Humanities

Options with a degree in Humanities

Humanities graduates are highly valued for their critical thinking, communication skills, and adaptability. This strong foundation can open up numerous career paths! No matter which humanities subject you study, there are countless opportunities available to you as a graduate. Some may choose careers directly related to their degree, while others might explore fields where their degree is beneficial. Keep in mind that many employers welcome applications from graduates of any discipline, so you can consider options beyond your specific field.

Enhancing your transferable skills during your studies, along with understanding your values, interests, and personality, will help you to make well-informed career choices. Your career is likely to be shaped by the skills you’ve developed throughout your degree program.

A great starting point or exploring options with your degree is Prospects – what can I do with my degree? Relevant pages listed below.

 

General creative jobs boards

Prospects: Creative Industries in the UK – the best starting point to gain better understanding of creative industries in the UK

 

Networking and Opportunities

 

Careers in Creative Writing

 

Cultural Education including Museums, Galleries, Libraries, Heritage

 

Careers in Journalism

 

Careers in Publishing

 

Careers in Marketing & Advertising

 

Careers in TV

 

Careers in Film

 

Not sure about any of these options? No problem!

To help you explore the wide range of career options open to you have a look at Prospects what can I do with my degree and take the Prospects Career Planner Quiz. You can also book an appointment to speak to your Careers Adviser.

The following websites may also be helpful to search the wider job market, where your transferable skills can be applied.

 

Volunteering

If you are interested in gaining some voluntary experience locally you may find the following websites helpful

Looking to make the most of your volunteering? Why not sign up for the Dundee Plus Award which helps you reflect on and develop your employability skills. It even gives you evidence to add to your CV.

Internships and Work Experience

You may wish to read our guide on Work Experience and Internships

  • JobShop – find an opportunity
  • GoinGlobal – International Internships and job options
  • Saltire – a world-class internship programme, which prepares students in their penultimate year of study by taking part in projects in Scotland and all over the world
  • Forage – host of thousands of free virtual job simulations
  • For some University of Dundee students, you may be eligible to take our 20 credit level 2 Internship Module.

Sometimes, making a speculative application may be the way to get that work placement or internship that you want. If you’d like to talk through how to approach a potential employer, feel free to contact the Careers Service.

 

Graduate Schemes

Many leading UK employers across all industries run graduate training programmes, to discover the benefits of these schemes and how you apply the links below will help: