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If you are thinking of a career in any of the pathways listed below, you may wish to consider taking your A-Levels from the choice of subjects listed within that pathway.

You can, however, select 3 subjects of your choice from the full list of A-Level and Applied General courses on offer within the prospectus, if the pathway route is not suitable for you.

STEM Pathway

If you are thinking of a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, you may wish to consider taking your A-Levels from the choice of subjects listed within the STEM pathway.

What skills will I develop studying these subjects?

  • Problem solving
  • Rigour and attention to detail
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Robustness
  • Curiosity
  • Decision making
  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship

Careers opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

  • Medical doctors
  • Dentists
  • Health Care Professionals
  • Engineers
  • Scientists
  • Agriculture
  • Statisticians
  • Architects
  • Welders
  • Machinists
  • Manufacturing
  • Technologists
  • Electricians
  • Zoologist and wildlife biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Network and computer systems administrator
  • Computer network architects
  • Health and safety engineers

Social Science Pathway

If you are thinking of a career in Social Science, you may wish to consider taking your A-Levels from the choice of subjects listed within the Social Science pathway.

What skills will I develop studying these subjects?

  • Have research skills
  • Be able to analyse and evaluate problems and issues
  • Be able to collect and interpret statistical data
  • Have an awareness and sensitivity of the needs and values of others
  • Communicate, debate and develop logical arguments
  • Have planning and time management skills
  • Have group-work skills

Careers opportunities in Social Sciences

  • Police
  • Psychologist/Counsellor
  • Equality & Diversity Officer
  • Teacher
  • Housing Officer
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Social/Youth Worker
  • Prison Officer
  • Researcher
  • Charity Officer
  • Local Government Officer
  • Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Legal Career
  • International Aid/Development Worker
  • Immigration and Customs Roles

Creative Industries Pathway

If you are thinking of a career in Creative Industries, you may wish to consider taking your A-Levels from the choice of subjects listed within the Creative Industries pathway.

What skills will I develop studying these subjects?

  • Creativity. You don’t need to be able to draw the best images or visuals
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Working to deadlines
  • Time management
  • Passion
  • Proactivity

Careers opportunities in Creative Industries

  • Advertising and marketing
  • Architecture
  • Crafts
  • Design
  • Fashion
  • Film, TV, video, radio and photography
  • IT, software and computer services
  • Publishing
  • Museums, galleries and libraries
  • Music, performing and visual arts.
  • Textiles
  • Theatre

Services Pathway

If you are thinking of a career in the Services, you may wish to consider taking your A-Levels from the choice of subjects listed within the Services pathway.

What skills will I develop studying these subjects?

  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • The ability to influence others through reasoned argument
  • Respect
  • Resilience
  • The ability to work collaboratively
  • Leadership

Careers opportunities in the Services Pathway

  • Healthcare assistant
  • Paramedic
  • Health service manager
  • Law enforcement
  • Armed services
  • Fire services
  • Police
  • Social worker
  • Probation officer
  • Teacher
  • Secret intelligence service
  • HM Treasury
  • HM Revenue & Customs
  • Government legal professional
  • Member of Parliament MP
  • Business Language
  • Translator

Performing Arts Pathway

If you are thinking of a career in the Performing Arts, you may wish to consider taking your A-Levels from the choice of subjects listed within the Performing Arts pathway.

What skills will I develop studying these subjects?

  • Confidence
  • The ability to network and market yourself
  • Resilience, self-discipline and stamina
  • An analytical mind and the ability to self-reflect
  • Flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Organisation and time management

Careers opportunities in the Performing Arts Pathway

  • Actor
  • Community arts worker
  • Choreographer
  • Dancer
  • Drama therapist
  • Music producer
  • Music therapist
  • Theatre director
  • Arts administrator
  • Broadcast presenter
  • Film director
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Special effects technician
  • Talent agent
  • Theatre stage manager

Sport Pathway

If you are thinking of a career in Sport, you may wish to consider taking your A-Levels from the choice of subjects listed within the Sports pathway.

What skills will I develop studying these subjects?

  • Team work
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Competition & sportsmanship
  • Handling pressure
  • Management & responsibility
  • Commitment

Careers opportunities in the Sports Pathway

  • Athlete
  • Sports coach/sports instructor
  • Sports development officer
  • PE teacher
  • Sports lawyer
  • Sports physiotherapist
  • Sports therapy
  • Leisure centre/gym manager