Engineering careers resources for students
Guides for students aged 14 to 18: choosing a discipline and subjects, apprenticeships and degrees, work experience and applications.
Careers guides
Engineering key dates: deadlines for the year ahead
For studentsCareers guides
A week in the life: engineering degree apprentice vs engineering student
For studentsCareers guides
How to get engineering work experience in year 10 and year 12
Browse by pathway
All pathwaysChoose a discipline
The main branches of engineering: what engineers in each one do, what they earn and how to get in.
Choose a route
Degrees, apprenticeships, T Levels and vocational qualifications: how each route into engineering works and who it suits.
Choose your subjects
The A levels, IB and Scottish qualifications that lead into engineering, and why each one helps.
Get experience and funding
Work experience, competitions, clubs, scholarships and applications: how to stand out and pay for your studies.