CAREER PATHWAYS

This table is designed only to provide an overview of careers guidance. Students should use this resource to start to consider which pathway they may be interested in. Pathway choices may change throughout a student’s time at college. Please note, individual university entry requirements vary. Please visit university websites for specific degree entry requirements. *Always check individual career requirements and criteria **National Averages (Source: LMI for All, Nov 2021)

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Problem solving n Communication n Decision making n Logical and analytical skills n Attention to detail n Teamwork n Organisational skills

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Applied Science n OCR IT n A-Level Physics n A-Level Maths n A-Level Computer Science n (A-Level Chemistry for Chemical

Engineering)

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Communication n Teamwork n Empathy n Numeracy and literacy n Good timekeeping and organisational skills n A positive attitude towards working with people who need care and support

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Applied Science n BTEC Applied Human Biology n BTEC Health & Social Care n BTEC Applied Psychology n A-Level Biology n A-Level Sociology n A-Level Psychology n A-Level PE (for Physiotherapy)

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Problem solving n Analytical skills n Attention to detail n Communication n Teamwork n Organisational skills

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Applied Science (not suitable for highly competitive courses, such as Medicine) n BTEC Applied Human Biology (suitable for some Biomedical Science courses) n A-Level Biology n A-Level Chemistry

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n STEM Club n Maths Challenge n Physics Taskmaster

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Computer Science n Mechanical Engineering n Cyber Security n Electrical Engineering n Mathematics

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Software Developer n Mechanical Engineer n Design & Development

Engineers n Engineering Technician

National Average Future Growth +5.1%

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n NHS Values n Physiotherapy n First Aid n Work Experience n Job Club

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Midwifery n Psychology n Nursing n Physiotherapy n Paramedic Science

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Midwife n Adult Nurse n Physiotherapist n Operating

Departmental

Practitioner (ODP)

National Average Future Growth +8.7%

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n MDV group n Philosophy Club n Crest Award

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Medicine n Dental Hygiene and Therapy n Veterinary Science/

Medicine n Pharmacy n Optometry

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Doctor n Pharmacist n Optometrist n Dentist n Veterinarian

National Average Future Growth +8.7%

career pathways

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Communication n Business skills n Customer service n IT n Team working n Numeracy skills n Organisational skills n Problem solving n Attention to detail

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Creative thinking and ability n Artistic presentation skills n Communication n IT n Design n Customer service skills n Accuracy and attention to detail n Enterprise skills n Business acumen

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Ability to perform in front of others n Creativity n Artistic skill n Confidence n Teamwork n Communication

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Applied Law n BTEC Business n A-Level Economics n A-Level Business n A-Level Accounting n A-Level Law n A-Level English Literature n A-Level History n A-Level Maths

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Creative Media n BTEC Games Design n UAL Digital Design & Commerical Photography n A-Level Fine Art n A-Level Photography n A-Level Media n A-Level English n A Level Graphic Design n A-Level Textiles

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n UAL Performing Arts n BTEC Dance n BTEC Music

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n Law Mooting n Young Enterprise n Investor Challenge n Job Club n Work Experience

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Business &

Management Studies n Accounting n Economics n Law n Finance n Marketing

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Financial Advisor n Human Resources

Manager n Solicitor n Paralegal n Accountant

National Average Future Growth +6.3%

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n Media Mag n Film Production Club n Art & Design n Level Up (E-Sports)

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Design n Photography n Fine Art n Media n Creative Writing n Computer Games Design

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Film/Video Producer n Games Designer n Web Designer n Marketing

National Average Future Growth +4.9%

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n College Production n Theatre Club n Aerial Hoop n Dance Club n Circus Skills

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Drama & Theatre Studies n Dance n Music

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Producer n Musician n TV, Video and

Audio Engineers

National Average Future Growth -1.6%

career pathways

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Communication n Attention to detail n Problem solving n A positive attitude towards working with people n Teamwork n Organisation skills

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n WJEC Criminology n BTEC Health & Social Care n BTEC Psychology n BTEC Applied Law n A-level Psychology n A-Level Sociology n A-Level Politics n A-Level History n A-Level Law

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Team working n Customer focus n Commitment to exercise n Sporting skills n Leadership n Communication n Problem solving n Patience

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Sport n BTEC Uniformed Protective Services n BTEC Health & Social Care n BTEC Psychology n BTEC Applied Law n WJEC Criminology n A-Level Physical Education n A-Level Psychology n A Level Law

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Communication n Creative thinking n Problem solving n Teamwork n An interest in working with people

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Creative Media n A-Level English Language n A-Level English Literature n A-Level English Language & Literature (Combined) n A-Level Media n A-Level Spanish

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n Criminology (True Crime) n Campaigns for change n Forensic Psychology n Sociology Film Club n Amnesty

International

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Sociology n Psychology n Law n Politics n History n Social Work n Criminology

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Social Worker n Criminologist n Counsellor n Psychologist

National Average Future Growth +7.1%

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n Sports Leadership n Competitive sports n Health & wellbeing activities n TASS n Martial Arts n First Aid

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Sport Science n Leisure & Tourism/

Events Management n Coaching and Sports

Development n Sport & Exercise Therapy n Policing

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Fitness Instructor n Sports Coach n Sport and leisure manager

National Average Future Growth +2.8%

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n Spanish Film Club n Poetry Off by Heart n Debating Society

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Primary Teaching n English n Journalism n Marketing n Media Studies

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Primary Teacher n Journalist n Marketing Associate n Speech and Language

Therapist

National Average Future Growth +7.9%

career pathways

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Problem solving n Analytical mind n Attention to detail n Communication n Organisation skills n Team Work

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Applied Science n BTEC Applied Human Biology n A-Level Biology n A-Level Chemistry n A-Level Physics n A-Level Maths n A-Level Computer Science

SKILLS/QUALITIES

n Problem solving n Teamwork n Technical skills n Project management n Maths and IT skills

NCD COURSES THAT RELATE WELL TO INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS*

n BTEC Applied Science n A-Level Geography n A-Level Chemistry n A-Level Physics

*Always check individual career requirements and criteria

**National Averages (Source: LMI for All, Nov 2021)

career pathways

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n STEM Club n CREST award n Physics Taskmaster

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Microbiology n Forensic Science n Mathematics n Computer Science n Engineering

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Biomedical Scientist n Forensic Scientist n Researcher

National Average Future Growth +5.1%

ENRICHMENT THAT LINKS WELL

n There’s no Planet B n Gardening Club

POTENTIAL DEGREE SUBJECTS / HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

n Geography (Human/

Environmental) n Geology n Global Studies n Urban and Regional

Planning n Meteorology n Marine and Ocean

Sciences n Geophysics

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

n Environmental

Health Professional n Physical Scientist n Town Planning Officers n Chartered Surveyor n Conservation

Professional

National Average Future Growth +5.5%