Choosing the right STEM degree course

SCORE report investigates the information available for prospective applicants when choosing a STEM degree course

A new report from SCORE summarises the findings of research carried out by the Centre for Education and Industry, at Warwick University, on the qualifications and combinations of subjects that enable students to progress into STEM degrees.

The report: 'Choosing the right STEM degree course: Investigating the information available for prospective applicants' highlights the difficulties for young people considering applying to enter higher education with the large range of courses available, the complexity of information and the lack of transparency in the admissions process. Other findings include the high value that university admissions tutors place on mathematics, and that students who wish to progress into STEM-related HE courses would be best advised to attain at least two science-related A-levels in order to have access to the widest range of options. SCORE intends to use this evidence to assist the development of clear and accurate guidance for students, teachers and parents, with a view to ensuring that all candidates can have access to the same information.

SCORE plans to work with relevant stakeholders to improve transparency in the admissions process and the ease of access to information. The Science Council is also working closely with students, teachers and admissions tutors to develop a toolkit for prospective students when applying for higher education courses. This will be made available through the Future Morph careers website, led by the Science Council.

For more information visit the SCORE website.