Art & Design Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Creativity Communication Design and craft skills Decision-making Collaboration Attention to detail Experimentation Planning Research
Graphic designer Architect Film and video editor Furniture designer Illustrator Art auctioneer Art therapist Gallery manager Curator Landscape architect And many more...
The creative industries in the UK contribute billions to the economy and employ over 1 million people. In the fast-changing world of work, creative skills are highly valued.
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Computer Science / IMedia
Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Programming Problem solving Retrieving information Teamwork Numeracy Report writing Communication Organisation Logical thinking
Game tester Programmer IT analyst Project manager IT systems architect Web developer Social media executive Game designer Software developer Network engineer And many more...
Computing is important to the economy and businesses today require an increasing number of staff with technological skills.
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Design Technlogy / Construction
Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Time management Problem solving Understanding plans Creativity Team work Analysing Planning Research Practical skills
Engineer Product designer Architectural technician Design engineer Engineering technician Joiner Construction manager Furniture maker Shop-fitter And many more...
Learn how to see a project through to completion while developing skills to research, plan, design and make a final product.
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Drama Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Confidence Teamwork Self awareness Time management Self-discipline Communication Research Analytical skills Stamina
Actor Drama therapist Broadcast journalist Arts administrator Set designer Film producer Screenwriter Film director Stage manager And many more...
A qualification in Drama shows an employer that you have confidence, can cope with criticism and can communicate effectively
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English Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Communication Handling Information Presenting points of view Clear & concise writing Planning reports & projects Persuasion Negotiation Research
Advertising copywriter Solicitor Journalist Editor Translator Counsellor Public relations officer Librarian And many more...
Nearly all jobs require skills in English: whatever job you choose, you’ll need to be able to communicate verbally or in writing. Find out more about jobs at fasttomato.com, icould.com or nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Speak to your subject teacher to find out more or visit the Careers Office if you want to discuss your future career options.
Ethics and Religious Studies
Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Clear and persuasive communication Construct an argument Problem-solving Independent thinking Analysis Creativity Critical thinking Research Teamwork Reflection
Journalist Editor Communications officer Politician Management consultant Author Healthcare professional Advertising executive Barrister Judge And many more...
Many employers need people who have the ability to look for different solutions and are willing to consider different perspectives.
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Food Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Cookery skills Creativity Teamwork Budgeting Planning Time management Analysing Practical skills Independent thinking Problem Solving
Chef / Baker Dietician Food developer Health promotions officer Kitchen manager Food scientist Food technologist Food photographer Nutritionist And many more...
Gain a useful life skill, but also learn how to work under pressure, use practical skills and understand what’s happening in the food industry.
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Geography Where could it lead? Skills
Research Evaluation of evidence Writing Constructing an argument Communication Problem solving Planning Prediction Record-keeping Enquiry skills Data interpretation Map interpretation Team working
Jobs
Landscape architect Town or transport planner International development worker Tourism officer Environment consultant Logistics manager Surveyor Geologist Conservation officer And many more...
Geography students might end up working in education, industry, transport or tourism but your skills are also useful for job areas like business, law and finance.
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Health & Social Care
Where could it lead?
Skills
Jobs
Communication Caring skills Time management Leadership Following instructions Health and safety Empathy Resilience
Care home manager Physiotherapist Care assistant Operating department practitioner Occupational therapist Support worker Paramedic Dietician Nurse And many more...
Health and social care can be useful in jobs where you support people with their health or make a difference to their lives.
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History Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Research Evaluating evidence Writing Constructing an argument Communication Problem solving Planning Prediction Record-keeping Debating Source analysis Inferences
Teacher Barrister Historian Curator Archaeologist Archivist Researcher Journalist Politician Civil Service Economist
If you study history, you'll learn about the past but also develop an understanding of the world & the news today, and develop skills that will be useful for lots of different jobs in the future.
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Languages Where could it lead? Skills Communication Knowledge of grammar Writing Clarity Presentation Group discussion Cultural awareness Adaptability Team-working
Jobs
Speech therapist Tour guide Logistics manager Diplomatic services English as a foreign language Teacher International development worker Sales executive Translator PR officer Reporter And many more...
Did you know that learning a language can make you more flexible, more creative and more fluent in English? Research has also shown that the bilingual brain can have better attention to detail with the ability to switch between tasks more easily
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Maths Where could it lead? Skills Calculation Analysing data Interpreting statistics Problem-solving Budgeting Planning Research Logical thinking Accuracy
Jobs
Computer scientist Quantity surveyor Actuary Statistician Engineer Airline pilot Accountant Psychologist Architect Electrician Meteorologist And many more...
Maths is an important life skill but is also essential for jobs in the sciences, psychology, computer science and engineering Find out more about jobs at fasttomato.com, icould.com or nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Speak to your subject teacher to ďŹ nd out more or visit the Careers OďŹƒce if you want to discuss your future career options.
Music Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Creativity Composition & arrangement Performance skills Collaboration Communication Meeting deadlines Experimentation Planning Organisation Analytical skills
Musician Event manager Music therapist Sound engineer Composer Music teacher A&R talent scout Audio engineer DJ Singer And many more...
Develop social, technical and business skills through studying music, all of which could help you become more employable in the future.
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PE & Sport Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Teamwork Communication Time management Leadership Following instructions Health and safety Determination Motivation Resilience
Sports professional Physiotherapist Event manager Sports development officer Leisure centre assistant Sports scientist Outdoor activities instructor Sports writer Personal trainer And many more...
Not everyone gets to be a professional athlete, but there are lots of other jobs in sport: sport coaching, sport development, sport business or sport media.
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Science Where could it lead? Skills Planning Data analysis Statistics Critical thinking Observation Attention to detail Problem-solving Communication IT
Jobs
Research scientist Lab technician Biologist Pharmacist Zoologist Mechanical engineer Doctor Meteorologist Physiotherapist Vet Psychologist And many more...
On average, graduates from STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) degrees have higher starting salaries than graduates from other subjects. Find out more about jobs at fasttomato.com, icould.com or nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Speak to your subject teacher to ďŹ nd out more or visit the Careers OďŹƒce if you want to discuss your future career options.
Textiles Where could it lead? Skills
Jobs
Attention to detail Hand-eye coordination Creativity Visual communication Design Digital manipulation Research Experimentation Collaboration
Fashion designer Upholsterer Costume designer Interior designer Fashion buyer Fashion stylist Visual merchandiser Garment technologist Textile designer Fashion PR And many more...
If you study textiles, you’ll develop creative skills but should also learn how to follow a brief, work on a project and come up with new ideas.
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