if you had an English literature degree and were really good at languages what could you do next?
DD is looking at A levels in English Lit, history, psychology and french. She recently had a careers chat which involved an English teacher who wanted to look at Russel group universities for English literature with her but no thoughts about what she might do with her degree or career inspiration
this has left DD, who is good at most things but particularly good at English even more confused, any thoughts welcome
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Help! English literature degree
MissJimmysjumpers · 23/03/2024 07:59
SemperOmnibusFacultas · 23/03/2024 08:39
I disagree.
English degrees (without additional training, see accountant) have poorly paid outcomes compared to other degrees.
The biggest thing I would suggest is looking to see what jobs you can do as a English graduate- does she like any of the more likely options?
I always encourage people to looks far and work back to what you need to do to get there.
MissJimmysjumpers · 23/03/2024 08:40
She feel strongly that she doesn’t want to teach and feels like this was the only option
SemperOmnibusFacultas · 23/03/2024 08:39
I disagree.
English degrees (without additional training, see accountant) have poorly paid outcomes compared to other degrees.
The biggest thing I would suggest is looking to see what jobs you can do as a English graduate- does she like any of the more likely options?
I always encourage people to looks far and work back to what you need to do to get there.
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Newgirls · 23/03/2024 08:45
Publishing in the international rights departments. They love people with languages. Do the English degree then live in France or Germany for a year. Then get experience in the sales department. She will be snapped up.
MissJimmysjumpers · 23/03/2024 08:38
Thanks all, and are there particular universities she should look at? We are in the North but she is open to moving, just not inspired.
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