Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving education
A field of study in education
Vocational or degree?Mostly higher education1 in 10 train through vocational routes in the EU: 360 finished vocational training and 2,800 higher education in this field (2024). Figures for the wider field.Eurostat
Do graduates use it?74% in a matching jobof education graduates with a degree in the EU work in a job that matches what they studied. After vocational training: 60%.All education fields · Eurostat 2024
Do they find work?87% in workof people who finished higher education in the last 1 to 3 years in the EU (2025). Vocational training: 80%. General upper secondary only: 67%.All fields · Eurostat
What you'd learn
Capacity buildingValidation of learning acquired through volunteeringAssistive technology in educationTypes of digital badgesCoaching techniques
The knowledge areas ESCO files under this field, those most needed by jobs first. Actual programmes vary by school and country.
Where it can lead
2 jobs use what this field teaches.
| Job | Prospects | Pay | Usual study | AI exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer mentor | Good | About average | Post-secondary | Low |
| Volunteer manager | Limited | Well above average | Degree | Low |
Jobs that need the knowledge this field teaches (ESCO), closest match first. This is not a record of where graduates actually end up: no EU-wide data says that per field.
Where to study
823 institutions in the EU offer education bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.