School of Design and Creative Arts

This page takes you to tailored information and resources to explore the career options available related to our undergraduate degree programmes. However, many of these resources will also be useful for Master's Students and Doctoral Researchers in these subject areas. For information on a wider range of job roles and professions, including careers for which your specific degree subject is not necessarily required, you can also look at the Prospects and TargetJobs websites. 

  • Presentation skills;
  • Communication skills;
  • The ability to work to deadlines;
  • Commercial and entrepreneurial skills;
  • Problem-solving skills;
  • The ability to use your initiative and work independently;
  • Teamworking skills;
  • Visual and spatial awareness;
  • General and specialist IT skills, such as computer-aided design (CAD).

Graduate employment career options related to your degree:

Graduates from creative degrees have many transferable skills which can be applicable to a wide variety of jobs and industries, not just the creative sector, so please do not limit your options only to the job profiles listed above.

To find out more about other careers explore the Prospects Job Profiles.

Further study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ:

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ School of Design and Creative Arts offers a broad portfolio of taught postgraduate programmes designed to provide students with applied research, knowledge and professional skills relevant to the student's programme of study. We offer a first class environment for postgraduate study housed in a new state-of-the-art building.

The individual programmes are characterised by the balance and focus on key knowledge, skills and competencies. The flexibility and range of choice in the modules provided enables students to develop their own skills and competencies and to establish a personalised approach to the creative and/or analytical aspects of the four core themes.

Design related programmes are also available at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in London campus.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ also offers a number of postgraduate research opportunities including PhDs.

Further study elsewhere:

Industrial Design and Technology

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to destinations where:

Employers included:

BBC, Boots, Close Brothers, DCI Artform, Epoch Design, Hornby Hobbies, Nomensa, Princess Yachts, Rail Alliance, RedCloud Technology, Unilever.

Roles included:

Design Engineer, Freelance Designer, Graphic Designer, Industrial Design Engineer, Junior UX Designer, Packaging Technologist, Product Designer, Prototype Engineer, UX/UI Designer.

Further study included:

MA User Experience Design, MSc Sustainability & Management, Design and Technology.

Product Design and Technology

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to destinations where:

Employers included:

Alten AB, Dyson, Industrial Design Consultancy Ltd, Plexi-Craft, Safehinge Primera, seymourpowell, Tata Technologies, Ubisence, Vaughan Designs Ltd.

Roles included:

Graduate Design Engineer, Industrial Designer, Product Designer, Product Design Engineer, Product Development Coordinator, Product Development Manager, Service Design Intern.

Further study included:

MSc Engineering Design.

Further information

For more information on companies graduates work for, industry links and career opportunities, visit the subject area page of the University website.  You can also find out what our students say in our student stories of personal journeys through and beyond º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and track the career journeys and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experiences of some of our alumni.

Websites:

Professional bodies, sector and labour market information (LMI):

There are a wide range of resources available to you to search for placement, internship and work experience opportunities.

Many opportunities are advertised on Target Connect, the University’s online vacancy system.

Websites:

  • Creativity
  • Artistic skills
  • Computer skills, including design software
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Sewing and crafting
  • Dexterity
  • Knowledge of fabrics
  • Adaptability
  • Independence
  • Persistence
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to visualise
  • Time management
  • Project management

Graduate employment career options related to your degree:

Graduates from creative degrees have many transferable skills which can be applicable to a wide variety of jobs and industries, not just the creative sector.

To find out more about other careers, explore the Prospects Job Profiles.

Further study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ:

The School of Design and Creative Arts offers a portfolio of taught postgraduate programmes that enable intellectual and creative development and foster transferable and marketable skills, enhancing employment possibilities in a range of fields.  Design related programmes are also available at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in London campus.

The School also offers an exciting interdisciplinary research environment. Our research students are supported by our expert staff who have a diverse range of research interests and experience. Becoming a postgraduate research student in the School allows you to have the opportunity to work within an informal and friendly environment, whilst also becoming part of an innovative research community.

Further study elsewhere:

The first intake of the Fashion Design and Technology course was in September 2023, so we do not hold the graduate destinations data yet.

Students on similar Creative Arts courses found employment with companies such as: H&M, Alexander McQueen, Jimmy Choo, Paul Smith, Dunelm, Next, ASOS, Burberry, Tom Ford, Ted Baker, John Lewis, Boden, Superdry, Reiss, Hollister, Joules, M&S, Lululemon and Harrods, amongst others.

Further information

For more information on companies graduates work for, industry links and career opportunities, visit the subject area page of the University website.  You can also find out what our students say in our student stories of personal journeys through and beyond º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and track the career journeys and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experiences of some of our alumni.

Websites:

Professional bodies, sector and labour market information (LMI):

There are a wide range of resources available to you to search for placement, internship and work experience opportunities.

There are many opportunities advertised on Target Connect, the University’s online vacancy system.

 Websites:

10 steps to creating a creative CV

  • Imagination and creativity
  • Critical awareness of self and external factors and the ability to be reflective
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • An appreciation of diversity
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Team working
  • The ability to work independently
  • Decision-making
  • Oral and written communication
  • Visual presentation
  • Information and research
  • Self-motivation and self-management
  • Organisation and planning
  • Networking and industry awareness
  • Career planning and management
  • IT, particularly using creative software

Careers related to your degree:

Graduates from creative degrees have many transferable skills which can be applicable to a wide variety of jobs and industries, not just the creative sector.

