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Computing, technology and digital
User researchers collect, analyse and test data to design websites, software and applications based on user needs.
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
Volunteering
You can volunteer at user research sessions to get some experience. This will be useful, especially if you do not have a degree. You can also get involved in the online user experience (UX) community and find a mentor to help you.
You can apply directly to user research or digital design companies, or go through a specialist agency. To apply, you'll need experience in:
You could apply for a place on a user research or marketing company's graduate training scheme if you have a degree, for example in digital marketing or product design. It will be useful if you have experience of working in agile project development. It will also help if you have a portfolio to show examples of your work to employers.
You'll need:
On a daily basis you could:
With experience you could move into a management role and supervise a team of user researchers. You could also work on larger, more complicated projects as a head of user experience or research. You could become a business analyst, or product or service designer.
Media researchers support producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio programmes.
IT project managers oversee the development and installation of computer hardware and software systems.
Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction projects.
Solutions architects lead teams that design and develop new computer systems for clients.
Software developers design, build and test computer programs for business, education and leisure services.
Library assistants help librarians to manage the day-to-day running of a library.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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