Pathways

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?