STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is one of the fastest-growing areas with an-ever increasing demand for graduates.
The UK is currently short of STEM graduates, so if you have a STEM background, you’ll be in a great position to start a successful career which is personally and financially rewarding.
With STEM qualifications you’ll increase your employment prospects and make a difference to society. You’ll be valued by employers and governments as you’ll be helping to drive economic prosperity in diverse industries such as information technology, robotics, cybersecurity, biotechnology and engineering.
Due to our greater use of technology and the complex challenges of today’s world including climate change, healthcare, and energy sustainability, STEM careers are some of the most exciting that you can imagine. As a Sandwell College student, it’s entirely possible that by the time you come to graduate from university, there will be new jobs that don’t even exist at the moment.
STEM related job sectors cover artificial intelligence, software development and data analysis, and example STEM careers could include:
Science
Chemist/Astrophysicist/Environmental Scientist
Technology
Software Developer/Network Administrator/Systems Analyst/IT Manager
Engineering
Civil Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/Electrical Engineer/Aerospace Engineer
Mathematics
Mathematician/Actuary/Data Scientist
STEM Success
Maya is a former Sandwell College engineering student, who continues to inspire the world with her extraordinary achievements.
Maya is the world’s first female Syrian refugee pilot, a trailblazer who exemplifies the power of resilience, determination, and education. After completing her degree in Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies at Brunel University, she joined the TUI Cadet Scheme, successfully passing all 13 Airline Pilot Licence exams. Maya recently took her first flight on the DA40 aircraft out of Oxford London Airport and is now set to soar even higher as she transitions to the mighty Boeing 737.
Maya says: “Even if you don’t think you will make it to the end or that you don’t have “enough” or that there will be others better than you, take the chance and just try the process. Don’t ever let anyone determine your story for you. We write our own.”
Which STEM subjects can I study with you?
Sandwell College can offer you any of these subjects that fall within the STEM categories:
Engineering │ Manufacturing Technology │ Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering T Level │ Vehicle Technology │ Computing │ Information Technology │ IT Development │ Creative Computing │ Digital Software Development T Level │ Cybersecurity T Level │ Construction │ Design Surveying & Planning │ Maths GCSE │ Double Science GCSE
Next STEM Steps
Research all our entry requirements or ask our knowledgeable STEM careers team at one of our next open days.
