UCAS and Careers

University Choices

With over 50,000 courses to choose from in the UK alone, not to mention the numerous specialist colleges of Art, Drama and Music, the process of researching and choosing a degree course can feel overwhelming. 
Careful preparation is needed, and our experienced careers and tutor team are there to guide girls through the process, supporting you at every stage. 

Thinking of applying to Oxbridge, international universities, for Art, Music, Drama, a Degree Apprenticeship or deferring a year?

We are here to guide you, for more information see our Sixth Form Prospectus.

We have an enviable reputation for girls gaining offers from top universities in the UK and further afield. You will be offered advice and encouragement every step of the way. Girls who choose to take a gap year come back to benefit from the support we offer or can be supported online from far-flung locations as they apply. In an increasingly competitive application process it is good to know you are going to be taken very seriously.

From Geography at Cambridge to Pharmacology at UCL, from Engineering at Durham to the Royal Academy of Music and Economics at the University of Science & Technology in HK, take a look at the Destination of Leavers data below. No editing. The full story! 

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Careers Ideas

Future careers are impossible to anticipate precisely therefore we equip girls to develop the personal  attributes and skills which will enable them to embrace new possibilities as they emerge. 

You'll have personal support from our Director of Careers Education,  Catherine Taylor.  

You'll benefit from:

• a comprehensive careers education programme designed to equip you to take ownership of you decision - making regarding future pathways and careers. 
• training in the skills to research areas of personal interest, leading to aspirational and exciting choices
• a variety of careers events within School as well as external events such as a Biennial Careers Forum, specialist sector talks and a Goldman Sachs Pre-University Women's event.
• a careers blog that includes access to a Virtual Medical Society, weekend workshops in Digital & Tech, Essay competitions, Law mentors, STEM virtual summer work experience and more.
• the St Catherine's Association Community of former and current parents and alumnae, ready to support you with Uni-advice as 'Uni-buddies', careers advice, networking, shadowing and more.
• a post-University careers, leadership and networking group 'The London Network'.
• a lively LinkedIn group of alumnae, parents and past parents.

To find out more, look at our Sixth Form Prospectus.

Careers Inspiration

Recent speakers have included:

• Cassa Jackson - singer/songwriter who has performed at the O2 and alumna of 2016
• Ellie de la Bedoyere - Senior Policy Adviser in The Cabinet Office and alumna of 2011
• Scarlett Peterson - print designer for Sweaty Betty and alumna of 2016
• Camilla Alonzo - International Human Rights laywer at the Human Rights Advocacy Centre and alumna of 2008

By joining St Catherine’s you’ll benefit from the St Catherine’s Association Community of over 8,500 members, 
a community committed to supporting each other in the world of work. The community is active, with alumnae and parents helping current girls to research Universities, explore career opportunities, secure 
internships or find work experience and refine their networking skills.

You'll benefit from:

• Our 'Uni-Buddy Scheme' - when it comes to choosing your degree course or university we can put you in touch with recent leavers.
• Young alumnae talks about their choices of degree subject and life at university.   
• Alumnae returning to share their career journeys - most recently we heard from alumnae working at the BBC as a Zoologist, as a Corporate Solicitor at Linklaters, a PHD student at UCL researching cancer 
  drugs, an HSBC Asset Manager, a Miro Gallery Curator and an Alexander McQueen embroiderer. 
• 121 connections with parents and alumnae for professional advice and sector guidance.
• A LinkedIn private networking group for former and current parents and alumnae.
• The London Network - events are held twice a year and focus on both business sectors and management/ leadership issues.  This is your opportunity to make connections and develop your networking skills.
• Three Travel/Project Bursaries, worth in total over £3,500, to assist in gap year  projects.

To find out more about how the Association Community can support your careers ideas and ambitions, see our Sixth Form Prospectus.

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