Know Your Market

Is accounting just for those with a knack for numbers? In this path industry professionals provide their take on accounting, discussing what an accountant’s typical day at work may look like, the different careers that are on offer, what the working environment is like and the resources that are key for accountants to keep up-to-date on. They also provide their top tips for getting started in the industry and discuss the key skills needed to thrive.

Whether you enjoy solving technical challenges or being creative and innovative, aerospace engineering opens up opportunities in a range of industries, from automotive to finance and IT

A degree in agriculture gives you the knowledge and skills needed to manage agricultural and farm businesses, or to work in areas such as agricultural sales, food production and farming journalism

If you'd like a career working with animals, a degree in animal science and management can provide a route into a range of jobs involving pets, working animals, livestock and wildlife.

An animation degree develops creative and technical skills suitable for film and many other creative and digital careers

A degree in anthropology covers the cultural and biological diversity of humans. The broad discipline you will gain from studying both science and the humanities could lead to a variety of careers

An archaeology degree can lead you directly into a variety of jobs within the heritage sector and you'll also be valued by local government employers

Advertising, Media & PR are popular choices for many people starting out in their career, but how competitive are they? What are the roles available in the industries? What’s it really like to work as a creative or an account planner? This path provides industry overviews, some serious advice on how to get into each industry and the skills and traits that will help you succeed.

 Find out if any of them are really right for you.

An architecture degree gives you visual, planning and technical skills meaning you'll be set up for a creative, design-based career.

Charities sector are similar to jobs you may find within the private sector, so what is the difference in working for a charity? These videos explores the industry from the perspective of those already working in it, discussing the working environment, the different careers on offers and key trends shaping the sector. Industry professionals also share their top tips for getting into charities, the top resources to use and the key skills you need to thrive.

The design and construction of the structures and buildings we see all around us require the expertise of a wide range of professionals, from geologists to landscape architects and planning enforcement officers to programme managers. This path explores these and other roles within the construction and architecture sectors, with industry professionals explaining what their roles entail, as well as looking back at their career journeys so far.

What is consultancy all about? Professionals describe what working as a consultant is really like and discuss the day-to-day working environment, the skills required to succeed and the various areas of specialism. 

They also offer tips on getting into consulting and the resources to use to develop your knowledge of the industry.

You will see experts in the industry discuss how to succeed .

A biochemistry degree opens up a range of careers in industry and research in areas such as health, agriculture and the environment

Biology is a fundamental subject for careers in the science and health sectors but there are many other routes you can take with this degree

From discovering vital medical developments to improving the lives of others, your skills from a biomedical sciences degree can be applied to a range of research careers

As a building and construction management graduate, your technical skills, business knowledge and communication skills will be valued by employers in a range of sectors

The skills you gain on a business management degree allow you to contribute to your employer's organisation quickly and effectively

Chemical engineers work with ground-breaking technologies to enhance the quality of people's lives in areas such as environmental protection, the management of resources, and controlling health and safety.

Studying chemistry doesn't restrict you to a career in a laboratory, it can lead to many different careers across a wide range of sectors

A civil engineering degree prepares you for work in the construction industry as well as in the business, management and financial sectors

From games developer to manager of IT and communications services, you'll have a range of opportunities open to you as a computer science graduate

Success as a writer depends on your individual determination and perseverance. However, skills gained on a creative writing course are useful in marketing, PR and teaching, as well as many other careers

As a criminology graduate with critical thinking, analytical and communications skills, you're attractive to employers both inside and outside the criminal justice sector

A dance degree allows you to combine a love of performing with development of your choreography, cultural history and arts administration and management skills

The skills you gain through studying English are marketable in most sectors. Read on for inspiration on where you could use your degree

An environmental science degree equips you with the skills and knowledge for a range of jobs in areas such as conservation, sustainability, and environmental research and education

The events industry is a dynamic, fast-paced sector offering opportunities to work on anything from small staff events and festivals to weddings and charity fundraisers

Civil engineers, structural engineers, chemical engineers, public health engineers: the engineering sector is more diverse than you may think. Engineering professionals reveal what it really means to be an engineer, what a day on the job looks like and the key skills you need to thrive in the industry. They also discuss which top resources to check out to keep up to date about the latest developments in the sector and offer their advice on what it takes to enter the industry.

If you’re passionate about the environment, ecology or agriculture, there are plenty of jobs out there for you to choose from. This path covers a wide variety of different roles within these disciplines, including a climate change consultant, geologist, environment officer and agriculture lecturer. Learn from industry professional about what their jobs entail and what routes they have taken in their careers to get to where they are now.

