WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY DEGREE IN FILM STUDIES?

What do Film Studies graduates do? Jobs where a Film degree may be useful Examples of organisations employing Film Studies graduates Skills developed studying Film Employment & Further Study of Film Studies graduates Destinations of all Kent graduates (1999-PRESENT) Destinations of some recent Kent Film graduates Longer Term Prospects Careers and Employability Service Resources Film Links - useful websites

WHAT DO FILM STUDIES GRADUATES DO?

Here is some careers information relating to what Film Studies graduates can do after they graduate. The options leaflet on Film and photography available from the Careers and Employability Service (CES) should be read in conjunction with the information contained here. The statistics that follow come from the University of Kent at Canterburys Destination Survey and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) both of which indicate student activity six months after graduation. At the University of Kent, Film Studies can be studied with a variety of other subjects. The destination statistics below reflect all types of combinations available.

FILM STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF KENT GRADUATES 2010

This is what, in the broadest terms, Film Studies students graduating in 2010 from the University of Kent and who responded to the destination survey did six months after graduation.

Employed - 68.3% Further study - 20.7% Still seeking (unemployed) - 6.1% NA/Time out etc - 4.9%

JOBS WHERE A FILM STUDIES DEGREE MAY BE USEFUL

Here are some examples of jobs where a Film Studies degree may be useful. You can research more information about these occupations by looking in the Occupational files of the careers library at the CAS or by visiting the Prospect website at www.prospects.csu.ac.uk

 Arts Administrator Cinema Manager Editorial Assistant Film/Video Producer Information Assistant

Journalist Librarian, Special/Academic Media Planner Picture Researcher

Presenter TV/Radio Teacher (HE/FE) Television Researcher University Teacher

You can find a list of all the main jobs open to graduates of any subject by clicking here

EXAMPLES OF ORGANISATIONS EMPLOYING FILM STUDIES GRADUATES

Here are some examples of employing organisations who may value either the subject knowledge or transferable skills Film Studies graduates have to offer. Advertising/Marketing organisations Arts Organisations Civil Service Departments Commercial Galleries Craft & Design Institutions Film/TV production companies Museums Universities/Colleges/Schools

SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYIN G FILM STUDIES

Here are some examples of the transferable skills developed as a result of studying Film Studies. They are not limited to your academic study and can be applied to other contexts. Employers' job vacancy details often refer to them when they advertise the positions available. They can also be used on the skills sections of your CV to demonstrate the broad range of qualities you have to offer.

Interpersonal awareness Literacy & Expression Organising

Planning Problem solving Research

Technical skills Visual & critical awareness Working to deadlines

Employment & Further Study of Kent Film Studies graduates

There follows a summary of the employment and further study which some Kent Film Studies students (including combined courses) have obtained in recent years. Admin Assistant - British Telecom Admin Officer - Canterbury City Council Administrative Assistant - TXU Energy Admissions Assistant - UKC Archive Administrator - British Film Institute Bank Clerk - Barclays

Accountancy Assistant - Olsens Administrator - Environmental Health Canterbury C.C. Administrative Assistant - Exxon Mobil Administration - Tele West Administrator - Lever Advertising Sales Exec - Carlton Television Advice Worker - Project 2041

 Book Seller - Waterstones Care Support Officer - KCC Social Services Crew Member/Waitress - Pizza Express Currency Administrator - Lloyds TSB Finance/General Admin - Swiss Life UK plc Floor Runner - BBC/Miramax/Cellador Floor Runner - Labrador Films IT Specialist - IBM Magazine Editor - Bath Univ. Students' Union Office Administrator - Film Link Painter and Decorator- self-employed PC Support Officer - Kent Fire Brigade Quality Assurance Technician - Eidos Interactive Restaurant Manager - Moto Hospitality Ltd Retail Management - Games Workshop Review Journalist - DVD Weekly Runner - 4MC UK Sales Assistant HMV (x2) Sales Assistant - Music Shop Sales Assistant - Retailer Sales Assistant - W.H. Smith Surveyor - Elec Land & Building Services Ticket Assistant - Odeon Web Developer - Spanner Software Wrestling Coach - Hammerlock Wrestling
Cou rse s

Barman - The Red Lion Bookseller - Blackwells Bookseller Waterstones (x2) Box Office Assistant - Theatre Co-ordinator - Getty Images Customer Services - Centaur Publishing Customer Services - Serco EFL Teacher - GEOS, Japan Legal Secretary - Robinson & Allfree Police Constable - Hampshire Constabulary Post Room Worker - Universal Runner - Science Films Ltd Sorting Assistant - Royal Mail

Course s MA Aesthetics - University of Southampton MA Film Studies - UKC (x6) MA Media Production - Christchurch College PGCE - Christchurch College PGCE Sec English - Christchurch College Postgrad in Cultural Anthropology - Finland

Journalism/Italian Courses - London College of Printing MA Digital Art History - Birkbeck College MA Film - UKC (x3) MA Film - University of Warwick (x2) MPhil Screen Studies - Glasgow University MSc Computer Science Conversion - UEA PGCE English - Brunel University Time out - travelling (x3)

Administrative Officer - Children's Charity Assistant Sound Editor - Circus Productions Ltd

Administration - TV Licensing Authority Arts Administration - VIVID

Banking - Lloyds Bank Bar person - E George Inn Bar Staff - UKC Keynes College Bookseller - James Thin Booksellers Camera trainee - Panavision Clerical - Insurance Co Clerical - Slough Social Services Clerical Temp - Reeds Temping Agency Contracts Officer - British Film Institute Controller - London Electricity plc Data Entry Clerk Distribution Manager - Candle Suppliers EFL Teacher - Greece EFL Teacher - Greece EFL Teacher - Spain Factory Assistant - Carrefour Film/Video Technician - UKC Intern - Central Television Intern - Production Co Multimedia Development - Illustrated Library Personnel Assistant - Royal London Insurance Production Assistant - 3rd Rock Films Production Assistant - Electric Airways Reception Desk - Prudential Retail Assistant - HMV Returned overseas - France Returned overseas - Greece Runner - Paul King VHI Runner - Supergrass Video Sales Assistant - Blockbuster Video Sales Assistant - Habitat Sales Executive - The Builder Group Ltd Time out Time out - travelling Time out - travelling Time out - travelling

Assistant Librarian East Anglian Daily Times Camp Counsellor - BUNAC, Canada Clerical temp - Agencies Compressor (IT) - Videotech Credit Control - Pedigree Masterfoods Customer Adviser - Lloyds Bank Insurance Direct Dairy Assistant - Somerfields Editorial Assistant - Aceville Publications Ltd Film Research Officer Management trainee - Gatwick Handling Personal Assistant - Medical Practice Production Assistant - Persistent Vision Prod, Reception Assistant - J Sainsbury's plc Recruitment Consultant - Datcher Recruitment Co Research/Publicity - Harbonim Dror Researcher - Research Quorum Resources Admin Returned overseas - Belgium Runner - Banana Split Runner - Barrie Joll Associates Runner - Panavision Runner - Paw Films Runner - UFO Pictures Sales Assistant - Blockbuster Video Shop Scheduler - Flexi Tex Secretarial Temp - Brook Street Agency Steward - P & O Time out - travelling Time out - travelling Waiter - More Hall Hotel

Course s

Cou rse s

Diploma in Journalism - Cardiff University MA Journalism - Goldsmiths MA Philosophy & Literature - Warwick University PGCE Primary - Exeter University

Dip/MA Journalism

MA Arts Policy/Management - Netherlands MA Film Studies - UEA MA Film Studies - UKC MA Film Studies - UKC MA Media Production - Christ Church College MA Media Production - Christ Church College MA Media Production - Christ Church College Postgraduate Diploma in European Comparative Literary Studies UKC PhD Film Studies - Cheltenham & Gloucester

LONGER-TERM PROSPECTS
Here are some examples of what UKC Film Studies graduates are doing several years after graduation.

