Routes into an engineering or tech career
Students in Northern Ireland interested in pursuing a career in engineering and technology can:
- choose to study great subjects like maths, science, geography, and design and technology
- gain qualifications such as GCSEs or vocational qualifications such as BTEC Level 2
Post-16 options include:
- apprenticeships (including advanced apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships) which combine workplace training with studying
- TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Design, Engineer, Construct which offers practical experience in the built environment sector
For students considering Higher Education, pathways include:
- university degree
- foundation degree courses
Both of these degree options are available in general engineering, or cover specific fields such as computer science, manufacturing or technology.
Mapping out their next steps?
Help students map out their future with our national career route map for Northern Ireland. Download it for free and display on your classroom wall.
Unlocking aspirations for STEM
A career for everyone
From robotics engineers and flood modeller, geohazard specialists, to stadium designers, whatever their interests, there’s a job for your students in STEM.
Download our poster that highlights 100 exciting job roles in engineering and technology to guide aspirations.
Routes with hands-on learning
For students interested in an engineering or tech career, technical or vocational routes are becoming increasingly popular. That’s why it’s essential to understand all the career pathways so you can help them make the right decision for their learning style and personality.
Our All routes into engineering 20-page booklet is for young people who are deciding their next steps. It covers all the different routes into the sector including T Levels, apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships and degrees.
Hear from professionals
Watch our short videos from across the engineering and tech industry and help students understand what it’s like to work in the sector. These early career STEM professionals share what they do, how they got started, and what they love about their roles.
Need more careers resources?
Discover more careers resources to support your students. Find out more about what engineering is, the types of engineering jobs and what a future career looks like. You can filter by age group, format, resource type and usage.
Dare to discover engineering and tech careers
With so many different types of engineering, it can be hard to know how to direct your students to follow their passion for STEM. Our dare to discover blog series offers insight and advice from 15 Professional Engineering Institutions on many of the job available.