In many people’s minds, the fashion industry immediately brings up connotations of runways, glamour shoots and fabulous designers. While that’s definitely part of it, there are also many other sides to the industry that often get overlooked. This path sheds light on the range of different career paths within the industry, with professionals discussing their careers as fashion buyers, ethical trade managers and fashion magazine editors, to name a few. Not only do they explain what they do now, but also the decisions that got them to this point and the highs and lows they experienced on the way.

Studying film production provides you with the technical, creative and business skills needed to work in the film and wider creative industries

As well as your theoretical and technical skills, you'll need determination and resilience to succeed in the competitive film industry

Fine art graduates develop a range of practical and creative skills and gain valuable experience of entering exhibitions, competitions and building up a portfolio of work

Is law really just for white upper-middle-class men? Is it as glamorous as it looks on TV? Do you need a law degree from certain universities to work in law? This path explores the diversity in law, the many routes into law, the wide variety of roles, and the skills and traits that could help you get into law and mean you succeed in your chosen discipline.

Air traffic controller, postman, train driver, traffic planner: these are just some of the roles on offer within the logistics sector. This path allows you to explore these and more roles in this diverse industry, with professionals talking about their professions and looking back at their personal career journeys. They discuss their academic background and interests and explain the decision-making process that led them to where they are now.

There is a wide variety of disciplines in marketing requiring a range of skills from highly numerate, analytical skills to creative and design skills. This path helps you to understand what marketing is and what it isn’t, the roles in marketing, the type of candidates employers in marketing look for and the skills and traits that will help you to succeed in the industry.

An environmental science degree equips you with the skills and knowledge for a range of jobs in areas such as conservation, sustainability, and environmental research and education

A food science degree can lead to a career in a number of different sectors, including manufacturing, engineering and healthcare

The events industry is a dynamic, fast-paced sector offering opportunities to work on anything from small staff events and festivals to weddings and charity fundraisers

Civil engineers, structural engineers, chemical engineers, public health engineers: the engineering sector is more diverse than you may think. Engineering professionals reveal what it really means to be an engineer, what a day on the job looks like and the key skills you need to thrive in the industry. They also discuss which top resources to check out to keep up to date about the latest developments in the sector and offer their advice on what it takes to enter the industry.

If you’re passionate about the environment, ecology or agriculture, there are plenty of jobs out there for you to choose from. This path covers a wide variety of different roles within these disciplines, including a climate change consultant, geologist, environment officer and agriculture lecturer. Learn from industry professional about what their jobs entail and what routes they have taken in their careers to get to where they are now.

In many people’s minds, the fashion industry immediately brings up connotations of runways, glamour shoots and fabulous designers. While that’s definitely part of it, there are also many other sides to the industry that often get overlooked. This path sheds light on the range of different career paths within the industry, with professionals discussing their careers as fashion buyers, ethical trade managers and fashion magazine editors, to name a few. Not only do they explain what they do now, but also the decisions that got them to this point and the highs and lows they experienced on the way.

Studying film production provides you with the technical, creative and business skills needed to work in the film and wider creative industries

As well as your theoretical and technical skills, you'll need determination and resilience to succeed in the competitive film industry

Fine art graduates develop a range of practical and creative skills and gain valuable experience of entering exhibitions, competitions and building up a portfolio of work

Is law really just for white upper-middle-class men? Is it as glamorous as it looks on TV? Do you need a law degree from certain universities to work in law? This path explores the diversity in law, the many routes into law, the wide variety of roles, and the skills and traits that could help you get into law and mean you succeed in your chosen discipline.

Air traffic controller, postman, train driver, traffic planner: these are just some of the roles on offer within the logistics sector. This path allows you to explore these and more roles in this diverse industry, with professionals talking about their professions and looking back at their personal career journeys. They discuss their academic background and interests and explain the decision-making process that led them to where they are now.

There is a wide variety of disciplines in marketing requiring a range of skills from highly numerate, analytical skills to creative and design skills. This path helps you to understand what marketing is and what it isn’t, the roles in marketing, the type of candidates employers in marketing look for and the skills and traits that will help you to succeed in the industry.

Forensic science graduates are highly employable, both in the specialist area of forensic investigation and in other associated fields requiring an enquiring, scientific and legal mind

Games design graduates have the creativity, skills and knowledge to work in the fast-growing games industry. Get a head start in creating the next generation of innovative video games

A genetics degree can lead to a career in health, scientific research or industry and also provides a range of skills that can be used in many other sectors

The analytical and research skills gained from your geography degree are attractive to a range of employers

A geology degree sets you up for a career within the energy, environmental or engineering sectors and related work experience can help to give you the edge when job hunting

Whether you work for a consultancy or set up your own studio, a degree in graphic design opens the door to a range of creative careers

A health studies degree covers a range of issues and helps you develop the skills to follow a career in health, social care, leisure or education

A history degree gives you the skills that can take you into a variety of careers from museum and heritage work to teaching or accountancy

As well as working in museums and galleries, history of art graduates work in marketing, public relations and event management roles

From hotel, events and catering management to business development and marketing, a degree in hospitality management provides you with the skills for a successful career in hospitality and beyond

A human resource management (HRM) degree can be applied to almost any organisation in any sector. It's a versatile qualification for dealing with hiring, training, development and general people skills

Most Illustration graduates go on to have a career as an artist, but this applied art form also opens up other opportunities across a range of media and visual communication platforms

Many organisations depend on the design, implementation and management of IT. As an information systems graduate, your skills will be invaluable to employers from a range of sectors

A degree in interior design will equip you with the specific creative and technical skills you'll need to succeed in the field

Business in today's digitally connected world is increasingly global and many international business graduates work in a variety of sectors. Find out where the degree could take you

Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

Use your mix of creative skills and practical horticultural techniques to find work in areas ranging from public parks and gardens to landscape architecture and urban design

Your linguistics degree sets you up for careers ranging from marketing and publishing to speech and language therapy

A degree in materials science and engineering provides you with the technical, IT and interpersonal skills needed for careers in a wide range of sectors

The logical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills you learn while studying a mathematics degree are highly valued by employers across many job sectors

Being numerate and computer literate, mechanical engineering graduates are also suited to careers in finance and management

Making, producing, sharing and teaching music: these are just some of the career directions your passion for music could take you in. In this path, musicians and professionals in music event management, radio production, vocal teaching and other related fields discuss how they turned their passion into a career. In retracing their career journeys, they offer unique insights into how to get started and progress in the music industry. On top of that, they also provide an inside view of their day-to-day activities and responsibilities.

Are you considering a career in nursing? Or perhaps you’re interested in working within the pharmaceutical industry? This path has been designed to help you get a deeper understanding of the different roles that exist within the nursing and healthcare sector, with insights from professionals within the industry. They give a glimpse into their day-to-day activities as well as discussing their educational and work history and how they came to do the jobs they do today.

Working in the performing arts sector isn’t necessarily about being on a stage. In fact, there are probably more jobs that are focused on what happens behind the scenes. This paths gives you a taste of both, with DJs, stage technicians, music producers and choreographers all offering insight into their profession and the journey they took to get there. They discuss their educational background, professional highs and lows and the decisions they made that brought them where they are today.

If you’re thinking of working within the property sector there are many different directions you can choose to take whether that’s working in the retail, rural or residential property market. This path helps you get to grips with the different aspects of the industry, the careers on offer and the property working environment. Industry professionals share their top tips for getting into the industry and the skills you need to thrive in it, as well as discussing the resources you should look at to keep up to date about what goes on in this fast-moving industry.

There is a broad range of jobs within the public sector, from local authorities to central government and public services. This series of videos explores the public sector from the perspective of those already working in it, discussing the working environment, the different careers on offer and the key trends shaping the sector. Industry professionals also share their top tips for getting into the public sector and the key skills you need to thrive.

Is publishing all about creatives and parties? Or reading and education? Publishing professionals describe what working in the industry is really like, from the day-to-day working environment and the roles and responsibilities and how they work together, to the skills and traits required to succeed. There are also top tips on getting into publishing and the resources to use to develop your knowledge of the industry.

When you think about retail do you only think about shop floors and stacking shelves? This series of videos about working in retail explores the huge variety of roles available in this dynamic, fast-paced industry. Retail professionals discuss the working environment, the highs and lows, the resources they use and the skills the industry demands. They also offer great tips on how to get into and thrive in the world of retail.

A science career doesn’t have to mean working in a lab; it could mean working with patients in a hospital, teaching others or working in a museum. In this path you’ll get to hear from people working in a range of different professions in the science sector, including a molecular geneticist, outreach officer and research nurse. They discuss what their jobs entail and offer insights into their personal career journeys from being in school to where they are now.

