
Rhona Gibson is our adviser for English. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in English. If you would like further advice, please see our advice and guidance options.
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What can I do with my degree? - English (Prospects)
This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.
School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture UG destination information (2022-23; 2021-22; 2020-21)
Data on what School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.
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English UG destination information (2022-23; 2021-22)
Data on what English undergraduates were doing 15 months after finishing their studies.
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What Do Graduates Do? - Scotland
Find out what graduates from Scottish institutions went on to do after their first degree, Masters or PhD.
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What Do Graduates Do? (UK)
Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.
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Dynamic degrees fostering creative and critical thinkers (University of Aberdeen graduate case studies)
University of Aberdeen graduates of English literature, linguistics and creative writing explain how their degree supports their work and life.
Reading the world and writing the future (University of Aberdeen graduate case studies)
University of Aberdeen graduates of English literature, linguistics and creative writing share their success stories.
Working with Words: Alumni stories
This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.
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"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Grace Balfour-Harle (Editorial Assistant)
The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article English and Legal Studies graduate, Grace Balfour-Harle, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.
Looking for career options with your degree subject?
Here are some areas you might be interested in:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting, Film and Video
- Government and Administration
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Performance
- Politics and Government
- PR
- Publishing and Printing
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Teaching in Schools
- Theatre
- Writing
Don't forget that many graduate jobs are open to people from any degree subject. If you want to find out more, have a look at our Explore your options section or speak to one of our Careers Advisers.