Sixth Form

There are plenty of jobs within the engineering industry, both for graduates and for apprentices. You could either go to university to study for an engineering degree before starting work or join a higher apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship programme with an engineering employer after Sixth Form, which means you can earn and learn at the same time.

A career in engineering is compatible with an interest in Maths and Physics.

Should do

  • Use UCAS and Unifrog to research the different branches of engineering, and the different pathways into an engineering career.

  • Use UCAS and Unifrog to research the grades you need to study engineering at degree level.

  • Regularly check the careers google classroom for any engineering related opportunities, such as online university lectures or workshops.

Could do

  • Look at Tomorrows engineers - a website dedicated to everything you need to know about engineering.

  • Join a STEM club (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)

  • Mentor younger students in Maths or Science as one of your Super Curricular activities - this will demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm to potential universities and employers. Speak to your teachers about this.

  • Start a Maths, Science or Engineering club for your peers or younger students.

  • Develop commercial awareness by researching the business you wish to work in, the sectors you work with, and the key business issues.

  • Undertake work experience in an engineering related field, to demonstrate your interest in the engineering.

  • Attend lecture series in school related to engineering.

  • Listen to engineering related podcasts, such as In Machines We Trust and STEM Sessions.

  • Read books, magazines or journals around engineering such as New Engineer

  • Attend an engineering open day at the Institution for Engineers.

University guidance videos

An introduction to studying Engineering with Coventry University and the University of Bradford. Including courses, careers and application tips.


An introduction to studying Quantity Surveying at university. Including courses, careers and application tips. Featuring the University of Gloucestershire.


An introduction to studying Chemical Engineering at university. Including courses, careers and application tips. Featuring Swansea University and Teesside University.


An introduction to studying Medical and Mechanical Engineering at University. Including courses, careers and application tips. Featuring the University of Bradford and the University of Hull.