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Math

Straight-talking guides to math careers, routes and opportunities.

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  Data analyst

  How to Become a Data Analyst From Scratch (Step-by-Step Guide for 2026)

  Data analyst is one of the most in-demand jobs of 2026, and you don't need a maths degree to get there. Here's exactly how to go from zero to job-ready, step by step.

  3 October 2026 · 10 min read

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  Getting started

  20 Unique Jobs That Don’t Require Experience (And Actually Pay Well)

  No experience? No problem. Here are 20 real jobs you can start without a CV full of work history, including several that lead straight into STEM careers.

  26 September 2026 · 11 min read

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  Study routes

  Open University STEM Degrees: What You Can Study and Where It Leads

  Explore Open University STEM degrees in computing, data, maths, science and engineering, with practical advice on careers and course choice.

  15 September 2026 · 11 min read

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  STEM explained

  What Is STEM? (A Complete Guide to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

  What does STEM mean? Discover what STEM stands for, which subjects it includes, why STEM matters, and the career paths it can lead to.

  3 July 2026 · 4 min read