Degree and careers information comes from What Do Graduates Do?, produced by AGCAS and Prospects. All data is derived from the HESA Destination of Leavers of Higher Education Survey 2012/3.

A-Level information comes from university.which.co.uk, thestudentroom.co.uk and a variety of university websites.

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What kind of career could a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) degree lead to? You might be surprised to know that a degree in biology might help you become a zookeeper, or that mechanical engineering could land you a job in the music industry.

Take a look, on the right, at the jobs and qualifications that 2014’s university graduates are doing. Follow the lines to see their degree, and the A-Levels you might need to do to follow in their footsteps. Then talk to your teachers about your GCSE options.

STEM degrees open the door to all sorts of interesting and often lucrative careers, in a wide variety of industries, some quite unexpected! Whether you want to be a manager or a musician, site engineer or football coach, researcher or radio producer, a STEM degree can get you there!

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BiologyChemistry

Physical & Geographical Sciences

Physics

Sports Science

Maths

Computer Science & IT

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Economics

GeographyPsychology

Finance & Accountancy

Biology

Chemistry

Maths

Physics

Geography

Business Studies

Geology

Further Maths

Physical Education

Psychology

ITC

Computing

Philosophy

Art

Art & Design

Design TechnologyElectronics

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PhD MicrobiologyPhD ToxicologyMSc International business MSc Marine scienceMA Media and PRMA Wildlife filmmaking PGCE Secondary education PGDE Primary education BVSc Veterinary science Dipl Nursing

Healthcare technical officer Community engagement officer, charityTrainee accountant Financial analystIT trainerFinance executive Production runner, major broadcasterMuseum curator Climbing instructor, charity Microbiology technician, research lab Biodiversity officer, wildlife trust Research assistant, wildlife centre Researcher, conservation organisation Ranger, charityHealthcare assistantAquarist, sea life centre Zookeeper Animal rehabilitator Landscape gardener, self-employed

DPhil Organic chemistry PhD Earth and ocean sciencePhD Sustainable chemical technologiesPhD NanoscienceMSc Environmental technology PGCE Secondary educationBM MedicineGraduate Diploma in Law

Cardiographer Physical chemist Research scientist, food manufacturer Formulations chemist, paint company Production technologist, oil producer Technologist, car manufacturerIT consultant Trainee auditor Accountant Events coordinator Energy analyst, energy supplier Safety analyst Rowing coach Healthcare assistant Parliamentary assistant Data administrator, music company BooksellerCanvasser, district council

MSc Sustainable aviationMSc Climate changeMSc Environmental management MSc VolcanologyMSc Town planningMSc Coastal management MSc Urban designMA TV journalismPGCE Secondary education Graduate Diploma in Law

ManagerLogging geologist, oil field service Geophysicist, survey companyWeb systems developer Insurance underwriterInsurance broker, energy company Accountant Business risk analyst Analyst, financial services firmMarket researcher, car manufacturerAssistant curatorGIS support analyst, a survey company Cycling development officer Lab technician, geotechnical company Parliamentary researcher Nanny, self-employedLearning support assistant, primary schoolJudges clerkFundraising intern, a wildlife trust

PhD NanotechnologyPhD Advanced composites MSc PhysicsMSc Nuclear reactorsPGCE Secondary educationAssociation of Chartered and Certified Accountants qualification

Marketing manager Manager, bankTeacher, FE collegeTeacher, private schoolDevelopment physicist, oil services company Reactor physicist, car manufacturerProject engineer, helicopter company Broadcast engineer, major broadcasterSecurity analyst, IT companyTransport consultant, construction serviceAccountant Tax associate Musician, self-employedPatent attorney Analyst, food manufacturerPayroll assistant, retailer Administrator, health organisation

MSc PsychologyMSc Human resourcesMSc Sport and exercise nutritionMSc Sports studiesMSc Sports biomechanics MSc Sports performance

Pub managerSports counsellor, self-employed Trainee physiotherapistSupply PE teacherLecturer, FE collegePhysiologist Financial analyst Account executive Estate agent Sales executive Sports officer, borough council Sports coach, private gym Match analyst, football club Personal trainer, self-employedAssistant physiotherapist Therapy assistant Teaching assistant, primary school Care assistantAdministrator, cricket club Personal assistant, county council Medical records clerk

PhD in Applied mathematics and theoretical physicsDPhil in Computer scienceMSc Quantitative finance and financial engineeringMSc StatisticsMSc Astronautics and space engineeringMSc Financial mathematics MSc Actuarial scienceMRes MathematicsPGCE Secondary mathematicsChartered Financial Analyst qualification

Project manager, transport company Bio-contract officer Maths teacher, grammar schoolLecturer, overseas university Community development officer, universityWeb designer, sports website IT engineer Investment reviewer Pricing analyst, insurance companyConsulting analyst Actuarial analyst Gold trader Radio producer, major broadcaster Technical consultant Healthcare assistant Teaching assistant, schoolFinance assistant, energy consultancy

PhD Computer graphicsPhD in RoboticsMSc Information securityMSc Database systemsMSc Advanced computer scienceMSc ManagementMA Consumer behaviourPGCE Secondary computer science BA PhilosophyMicrosoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Asylum worker, government IT technician, car manufacturerSoftware development engineer Technical analyst, investment bank Graduate software developer, telecommunications company Computer scientistSoftware engineer, bankTrainee content web developer, travel agentBusiness analyst, management consultancy Fraud analyst, payment processing company IllustratorMusician, self-employedTechnical tester, an energy solutions firmResearcher, university Research assistant, universityMSc Computer science

MSc Quantity surveying MSc Sports coachingMA History of artPGCE in Design technology PGCE Primary education

Office manager, retailerSite manager, construction company Construction project manager Architectural technologistBuilding services engineerProject engineer, construction company Quantity surveyor, telecommunications companyArchitectural assistant, self-employed Junior architectArchitectural technicianLoan adviser, finance company Bicycle restorer, self-employed Garden designer, self-employed

MEng Civil engineeringMSc Urban water and environmental managementMSc Timber engineeringMSc Earthquake engineering MSc Petroleum engineering MSc Accounting and finance PGCE Mathematics

Graduate engineer Site engineerServices engineerUnderwater engineering diverProject engineer, construction company Pipeline engineer, an oil company Subsea engineer, offshore companyFinancial analystAnalyst, management consulting companyTrainee chartered accountantMarketing effectiveness analyst, bank Procurement officer, healthcarePolicy adviser, government Assistant structural engineerCricket coach Work coordinator, oil field servicesTeaching assistant, secondary school IT administrator, bank Administrator, government Train driver

PhD Electronic engineering PhD Power electronicsMSc EngineeringMSc Wireless networksPGCE Secondary mathematics

Design engineer, IT company Engineer, car manufacturerEngineer, air and gas equipment supplier Graduate engineer Physics teacher, private schoolSoftware developerSoftware engineerInvestment analystBusiness analyst, power company Trainee internal sales engineerDesigner, self-employed Administrator, gas supplier

PhD Mechanical engineering MSc Mechanical engineering MSc Subsea engineering MSc Brewing and distillingMSc Aerospace systems MSc Renewable systemsMSc Innovation & technology management

Marketing and talent acquisition manager Engineer, governmentProduct engineerGraduate mechanical engineer Nuclear graduate mechanical engineer Proposal engineer, subsea engineering Field engineer, oilfield services companyIntegrity engineer, engineering company Subsea pipeline engineer, energy companyCharity fundraiserAdvertising executiveFiscal officerIT support engineerTechnical specialist, IT company Foodball coach, private schoolSound engineer, self-employed

MPhil EconomicsMSc EconomicsMSc Economic policyMSc Development economics MSc Real estate financeMasters of Business AdministrationPGCE Secondary mathematics ACA Accountancy qualificationChartered Financial Analyst qualification

Strategic vendor manager, online retailer Finance manager, government Teacher, secondary schoolData analyst, IT service providerAnalyst, financial advice company ESG analyst, stock exchange group Assistant economist, government Investment banker Associate economist, bankSupply chain analystDigital assistant, record labelResearcher Research analyst, financial servicesAudit assistant, professional services company Diving instructor

MSc Environmental management MSc Global securityMSc Applied meteorologyMSc City planning and real estate developmentMasters of Business AdministrationPGDE Secondary educationPGDip Coastal system management

Area manager, retail chainTeacher, secondary schoolWarm homes officer, city council Customer support officerRecruiterCAD Sales adviser, retailer Trade marketer, national newspaper Food security volunteer, charity

PhD Medical researchMSc Health psychologyMSc Organisational psychology MSc Global mental healthMSc NeuroimagingMRes Brain sciencesPGCE Secondary science

Business development manager Occupational therapist, self-employed Mental health workerEducation officer, charitySupport worker, mental health trust Substance misuse recovery worker, charityBusiness support, professional body Social media officer, design consultancy Marketing executive, training company Research assistant, universityArt therapy assistant, city councilCare outreach assistant, charityLearning support assistant, school

MSc Global developmentMSc Economic and financial analysisMA Chinese studies Masters of Business AdministrationPGCE Business educationAssociation of Chartered and Certified Accountants qualificationChartered Institute of Management Accountants qualification

Support worker, social care service Trainee accountant, county councilProfit recovery auditor Trainee accountant Commercial PPI consultant, bank Finance graduate, multinational bank Case manager, credit card companySupply chain analyst, wine distributor Water sports instructor, leisure company Teaching assistant, secondary schoolMarketing and sales assistant, hotel

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