Where could your degree subject take you?

Explore our subject-specific pages to get insight, ideas and inspiration about future possible roles and sectors related to your degree subject

Understanding where your degree subject could take you is an important first step in your career planning.

Due to the transferable nature of the skills you gain from your studies, you may discover that there is a much wider range of options open to you than you may first appreciate. Large numbers of professional-level vacancies (currently around 70%) are open to graduates of any degree discipline. Check out the links below for a breakdown by subject into potential employers, sector insights, sector networks and professional bodies and ways you can enhance your time at University to prepare for your career. We have also provided relevant links to explore wider sectors and roles which you may not have considered.

Students can also book an advice or guidance appointment to help navigate available options.

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Architecture and built environment
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Art
Biological sciences
Business, economics, management, marketing, accounting and finance and maritime and logistics
Chemistry
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Computing
Design
Earth, geography and environment
Education and teaching
Engineering
Hospitality, tourism and events management
Humanities
Law, criminology and policing
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Marine
Mathematical sciences
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Medicine, dentistry and biomedical sciences
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Music
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Nursing, midwifery and allied health professions
Performing arts
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Psychology
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Sociology, international relations and politics
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Career sectors

Many jobs and careers are open to graduates from any degree whilst others require specialist study. Explore career options and occupations with certain sectors and industries to see what opportunities are available.
Graduation Student Entering Maze Path Uncertain, Seeking Occupation, Employment, Goals, Credit: YinYang, courtesy of Getty Images
 
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