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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Students gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the latest technologies. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates should be able...
Electrical engineering is a diverse and challenging profession concerned with the design, development and control of electrical energy and...
Pharmaceutical Science combines a broad range of biology and chemistry disciplines that are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs...
Common electronic systems include applications like mobile phones, sound and vision systems, computer and information technology, automation and...
Civil Engineering is concerned with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the built environment. It encompasses minor and major...
Analytical chemistry deals with the great variety of methods used to identify and quantify the chemical components of materials, while...
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This Level 5 Certificate in Software Development and Data Analytics gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming and software...
The BSc in Computer Science is a full-time four-year degree course that encompasses all aspects of computer systems (both software and hardware)...
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The Electrical Instrumentation technician is concerned with the installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical wiring systems including pneumatic, electrical, electro-mechanical, electronic, micro-processor and computer-based equipment.
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.
Designs, installs, and evaluates quality assurance systems, procedures, and measuring techniques
A cartographic draughtsperson assists Cartographers with the analysis of field survey and land management data.
Monitor machines that wash, fill and label bottles. They make sure that the machines are set up correctly and loaded with materials such as bottles and labels.
A Polymer (or Plastics) technician works in the in the manufacturing sector in a range of industries.
Construction Site Managers, also known as Site Agents, oversee the day to day operations of construction sites, ensuring the smooth progression of the various work being carried out. This role takes in preventing delays, planning, ensuring budgets and timelines are met, observing health and safety standards and checking the quality of completed work.
Works to maintain and develop technologies used in the protection and management of our environment.
Mining and Geological Engineers apply the principles of science and engineering to extract and process natural resources like coal, iron, salt, gold and diamonds.
Advises clients as to the value and potential earning power of their Commercial, Rural, and Residential property. Provide professional expertise in valuations, acquisitions, disposals, investments and rent reviews for all types of property.
Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialised utility programs.
Gas distribution workers help to distribute the gas supply to consumers in homes, factories, shops, offices and many other types of building throughout the country.