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What kind of career could a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) degree lead to? You might be surprised to know that a degree in biology might help you become a zookeeper, or that mechanical engineering could land you a job in the music industry.

Take a look, on the right, at the jobs and qualifications that 2014's university graduates are doing. Follow the lines to see their degree, and the A-Levels you might need to do to follow in their footsteps. Then talk to your teachers about your GCSE options.

STEM degrees open the door to all sorts of interesting and often lucrative careers, in a wide variety of industries, some quite unexpected! Whether you want to be a manager or a musician, site engineer or football coach, researcher or radio producer, a STEM degree can get you there!

Biology Geology Physical Education Chemistry

ITC Business Studies

Computing Geography Further Maths Philosophy Art & Design

Maths Psychology

Art Design Technology

Electronics Physics

Economics History

Statistics English Literature

Sociology English

Healthcare technical officer

Community engagement officer, charity

PhD Microbiology PhD Toxicology MSc International business MSc Marine science MA Media and PR MA Wildlife filmmaking PGCE Secondary education PGDE Primary education BVSc Veterinary science Dipl Nursing

Trainee accountant Financial analyst IT trainer Finance executive Production runner, major broadcaster Museum curator Climbing instructor, charity Microbiology technician, research lab Biodiversity officer, wildlife trust Research assistant, wildlife centre Researcher, conservation organisation Ranger, charity Healthcare assistant Aquarist, sea life centre Zookeeper Animal rehabilitator Landscape gardener, self-employed

DPhil Organic chemistry

PhD Earth and ocean science PhD Sustainable chemical technologies PhD Nanoscience MSc Environmental technology PGCE Secondary education BM Medicine Graduate Diploma in Law

MSc Sustainable aviation MSc Climate change MSc Environmental management MSc Volcanology MSc Town planning MSc Coastal management MSc Urban design

MA TV journalism

PGCE Secondary education

Graduate Diploma in Law

Cardiographer

Physical chemist

Research scientist, food manufacturer

Formulations chemist, paint company

Production technologist, oil producer

Technologist, car manufacturer

IT consultant

Trainee auditor

Manager Logging geologist, oil field service Geophysicist, survey company Web systems developer Insurance underwriter Insurance broker, energy company Accountant Business risk analyst Analyst, financial services firm Market researcher, car manufacturer Assistant curator GIS support analyst, a survey company Cycling development officer Lab technician, geotechnical company Parliamentary researcher Nanny, self-employed Learning support assistant, primary school Judges clerk Fundraising intern, a wildlife trust

Accountant

Events coordinator

Energy analyst, energy supplier

Biology

Safety analyst Rowing coach Healthcare assistant

PhD Nanotechnology

Chemistry

Parliamentary assistant Data administrator, music company Bookseller

PhD Advanced composites MSc Physics MSc Nuclear reactors

Canvasser, district council

PGCE Secondary education

Association of Chartered and Certified

Physical & Geographical

Accountants qualification

Marketing manager Manager, bank Teacher, FE college Teacher, private school Development physicist, oil services company Reactor physicist, car manufacturer Project engineer, helicopter company Broadcast engineer, major broadcaster Security analyst, IT company Transport consultant, construction service Accountant Tax associate Musician, self-employed Patent attorney Analyst, food manufacturer Payroll assistant, retailer Administrator, health organisation

Pub manager Sports counsellor, self-employed Trainee physiotherapist Supply PE teacher Lecturer, FE college Physiologist Financial analyst Account executive Estate agent Sales executive Sports officer, borough council Sports coach, private gym Match analyst, football club Personal trainer, self-employed Assistant physiotherapist Therapy assistant

Sciences Physics

MSc Psychology MSc Human resources MSc Sport and exercise nutrition MSc Sports studies MSc Sports biomechanics

Teaching assistant, primary school Care assistant Administrator, cricket club Personal assistant, county council Medical records clerk

MSc Sports performance

Project manager, transport company

Bio-contract officer

Maths teacher, grammar school

Sports Science

Lecturer, overseas university Community development officer, university

Web designer, sports website

Maths

PhD in Applied mathematics and theoretical physics DPhil in Computer science MSc Quantitative finance and financial engineering MSc Statistics MSc Astronautics and space engineering MSc Financial mathematics MSc Actuarial science MRes Mathematics PGCE Secondary mathematics Chartered Financial Analyst qualification

IT engineer Investment reviewer Pricing analyst, insurance company Consulting analyst Actuarial analyst Gold trader Radio producer, major broadcaster Technical consultant Healthcare assistant Teaching assistant, school Finance assistant, energy consultancy

Computer Science & IT

Asylum worker, government

Architecture

PhD Computer graphics PhD in Robotics MSc Information security MSc Database systems MSc Advanced computer science MSc Management MA Consumer behaviour PGCE Secondary computer science BA Philosophy Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

