Explore 900+ UK occupations across 15 career routes. Find out what careers match their subjects, take a career quiz, and compare pathways from T-Levels to degrees.
Each route contains multiple pathways and occupations. Click on a route to discover careers, qualification options, and progression paths.
Work with nature, animals, and the environment. From farming to wildlife conservation.
Drive organisations forward through management, strategy, and operations.
Create memorable experiences in food service, hotels, and events.
Shape young minds and support children's development and learning.
Build the infrastructure of tomorrow. From skilled trades to project management.
Express creativity through visual arts, media, and design innovation.
Shape the digital future through software, data, and technology solutions.
Design, build, and innovate. From mechanical engineering to advanced manufacturing.
Help people look and feel their best through beauty and wellness services.
Save lives and advance science through healthcare, research, and medical technology.
Navigate complex legal and financial landscapes for businesses and individuals.
Keep communities safe through policing, firefighting, and security services.
Connect products with people through marketing, sales, and supply chain excellence.
Support and care for vulnerable people in our communities.
Keep the world moving through transport, logistics, and supply chain management.
We know career conversations can be challenging. This tool helps you:
See how GCSE and A-Level subjects connect to real career opportunities.
T-Levels, Apprenticeships, or University? Understand the pros and cons.
Realistic salary ranges based on UK government data.
Future-proof careers in sustainability and green technology.
The Career Pathway Explorer is designed for UK students aged 11-18 and their parents. It covers GCSE and A-Level subject choices through to entry-level careers and professional qualifications.
All career data comes from Skills England (formerly the Institute for Apprenticeships), the official UK government body responsible for occupational standards. This ensures accuracy and alignment with the UK skills framework.
T-Levels are new 2-year technical qualifications equivalent to 3 A-Levels. They combine classroom learning with a substantial industry placement (45+ days) and are designed as a pathway to skilled employment, apprenticeships, or higher education.
Salary ranges are based on UK national averages from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE). Actual salaries vary by location, employer, and experience. London salaries are typically 15-30% higher than shown.
Levels 2-3 (green) are entry/technical qualifications equivalent to GCSEs and A-Levels. Levels 4-5 (blue) are higher technical, like HNCs and Foundation Degrees. Levels 6-7 (purple) are professional qualifications, equivalent to Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Career data provided by Skills England under the Open Government Licence.