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 engineering sector itself is made up of a wide range of companies providing a diverse range of products and services.
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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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The course content is designed in collaboration with industry partners to meet the needs of the ever-evolving agri-food industry. Topics covered...
This course examines contemporary practice in interior architecture and teaches you about our architectural heritage, how buildings work, and how...
The Construction Common Entry Level 7 degree programme is for students interested in both construction management and quantity surveying as a...
The core areas in Biology and Geography covered by the programme provide foundation knowledge across both disciplines, and explore in different...
Smart Product Engineering is aimed at those with an interest in the design and development of digital devices and services that they encounter...
This course leads to the CompTIA A+ certification, which has very wide recognition nationally and internationally. The programme teaches computer...
This course aims to provide students with the skills and training to enable them to pursue a career in the computer industry and in particular, in...
Construction Management is all about managing the construction process and meeting the needs of clients within legal, financial and environmental...
NCI’s BSc (Honours) in Data Science is practical in nature, providing you with knowledge of the way data science can solve real problems and...
The BSc in Psychology and Mathematics is the first course in Ireland to integrate these subjects, preparing students for a career combining the...
Interior Architecture and Design is a profession that explores new ways to create inspiring interior environments within the built environment,...
Are you a naturally curious person with analytical skills, perseverance, and a broad range of interests? If you love physics and are interested in...
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Member of the team of workers required for offshore facilities such as oil and gas rigs or drilling platforms. Roughneck - promotion from roustabout.
Applies scientific knowledge, engineering and technological skills to help prevent, diagnose and treat many kinds of disease and health conditions.
A Software Tester, is involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment. You'll conduct automated tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are removed within a product before it gets deployed to everyday users.
Forms an integral part of the construction and operations phases and is typically required to oversee and report on all the electrical operational, installation and safety requirements for the project.
Plans and prepares the details and resources required for the efficient running of a production process in a manufacturing company.
Studies, analyses and collects information about both plant and animal life.
Manages complex building and infrastructural projects. Responsible for preparing proposals, contracts, and reports, meeting with clients, performing survey work in the field, as well as supervising in-office and field employees and tasks.
Spray painters apply a paint finish to new vehicles and those that have been damaged in accidents.
Has expertise in a wide range of manufacturing technologies and computer and management control systems.
Installs and maintains telecommunication lines, networks and equipment.
Designs digital or physical products for people. Understands those people, their needs and their problems. Collaborates with others to create solutions that are intuitive, accessible and help people achieve their goals. Shapes the direction of the product at every step of the process.
IT hardware engineers work with the mechanical, electrical and electronic parts of computers. They design and develop computers, computer components and the computerised parts of other appliances.