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Year 9 Options

Year 9 Options. Your Option Choices Matter. Compulsory Subjects English Maths Science Other GCSEs, BTECs and other qualifications. Your GCSEs Matter. Grades in these subjects will effect your choices and the range of options open to you at the end of Year 11:-

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Year 9 Options

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  1. Year 9 Options www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  2. Your Option Choices Matter • Compulsory Subjects • English • Maths • Science • Other GCSEs, BTECs and other qualifications www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  3. Your GCSEs Matter • Grades in these subjects will effect your choices and the range of options open to you at the end of Year 11:- • Higher level course at school or college • Course entry requirements often specify grades in these subjects • Jobs or apprenticeships • Many employers will look for students with A*-C grades in these subjects • University • The majority of universities require English and maths at grade C or above www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  4. Smart Choices – Reasons to Choose Subjects • Because you like the subject • Because you think you will be good at the subject • Because they interest you • Because they may link to future career ideas www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  5. Less Smart Choices • Because your friends are taking the subject • Because you like the teacher • Because you think it will be easy • Because your brother/sister took the subject • It is a new subject and you don’t really know what it involves www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  6. Subjects and Related Careers • Most jobs do not require specific GCSE subjects • You may change your mind about jobs in future • For a few jobs, however, you will need specific subjects, for example:- • Art and design based jobs • Engineering and technology • Language based jobs • Practical jobs • Scientific jobs www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  7. Subjects and Related Careers • English: Journalism, Law, Politics, Media, Social Work, Teaching, etc……… • Maths: Accountancy, Business, Construction, Computer Programming, Engineering, Finance, Health, Science careers, Teaching, etc… • Science: Construction, Engineering, Environmental work, Health, Technology, Other science careers (eg. Psychology, Veterinary work, Astronomy) • Religious Studies: Can help in careers such as Social Work, Social Care, Nursing, Counselling, Youth Work, Community Work, Law or Politics www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  8. Subjects and Related Careers • Geography: Travel & Tourism, Environmental Work, Transport & Logistics, Landscape Architecture Planning (town & country), Surveying, Geology, Estate Management • History: Law, Politics, Journalism, Archeology, Museums, Heritage, Costume Design, Conservation • Languages: Translation & Interpretation, Travel & Tourism, Teching, Sales & Exports, Legal & Financial areas, Journalism • ICT: Useful for many jobs, Engineering, Computer Science, Games Design, Media, Marketing, Administration etc… • Art & Design: Design work in Publishing, Computer Games, Clothes/Textiles, Websites, Teaching, Film, Theatre or Arts, Exhibition/Retail Displays www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  9. Subjects and Related Careers • Business: Starting point for entry to different business areas including manufacturing, banking, retail, hotels & restaurants, public services. Careers include management, marketing, sales, human resources, law, administration • Design Technology/ RM: Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Motor Mechanics, ICT careers • Sport: Teaching, Leisure Centres/Gyms, Coaching, Outdoor work, Armed Forces, Sports Science www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  10. Websites and IT Packages • KUDOS • www.micareersguidance.co.uk • www.icould.com • www.plotr.com • www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk • www.passportfolio.com www.micareersguidance.co.uk

  11. Need More Advice? • Talk to your form teacher or tutor • Discuss your options with a careers adviser at school • Speak to your subject teachers • Contact an adviser from the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 • Talk to your parents or carers www.micareersguidance.co.uk

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