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It’s important to help students to recognise how the subjects they study at GCSE and Post 16 have value and relevance for their longer-term plans. Below are some useful sites which can begin to support this understanding. Shaping Futures have a variety of subject specific sessions to identify how they help develop skills which are relevant to different degrees and careers. Contact your HEPA to find out more about these, or use the booking form to register your interest.
Considering how GCSE subjects links to careers with a variety of job profiles for students to explore.
Our Student Ambassadors share how the skills they gained through studying subjects at school have helped them through their university degree.
Zainab, a Medical Student at the University of Liverpool discusses how studying languages at school has helped her in her university degree.
Ed, a Medical Student at the University of Liverpool discusses how studying science at school helped him to prepare for his degree.
Blessita, a Medical Student at the University of Liverpool tells us how studying Maths in school has been beneficial during her studies.
Claudia, who is studying a Masters in Forensic Psychology, talks about some of the knowledge and skills she gained through studying Psychology in school.
Francis, a Law student at the University of Liverpool talks about the benefits of studying History in school.
Nicole studies Politics at the University of Liverpool and in this video she tells us how studying English in school helped her to prepare for her degree.
Making links between degree subjects and careers
Practical advice for students making decisions about their GCSE options