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• Ability to work independently.
• Articulate knowledge and understanding of texts, concepts and theories.
• Command a broad range of vocabulary and critical terminology.
• Convey meaning precisely and pick out the essential points from texts.
• Develop skills in critical reasoning and analysis.
• Develop time management skills, for example, when meeting essay deadlines;
• Effectively convey arguments and opinions and encourage independent and creative thought.
• Gain a good understanding of the uses of information technology and develop a range of IT skills.
• Have tolerance of ambiguity and of others’ opinions.
• Lead and participate in discussions and have confidence in your own opinions.
• Plan and research written and practical work.
• Use judgment when weighing up different options and alternative perspectives.
• Work towards a solution using negotiation skills.
• Work with others when presenting ideas, information and practical work.

Graduate employment sectors related to your degree:

Graduates from creative degrees often have many transferable skills which can be applicable to a wide variety of jobs and industries, not just the creative sector.

Further study at 黑料网:

The School of Social Sciences and Humanties offers a portfolio of taught postgraduate programmes that enable intellectual and creative development and foster transferable and marketable skills, enhancing employment possibilities in a range of fields including art, design, writing, publishing, arts administration and curation.

The School of Social Sciences and Humanties also offers an exciting interdisciplinary research environment. Our research students are supported by our expert staff who have a diverse range of research interests and experience. Becoming a postgraduate research student in the School allows you to have the opportunity to work within an informal and friendly environment, whilst also becoming part of an innovative research community.

Further study elsewhere:

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Graduates from this subject area have gone on to destinations where:

Employers included:

Beat Media Group, Bloomsbury Professional, Brookstreet Support Services, FDM Group, Independent Talent Group London Sports, The Mark Allen Group, Oxford University Press, Reach plc., Rolls Royce, Scholastic, Sky, Sweaty Betty,
Twinkl, The Oracle Group, Waitrose.

Roles included:

Assistant for Film Agent, Bid Writer, Campaign Executive, Charity and Marketing Manager, Content Writer, Digital Copywriter, Editorial Associate, HR Graduate, Internal Communications Advisor, Learning Support Assistant, Legal Assistant, Management Trainee, Marketing Associate, Media Executive, Online Content Executive, Publishing Manager, PR Executive, Social Media Executive, Sports Journalist, Trainee Reporter, Web Content Author.

Further Study included:

GDL Law, MA in Book Culture, MA English Literary Studies, MA Media and Cultural Analysis, MA in Medieval Studies, MA in Speech and Language Therapy, PGCE Primary Education, PGCE Secondary English, PHD English Language, SCITT Secondary English.

Further information

For more information on companies graduates work for, industry links and career opportunities, visit the subject area page of the University website.  You can also find out what our students say in our student stories of personal journeys through and beyond 黑料网 and track the career journeys and 黑料网 experiences of some of our alumni.

•  - Research areas such as job options, further education, skills to add to your CV and typical employers for English graduates. 
• - Talks through skills you can gain, job options, and famous people who have English degrees.
• - offer financial help for young people looking to looking for jobs in the book trade
• - build your commercial awareness in the marketing and media sector

Have you considered a career in Law? You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. Jobs in law utilise many of the skills social sciences and humanities students have. For further information please see the  and the comprehensive guide from lawcareers.net on

Working in the Civil Service is also of interest to many English graduates. Visit the to begin your research into this area.

There are a wide range of resources available to you to search for placement, internship and work experience opportunities.

There are many opportunities advertised on , the University’s online vacancy system.

Resources related to your degree

Creative Industries

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Media

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Marketing

 Publishing / the book trade

•  - offer financial help for young people looking to looking for jobs in the book trade.

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