degree in skydiving/military conduct?? please help........(ps i was thinking maybe a managemnt degree????)

[mattt_h]

i dont think it matters but management would come in useful seeing as u manage ure troops

[lew]

You could try a public services degree I know they do them, that would probably be very useful...


lew

[voodoo sprout]

From what I was told by the AFCO a while ago, the course you take is irrelevant; it's only required to show that you have a certain level of intelligence, maturity etc. That said, I did know one bloke who managed to get a degree in military history from somewhere (he was hoping to become an officer in the household cavalry, strange man ), but alas I've forgotten the university in question .

[rabby]

Well if you've already got a degree (useless I know to you lot but just thought I would mention it ) you can do a post graduate study in all sorts of military courses, like Defence Technology, Military Vehicle Technology, Weapons Effect on Structures, Explosives ordanance Technology amongst others.

[Twenty One]

Try a Law Degree,the Services are always looking for Lawyers,and so are those who want to sue the MoD.

[Cobalt]

Look for a degree in international affairs or politics. Also a language would be good.

[Rubber Duck]

How about a BA in War Studies?
I'm doing one this coming September, at Kings College London.

However, I think that you can do a wide variety of degrees as a lot of what they're looking for is the discipline, intelligence and effort required to get a degree, whatever it's in.