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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This four-year course focuses on the creation and study of games. It covers the design and development of digital and analogue games, including...
Networking Technology is about designing and building computer networks and involves the physical installation and commissioning of networks and...
Pharmaceutical science combines a broad range of biology and chemistry disciplines that are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs...
Civil Engineering is a dynamic industry, which is continuously evolving and changing. Civil Engineering is about creating, improving and...
Science (Common Entry) was designed as a common entry course for the student who has a keen interest in science, but is unsure of which area they...
A computer system engineer combines knowledge of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to develop, test, and evaluate software...
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The common biological sciences honours entry scheme is a two-year programme designed for students interested in biological sciences as a career,...
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Fisheries Biologists study fish, particularly their behaviour, their numbers and how they interact with their environments.
Runs repeated tests on pre-release video games to ensure there are no glitches or problems with the software or game design.
Environmental engineers focus on projects related to natural resources rather than man-made projects and prioritise environmental protection and conservation in design and development projects.
Quarry workers operate the machinery used in quarries to crush and transport rocks and minerals.
Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialised utility programs.
Conducts surveys of property and natural resources such as buildings, land and sea.
Works on the design and construction of structures like bridges, roads and railways.
Minerals/mining surveyors map mineral deposits. Their tasks include working out the potential use and value of mineral deposits, managing and developing mines. Provide expertise in the full life cycle of mineral development.
Sells trade goods in bulk to the construction industry, and retail goods to the general public.
Map the built and natural environment to provide accurate spatial data which facilitates planning, development and conservation. Provide expertise in the full life cycle of mineral development.
Ensures that yarn, fibres and fabric are manufactured by the most cost effective and efficient methods while maintaining quality standards.
A Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs wind turbines.