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Ten Most Useless Degrees You Can Study In 2025
As over half of young people are now going to university, here are the top ten most useless degrees in 2025.
As the number of university students skyrockets to new heights, does this mean that having a degree is losing its value?
In the UK alone, there are over 30,000 different courses and degrees offered.
The most ridiculous being ‘Viticulture and Oenology’ – the study of wine – as well as ‘Stand-Up Comedy,’ which you definitely don’t need a degree to pursue.
University isn’t for everyone, but some students are seemingly forking out thousands for a degree that, statistically, won’t even amount to a job upon graduation.
But what are the ten most useless degrees in 2025, as per AmberStudent?
Travel and Tourism
While travel and tourism students learn how to enhance the tourist experience, many struggle to find career direction after their course.
Opportunities can be limited, and those who dream of becoming Instagram travelers or professional vloggers often end up in office jobs.
As well, jobs in the industry generally come with low pay, unpredictable hours, and poor working conditions.
History
Surprisingly, history is also branded as one of the most useless degrees.
Aspiring historians typically need a master’s degree to progress in the field, and the job growth is minimal.
Only 100 new positions are expected to be open in the industry in 2031.
Philosophy
Science has generally surpassed philosophy in practical application, which makes the subject pretty useless.
The job market in 2025 is dominated by science-related fields that emphasize practical skills, and philosophy is the study of abstract concepts.
Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies graduates often lack the specialized skills required for many jobs.
Careers in this field also tend to offer lower pay.
Photography
The world of photography is a tough one to break into, with nearly 60% of photographers leaving the industry within their first year.
With affordable cameras making the field more accessible, is the three-year study really worth the time and money?
Anthropology
Many well-paying positions in anthropology require a student to have a master’s or Ph.D, meaning a bigger investment in time and money to make the degree worthwhile.
Finding a job without a further specialty can be extremely difficult.
Music
A music degree is often seen as one of the least useful, as securing a job after graduation can be challenging.
And even if a student does secure a job, pay is likely to be low.
Drama
Drama and Musical Theatre are allegedly two of the most unemployable degrees that a graduate can have.
While attending specialist schools increases the chances of ‘making it’ in the field, the demand for jobs is far higher than the positions available.
Dance
Dance graduates often earn less than what they invested in their degree.
It’s a highly competitive industry, with numerous candidates competing for a limited number of opportunities.
Studio and Fine Arts
Many Fine Art graduates struggle to find steady work, often relying on low-paying jobs or unpredictable freelance opportunities.
Internships and networking are probably favored over spending thousands on a degree that may not have an equal pay-off.
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