> That brings no comfort what-so-ever

Ah, reading my post over again I've realised that it didn't quite appear the way intended.

I suppose what I was trying to get at is that whatever decision you make now about what to study, it will have little effect on your choices when you graduate.

Choose a subject you want to do, that has a varied course content. Don't worry too much about what effect it may have on your future career. When you graduate, you'll find that your degree will help you get a job, but it won't dictate what jobs you can do.