Careers Service

The 10 Sectors

The Data Driven Innovation programme aims to modernise and kick-start growth in 10 different sectors. This is expected to create many opportunities for graduate employment.

Agritech

External view of the Roslin Innovation Centre at Easter Bush
Agritech is the use of technology to improve our farming practices.

Fintech

Two students working together in front of a monitor
Financial technology or "Fintech" is being used to automate our financial services, making them safer and more convenient for the consumer.

Tourism and Festivals

Lanterns
As host to the world's biggest arts festival, Edinburgh is a key player in this sector.

Financial Services

A group of analysts with laptops brainstorming around a table
The Financial Services sector is constantly innovating to keep up with changing consumer demands.

Creative Technology

Multicoloured paint splashed over a white cloth
Creative technology combines data with art, to improve the working lives of creatives in Scotland and enable them to push their art with modern techniques.

Digital Technology

The front of the Bayes Centre
The Bayes Centre is a new hub for technological development within the University.

Space and Satellites

Students standing next to the large telescope at the Royal Observatory
The University is spearheading much of the City Deal's current work with Satellites and Space Technology.

Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Barbara Webb, Professor of Biorobotics at the School of Informatics
Together with Heriot-Watt, the University of Edinburgh is successfully forging new pathways in robotics development.

Health and Social Care

Student at the Centre for Integrative Physiology
In the Health and Social care sector data will be used to improve health and raise the standard of care.

The Public Sector

Students standing outside the National Galleries of Scotland
The Public Sector offers many career opportunities.