Careers Resources
Careers material, including leaflets promoting the benefits of post-16 qualifications in physics, are available from the careers section of the IOP website. Including:
- Experience: Physics at University (ages 16+) – a booklet for 16-19 year olds that explains the benefits of studying physics at university - also discusses degree options and graduate careers.
- Expand: Physics at A-level (ages 14+) – a leaflet that promotes the benefits of studying physics at A-level. It features people working in a diverse range of careers for which a physics A-level is either essential or useful.
- Explore: Physics at the Heart of Everything (ages 11–14) – a postcard that explores the world of physics. Ideas for using it in lessons are available from the website.
- Physics on Course (ages 16+) - a directory of physics courses in higher education for students who are considering studying physics at university. It lists all accredited physics degree courses and typical grade offers, and it provides more general advice on physics and careers. A searchable online directory of physics courses is also available at www.myphysicscourse.org.
Ashfield Music Festival
Ashfield Music Festival is a careers simulation activity. The pack contains all you need to run a one-day, off-timetable activity with a large group of 14–15-year-old students. Pupils work in teams to plan a music festival. They take on specialist roles in the teams and seek advice from a group of “experts”. The aim is to show them that a knowledge and understanding of physics is useful in the world of business and enterprise. It is a good opportunity to bring in outside support and to include physics in a school’s enterprise agenda. You can find out more about the activity, or order a pack, on the Ashfield page of the IOP website.