Are you in sixth form or college and wondering what on earth to do next? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! Some of you lucky people probably already know what career path you want to follow because it’s something you’ve been passionate about for years. But it’s common to not be 100% sure on what to study. After all, this is a huge decision. This is why we’ve put together a list of degrees along with career paths you can go into.
All you need to do is envision working at the places below and list pros and cons of each career and this’ll help you work out what course to take.
A
Accountancy and Finance BA (Hons)
- Chartered accountant
- Data analyst
- Retail banker
- Stockbroker
- Tax adviser
Advertising and Marketing BA (Hons)
- Advertising account executive
- Market researcher
- Marketing executive
- Digital copywriter
Aerospace Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Aerospace engineer
- Materials engineer
- Production manager
- Technical sales engineer
Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
- Analytical Chemist
- Forensic fire and explosion investigator
- Forensic Scientist
- Chemist, Analytical and Physiochemical testing
B
Biological and Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
- Forensic scientist
- Lecturer / senior lecturer in forensic science
- Research assistant
Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons)
- Building services engineer
- Building surveyor
- Environmental engineer
- Management consultant
- Site engineer
Business Economic BA (Hons)
- Chartered accountant
- Data analyst
- Financial risk analyst
- Forensic accountant
C
Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
- Family support worker
- Learning mentor
- Social worker
- Youth worker
Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)
- Building services engineer
- Design engineer
- Structural engineer
- Quantity surveyor
Computing BCs (Hons)
- Software application developer
- Computer systems analyst
- Web developer
D
Disaster Management and Emergency Planning BSc (Hons)
- Emergency management coordinator
- Emergency management planner
- Management analyst
E
Economics BA (Hons)
- Economist
- Statistician
- Stockbroker
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
- Advertising copywriter
- Content marketer
- Digital copywriter
- Editorial assistant
- Magazine journalist
F
Fashion BA (Hons)
- Fashion designer
- Retail buyer
- Stylist
- Visual merchandiser
G
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
- Advertising art director
- Illustrator
- Print maker
- Exhibition designer
- Stylist
H
History BA (Hons)
- Heritage manager
- Museum education officer
- Academic librarian
- Editorial assistant
I
International Relations BA (Hons)
- Government social research officer
- Public affairs consultant
- Political journalist
J
Journalism BA (Hons)
- Broadcast journalist
- Editorial assistant
- Web content manager
- Writer
- Market researcher
L
Languages for International Business BA (Hons)
- International accountant
- International economist
- Management analyst
Law LLB (Hons)
- Barrister
- Detective
- Patent attorney
- Solicitor
M
Manufacturing Engineering Meng/BEng (Hons)
- Electronics engineer
- Materials engineer
- Water engineer
Mathematics and Data Analytics MSc/BSc (Hons)
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Financial manager
- Financial trader
Music Technology BSc
- Musician
- Music therapist
- Secondary school teacher
- Radio producer
N
Nursing Studies BSc (Hons)
- Adult nurse
- Children’s nurse
- Mental health nurse
Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons)
- Animal nutritionist
- Food technologist
- Health promotion specialist
O
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
- Art therapist
- Sports therapist
- Special educational teacher
P
Product Design MDes/BA (Hons)
- Clothing/textile technologist
- Exhibition designer
- Product designer
Q
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons)
- Building surveyor
- Construction manager
- Site engineer
S
Social Work BA (Hons)
- Family support worker
- High intensity therapist
- Social worker
Sociology BA (Hons)
- Family support worker
- Youth worker
- Detective
T
Theatre and Professional Practice BA (Hons)
- Actor
- Dancer
- Music therapist
- Theatre director
Courses available
To reach your career goals, get started by browsing a full list of courses available at Coventry University for January and September 2019 intakes. Reach your full potential by studying at a uni that has recently been awarded ‘University of the Year for Student Experience’ in the latest Times and Sunday Times league table.
If you can’t find a particular course in this blog, and would like advice on what you can do, then feel free to comment below and we’ll get back to you. Also, keep in mind the jobs listed aren’t the only jobs you can get… so if you do have a job in mind that you can’t find in the list above, then all you need to do, is research into what type of degree is required for that specific job.
