Subject-specific career and course exploration resources

Here you’ll find career exploration resources specific to particular subject areas and careers.

If your subject area isn’t listed here and you are struggling to find relevant online career exploration resources (see our general resource list too), get in touch with us on leaps@ed.ac.uk and we’ll do our best to help!

  • Prospects UK have useful info on careers in accounting, banking and finance





  • FutureLearn and MOOC short online courses – lots of ‘Intro to…’ style courses
  • Keep up-to-date with business news, across various platforms and publications​

  • Prospects UK - what you can do with a degree in media studies
  • My World of Work search results for print, publishing, marketing and advertising roles

  • Practice coding with Code Academy (no need to pay for an account – go for the ‘Basic’ free version!), and programming with The Turtle System
  • FutureLearn and MOOC short online courses – lots of ‘Intro to…’ style courses
  • HE+ comptuing












  • Have a go at reading newspapers, watching TV shows or listening to radio programmes in your language of choice
  • Transcript journal sharing books and literature from Europe and beyond, published in English, French and German translations
  • Prospects - what you can do with a modern language(s) degree
  • University of Cambridge links about modern and medieval languages
  • United Nations and European Parliament resources for language students


  • Reach Edinburgh is for local school students interested in Medicine, and has created a bank of resources.
  • Observe GP free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team
  • THE CURE’s medical reporters take you on a journey to the frontiers of world health
  • ‘The Struggle of Mental Health’ TED series
  • In2MedSchool is a widening participation initiative which supports students who are aiming to study Medicine via a mentoring scheme, events and webinars.

  • Future Learn courses on Medical Technology (can complete for free in 14 days)
  • Some students have gained work experience from Charles River



  • To become a pharmacist you need an MPharm Degree accredited by the General Pharmacy Council (GPhC) followed by a pre-registration year in hospital or community practice
  • NHS Careers info on careers as a pharmacist
  • Prospects resources and info for aspiring pharmacists
  • My World of Work job profile and career outlook for a pharmacist

  • BBC Radio 3’s ‘Composer of the Week’ guide to composers and their music
  • Frantic Assembly (Frantic Digital) resources and ‘create’ activities using creative / performance skills
  • WACI (Widening Access to the Creative Industries) online resources for Dance, Drama, Filmmaking, Music and Production
  • For Acting, get involved in local/school productions
  • Watch films, see theatre, read plays – as much as possible! Many theatre productions are now on YouTube.



  • The Week in Westminster: political commentators from major newspapers look at what’s been going on in Westminster politics each week
  • Oxford University's Politics Blog OxPol
  • EACH OTHER focuses on increasing public knowledge of and support for human rights



  • Research the role of a social worker and the skills and values that are important in that role. Be able to demonstrate your commitment and motivation to study/work in social work in your personal statement
  • Scottish Social Services Council for guidance on careers and education






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