Subject Specific
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.
BBC Bitesize
Considering how GCSE subjects links to careers with a variety of job profiles for students to explore.
How will School Subjects help you in the future?
Our Student Ambassadors share how the skills they gained through studying subjects at school have helped them through their university degree.
Language Skills Video.MOVLanguages
Zainab, a Medical Student at the University of Liverpool discusses how studying languages at school has helped her in her university degree.
Skills in Science - Ed Routh.mp4Science
Ed, a Medical Student at the University of Liverpool discusses how studying science at school helped him to prepare for his degree.
Skills in Maths.MOVMaths
Blessita, a Medical Student at the University of Liverpool tells us how studying Maths in school has been beneficial during her studies.
Skills in Psychology.movPsychology
Claudia, who is studying a Masters in Forensic Psychology, talks about some of the knowledge and skills she gained through studying Psychology in school.
Skills in History.mp4History
Francis, a Law student at the University of Liverpool talks about the benefits of studying History in school.
Skills in English .mp4English
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.
Prospects
Making links between degree subjects and careers
UCAS
Practical advice for students making decisions about their GCSE options
