Careers & University

At Harris Merton Sixth Form, we are committed to ensuring every student progresses onto a high-quality destination that aligns with their ambitions, strengths and long-term goals.

Our students achieve exceptional outcomes, securing places at a wide range of respected universities and gaining access to competitive career pathways.

Each year, our students progress to a wide range of high-quality universities, including several Russell Group institutions such as King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, the University of Nottingham, the University of Birmingham and the University of Southampton. Alongside these, many students also secure places at excellent specialist and modern universities across London and beyond. Our sixth formers pursue competitive and varied degree pathways, including medicine and health sciences, computer science and engineering, law, business, finance and the social sciences, reflecting the breadth of talent and ambition within our community. 

Our careers programme gives students access to a wide range of industry-leading experiences, virtual insight days and professional workshops. These include opportunities across sectors such as law, medicine, healthcare, engineering, finance, digital media, technology and the creative industries. Through partnerships with universities, employers and professional organisations, students gain meaningful insight into future pathways and develop the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions about their next steps.

We are equally committed to supporting students who wish to pursue high-quality apprenticeships. Our careers programme ensures they receive tailored guidance on navigating competitive application processes, accessing employer insight events, and developing the professional skills needed for success. Through partnerships with leading organisations across sectors such as finance, technology, engineering, law, media and healthcare, students gain exposure to a range of apprenticeship pathways - from advanced and higher apprenticeships to prestigious degree-level options. Our goal is to ensure that every student, regardless of their chosen route, is fully prepared, confident and supported in securing a destination that matches their ambitions.