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Navigating the Job Market in Creative Industries: A Guide for Arts and Social Sciences Students

I’m excited to help you explore and understand the vibrant and dynamic world of creative industries. Whether you’re passionate about design, marketing, film, publishing, or any other creative field, understanding the job market is essential to navigating your career path successfully. Let’s dive into some insights and strategies to help you thrive in the creative job market. The Landscape of […]

Patrick: Research Intern at Institute for Strategic Dialogue.

Patrick has an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, a Masters in History and a PG certification of Achievement in Political Theology for Peace. During his 5 years in Lancaster University, he was a Research Intern at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue for 2 months in London. What is the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD)? ISD is a ‘think-and-do-tank’, […]

Leveraging Your Politics Degree: Transferable Skills for Diverse Careers

While your studies have given you a deep understanding of political systems and theories, the skills you’ve developed are incredibly versatile and valuable in many professional settings. Let’s explore the key transferable skills gained from studying Politics and how they can enhance your career prospects in various fields. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills Problem Analysis A Politics degree […]

Rebecca: Blogger and Social Media Coordinator at Support the Goals

After completing her degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, Rebecca completed an internship in 2021. For one term, she was a Blogger and Social Media Coordinator at Support the Goals, which she praises as a scheme which was instrumental in her career development and would not be where she is today without it. What is Support the Goals […]

Andrew– Intern, National Trust.

Andrew completed a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master of Arts in History at Lancaster University. Currently, he works as a self-employed Researcher and Gardener and has a part-time role as a Collections Assistant with Lancashire Archives. Why did you choose to undertake an internship?  I chose the internship to give myself the experience of working in the heritage sector […]

Meg – Intern at Copify

Meg studied English Literature and completed a master’s degree in English Literary Studies at Lancaster University. In the final year of her undergraduate course in 2021, Meg completed a 3-month internship, working as a Web Content Editor for Copify. She continued to work at the organisation as a Content Delivery Manager for just shy of 2 years. So, what […]

About Us

Welcome to the FHASS Employability Hub here at Lancaster University! Our mission is to empower students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences to navigate their journey from academia to the professional world with confidence and success. The FHASS Employability Team are here to provide comprehensive support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. We offer […]

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