Click on each subject below to explore how your choices could connect to future careers, using resources from BBC Bitesize Careers and the Prospects university-level website.
You can also scroll further down the page to see how different apprenticeships might link to your preference subjects.

What are apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are opportunities you can apply for at 16 or later, where you earn a wage, gain qualifications, and build valuable skills and experience at the same time. Many apprenticeships even lead directly into full-time employment.  For more information about Apprenticeships, click here.

Thinking about choosing ‘Fine Art’?  

Think: Illustrator, Animator, Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor, Art Therapist, Gallery Manager,…   Useful links include: BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Art and Design): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c44r0vv1xe4t and What can I do with a fine art degree? | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing ‘Art – Graphic Communication’?  

Think: Advertiser, Graphic Designer, Exhibition designer, Creative Director, Game Artist, Print Maker,… For further information, check out BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Art and Design): Jobs that use Art and Design - Careers - BBC Bitesize and What can I do with a graphic design degree? | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing ‘Photography’?

Think: Film/Video Editor, Wedding photographer, Television Camera Operator, Press Photographer,...  Useful links: BBC Bitesize (How to become a Photographer, Corinne’s Story): How to become a photographer - BBC Bitesize and Photographer job profile | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing ‘Textiles’?

Think: Clothing technologist, Fashion Designer, Stylist, Visual Merchandiser, Conservator,...  Useful links include: BBC Bitesize (Careers in Art, Fashion and Design): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cpevl4p4p4zt and What can I do with a textile design degree? | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing ‘Drama’?

Think: Theatre Director, Broadcast Presenter, Actor, Teacher, Costume Design, Lighting and Sound Technician,... Take a look at BBC Bitesize (Careers in English and Drama): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cr0r5883rj8t and What can I do with a degree in drama? | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing ‘Business Studies’?  

Think: Financial Advisor, Estate Agent, Bank Manager, HR. Market Research Analyst,... Check out BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Business Studies): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cynj6r3jy5yt and Business, consulting and management | Prospects.ac.uk for further inspiration.

Thinking about choosing ‘Design and Technology’?

Think: Carpenter, Development Designer, Interior Designer, Civil Engineer, Architect, Design Engineer,...  Check out BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Design and Technology): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cvpqdxxd824t and Engineering and manufacturing | Prospects.ac.uk

Thinking about choosing ‘Engineering Manufacture’?

Think: Blacksmith, Engineer, Aircraft Fitter, Mechanic, CAD Technician, Agriculture Technician,...  More information can be found at BBC Bitesize (Careers in Engineering): Careers in engineering - BBC Bitesize and Engineering and manufacturing | Prospects.ac.uk

Thinking about choosing ‘Food Preparation and Nutrition’?  

Think: Health and Safety Inspector, Food Technologist, Quality Manager, Product Development Scientist, Nutritionist, Teacher,...  Check out BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Food and Nutrition): Jobs that use Food and Nutrition - Careers - BBC Bitesize and What can I do with a food science degree? | Prospects.ac.uk for more information.

Thinking about choosing ‘Health and Social Care’?

Think: Social Worker, Occupational Health Advisor, Nurse, Midwife, Care Assistant, Residential Home Manager,...  Check out BBC Bitesize (Careers in Healthcare) :Careers in healthcare - BBC Bitesize and Health and social care | Prospects.ac.uk for further guidance.

Thinking about choosing ‘Child Development’?

Think: Nursery Nurse, Teacher, Paediatric Nurse, Nursery worker, Play worker, Early Years Therapist,...  Have a read of BBC Bitesize (Careers in Education and Childcare) BBC Bitesize - Careers in education and childcare and Working with children | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing ’Computer Science’? 

Think: Business Analyst, Network Engineer, Telecommunications Researcher, IT Trainer, IT sales professional, Nanotechnologist,...  Useful websites include: BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Computing and ICT): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cvpqdxx04v3t and What can I do with a computer science degree? | Prospects.ac.uk

Thinking about choosing ‘Creative iMedia’?

Think: Media Content Creator, Copywriter, Social Media Manager, Advertising Executive,...   For further information, check out BBC Bitesize (Careers in the Media and Creative Sector):  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfrq92p and What can I do with a media studies degree? | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing 'Music BTEC’?

Think: Studio Maintenance Engineer, Music Producer, Musician, Sound designer, Teacher, Music Therapist,...  BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Music): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cn3zjnnjk8gt and What can I do with a music degree? | Prospects.ac.uk has more information.

Thinking about choosing ‘Geography’?

Think: Cartographer, Nature Conservation Officer, Town Planner, Ecologist, Landscape Architect,...  For further information, check out BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Geography): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c0rx344r1g5t and What can I do with a geography degree? | Prospects.ac.uk. 

Thinking about choosing ‘History’?

Think: Archivist, Museum Curator, Heritage Manager, Archaeologist, Barrister, Teacher,...    Check out BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use History): Jobs that use Geography, History and Religious Studies - Careers - BBC Bitesize and What can I do with a history degree? | Prospects.ac.uk for more information.

Thinking about ‘Media’?

Think: Editor, Film producer, Journalist, Digital Marketer, Web Designer, Radio Broadcast Assistant,...  For more information, check out BBC Bitesize (Careers in Media):  (BBC Bitesize - Careers in media and Media and internet | Prospects.ac.uk

Thinking about choosing a Modern Language: ‘French’, ‘German’ or ‘Spanish’?

Think: Translator, Tour Guide, Travel Agent, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Interpreter, Diplomatic Service Officer,...  BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Modern Languages): Jobs that use Modern Languages - Careers - BBC Bitesize and What can I do with a modern languages degree? | Prospects.ac.uk has more information.

Thinking about choosing ‘PE’?

Think: Leisure Centre Manager, Outdoor Activities Instructor, Personal Trainer, Lifeguard, PE Teacher, Athlete, Physiotherapist,...    For more information, check out: BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use PE): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c44r0vvjp5vt and What can I do with a sport and exercise degree? | Prospects.ac.uk.

Thinking about choosing ‘Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, RPE’?

Think: Lecturer, Chaplain, Journalism, Lawyer, Politician, International Development Worker, Civil Service Administrator,...   Take a look at BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Religious Studies): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c0rx344r1g5t and What can I do with a theology and religious studies degree? | Prospects.ac.uk for further information.

Thinking about choosing ‘Sociology’?

Think: Police Officer, Probation Worker, Foreign Service Officer, Career Advisor, Personal Coordinator,...  BBC Bitesize (Careers in Law, Politics and Government): Careers in law, politics and government - BBC Bitesize and What can I do with a sociology degree? | Prospects.ac.uk has more information.

Thinking about choosing ‘Triple Science’?

Think: Astronomer, Audiologist, Doctor, Veterinarian, Dentist, Marine Biologist, Researcher, Chemist, Physicist,...   Take a look at BBC Bitesize (Jobs that use Science): Jobs that use Science - Careers - BBC Bitesize and Science and pharmaceuticals | Prospects.ac.uk for further details.