Jenna Higham – FASS Placement Blog 2017

Jenna Higham, has just completed her FASS Placement with the London based Institute for Strategic Dialogue. ISD are a global counter-extremism organisation dedicated to powering new generations against hate and extremism. Below you can find a blog post detailing her experience of her time on placement, along with overviews of her role, the recruitment process, and Read more about Jenna Higham – FASS Placement Blog 2017[…]

What can I do with my English degree?

English students have a lot to offer prospective employers, including well-developed communication skills, the ability to work independently, flexibility and adaptability. English graduates enter a broad range of professions, including education, marketing, journalism and public relations. Their analytical and communication skills are potentially in demand in management roles both in business and the public sector. Read more about What can I do with my English degree?[…]

What can I do with my Sociology degree?

Sociology graduates have a range of skills that are in demand, including communication and information gathering and analysis – but they need to know how to sell their strengths to employers. Many sociology graduates are drawn to working in areas such as law, health and education, as well as social and welfare professions. For some Read more about What can I do with my Sociology degree?[…]

What can I do with my Film Studies degree?

A degree in film studies provides you with a combination of theoretical and technical skills that are transferable to a whole host of careers in the creative industries Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Broadcast engineer Broadcast presenter Location manager Programme researcher broadcasting/film/video Television camera operator Television/film/video producer Television production coordinator Jobs Read more about What can I do with my Film Studies degree?[…]

The top 10 skills that will get you a job when you graduate

Have you got the key skills graduate employers look for? You’ll need to give examples of these essential competencies in your job applications and interviews to impress recruiters and get hired.   Graduate employers place a lot of emphasis on finding candidates with the right skills and competencies for their organisations. Depending on the career Read more about The top 10 skills that will get you a job when you graduate[…]

I have a degree, now what?

If you don’t know what career you want when you graduate, you may have more options than you think. There are jobs in law, finance, IT and management that are open to graduates from any degree background. Even if you don’t know what the practical applications of your degree are, many graduate employers do. They Read more about I have a degree, now what?[…]

2016 Placement Blog: Emily Siddall

Emily Siddall: Intern at the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences 2016 Emily undertook an internship with the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University, assisting the FASS Placements Officer. This blog gives an overview of her reflection on her experience after completing the FASS Placement Scheme. After being invited to Read more about 2016 Placement Blog: Emily Siddall[…]

The Richardson Institute Internship Programme- Research Exhibition 2017

When: Thursday 27th April 2017 Where: LICA Building We would like to say huge congratulations to all participants in The Richardson Institute Internship Programme (RIIP)- Research Exhibition 2017. The Student Interns, Project Coordinators, University Staff, Participating Organisations all pulled together to make this incredible event come to life and be the success that it was. Read more about The Richardson Institute Internship Programme- Research Exhibition 2017[…]