Careers & Higher Education

We will provide you with lots of support in both making your decision and preparing you for the process of interviews and applications. Perhaps most importantly, the increased independence Sixth Form offers will help you manage your time and be responsible for your own learning. Being responsible for your own learning will make you ready for the world of work or university.

Girls go on to study a huge range of different subjects and career paths. These are some of the highlights from the class of 2024-2025.

 

Medicine – Aberdeen

Apprenticeship in Consulting (Accenture)

Architecture – Architectural Association, London

Art Foundation

Psychology – Bath

Politics and International Relations – Bath

Materials Science and Engineering – Birmingham

Brigham Young

Computer Science – Bristol

Geography – Bristol

Marketing with Study Abroad in a Modern Language – Bristol

Medicine  –  MBChB Standard entry – Bristol

Economics and Management – Bristol

Geography – Bristol

Marketing – Bristol

Medicine  – Brunel

Business Management and Marketing – University of the West of England Bristol

Music – Cambridge

Anglo – Saxon, Norse, and Celtic – Cambridge

Classics – Cambridge

History and Modern Languages – Cambridge

Medicine – Cardiff

Biological Sciences – Cardiff

International Relations and Politics – Cardiff

Biomedical Engineering – Chinese University of Hong Kong

History of Art – Courtauld Institute of Art

Law – Chinese University of Hong Kong

Liberal Arts – Durham

Modern Languages and Cultures (with year abroad) – Durham

History – Durham

Natural Sciences – Durham

Classics – Durham

Marketing and Management with Placement Year – Durham

Politics – Durham

English Literature – Durham

Economics with Management – Durham

Business with Marketing – Edinburgh

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Exercise and Sport Sciences – Exeter

International Relations – Exeter

Economics – Exeter

Mechanical Engineering – Exeter

Television & Film Production with Professional Placement – Falmouth

Harvard

Hong Kong University

IE Business School

Natural Sciences – Kings College London

Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse – Kings College London

Law – Kings College London

Geography and Economics (Placement Year) – Lancaster

Criminology – Loughborough

Marketing (with placement year) – Loughborough

Biological Sciences – Leeds

Business Management with Marketing – Leeds

Medicine – Leicester

Fashion Design and Technology (with Placement YearL) – Loughborough

Philosophy, Politics and Economics – London School of Economics

Management – London School of Economics

Medicine – Manchester

Politics and Sociology – Manchester

Business Accounting with Industrial/Professional – Manchester

Drama – Manchester

American Studies – Manchester

Education – Manchester

Ethics, Religion and Philosophy – Manchester Metropolitan University

Accounting and FInance with a FY – Nottingham Trent

International Relations and Politics – Nottingham Trent

Geography – Newcastle

Marine Biology – Newcastle

Politics and Economics – Newcastle

Biochemistry – Newcastle

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Northern (Dance)

Medicine at Lincoln – Nottingham

Physics with Astrophysics – Nottingham

Geography BSc – Nottingham

Economics – Nottingham

History – Oxford

Beginners’ Italian and Linguistics – Oxford

Degree Apprenticeship – Oxford Brookes

Primary Teacher Education – Oxford Brookes University

Parsons School of Design, New York

Law with Politics – Queens Belfast

Medicine – Queen Mary University of London

Biological Sciences with Foundation – Queen Mary University of London

Electronic Engineering with Foundation – Queen Mary University of London

Primary Education – Reading

Business and Management – Royal Holloway

Veterinary Medicine – Royal Veterinary College

Veterinary Medicine – Royal Veterinary College

Speech and Language Therapy – Sheffield

Architecture – Sheffield

Midwifery – Southampton

History – Southampton

Audiology – Southampton

Occupational Therapy – Southampton

Aeronautics and Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering – Southampton

Chemistry with External Placement – Southampton

Musical Theatre – Staffordshire

Sport and Exercise Science – Surrey

Sport and Exercise Science – Surrey

Chemistry pre Medicine – University of Pennsylvania

Fashion Pattern Cutting – University of the Arts London

Cosmetic Science – University of the Arts London

Fashion Management – University of the Arts London

French and Spanish – University College London

Geography – University College London

Psychology and Language Sciences – University College London

Geography and Economics – University College London

History and Philosophy of Science – University College London

Aerospace Engineering – University of Illinois Urbana –  Champaign

Geography and Economics – Reading

Vanderbilt

Economics – Warwick

Biomedical Science – Warwick

Law – York

Biochemistry – York

Biomedical Sciences – York

There is no straight answer to this as there is no typical Headington School Oxford girl. While we have lots of former girls working as, for example, doctors or lawyers, we also have girls pursuing careers in the Arts, in business, in engineering; indeed in every field imaginable.

Our job is to make sure you have all the tools and information to make the right decision about which path you wish to follow. If you have no idea which path is right for you that’s okay too – we will help you look at your options and encourage you to make the right decision for you. Girls also have the chance to be a part of our vibrant and global professional networking community via Headington Connect.

Our spiral careers curriculum begins in Year 7, when you will explore your interests, strengths, skills and values. As you progress through the School, you will develop a broader understanding of different careers, industries and pathways, learn how to build your profile of skills and experiences, and receive tailored support at key decision-making stages.

A fortnightly Careers Café further enriches this programme by giving you regular opportunities to meet professionals from a wide range of sectors, hear first-hand about their career journeys, and gain valuable insights into the world of work.

GCSE and A Level Options

From Years 9 to 11, you will have one-to-one meetings with your tutor and members of the Senior Management Group to discuss their curriculum options and how these can support your future aspirations and career plans. You will also hear from current Sixth Form students and alumnae in assemblies, gaining valuable insights into their experiences and choices.

Options evenings provide further opportunities for you and your family to explore the pathways available and make informed decisions about the next stage of your education.

Sixth Form support

In the Sixth Form, you will benefit from:

• Expert guidance for UCAS applications
• Annual Higher Education evening
• Careers fairs and careers advice in tutor time, assemblies and PSHE
• Visits and talks from representatives from specific universities
• One to one advice and support from tutors and Higher Education mentors
• One to one interviews with tutors and the academic management team to discuss first steps in careers and post-school options
• Fortnightly Higher Education mentoring from Spring Term of Year 12
• Preparation for university admissions tests
• Critical and Creative Thinking curriculum (help with future employability)
• Academic Skills lessons to help you attain the grades you need for university or apprenticeships
• Headington Connect sessions to enable Year 12 summer work experience programmes
• Regular communications about work experience and university level programmes for Year 12 and Year 13 students via the pupil briefing
• Support with references and applications for all work experience and placements
• Advice on apprenticeship and other direct-to-work programmes

You may also choose to take advantage of:

• Specialist programmes for Oxbridge, Law, Architecture, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary applications
• Help with applications to universities overseas
• Information and advice about gap years
• Subject specific visits to universities
• Lectures from university professors in a range of different subjects
• Through Headington Connect, access to 2,000+ professionals willing to help, who have experience of working in over 280 different industries

Whether you are a future chef, a research scientist or a hedge fund manager, we will make sure you are ready for the next step on the road towards your goal.