English, Maths and Science are also called the core subjects and are thought to provide you with the foundations for life. For the majority of jobs, a minimum grade 4 is required in these subjects and most places of Further Education ask for 5 GCSE’s grades 4-9, which includes these 3 subjects.
Have you ever wondered, if one of these core subjects was your favourite, what careers do they link to? What job could you do that will enable you to pursue your love for that subject?
Maths
It may be unlikely that you will need to calculate pi or solve trigonometry equations as a chef, but learning basic maths skills at GCSE level help to build up essential skills that are used on a daily basis. Skills such as problem solving, analysing data, communication, logical thinking and attention to detail. Simple maths skills are used every day in the form of shopping, baking, journey planning and driving.
If Maths is your thing, you could follow a career in one of these:
Surveying
Actuarial work
Sound technology
Astronomy
Stockbroking
If we look at some jobs in more detail and see the predictions for growth in jobs by 2027.
Delivery Driver
As part of their daily routine, they use maths to track the resources needed like fuel and oil. They will need to calculate the volume of cargo that they could be carrying and the weight of it to make sure that they’re not driving overloaded and break the law. The one important task they have is to ensure that the items are delivered on time and that they have taken their required breaks and rest periods.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 63.8% increase in jobs with there being a need for 138,100 more delivery drivers.
Data Analyst
As a data analyst you would be responsible for looking at figures, turning that information into facts and making it useful to business and other organisations. You will need to collect, organise and interpret data, using data analysis tools.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 43.8% increase in jobs with there being a need for 54,800 more data analysts.
Accountant
You will spend most of your working day looking at numbers. As an accountant you would prepare accounts and tax returns. Your role would also require you to monitor spending and budgets and advise on how costs can be reduced, and profits increased. You will create forecasts and analyse financial statements.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 59.6% increase in jobs with there being a need for 143,700 more accountants.
Engineer
There are a number of different types of engineer, from electrical to chemical but they all have the one thing in common, they all use maths in their day-to-day jobs.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 43.8% increase in jobs with there being a need for
38,300 more engineers.
English
The English language is the number one spoken language in the UK, and third in the world, therefore it is an important way of communicating not just in school and everyday life but also internationally. English Language and Literature encourages us to use our imagination and sparks creativity, teaches us essential social and language skills, reading and writing, and how to communicate effectively.
If English is your thing, you could follow a career in one of these:
Publishing
Politics
Events management
Speech therapy
Arts administration
If we look at some jobs in more detail and see the predictions for growth in jobs by 2027.
Police officer
Being able to express yourself clearly is an important skill that you’ll learn in English lessons. This is also a key skill when you’re a police officer. It is a skill that you’ll regularly use when you’re writing up reports, supporting the victims and witnesses of crime and when working with local communities to improve the lives of the residents.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 38.1% increase in jobs with there being a need for 67,700 more police officers.
Digital Copywriter
As a digital copywriter you would be producing written content for web pages, for an organisation or working as a freelancer. You would need to be able to understand and engage with your target audience by creating content that is engaging, creative and informative.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 58.8% increase in jobs with there being a need for 56,800 more digital copywriters.
Journalist
English is an extremely important skill for you to have when working as a journalist. You could specialise in a particular type of journalism, like the arts or science. In this role you could be covering local, national or global events, conducting interviews, writing articles and lots more.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 59.6% increase in jobs with there being a need for 53,700 more journalists.
Media Researcher
Imagine writing the questions and answers for your favourite quiz show! You would be supporting producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio. This role would involve you in finding and checking information, researching, and maybe even writing content for websites.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 59.6% increase in jobs with there being a need for 27,400 more media researchers.
Science
Whether it is chemistry, physics, biology, or a mixture of the three, science sparks and develops our natural curiosity to explore and learn about the world around us. As we encounter science in our everyday lives, understanding basic studies develops our awareness of difference climates, forces, and how things work. As science is a very hands-on subject, it teaches and strengthens research, observation, and analysing skills through conducting experiments and forming conclusions, and this encourages the brain to think independently and outside the box.
If Science is your thing, you could follow a career in one of these:
Waste management
Medicine
Architecture
Audiology
Fisheries work
Physiotherapy
If we look at some jobs in more detail and see the predictions for growth in jobs by 2027.
Arborist
As an arborist you will use your knowledge of tree anatomy and biology to plant, maintain and remove trees. The results of your work could be standing for many hundreds of years as you will use your scientific knowledge to determine the best place to plant a tree to ensure its best growth in the future. You would also need a decent level of fitness as you will need to climb and trim trees.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 52.6% increase in jobs with there being a need for 5,300 more arborists.
Environmental Consultant
This role will mainly involve you in providing advice and assessment on how to minimise any risk of environmental damage. You could be advising on a range of environmental issues such as waste management, flood risk, sustainability, climate change and recycling.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 54.8% increase in jobs with there being a need for 5,700 more environmental consultants.
Astronomer
As an astronomer you would be performing tests, collecting, and analysing data, using existing mathematical and scientific principles to learn more about space, planets, stars, and moons. To help with the testing process you would need to be involved in developing new software, technologies, and theories.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 43.8% increase in jobs with there being a need for 13,300 more astronomers.
Civil Engineer
As a civil engineer you would regularly be using physics to help you to understand forces, tension, harmonic vibrations and oscillations, tensile strength and elasticity. A civil engineer plans, designs and oversees the construction of both buildings and infrastructure, like roads, railways, airports, and bridges, while at the same time improving and protecting the environment in which we live.
It has been predicted that by 2027 there will be a 43.8% increase in jobs with there being a need for 38,300 more civil engineers.