To find out more about other careers, explore the Prospects Job Profiles.

Further study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ:

The School of Design and Creative Arts offers a unique range of postgraduate taught programmes and research opportunities.

Postgraduate Taught programmes include MA Graphic Design and Visualisation, MA Theatre, MA Storytelling and Creative Arts PHD

Further study elsewhere:

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to destinations where:

Employers included:

Boots, Brilliant Fires Ltd., Damien Hirst Science (UK) Ltd., deVol Kitchens, Leicester Grammar School, Loft Gallery, National TV & Film School, Street PR, UK Young Artists/British Arts Council.

Roles included:

Art Director/Film Maker, Ceramicist, Litigation Associate, Marketing Apprentice, Painting Artist, Photographer/Freelance Artist, Sales Associate, Self-employed Artist, Teaching Assistant, Team Leader.

Further study included:

International Arts Management, MA Art History and Museum Curating, MA History of Art, PGCE Secondary Art & Design with QTS.

Further information

For more information on companies graduates work for, industry links and career opportunities, visit the subject area page of the University website.  You can also find out what our students say in our student stories of personal journeys through and beyond º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and track the career journeys and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experiences of some of our alumni.

Websites:

Professional bodies, sector and labour market information (LMI):

There are a wide range of resources available to you to search for placement, internship and work experience opportunities.

Many opportunities are advertised on Target Connect, the University’s online vacancy system.

Websites:

  • Imagination and creativity
  • Critical awareness of self and external factors and the ability to be reflective
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • An appreciation of diversity
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Team working
  • The ability to work independently
  • Decision-making
  • Oral and written communication
  • Visual presentation
  • Information and research
  • Self-motivation and self-management
  • Organisation and planning
  • Networking and industry awareness
  • Career planning and management
  • IT, particularly using creative software.

Graduate employment career options directly related to your degree:

Graduates from creative degrees have many transferable skills which can be applicable to a wide variety of jobs and industries, not just the creative sector.

To find out more about other careers, explore the Prospects Job Profiles.

Further study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ:

The School of Design and Creative Arts offers a portfolio of taught postgraduate programmes that enable intellectual and creative development and foster transferable and marketable skills, enhancing employment possibilities in a range of fields.

The School also offers an exciting interdisciplinary research environment. Our research students are supported by our expert staff who have a diverse range of research interests and experience. Becoming a postgraduate research student in the School allows you to have the opportunity to work within an informal and friendly environment, whilst also becoming part of an innovative research community.

Further study elsewhere:

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to destinations where:

Employers included:

BYG Systems, Black Card Music, Debenhams, DeVOL Kitchens, Hotel Chocolat, IBM, Plum Pudding Illustration Agency, REN Skincare.

Roles included:

Creative Design and Brand Specialist, Digital Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Junior Designer, Marketing Manager, Music Director, Social Media and Content Intern.

Further study included:

MA Media and Creative Industries, User Experience Design, Video Games Development, School Direct- teacher training.

Further information

For more information on companies graduates work for, industry links and career opportunities, visit the subject area page of the University website.  You can also find out what our students say in our student stories of personal journeys through and beyond º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and track the career journeys and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experiences of some of our alumni.

Websites:

There are a wide range of resources available to you to search for placement, internship and work experience opportunities.

Many opportunities are advertised on Target Connect, the University’s online vacancy system.

Websites:

  • Critical awareness of self and external factors and the ability to be reflective
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • An appreciation of diversity
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Team working
  • The ability to work independently
  • Decision-making
  • Oral and written communication
  • Visual presentation
  • Information and research
  • Self-motivation and self-management
  • Organisation and planning
  • Networking and industry awareness
  • Career planning and management
  • IT, particularly using creative software
  • Imagination and creativity.

Graduate employment career options directly related to your degree:

Graduates from creative degrees have many transferable skills which can be applicable to a wide variety of jobs and industries, not just the creative sector.

To find out more about other careers, explore the Prospects Job Profiles.

Further study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ:

The School of Design and Creative Arts offers a portfolio of taught postgraduate programmes that enable intellectual and creative development and foster transferable and marketable skills, enhancing employment possibilities in a range of fields.

The School also offers an exciting interdisciplinary research environment. Our research students are supported by our expert staff who have a diverse range of research interests and experience. Becoming a postgraduate research student in the School allows you to have the opportunity to work within an informal and friendly environment, whilst also becoming part of an innovative research community.

Further study elsewhere:

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to destinations where:

Employers included:

Alexander McQueen, Cath Kidston, Diesel, Joules, New Look, Next, Nutmeg Clothing, Ralph Lauren, Self-employed Artist, Ted Baker, VM Fabrics.

Roles included:

Design Assistant, Fabric Buyer, Junior Show Room Assistant Technologist, Print Designer, Print Design Associate, Textile Developer, Visual Merchandiser.

Further study included:

MA Media and Creative Industries, User Experience Design, Video Games Development, School Direct- teacher training.

Further information

For more information on companies graduates work for, industry links and career opportunities, visit the subject area page of the University website.  You can also find out what our students say in our student stories of personal journeys through and beyond º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and track the career journeys and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experiences of some of our alumni.

Websites:

There are a wide range of resources available to you to search for placement, internship and work experience opportunities.

Many opportunities are advertised on Target Connect, the University’s online vacancy system.

Websites: