The STEM sector has been riding a seemingly endless wave of growth. As humankind continues to reach for the stars, the work undertaken in tech, research and design is expanding exponentially. This has led to the creation of new job types and also to immense skills gaps across the sector. Employer demand for STEM qualifications and skills is high and will continue to increase in the future.
STEM is more than just a group of subjects it more closely reflects a skills set. It uses logic to creatively solve problems.
With STEM skills, you can make a big contribution to many of the big challenges facing society today. From designing visual for a new film, to working as a physiotherapist in a hospital, to inventing a new hi-tech health scanner, to manufacturing a new mobile phone, to writing the code for a new software programme or putting new satellites into space, there are thousands of exciting and well-paid opportunities.
There are different routes into STEM careers at different educational levels, from level 5 and 6, through apprenticeships or from relevant degrees and master programmes.
STEM crosses all career sectors and nearly every job in the future will require STEM/STEAM skills. In this page we are bringing together information on some of the more obvious STEM sectors.
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Physical and Mathematical Sciences is a broad sector, with many potential career paths for those with qualifications and suitable skillsets, including medical work, engineering, teaching, finance and technology.
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Visual Communication and Design is a problem-solving practice that uses image, text, print and screen to communicate messages. This discipline...
This one-year, QQI Level 5 course is suited to people who are creative, analytical and logical and who are interested in computers and like...
This one year course will prepare students for work in the Sports & Leisure Areas. It consists of theoretical and practical training which...
Explore how new technologies and methodologies are synthetising into photographic practice and their impact on contemporary approaches to image...
Our Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing is a three-year course that will prepare you for a career in the veterinary field. You’ll be...
This one-year full time The Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science course is aimed at students who want to develop their knowledge of Nutrition,...
Design-led projects and a strong focus on design, woodwork, CAD and graphics ensures graduates are competent and confident in their role as a...
This course provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the Business, Administration, Finance and Accountancy...
English Literature
English Literature covers a broad range of literatures written in the English language, from Chaucer to the present...
Mechanical Engineering is one of the most diverse of the engineering disciplines. It deals with the design and manufacture of everything, from...
The BA (Hons) in Business aims to provide learners with the fundamental skills of business and create, in the learner, a diversity of...
Business Analytics is about converting business data into valuable information through the use of statistical techniques and advanced software. It...
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Car park attendants organise the parking of cars in car parks. They may also collect parking fees, direct drivers to free spaces, and be responsible for the security of the cars.
Enlists in the Defence Forces Naval Service to train as a Marine Engineering Officer.
Manages the rental of property, collects payment from tenants, attends to complaints, and provides support for a portfolio of clients for a company.
The Animation Director leads the animation team, ensuring performance continuity and quality, while collaborating with the Director and VFX Supervisor to maintain the show's creative vision.
Independent insurance professionals who act as a link between insurance companies and their customers.
Provide a wide range of postal services to customers, plus other services such as bill payment, banking services and passport applications.
Works in the fashion and advertising industries modeling clothing, cosmetics and other products.
Responsible for a team of people, motivating and encouraging them to meet customer satisfaction goals.
A paramedic is a trained professional who provides emergency medical care to people who are seriously ill or injured, with the primary goal of stabilising the patient before they are transported to a hospital.
Enlist in the Military and develops technical skills to promote and support the forces development and ongoing operation.
Assists in the smooth running of the mart. Can include a wide variety of tasks from animal care to animal sales activities. Involves working with animals and farmers.
Provides client centred guidance and community based support on education, training, and development towards employment. Supports job seekers in their local community to develop skills, confidence, and pathways to sustainable employment and career.