IT technician, car manufacturer Software development engineer Technical analyst, investment bank Graduate software developer, telecommunications company Computer scientist Software engineer, bank Trainee content web developer, travel agent Business analyst, management consultancy Fraud analyst, payment processing company Illustrator

Musician, self-employed

Civil Engineering

MSc Computer science MSc Quantity surveying MSc Sports coaching MA History of art PGCE in Design technology PGCE Primary education

Office manager, retailer Site manager, construction company

Technical tester, an energy solutions firm Researcher, university

Construction project manager

Research assistant, university

Architectural technologist

Building services engineer

Project engineer, construction company

Quantity surveyor, telecommunications company

Architectural assistant, self-employed

Junior architect

Architectural technician

Loan adviser, finance company

Bicycle restorer, self-employed

Garden designer, self-employed

Graduate engineer

Site engineer

Services engineer

Electrical & Electronic

MEng Civil engineering

Underwater engineering diver Project engineer, construction company

Engineering

MSc Urban water and environmental management

Pipeline engineer, an oil company Subsea engineer, offshore company

MSc Timber engineering

Financial analyst

MSc Earthquake engineering

Analyst, management consulting company

MSc Petroleum engineering

Trainee chartered accountant

MSc Accounting and finance

Marketing effectiveness analyst, bank

PGCE Mathematics

Procurement officer, healthcare

Policy adviser, government

Assistant structural engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Cricket coach Work coordinator, oil field services

PhD Electronic engineering

Teaching assistant, secondary school

PhD Power electronics

IT administrator, bank

MSc Engineering

Administrator, government

Economics

MSc Wireless networks PGCE Secondary mathematics

Train driver

Geography Psychology Finance & Accountancy

MPhil Economics MSc Economics MSc Economic policy MSc Development economics MSc Real estate finance Masters of Business Administration PGCE Secondary mathematics ACA Accountancy qualification Chartered Financial Analyst qualification

Design engineer, IT company Engineer, car manufacturer Engineer, air and gas equipment supplier Graduate engineer Physics teacher, private school Software developer Software engineer Investment analyst Business analyst, power company Trainee internal sales engineer Designer, self-employed Administrator, gas supplier

MSc Global development MSc Economic and financial analysis MA Chinese studies Masters of Business Administration PGCE Business education Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants qualification Chartered Institute of Management Accountants qualification

Support worker, social care service Trainee accountant, county council Profit recovery auditor Trainee accountant Commercial PPI consultant, bank Finance graduate, multinational bank Case manager, credit card company Supply chain analyst, wine distributor Water sports instructor, leisure company Teaching assistant, secondary school Marketing and sales assistant, hotel

PhD Medical research MSc Health psychology MSc Organisational psychology MSc Global mental health MSc Neuroimaging MRes Brain sciences PGCE Secondary science

Business development manager Occupational therapist, self-employed Mental health worker Education officer, charity Support worker, mental health trust Substance misuse recovery worker, charity Business support, professional body Social media officer, design consultancy Marketing executive, training company Research assistant, university Art therapy assistant, city council Care outreach assistant, charity Learning support assistant, school

MSc Environmental management MSc Global security MSc Applied meteorology MSc City planning and real estate development Masters of Business Administration PGDE Secondary education PGDip Coastal system management

Area manager, retail chain Teacher, secondary school Warm homes officer, city council Customer support officer Recruiter CAD Sales adviser, retailer Trade marketer, national newspaper Food security volunteer, charity

Strategic vendor manager, online retailer Finance manager, government Teacher, secondary school Data analyst, IT service provider Analyst, financial advice company ESG analyst, stock exchange group Assistant economist, government Investment banker Associate economist, bank Supply chain analyst Digital assistant, record label Researcher Research analyst, financial services Audit assistant, professional services company Diving instructor

PhD Mechanical engineering MSc Mechanical engineering MSc Subsea engineering MSc Brewing and distilling MSc Aerospace systems MSc Renewable systems MSc Innovation & technology management

Marketing and talent acquisition manager Engineer, government Product engineer Graduate mechanical engineer Nuclear graduate mechanical engineer Proposal engineer, subsea engineering Field engineer, oilfield services company Integrity engineer, engineering company Subsea pipeline engineer, energy company Charity fundraiser Advertising executive Fiscal officer IT support engineer Technical specialist, IT company Foodball coach, private school Sound engineer, self-employed

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Degree and careers information comes from What Do Graduates Do?, produced by AGCAS and Prospects. All data is derived from the HESA Destination of Leavers of Higher Education Survey 2012/3. A-Level information comes from university.which.co.uk, thestudentroom.co.uk and a variety of university websites.

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