Careers and employability
Studying with us means you will develop a wide range of transferable skills, opening up a huge variety of career possibilities.
Skills you can develop
- flexible and interdisciplinary career profile
- adaptability, independence and initiative
- critical analysis, communication, research and media literacy skills
- cross-cultural awareness, maturity and resilience from time spent abroad
- ability to build relationships and understand other cultures
- essential language skills that UK businesses need post-Brexit
As the UK embarks on a new era of co-operation with Europe, and with the rest of the world, the extent to which the country can realise the vision of a truly global UK in the long term will depend on our ability to succeed in a competitive international environment, and to understand and connect with people across the world.
Languages for the future, British Council
With an arsenal of transferable skills under your belt, you'll be able to take your pick from a range of exciting careers.
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The creative industries are now the fastest growing sector in the UK contributing more than £80 billion each year. Globally, they generate 3% of GDP and employ 1% of the population.
British Council Arts Strategy, 2016
In demand
We’re consistently one of the top choices for graduate recruitment among UK employers in the annual High Fliers report.
Starting salaries
94.2% of our graduates who enter into full-time employment directly after graduation can expect an average starting salary ranging from £21,336 to £31,000*.
*Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK.
Career destinations
Find out about the careers our graduates go in to.
Graduate destinations
How can we help you?
Develop skills and gain valuable experience
Get experience with leading industry organisations
Get involved in practical classroom experience in a school
Take modules focused on career skills, mentoring, cultural awareness, entrepreneurship and volunteering
Use your subject-specific knowledge to run teaching and learning events on campus and in local primary and secondary schools
Careers and Employability Service
The dedicated Faculty of Arts team have expertise in supporting arts students and graduates, and will help you transition to the next stage of your career.
Services on offer include:
- Careers advice
- CV reviews
- Drop-in sessions
- Graduate job fairs
- Latest vacancies listings
Careers and Employability Service