Based on multiple industry analysis reports and trends in university major adjustments in search results, combined with the impact of AI technology, changes in market demand, and the background of education reform, DeepSeek predicts the following 10 university majors that may face the risk of disappearing in the next 10 years:

1、 Translation/minor language major

AI translation technology has achieved an accuracy rate of 95% in daily scenarios, covering multiple languages such as Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean, significantly reducing the demand for basic translation positions. Small language majors in ordinary universities may gradually be eliminated due to low employment matching rates (only 14%) and an increase in the threshold for high-level translation talents, with only top universities retaining high-end research directions.

Future Trends

Translation majors may place greater emphasis on cross-cultural communication, translation in specialized fields such as law and medicine, and the use of AI tools.

2、 Library Science and Information Management

The popularization of digitalization and AI technology has reduced the demand for traditional library management, and automated systems can more efficiently handle information retrieval and resource management. The processes of book retrieval, classification, and borrowing management have been intelligentized, enabling efficient processing of massive amounts of data.

Future Trends

The profession may integrate into the disciplines of information science or archive management, or transition into the direction of data science or digital asset management.

3、 Traditional Journalism

The rise of AI writing tools and automated news generation technology has reduced the demand for traditional news editors and journalists. Although human journalists are still needed for in-depth reporting, the demand for basic positions has sharply decreased.

Future Trends

Journalism may focus more on data analysis, multimedia content creation, and the application of AI tools. In terms of professional competence, it is necessary to strengthen the direction of investigating news and content creativity.

4、 Accounting (Basic Direction)

AI and automation software (such as intelligent financial systems) can efficiently handle basic accounting tasks such as bookkeeping and tax reporting. 90% of basic financial tasks, such as bookkeeping and cashier, can be automated through intelligent software.

Future Trends

The traditional accounting curriculum system is facing restructuring as it may develop towards advanced directions such as financial analysis, strategic consulting, and AI auditing.

5、 Basic Computer Programming

The rise of low code/no code platforms and AI programming tools has lowered the threshold for traditional programming.

Future Trends

Programming education may focus more on advanced skills such as algorithm design, AI development, and system architecture.

6、 Traditional marketing and advertising planning

AI and big data analysis tools can more accurately predict market trends and consumer behavior. With the popularity of AI data analysis tools, the formulation of traditional marketing strategies may be replaced by algorithm optimization, reducing the need for traditional market research and advertising planning.

Future Trends

Marketing may focus more on data-driven strategies, AI tool applications, and user experience design.

7、 Basic photography and videography

The popularization of AI image generation technology (such as MidJourney, DALL · E) and automated editing tools has lowered the technical threshold of traditional photography.

Future Trends

Photography majors may focus more on the combination of visual storytelling, creative design, and AI tools.

8、 Public Utility Management

Employment is highly dependent on the civil service examination and the civil service examination, with a limited number of positions and fierce competition, resulting in a sustained low employment rate. Universities have gradually converted it into graduate courses or integrated it into administrative management majors, and the necessity of establishing a separate undergraduate program has been questioned.

Future Trends

With the advancement of technology and social development, this major will place greater emphasis on the cultivation of digitalization, intelligence, and interdisciplinary abilities. For students, mastering data analysis, policy analysis tools, and cross disciplinary collaboration skills will be the key to competitiveness.

9、 Traditional Foreign Language Education

The popularity of AI language learning tools such as Duolingo and ChatGPT, as well as real-time translation technology, has reduced the demand for foreign language teachers.

Future Trends

Foreign language education may focus more on cross-cultural communication, language application in professional fields, and AI assisted teaching.

10、 Basic Human Resource Management

The popularization of AI recruitment systems, automated performance evaluation tools, and employee management platforms has reduced the workload of traditional HR.

Future Trends

Human resource management may place greater emphasis on organizational behavior, employee experience design, and the application of AI tools.

It should be emphasized that the "disappearance" of these majors does not mean the end of the related fields, but rather the integration of their core skills and knowledge systems into higher-level or interdisciplinary fields. Future education will focus more on cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary skills to adapt to rapidly changing technology and market demands.

In addition, based on predictions of professional prospects and industry development trends, DeepSeek also provides the following suggestions for professional selection:

Avoid choosing

Strong technological substitutability: Structured and repetitive tasks are easily automated by AI, such as translation and accounting.

Fuzzy professional positioning: If interdisciplinary fields lack core skills, they are easily marginalized by the market (such as information management and information systems).

Shrinking market demand: Industry transformation leads to a reduction in corresponding positions (such as advertising under the influence of the decline of traditional media).

Suggested selection

Choose composite majors such as "AI+Healthcare" and "Data Science+Finance" to enhance cross-border competitiveness.

Focus on emerging fields with great potential, such as artificial intelligence ethics, elderly life planning, and carbon neutrality.

Strengthening irreplaceable skills: creative design, emotional communication, complex decision-making, and other core human strengths.

Source: Comprehensive compilation based on DeepSeek's questioning results