Careers

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 22 September, 2022

What jobs can you get with an archaeology degree? 

Once you graduate from an archaeology degree, the careers available to you will depend on the level of education you have completed. The two common careers for archaeologists are those based at universities and those who work at cultural resource management (CRM) companies. Many graduates will also go on to further study. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 22 September, 2022

What can you do with a history degree? 

Students who complete a history degree gain skills in analysing events that have passed but also the ability to use this information for the future of society. These problem-solving skills are transferable across several industries that focus on current societies, especially in business, politics and academics. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 22 September, 2022

What can you do with an English literature degree? 

A degree in English literature provides graduates with many transferable skills including communication, the ability to work analytically and complete research, and the skills to work independently. Although teaching is one of the most popular career routes with an English degree, there are actually many possibilities for work. 

By ashton.wenborn, 24 June, 2021

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Knowledge is power, and for students, gaining an understanding of the labour market is more important than ever. The University of Warwick aims to equip students with the knowledge they need to enter the workforce, according to Anne Wilson, head of careers at the university.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 9 May, 2018

Since the end of April, I have finished all my assessments for the year. What freedom, what joy. Added to the recent warm weather in London, life is pretty good right now.

However, the anxiety of job hunting is still nagging me.

I recently attended my first careers seminar. It was fairly small forum, with around 15 companies. Armed with a CV completed just days before, I strolled into the event venue. Clad in black and hair tied back, I did my best to look professional and put together. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 19 April, 2018

Summer internships or study abroad programmes are an expectation at Harvard University. Every year, the university connects students with hundreds of organisations and schemes to encourage us to have a productive three months during the summer. Conversations about summer plans start as early as Christmas and often by February many students have a placement secured. I was not one of those students.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 22 March, 2018

View the overall results of the 2018 Student Experience Survey

Many students heading off to university want to be sure that their institution has good connections with industry. Opportunities to secure work placements, and to learn from the expertise of practising professionals in the “real world”, can be invaluable additions to the academic side of a student’s time in higher education.

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