From technology to engineering, careers in security and the armed forces cover a wide range of disciplines. This path provides a snapshot of the roles on offer, with a police constable, media officer and intelligence analyst all discussing their jobs and the responsibilities that come with them. They also shed light on their career journeys, giving you a sense of the path you could take in pursuit of your dream role within the industry.

If you have a passion for working with and helping people, a job in the social care and childcare sectors might be right for you. This path allows you to explore some of the roles on offer within these industries, covering various disciplines such as nursing, teaching and youth work. And the best part is, you can hear it straight from the horse’s mouth, with professionals working in these industries detailing their career journeys and offering unique insight in the roles they do today.

What is it really like to be a teacher? What are the perks, dress code, culture and challenges? This series of videos explores the demands and benefits of working in teaching. Professionals in primary, secondary and higher education, as well as professional qualification institutions, discuss the roles and responsibilities, the resources you can use to get into teaching and get insight on the industry, and what it takes to be a good teacher.

A career in technology involves much more than simply sitting in front of a screen all day; it’s a thoroughly creative yet challenging industry that is driven by innovation. This path explores the industry from the perspective of technology professionals, discussing the working environment and the careers on offer. There’s also advice on how to get into the industry, the skills you need to thrive and the resources that can help you along the way.

Language skills can be used in almost any career, and particularly in businesses that trade internationally.

Nutrition is a vital part of public and individual health and a nutrition degree gives you the skills and knowledge to help people make the right dietary choices

A pharmacology degree can open up careers either in scientific areas like research or drug development or other fields such as patenting and teaching.

As well as working as a community or hospital pharmacist, pharmacy graduates can also find opportunities in academia, the pharmaceutical industry and with regulatory bodies

Philosophy allows you to consider the big questions in life and teaches you how to analyse and communicate ideas logically, which are skills that many employers value

Studying photography enhances your creative, social and cultural understanding, while developing your specialist technical knowledge around equipment, techniques and style

A physics degree is a great starting point for a career in scientific research, as well as in a range of careers in the business, finance, IT and engineering sectors

Physiology opens doors to many careers in science and healthcare, with employers such as the NHS or the armed forces

A politics degree opens doors to a broad range of careers, including political work, social and political research, journalism, HR and marketing

A politics degree opens doors to a broad range of careers, including political work, social and political research, journalism, HR and marketing

Studying product design gives you the broad theoretical knowledge and the practical skillset you need to create new products

A psychology degree is a great starting point for a career in both science and the arts, as it equips you with a range of skills and opens up opportunities with a range of employers

A degree in public relations equips you with the strong communication and promotional skills needed to manage the reputation of important clients and influence media opinion

The specialist knowledge in cost planning and management you get from a quantity surveying degree can prepare you for a career across the property and construction sector

A real estate degree prepares you for work in property and provides you with communication, commerce and business skills that are valued by a range of employers

A degree in social policy gives you the knowledge and understanding to influence major decisions that affect the community around you

As well as becoming a social worker, a social work degree can lead you into many roles where you can help, support and guide people

Studying sociology opens up a range of careers in areas such as welfare, education, social research, and local and central government

A software engineering degree sets you up with technical IT skills that can be used in various IT and web-based careers from applications developer to web designer.

A sport and exercise science degree is a great start for a variety of careers in the sports industry where you can work with children, athletes or the general public

A degree in sport and leisure management provides you with the leadership and business management skills needed for a range of careers in the sport and leisure sector

A degree in sport and leisure management provides you with the leadership and business management skills needed for a range of careers in the sport and leisure sector

A degree in sports coaching could see you working in diverse settings, from professional sports clubs to primary schools and prisons

In an increasingly data-driven world, being able to translate information into meaningful insights that can be used by companies and organisations is a valuable skill to hav

A degree in television production equips you for the role of producer as well as a wide range of production-related jobs within the industry

In the textile design industry, you can use your creative flair and ability to generate ideas and concepts for creating innovative clothing and interior designs

Studying theology and religious studies allows you to explore how religious beliefs and practices shape and influence the world we live in

Travel and tourism is a global industry, providing a range of opportunities to graduates, both in the UK and abroad

Urban planning graduates play a key role in managing and developing the places we live in to make them safer, more sustainable and healthier

A degree in veterinary medicine not only qualifies you to work as vet in clinical practice, but also opens doors to careers in areas ranging from government veterinary services, research and public health to wildlife conservation, animal welfare and charity work