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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Biological and Biomedical Sciences is the study of life, from the fundamental building blocks of our genes to the largest animals that inhabit our...
Our course in Software Development with Games Programming is designed to produce graduates with an in-depth knowledge of the essential aspects of...
This course explores cutting-edge advancements in mobile systems, app development, wireless communication, and security. Gain hands-on experience...
Computer and software engineering involves developing new software and hardware for computers by combining the skills of both electronic...
Do you enjoy maths and have a keen interest in how the universe works? This course is ideal for you. It’s all about how physics can help to...
Architecture explores new ways of living, investigates new technologies and materials, and strives to ensure that new buildings, towns and...
Data Science is the science of collating, managing, analysing, visualising and understanding data. It is key to unlocking the hidden wisdom that...
Mobile and Web Computing provides students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to design, build and maintain secure internet-based...
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Manages computer systems within an organisation and handles any problems that arise. Scrum master is a project management approach to help the team work dynamically. Instead of planning everything at once, teams have daily, weekly, and monthly syncs to check in about process and potential planning adjustments.
Advises on the management, regulation and control of the noises and vibrations that surround us in the home, the workplace and the environment.
The craft of carpentry and joinery is varied. It includes setting out, production and assembly of joinery such as stairs, doors, windows, floors and built-in furniture.
Investigates computer-based crime and gathers evidence to help build a case against suspected individuals or criminal networks.
Analytical Chemists study the exact chemical composition of natural and artificial materials.
A Cloud data engineer, is someone responsible for the management of corporate apps and data in the cloud and all the technical tasks involved in planning, architecting, migrating, monitoring, and managing a company’s cloud systems.
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.
Performs engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
Studies the inheritance of physical traits of animals of humans due to the passing down of genes through families or populations.
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.
Work to fit components together to make products in a range of industries, such as furniture making, electronics or automotive supplies
Investigates atmospheric phenomena and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses.