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14 careers
Software Engineer
Design and build the systems people use every day.
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Computer Science · Software Engineering · Artificial Intelligence
Data Scientist
Find the story hidden in the numbers.
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Data Science · Mathematics · Statistics
Civil Engineer
Plan and deliver the infrastructure a country runs on.
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Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Architectural Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Design the machines and systems that move things.
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Mechanical Engineering · Aerospace Engineering · Manufacturing Engineering
Doctor
Diagnose, treat and care for patients.
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Medicine · Biomedical Science · Physiology
Nurse
The clinical professional closest to the patient.
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Nursing · Midwifery · Healthcare Science
Psychologist
Understand behaviour, and use that to help people.
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Psychology · Cognitive Science · Neuroscience
Architect
Shape the buildings and spaces people live in.
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Architecture · Architectural Technology · Urban Design
UX / Product Designer
Make complicated things feel obvious.
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Product Design · Graphic Design · Human-Computer Interaction
Solicitor
Advise clients and build the argument.
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Law · Law with Business · Criminology
Financial Analyst
Work out what something is really worth.
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Finance · Economics · Accounting
Management Consultant
Go into an organisation and work out what's wrong.
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Business Management · Economics · Engineering
Teacher
Take a subject you love and hand it on.
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Education · Primary Education · A subject degree plus teacher training
Journalist
Find out what happened, then tell people clearly.
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Journalism · English · Politics