Careers
Welcome to our Bradford AP Academy careers directory!
Please find our Careers Provider Policy and Careers Provider Access Statement on the Policies Page of this website.
BAPA are working in partnership with employers to offer the opportunity for visits and work experience placements with the Year 11 students. Please click on the link below to view details of the companies:
The below websites provide information about a number of different careers and university courses across a wide range of subjects:
- http://bbc.com/bitesize/careers
- http://icould.com/explore
- https://careerpilot.org.uk
- https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
- https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/
Careers Links for Post 16 education and apprenticeships
Post 16 Providers Click here to access information on training providers, traineeships & apprenticeships, colleges and post-19 provision
Apprenticeships
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Future Goals – Careers Advice and links to local opportunities
https://futuregoals.co.uk/be-inspired/
Local Colleges
Bradford College: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Keighley College: https://keighleycollege.ac.uk
Shipley College: https://www.shipley.ac.uk
New College: https://ncbradford.ac.uk
School Sixth Forms
BBEC: https://www.buttershaw.net/
Beckfoot School: http://www.beckfoot.org/
Beckfoot Thornton: http://www.beckfootthornton.org/
Belle Vue Girls Academy: https://bvgacademy.co.uk/
Bradford Academy: http://www.bradfordacademy.co.uk/post-16/
Co-Op Academy Grange: https://grange.coopacademies.co.uk/
Dixons Sixth Form Academy: https://www.dixons6a.com/
Hanson: https://hansonschool.org.uk/
Oasis Academy Lister Park: https://www.oasisacademylisterpark.org/
Information About Different Careers
You will find lots of information about different careers by subject, just click on the one you want to view. Do remember that these are not the ONLY careers available within each subject area, but the subject pages are a great place to start exploring your possible future career options.
BIOLOGY
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Biology. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- General Practitioner (GP)
- Doctor (in a hospital)
- Nurse (in a hospital)
- Pharmacologist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Optometrist
- Biomedical scientist
- Midwifery
- Vet
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Biology.
CHEMISTRY
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Chemistry. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Anaesthetist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemist
- Forensic Scientist
- Pharmacist
- Laboratory technician
- Investment banking
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Chemistry:
PHYSICS
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Physics. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Aerospace Engineer
- Astronomer
- Broadcast Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Meteorologist
- Nuclear Engineer
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Physics:
MATHEMATICS
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Maths. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Cyber Intelligence Officer
- Economist
- Finance Adviser
- Software Developer
- Stockbroker
- Architect
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Mathematics:
ENGLISH
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using English. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Advertising copywriter (produce words for print, TV, radio and online adverts)
- Commissioning Editor (buy authors, book titles and ideas for publication)
- Marketing executive
- Magazine journalist
- Newspaper journalist
- Screenwriter
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using English:
HISTORY
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using History. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Archaeologist
- Archivist (look after and preserve historical records)
- Museum curator
- Legal executive
- Solicitor
- Sub-editor (check written content before it’s published in newspapers, magazines and websites)
- Secondary school teacher
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using History:
GEOGRAPHY
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Geography. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Cartographer (designing and producing maps such as Google Maps)
- Overseas aid worker (help people overseas affected by man-made and natural disasters)
- Airline pilot
- Drone pilot
- Ecologist (study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment)
- Quantity Surveyor
- Seismologist
- Town or city planner
- Diplomatic Service Officer (protect British interests overseas)
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Geography:
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using RE. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Further education lecturer (lecturer at a university)
- Psychotherapist (use talking techniques and therapies to help people)
- Civil Servant (work in different government departments to help carry out policies)
- Public Relations Officer (manage an organisation’s public image and reputation)
- Primary School Teacher
- Local government officer
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using RE:
DRAMA
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Drama. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Actor
- Arts Administrator (help to organise events and exhibitions)
- Dramatherapist
- Director of photography (manage lighting and camera crews for TV and film)
- Set designer
- Youth worker
- Social media manager
- Community arts worker
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Drama:
ART AND DESIGN
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Art and Design. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Advertising art director
- Animator
- Art gallery curator
- Graphic designer
- Fashion designer
- Textile designer
- User (UX) experience design (create websites and apps to meet consumer needs)
- Visual merchandiser (create eye-catching displays in shops)
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Art and Design:
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Computer science. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- App developer
- Automotive engineer (design, develop, test and build cars and motorbikes)
- Computer games developer
- Cyber intelligence officer (gather information about threats to IT)
- IT Director (manage the development of IT systems for organisations)
- Software engineer
- Web designer (design new websites and develop existing ones)
- Broadcast engineer (make sure TV, radio and online broadcasts run smoothly)
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Computer science:
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (MFL)
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using MFL. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
BUSINESS
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Business. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Business Analyst (work with organisations to help them change and improve)
- Project Manager (plan and organise people and resources to complete a project on time)
- Estate Agent
- Market Researcher
- Retail buyer (choose products for shops to sell)
- Retail merchandiser (make sure goods are on sale at the right price and in the right stores)
- Sales Manager (organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives)
- Social media manager
- Public Relations Officer (manage the reputation and image of organisations)
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Business:
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Food Technology. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Chef
- Baker
- Catering Manager
- Food scientist (develop new food and drink products)
- Nutritional Therapist (give people advice on diet and nutrition)
- Nutritionist (share scientific knowledge on the effects of diet on health and wellbeing)
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Food Technology:
MUSIC
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Music. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Audio visual technician (operate visual, sound and lighting equipment)
- Music promotions manager (publicise recording artists)
- Music teacher
- Music therapist
- Studio sound engineer (work in studios and make recordings of music)
- Radio broadcast assistant
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Music:
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using PE. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- PE teacher
- Personal Trainer
- Physiotherapist
- Sports and exercise physiologist (work with athletes and teams to improve performance)
- Sports scientist (use knowledge of how the body works to improve sporting ability)
- Soldier
- Firefighter
- Football referee
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using PE:
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Health and Social Care. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
- Care worker (help vulnerable people to carry out daily activities)
- Social worker (help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm and support people to live independently)
- Palliative care assistant (provide end of life care and support to patients and their families)
- Occupational care nurse (care for the health and wellbeing of people at work)
- Ambulance care assistant (take patients to and from hospital for appointments)
- Nanny (work in private homes looking after babies and children)
- Health visitor (work with families in their homes to support a healthy lifestyle and prevent illness)
- Nursery Worker (help babies and children up to the age of 5 to develop)
- Nurse
Real world examples
Watch videos of people who work in careers using Health and Social Care:
SOCIOLOGY
Click on the links below to find out more about the different careers available using Sociology. You will find out entry requirements, university and apprenticeship opportunities, average salaries and much more!
Working in Partnership with C+K Careers!
Bradford AP Academy works with C+K Careers to offer high quality, impartial information, careers guidance and advice services within our sites. With over 25 years’ experience C+K Careers have a wealth of experience to create and deliver an impartial careers guidance programme tailored to meet the needs of our school to support our young people with their decisions for the future. They can offer a unique, individualised service for every young person they work with to ensure that they maximise their careers journey.
Preparation for Adulthood Team (16 to 25 Service)
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council have a Preparation for Adulthood Team who provide information and advice for young people with SEND in Bradford. You can find out more here: Preparation for adulthood | Bradford Council
