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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The Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Masters of Engineering (M.E.) programmes are 4 years and 5 years in duration, respectively. Both include an...
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They apply the principles of computer science and engineering to design, build, scale and maintain large distributed systems. They are responsible for keeping critical systems operational despite any errors, outages and even natural disasters. Adapts computer software to suit a particular country, culture or society.
Gas installers fit gas appliances and piping in customers' homes and business premises.
Create and maintains software applications; designs and builds computer programmes that help organisations and equipment to work effectively. A person who writes code, which is a language computers can understand. As part of a team, they: Design software, create software, test software, maintain software.
Applies plaster to walls and ceilings in all kinds of buildings.
Creates mathematical models and computer programmes in order to make large scale calculations that assist in the solution of physical problems.
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.
Heating and ventilating fitters install, maintain and repair central heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Works to ensure Good Manufacturing Practice requirements are met and that international standards are adhered to.
Examines the presence and impact of certain chemicals in soil and water.
Petroleum engineering is about devising methods to improve oil and gas well production and determining the need for new or modified tool designs.
Helps companies and businesses become more socially and environmentally responsible in how they operate. Create sustainable solutions for the often conflicting needs of people, the environment and business development.
They apply the principles of computer science and engineering to design, build, scale and maintain large distributed systems. They are responsible for keeping critical systems operational despite any errors, outages and even natural disasters. Adapts computer software to suit a particular country, culture or society.