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Are you thinking about how the subjects that you study link to different job roles? If you are passionate about a specific subject or interested and confident about studying a particular subject, but not sure which occupation it could lead to, then look no further. Here is more information to help you.

Each subject you study can open doors and link to jobs that could potentially interest you. Depending on what you enjoy and taking into account your strengths, you can explore more by looking at this section.

It is important to remember that any job role is not just relevant to one subject area. All jobs have elements of different subjects which when combined, not only give you knowledge but valuable transferable skills. A range of skills will be necessary when you enter the workplace.

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See below for examples of different job roles and careers linked to subject areas.

If you are good with numbers, well organised, precise and have attention to detail, accountancy may be a job role for you to explore. You do not need to have studied this subject at school to enter the profession.

If you are looking to work in an office environment and enjoy communicating with others, and administrative or IT based job may suit you.  You will have developed your IT skills but administration skills are normally leant in the workplace.

You will apply mathematics in all occupations and in your everyday life.  It can be used in a variety of job areas including engineering, construction and medical based occupations.

For those of you that have creative skills, there are a variety of jobs that relate to art, such as interior design, fashion design and graphic design.

Biology is a subject that can be used in a variety of jobs such as medical, sport and animal based occupations. Biology is a fundamental subject in most science and health sectors.

An understanding of business can be advantageous in the workplace so the skills learnt from this subject support a wide range of career opportunities. If you are an organised person who enjoys problem solving this may be a possible career route.

Care related subjects are valuable in a wide variety of job roles involving children, young people, adults and the elderly. If you are a compassionate person who would like to use their caring skills and nature, there are many career opportunities available.

Chemistry is a subject that can be used in a variety of occupations, such as engineering, manufacturing, scientific research, nursing and environmental science.

Knowledge and skills gained from studying computing science can be used in a variety of occupations such as programming, animation, security and teaching.

If you have a passion for dance there are many possibilities for you to use your skills and knowledge in various job roles including choreography, therapy, health, fitness and youth work.

If you are interested in design, the production of ideas and manufacture, there are a wide range of related career pathways in areas such as digital, building and industrial design.

If you have a passion for drama there are many possibilities to use your skills and knowledge in various job roles including presenting, directing and production.

If you are interested in science and design there are a wide range of career opportunities in engineering such as civil, mechanical, aircraft and environmental.  Other job areas also include architecture and computing.

English is a core subject that relates to most occupations, but particularly useful for many specific jobs, such as journalism, publishing and teaching.  English enables you to become creative, analytical and gives you confidence in communication.

If you are interested in the world around you, sustainability, animals and wildlife there are many career opportunities within environmental science such as marine biology, nature conservation and surveying.

If you are a creative person this subject will provide you with the knowledge and skills to enter an artistic based career. This could include areas such as costume and interior design, marketing and merchandising.

The knowledge and skills gained from geography can be used in a variety of job roles. Skills include communication, problem solving and IT skills. Some job roles that relate to geography include conservation, planning, travel and tourism.

Health and Food Technology focuses on health, nutrition and diet. Job roles such as environmental health, sports nutrition and food preparation would be within this area.

History is a subject that is suitable for a range of professions including law, journalism, restoration and tourism. If you enjoy history there are many different career opportunities for you to explore.

Knowledge and skills learnt from this subject can lead to job roles where you enjoy meeting people and working as part of a team. You may also be a creative person and may wish to consider job roles in this subject area from professional cookery to events management.

Studying mathematics develops problem solving skills, logical thinking and decision making. These skills are valuable to employers across a broad range of occupations and can be utilised in all job roles. Mathematics in particular applies to professions such as Chartered Accountants, Data Analysts and Meteorologists.

If you are a good communicator with technology skills you may wish to consider a media based career such as television or radio. You may also like to consider a business role such as advertising, marketing or digital media.

Knowledge of a modern foreign language can be advantageous in many different job roles including law, journalism, customs and immigration.

If you have a passion for music, there are many possibilities to use your skills and knowledge in various job roles including performing, production and promotion.

If you have a keen interest in sport and would like to use your knowledge and skills there are many different career opportunities available. You may be interested in health and fitness, sports psychology or joining the armed forces.

This is a subject where you can apply problem solving skills. Physics can be used in a variety of jobs which include agriculture, planning and environmental science.

There are many job opportunities if you wish to develop your practical skills such as carpentry, electrical, motor vehicle and engineering.

If you are good with numbers, well organised, precise and have attention to detail, accountancy may be a job role for you to explore. You do not need to have studied this subject at school to enter the profession.

If you are looking to work in an office environment and enjoy communicating with others, and administrative or IT based job may suit you.  You will have developed your IT skills but administration skills are normally leant in the workplace.

You will apply mathematics in all occupations and in your everyday life.  It can be used in a variety of job areas including engineering, construction and medical based occupations.

For those of you that have creative skills, there are a variety of jobs that relate to art, such as interior design, fashion design and graphic design.

Biology is a subject that can be used in a variety of jobs such as medical, sport and animal based occupations. Biology is a fundamental subject in most science and health sectors.

An understanding of business can be advantageous in the workplace so the skills learnt from this subject support a wide range of career opportunities. If you are an organised person who enjoys problem solving this may be a possible career route.

Care related subjects are valuable in a wide variety of job roles involving children, young people, adults and the elderly. If you are a compassionate person who would like to use their caring skills and nature, there are many career opportunities available.

Chemistry is a subject that can be used in a variety of occupations, such as engineering, manufacturing, scientific research, nursing and environmental science.

Knowledge and skills gained from studying computing science can be used in a variety of occupations such as programming, animation, security and teaching.

If you have a passion for dance there are many possibilities for you to use your skills and knowledge in various job roles including choreography, therapy, health, fitness and youth work.

If you are interested in design, the production of ideas and manufacture, there are a wide range of related career pathways in areas such as digital, building and industrial design.

If you have a passion for drama there are many possibilities to use your skills and knowledge in various job roles including presenting, directing and production.

If you are interested in science and design there are a wide range of career opportunities in engineering such as civil, mechanical, aircraft and environmental.  Other job areas also include architecture and computing.

English is a core subject that relates to most occupations, but particularly useful for many specific jobs, such as journalism, publishing and teaching.  English enables you to become creative, analytical and gives you confidence in communication.

If you are interested in the world around you, sustainability, animals and wildlife there are many career opportunities within environmental science such as marine biology, nature conservation and surveying.

If you are a creative person this subject will provide you with the knowledge and skills to enter an artistic based career. This could include areas such as costume and interior design, marketing and merchandising.

The knowledge and skills gained from geography can be used in a variety of job roles. Skills include communication, problem solving and IT skills. Some job roles that relate to geography include conservation, planning, travel and tourism.

Health and Food Technology focuses on health, nutrition and diet. Job roles such as environmental health, sports nutrition and food preparation would be within this area.

History is a subject that is suitable for a range of professions including law, journalism, restoration and tourism. If you enjoy history there are many different career opportunities for you to explore.

Knowledge and skills learnt from this subject can lead to job roles where you enjoy meeting people and working as part of a team. You may also be a creative person and may wish to consider job roles in this subject area from professional cookery to events management.

Studying mathematics develops problem solving skills, logical thinking and decision making. These skills are valuable to employers across a broad range of occupations and can be utilised in all job roles. Mathematics in particular applies to professions such as Chartered Accountants, Data Analysts and Meteorologists.

If you are a good communicator with technology skills you may wish to consider a media based career such as television or radio. You may also like to consider a business role such as advertising, marketing or digital media.

Knowledge of a modern foreign language can be advantageous in many different job roles including law, journalism, customs and immigration.

If you have a passion for music, there are many possibilities to use your skills and knowledge in various job roles including performing, production and promotion.

If you have a keen interest in sport and would like to use your knowledge and skills there are many different career opportunities available. You may be interested in health and fitness, sports psychology or joining the armed forces.

This is a subject where you can apply problem solving skills. Physics can be used in a variety of jobs which include agriculture, planning and environmental science.

There are many job opportunities if you wish to develop your practical skills such as carpentry, electrical, motor vehicle and engineering.

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