What Can I Do?

What kind of career could a science, technology, Take a look, on the right, at the jobs and STEM degrees open the door to all sorts of
engineering or maths (STEM) degree lead to? You qualifications that 2014’s university graduates are interesting and often lucrative careers, in a wide
might be surprised to know that a degree in doing. Follow the lines to see their degree, and the variety of industries, some quite unexpected!
biology might help you become a zookeeper, or A-Levels you might need to do to follow in their Whether you want to be a manager or a musician,
that mechanical engineering could land you a job footsteps. Then talk to your teachers about your site engineer or football coach, researcher or radio
in the music industry. GCSE options. producer, a STEM degree can get you there!

Healthcare technical officer

PhD Microbiology
PhD Toxicology
MSc International business
MSc Marine science
MA Media and PR
MA Wildlife filmmaking
PGCE Secondary education
PGDE Primary education
BVSc Veterinary science
Dipl Nursing
Biology
Community engagement officer, charity
Trainee accountant DPhil Organic chemistry Manager
Financial analyst PhD Earth and ocean science Logging geologist, oil field service
MSc Sustainable aviation
IT trainer PhD Sustainable chemical technologies Geophysicist, survey company
MSc Climate change
Finance executive PhD Nanoscience Web systems developer
MSc Environmental management
Production runner, major broadcaster MSc Environmental technology Insurance underwriter
MSc Volcanology
Museum curator PGCE Secondary education Insurance broker, energy company
MSc Town planning
Climbing instructor, charity BM Medicine Accountant
MSc Coastal management
Microbiology technician, research lab Graduate Diploma in Law Business risk analyst
MSc Urban design
Biodiversity officer, wildlife trust MA TV journalism Analyst, financial services firm
Research assistant, wildlife centre PGCE Secondary education Market researcher, car manufacturer
Researcher, conservation organisation Graduate Diploma in Law Assistant curator
Ranger, charity Cardiographer GIS support analyst, a survey company
Healthcare assistant Physical chemist Cycling development officer
Aquarist, sea life centre Lab technician, geotechnical company Marketing manager
Research scientist, food manufacturer
Zookeeper Parliamentary researcher Manager, bank
Formulations chemist, paint company
Animal rehabilitator Nanny, self-employed Teacher, FE college
Production technologist, oil producer
Landscape gardener, self-employed Learning support assistant, primary school Teacher, private school
Technologist, car manufacturer
Judges clerk Development physicist, oil services company Pub manager
IT consultant
Fundraising intern, a wildlife trust Reactor physicist, car manufacturer Sports counsellor, self-employed
Trainee auditor
Project engineer, helicopter company Trainee physiotherapist
Accountant
Broadcast engineer, major broadcaster Supply PE teacher
Events coordinator
Security analyst, IT company Lecturer, FE college
Energy analyst, energy supplier
Transport consultant, construction service Physiologist
Safety analyst
Rowing coach
Healthcare assistant PhD Nanotechnology
Accountant
Tax associate
Financial analyst
Account executive
PhD Advanced composites Musician, self-employed Estate agent
Parliamentary assistant
Chemistry Data administrator, music company
Bookseller
MSc Physics
MSc Nuclear reactors
Patent attorney
Analyst, food manufacturer
Sales executive
Sports officer, borough council
PGCE Secondary education Payroll assistant, retailer Sports coach, private gym
Canvasser, district council
Association of Chartered and Certified Administrator, health organisation Match analyst, football club
Accountants qualification Personal trainer, self-employed

Biology Physical & Geographical Assistant physiotherapist

Therapy assistant

Sciences
Teaching assistant, primary school
MSc Psychology Care assistant
Geology MSc Human resources
MSc Sport and exercise nutrition
Administrator, cricket club
Personal assistant, county council
Physics MSc Sports studies
MSc Sports biomechanics
Medical records clerk

Physical Education MSc Sports performance

Project manager, transport company
Bio-contract officer

Chemistry Maths teacher, grammar school

Sports Science
Lecturer, overseas university
Community development officer, university
Web designer, sports website
ITC PhD in Applied mathematics and theoretical physics
DPhil in Computer science
IT engineer
Investment reviewer
MSc Quantitative finance and financial engineering Pricing analyst, insurance company

Business Studies MSc Statistics

MSc Astronautics and space engineering
Consulting analyst
Actuarial analyst

Maths MSc Financial mathematics Gold trader

Radio producer, major broadcaster
Computing
MSc Actuarial science
MRes Mathematics Technical consultant
PGCE Secondary mathematics Healthcare assistant
Chartered Financial Analyst qualification Teaching assistant, school

Geography Computer Science & IT

Finance assistant, energy consultancy

Asylum worker, government

Further Maths PhD Computer graphics

PhD in Robotics
IT technician, car manufacturer
Software development engineer
MSc Information security Technical analyst, investment bank
Graduate software developer,
Philosophy
MSc Database systems
MSc Advanced computer science telecommunications company
MSc Management Computer scientist
MA Consumer behaviour Software engineer, bank

