What can I do with a Degree in Drama?
- DRAMA – DESTINATIONS OF ALL UK GRADUATES
- OCCUPATIONS OF UK DRAMA GRADUATES
- EMPLOYERS OF UK DRAMA GRADUATES
- JOBS DIRECTLY RELATED TO A DEGREE IN DRAMA
- JOBS WHERE A DRAMA DEGREE MAY BE USEFUL
- SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING DRAMA
- EMPLOYMENT AND FURTHER STUDY OF KENT DRAMA GRADUATES
- CAREERS ADVISORY SERVICE RESOURCES
- LONGER TERM PROSPECTS
- DRAMA LINKS - Useful Websites
Here is some careers information relating to what Drama graduates can do after they graduate. The statistics that follow come from the University of Kent's First Destination Survey and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) both of which indicate student activity six months after graduation.
At the University of Kent Drama can be studied with a variety of other subjects. The destination statistics below reflect all types of combinations available.
DRAMA – UNIVERSITY OF KENT GRADUATES
This is what, in the broadest terms in 2009, Drama students did immediately after they graduated from the University of Kent
- Employment 81.4%
- Further Study 13.3%
- Not available 3.5%
- Seeking employment 1.8%
OCCUPATIONS OF UK DRAMA GRADUATES
Here are the occupational groups in which Drama graduates first gain employment.
- Associate Professional & Technical Occupations
- Clerical & Secretarial
- Management & Administration
- Sales
- Personal Services
- Professional Occupations
EMPLOYERS OF UK DRAMA GRADUATES
These are the first employers of Drama graduates.
- Community, Social & Personal Service
- Business & Research
- Retail
- Hotels & Restaurants
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Public Administration
Here are some examples of jobs which either relate in some way to Drama or where a Drama degree may be useful. You can research more information about these occupations by looking in the Occupational files of the careers library at the CAS or by visiting the Prospect website www.prospects.ac.uk/
JOBS DIRECTLY RELATED TO A DEGREE IN DRAMA
- Actor/actress
- Stage manager
- Arts administrator
- Drama teacher
- Dramatherapist
- Television production assistant
- Radio presenter
JOBS WHERE A DRAMA DEGREE MAY BE USEFUL
- Youth & community worker
- Personnel manager
- Social worker
- Journalist
- Marketing manager
- Charities administrator
You can find a list of all the main jobs open to graduates of any subject by clicking here
SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING DRAMA
- Creative thinking
- Critical evaluation
- Literacy
- Negotiating
- Organising
- Planning
- Presentation
- Research
- Teamwork
- Working to deadlines
EMPLOYMENT AND FURTHER STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF KENT DRAMA GRADUATES
There follows a summary of the employment and further study which University of Kent Drama students (including combined courses) obtained in 2008 & 2009
2009EmployedA.C.L.E. Theatrino-Production Assistant Further Study Canterbury Christ Church University-PGCE |
2008EmployedActor/Singer/Songwriter Further Study Canterbury Christchurch University-PGCE Primary |
SEE HERE FOR FULL DESTINATIONS OF ALL UNIVERSITY OF KENT GRADUATES (1999-PRESENT)
Careers and Employability Service Resources
Here are some examples of CAS facilities available to University of Kent Drama students. There is much more, so why not visit us and see what else we have. We are located next to Keynes College and are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
- Alumni Careers Network
- Careers in the Theatre (Kogan Page)
- Employer Files (e.g. BBC file 361.1.B1)
- Occupational Files Y7, Y8 & Y9
- Occupational Profiles (e.g. Stage Manager)
- Read the AGCAS Sector Briefing booklet on the Cultural Sector at www.prospects.ac.uk/links/CulturalSB or you can pick up a paper copy from the Careers Service
- Prospects Postgraduate Directory
- Prospectuses
- So you want to work in the theatre (ABTT)
- The Guide to Careers & Training in the Performing Arts (chapters on acting, musical theatre, theatre design etc)
- UK Guide to Drama Training (CDS)
- Writers & Artists Yearbook (producers & touring co’s)
- Your degree in Drama …. What Next?
LONGER-TERM PROSPECTS
Here are some examples of what Drama Graduates are doing several years after graduation
- Actor/Teacher - Crucible Theatre
- Director of PR/Marketing - Equestrian Charity
- News Reporter - The Stage & Television Today
- Administrator - University Theatre
- Box Office Manager - English National Opera
- Editor - Trade Union
- Lecturer - South Kent College of FE
- Reception Administrator - Advertising Production Co
- Literary Agent - Sheilland Associates
- Lecturer - University
- Administrator/General Manager - Dance Company
- Director - Theatre
- Actress/Lecturer - Freelance
- Actress/Special Needs Worker - Freelance
DRAMA LINKS - Useful Websites
- Careers Service Media Links www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesmedia.htm Publishing, Journalism, Media and Music links
- Media Jobs CV and Covering Letter and Actors CV
- Arts Hub www.artshub.co.uk Large listing arts and creative jobs including internships and work experience. Jobs bulletin with 100 new listings each week is emailed free to members weekly. Free to join. Cover theatre, dance, visual arts, film, tv and radio, writing and publishing, design, music, fashion and the creative industries. Sister websites in the US and Australia.
- Media Volt www.mediavolt.co.uk Media community site offering Auditions & Jobs for Models, writers, Actors, Musicians and TV/Film production crew.
- The Conference of Drama schools in the UK www.drama.ac.uk
- The UK Guide to Drama Training www.drama.ac.uk/guide.html
- National Council for Drama Training www.ncdt.co.uk
- An Applicant's guide to auiditioning and interviewing at Dance and Drama Schools www.ncdt.co.uk/files/NCDTAuditionsBrochure.pdf
- Guide to vocational training in Dance and Drama www.ncdt.co.uk/files/Voc_Guide_June_04.pdf
- "The Spotlight" www.spotlightcd.com Publishers of casting directories and contacts with profiles of over 25,000 professionals in the performance industry
- Outlines of careers and theatres in the UK www.drama.ac.uk/careers.html
- Online Directory of postgraduate courses in the UK www.prospects.ac.uk/student/pgdir
- The Association of British Theatre Technicians www.abtt.org.uk
- The Society of British Theatre Designers www.theatredesign.org.uk
- Association of Lighting Designers www.ald.org.uk
- Web pages for the Regional Arts Boards of the Arts Council www.arts.org.uk
- UK Theatre Web site www.uktw.co.uk
- The Stage newspaper www.thestage.co.uk
- Actor's One Stop Shop www.actorsone-stopshop.com
- Hidden Extra www.hiddenextra.com information about opportunities for extras and casting agencies.
- Broadcast Now (radio and television) www.broadcastnow.co.uk site for the national radio industry
- Grapevine Jobs www.grapevinejobs.com for jobs in broadcast, film and music.
- Creative Choices www.creative-choices.co.uk provides tools, knowledge and networks to support the development of individuals and business within the creative and cultural industries.
- English National Youth Arts Network www.artswork.org.uk/enyan-home
- Dance
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Skillset profiles on a range of different media career areas plus tips for getting in www.skillset.org
Last fully updated 2011