Art & Culture
If you are studying anything creative - Languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese etc), History, Art, Music, Photography, Textiles or Design Technology - then you should find something useful on this page. It's worth signing up to newsletters and blogs to keep informed about the latest opportunities and ideas.
Websites are listed in sections as follows - please scroll to the part you want:
Art, Craft & Design
Fashion
Languages
History
Media, Journalism and Publishing
Music, Acting and Dance
Some good websites with general information about a range of creative careers, plus some really inspiring case studies, include:
https://discovercreative.careers
https://www.creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/creative-lives
https://creativejourneyuk.com/
Art, Craft & Design
www.dandad.org - promotes design and advertising, with information on courses, events etc and a sign-up section to keep up with all the latest industry news
www.roundhouse.org.uk - London venue with many opportunities to get involved with radio and music production, drama, poetry, TV, sound engineering, photography and visual arts. Website resources excellent too
www.ied.org.uk - the Institute of Engineering Designers site has a list of good courses and careers information
www.forarthistory.org.uk - promotes the study of art history and lists events across the UK for anyone contemplating studying the subject
www.baat.org - this is the site for the British Association of Art Therapists. Under Careers/Training there is detailed information on art therapy plus suggestions for voluntary work placements prior to training
www.artscouncil.org.uk - good for news, job opportunities and links to other associated sites
www.craftscouncil.org.uk - the Crafts Council hosts a wide range of events and the site lists many competitions as well
www.a-n.co.uk - the Artists Information Company supports over 22,000 artists. The site is full of news, exhibition information, research and reviews
www.csd.org.uk - Chartered Society of Designers site includes details of registered designers plus wide variety of courses in many areas of design
www.fineart.co.uk - the Fine Art Trade Guild site lists courses and events of interest
Photographers can find lots of useful information at these sites: British Institute of Professional Photographers www.bipp.com, the Royal Photographic Society www.rps.org, and the Master Photographers Association www.thempa.com
Fashion
Good general websites for Fashion careers and news: www.showstudio.com and www.businessoffashion.com
Work experience opportunities can be found at www.londonfashionweek.co.uk and on www.fashionworkie.com
Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design run a number of courses ranging from a day to a week and covering areas of fashion including design, journalism and running a business www.condenastcollege.ac.uk
Languages
As well as the sites below which detail organisations promoting specific careers, some university sites also have good information and ideas for gaining work experience etc, such as this one from the University of Kent.
www.iti.org.uk - Institute of Translation and Interpreting site has information on careers in translating and interpreting
www.ciol.org.uk - Chartered Institute of Linguistics is the professional body in the UK for linguists working world wide. Site includes news, events and blogs
www.britishcouncil.org - find out about English language teaching jobs and English Language Assistant jobs as well as TEFL courses on this site
History
www.history.org.uk - the Historical Association promotes and supports the study of history for all ages. Website has lots of resources including sections for events, job opportunities and podcasts
www.museumsassociation.org - find out about the range of career opportunities in museums
www.archives.org.uk - if you are considering a career in archives, records management or conservation then check out this website
www.archaeologyuk.org - there is lots of useful information on this website for the budding archaeologist
www.kent.ac.uk/ces/student/degree/history/ - this webpage from the University of Kent covers skills developed with a history course and occupations associated with a history degree
www.bajr.org - the British Archaeological Jobs Resource is a gateway to jobs, advice, books, guides and resources for would-be archaeologists
www.museumjobs.com - this is a jobsite for museums, galleries, libraries and archives around the world
www.english-heritage.org.uk - English Heritage promotes greater understanding of the historic environment
www.nationaltrust.org.uk - the UK's largest membership organisation promoting conservation of houses, buildings, coast and countryside
Media, Film, Journalism, Publishing
www.screenskills.com - a specialised careers information advice and guidance service for the creative media industries; broadcast,
film, video, textiles and design, interactive media and photo imaging
www.nctj.com - National Council for the Training of Journalists website includes details of courses and careers
www.myfirstjobinfilm.co.uk - do you dream of being a producer, director or writer? This website provides lots of information about getting into the film industry as well as work experience, internships and job opportunities. You can find information out about TV roles at www.myfirstjobintv.co.uk
www.intofilm.org has lots of resources for aspiring film makers
www.bjtc.org.uk - Broadcast Journalism Training Council is the partnership of the main employers in broadcast journalism in the UK. Associate members include more than 20 colleges/universities and 30+ courses training new journalists. There’s lots of useful information and
advice for students, including careers advice, sponsorships and bursaries, traineeships and jobs.
www.radioacademy.org - a charity promoting excellence in UK broadcasting and audio production
www.theknowledgeonline.com - this is the definitive source of contacts within the film, TV, video and commercial production industries
www.commedia.org.uk - involvement in community media can be a means of entry into the media industry. This website includes relevant
information on current events and training opportunities
www.bbc.co.uk/careers - information about all careers opportunities within the BBC including graduate training, apprenticeships and work experience
https://careers.channel4.com/4talent - 4Talent develops and supports talented people at different stages of their careers, reflecting diverse Britain and a multi-platform industry
www.itvjobs.com - the careers site for ITV
www.jamesonline.org.uk - the Joint Audio Media Education Support service promotes links between education and media
www.hbauk.co.uk - website for the Hospital Broadcasting Association
www.radiocentre.org - the industry body for commercial radio
www.bfi.org.uk - the British Film Institute runs courses in London and the website is full of useful information
Music, Acting & Dance
www.abtt.org.uk - the Association for British Theatre Technicians, includes courses and careers information
www.bfi.org.uk - the British Film Institute runs courses in London and the website is full of useful information
www.bpi.co.uk - the British Recorded Music Industry
www.cdet.org.uk - the Council for Dance Education and Training
www.equity.org.uk - supports people working in the UK entertainment industry. Site includes search facility for current paid work opportunities
www.artscouncil.org.uk - good for news, job opportunities and links to other associated sites
www.royalmarinesbands.co.uk - website has a section on careers
www.ism.org - Incorporated Society of Musicians includes a section on careers