Art & Design Architecture

PGCE Secondary computer science
BA Philosophy
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Trainee content web developer, travel agent
Business analyst, management consultancy
Fraud analyst, payment processing company

Maths
Illustrator
Musician, self-employed
Office manager, retailer Technical tester, an energy solutions firm
Site manager, construction company Researcher, university
Psychology MSc Computer science
MSc Quantity surveying
Construction project manager
Architectural technologist
Research assistant, university

MSc Sports coaching Building services engineer

Art
MA History of art Project engineer, construction company
Civil Engineering PGCE in Design technology
PGCE Primary education
Quantity surveyor, telecommunications company
Architectural assistant, self-employed
Junior architect
Design Technology Architectural technician
Loan adviser, finance company
Bicycle restorer, self-employed

Electronics Garden designer, self-employed Graduate engineer

Site engineer
Services engineer

Physics Electrical & Electronic MEng Civil engineering

Underwater engineering diver
Project engineer, construction company

Engineering MSc Urban water and environmental

management
Pipeline engineer, an oil company
Subsea engineer, offshore company
Economics MSc Timber engineering
MSc Earthquake engineering
Financial analyst
Analyst, management consulting company
MSc Petroleum engineering Trainee chartered accountant

History MSc Accounting and finance

PGCE Mathematics
Marketing effectiveness analyst, bank
Procurement officer, healthcare
Policy adviser, government
Assistant structural engineer
Statistics Mechanical Engineering Cricket coach
Work coordinator, oil field services
PhD Electronic engineering Teaching assistant, secondary school

English Literature PhD Power electronics

MSc Engineering
IT administrator, bank
Administrator, government
Train driver
Economics
MSc Wireless networks
PGCE Secondary mathematics
Sociology Design engineer, IT company
Engineer, car manufacturer

English Geography MPhil Economics

MSc Economics
Engineer, air and gas equipment supplier
Graduate engineer
Physics teacher, private school
MSc Economic policy Software developer
Psychology MSc Development economics
MSc Real estate finance
Software engineer
Investment analyst
Masters of Business Administration Business analyst, power company
Finance & Accountancy PGCE Secondary mathematics
ACA Accountancy qualification
Trainee internal sales engineer
Designer, self-employed
Chartered Financial Analyst qualification Administrator, gas supplier

PhD Mechanical engineering

MSc Global development
MSc Economic and financial analysis
MA Chinese studies
Masters of Business Administration
PGCE Business education
Association of Chartered and Certified
Accountants qualification
Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants qualification
Support worker, social care service
Trainee accountant, county council
Profit recovery auditor
Trainee accountant
Commercial PPI consultant, bank
Finance graduate, multinational bank
Case manager, credit card company
Supply chain analyst, wine distributor
Water sports instructor, leisure company
Teaching assistant, secondary school
Marketing and sales assistant, hotel
PhD Medical research
MSc Health psychology
MSc Organisational psychology
MSc Global mental health
MSc Neuroimaging
MRes Brain sciences
PGCE Secondary science
Business development manager
Occupational therapist, self-employed
Mental health worker
Education officer, charity
Support worker, mental health trust
Substance misuse recovery worker, charity
Business support, professional body
Social media officer, design consultancy
Marketing executive, training company
Research assistant, university
Art therapy assistant, city council
Care outreach assistant, charity
Learning support assistant, school
MSc Environmental management
MSc Global security
MSc Applied meteorology
MSc City planning and real estate development
Masters of Business Administration
PGDE Secondary education
PGDip Coastal system management
Area manager, retail chain
Teacher, secondary school
Warm homes officer, city council
Customer support officer
Recruiter
CAD Sales adviser, retailer
Trade marketer, national newspaper
Food security volunteer, charity
Strategic vendor manager, online retailer
Finance manager, government
Teacher, secondary school
Data analyst, IT service provider
Analyst, financial advice company
ESG analyst, stock exchange group
Assistant economist, government
Investment banker
Associate economist, bank
Supply chain analyst
Digital assistant, record label
Researcher
Research analyst, financial services
Audit assistant, professional services company
Diving instructor
MSc Mechanical engineering
MSc Subsea engineering
MSc Brewing and distilling
MSc Aerospace systems
MSc Renewable systems
MSc Innovation & technology management
Marketing and talent acquisition manager
Engineer, government
Product engineer
Graduate mechanical engineer
Nuclear graduate mechanical engineer
Proposal engineer, subsea engineering
Field engineer, oilfield services company
Integrity engineer, engineering company
Subsea pipeline engineer, energy company
Charity fundraiser
Advertising executive
Fiscal officer
IT support engineer
Technical specialist, IT company
Foodball coach, private school
Sound engineer, self-employed

Degree and careers information comes from What Do Graduates Do?, produced by AGCAS and Prospects.
Supported by ARM: All data is derived from the HESA Destination of Leavers of Higher Education Survey 2012/3. Poster produced by Ada Lovelace Day.
www.ARM.com A-Level information comes from university.which.co.uk, thestudentroom.co.uk For more information see www.findingada.com or @findingada
and a variety of university websites.