Music Introduction There are various options available to Music graduates including going into employment, taking further study, starting your own business or taking a year out to travel or volunteer. This factsheet will help you look at career and further study ideas. We recommend that you also view the Career Planning Action factsheet as this will help you consider what you would like to do.
Skills & Employability A Music degree provides excellent skills for almost all areas of employment. Skills include: Communication skills Creativity and initiative Critical reflection ICT Performance and presentation skills Planning and organisational skills Prioritisation and working to deadlines Problem solving Researching Self-management Teaching Technical skills – i.e. composing, musical, Working independently or as part of a team
Career ideas - the following ideas may require further training or qualifications. Related Careers
You will also have gained many skills from work, volunteering or extra-curricular activities. When exploring your options you will need to find out about the skills and experience required for the careers you are interested in and consider if you have any gaps and how you can fill them ready for when you graduate. Your employability will be further improved if you undertake work experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Alternative Career Ideas
Action Points to help you recognise your skills and improve your employability
See the Employability factsheet Skills Assessment - go to the BG Futures pages on the website, select ‘Make yourself Employable’, ‘and ‘Skills Assessment’.
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