STEM Leaflet (2026) - Flipbook - Page 7
STEM MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS
Maths plays a valuable role in technology and the economy. It is used to solve
real world problems and can open up solu琀椀ons that were previously not
understood. It is a system of reason and logic used to explain the universe and
is both prac琀椀cal and crea琀椀ve. Pursuing an educa琀椀on in maths equips you with
skills that are highly valued in most careers. Mathema琀椀cal ability is very highly
regarded by both universi琀椀es and employers.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Problem solving, logical thinking, conceptual ability, analysis and interpreta琀椀on
of data, research skills
CAREER PATHWAYS
Maths quali昀椀ca琀椀ons are considered essen琀椀al or desirable for a whole host
of degree subjects including virtually all sciences, economics and related
courses and many social science courses. There is a na琀椀onal shortage of
mathema琀椀cians, and employment prospects are good. To get some idea of
careers open to those studying Maths at A Level and beyond, look at the
careers sec琀椀on at h琀琀p://www.mathscareers.org.uk/
