Mar 09 2025 47 mins
E39: Creative courses at university – passion to profession
In this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on creative courses at university – from art and design to media, music, performing arts and beyond.
We’ve brought together a panel of experts and students to explore what creative courses really offer, and how they can lead to rewarding careers across a whole range of industries.
We’ll cover:
- What creative courses actually are – and why they’re worth considering
- Busting common myths – like whether creative graduates struggle to find jobs or earn a decent salary
- The unique experiences creative students get at university – from hands-on projects to industry connections
- The skills creative students develop, and how they open doors to flexible careers
- The support available – from networking and work placements to advice on freelancing and running your own business
- And, as always, we’ll ask our panel: knowing what they know now, what advice would they give their younger selves when deciding whether to apply for a creative course at university?
If you’re passionate about creativity and wondering where it could take you, this episode is packed with advice, insights and real-life experiences to help you decide if a creative course could be your perfect fit.
Tune in now to discover how a creative degree can turn passion into profession!
Featuring:
Gavin Spoors, Regional Student Recruitment Officer at Norwich University of the Arts
Karl Markey-Lee, Final Year Acting student at Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Lily Rice, Access and Participation Manager, Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Sky-Anna, Design for Publishing student at Norwich University of the Arts
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