Promotions Director - BSkyB Dubbing Editor - Freelance Video Assistant Editor - National Film & TV School Chartered Accountant - Ernst & Young Teaching Assistant - University Assistant Producer - Oxford University Press Analyst Programmer - Retailer Lecturer - Aberdeen University

Careers and Employability Service Resources

Here are some examples of CAS facilities available to UKC Film Studies students. There are many more, so why not visit us and see what else we have. We are located next to Keynes College and are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Occup ational Files

X2/X3 - 2-D/3-D Design Y1 - Publishing and Printing Y2/Y3 - Journalism/Creative Writing Y4 - Television and Radio Y4/6 - Film/Visual/Sound Media Courses Y6 - Film & Video

Empl oyer Files

Sector Briefing s

361.1.B1 - BBC 361.2 - Television Companies, ITV, Independent Production, Satellite Television 362 - Cinema, Theatre & Music

plus...

Advertising and Public Relations Sector at www.prospects.ac.uk/links/AdvertisingSB Broadcasting, Film, Video and Interactive Media Sector Sector at www.prospects.ac.uk/links/BroadcastSB Cultural Sector at www.prospects.ac.uk/links/CulturalSB or you can up a paper copy from the Careers Service Publishing Sector at www.prospects.ac.uk/links/PublishingSB

Prospect Occ u pation al Profiles

Postgraduate Study & Research Your Degree... What Next?

Alum ni Career s Networ k C ont act s

Film/Video Editor Runner, Broadcasting/Film/Video TV/ Film/Video Producer

Arts Administrator Civil Servant Editor - Children's Book Publisher Film Producer Journalist Lecturer Multimedia Designer Television Producer

Prospect u ses on Postgra du ate & othe r course s


Reference book s on Film etc:

ARTTS SKILLCENTRE Bournemouth Screen Academy National Film & Television School New York Film Academy Northern Media School PCFE Film School (Prague)

Also:

A Career Handbook for TV, Radio, Film, Video & Interactive Media - Skillset BFI Film & Television Handbook Getting into Films and Television Guide to careers & training in the Performing Arts PACT Directory Contacts (Stage, Television, Film and Radio) Media Directory

Employer Files Film Studies Careers Education Programme for 2nd Year undergraduates in Lent Term Many other postgraduate prospectuses Prospects Postgraduate Directory. Prospect Planner - generates job ideas Your degree in Film Studies . What Next? information sheet

FILM STUDIES LINKS - Useful Websites

University of Kent Careers Service Media Careers Page www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesmedia.htm Arts & Humanities Research Council www.ahrc.ac.uk British Film Institute www.bfi.org.uk The British Kinematograph Sound and Television Society www.bksts.com Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) www.bectu.org.uk Grapevine Jobs www.grapevinejobs.com jobs in broadcast film and music Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook www.kftv.com lists contact details of 41,000 companies and crew operating in the film, TV and media production industries worldwide including 10,600 in the UK at www.kftv.com/country-GBR.html Searchable by company name, town, country and product or service. Free to access: great resource for students looking for placements, internships or career opportunities in film and TV.

Job Vacancies in Film and TV www.film-tv.co.uk an independent personnel agency. Mandy's International Film and TV Production Directory www.mandy.com resource for professional service-providers in Film, TV and Multimedia, including listings for companies in these fields and job ads. The Knowledge www.theknowledgeonline.com lists 15000 film-related companies London Film School www.lifs.org.uk National Film & Television School www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk Online Directory of postgraduate courses in the UK www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Pgdbase PACT www.pact.co.uk/directory fully searchable information about UK independent producers and digital members, including programmes produced, projects, and contact details, and brief company profiles. Produxion www.broadcastnow.co.uk TV jobs and information Regional Arts Boards of the Arts Council www.arts.org.uk Royal Society of Arts www.rsa.org.uk Skillset www.skillset.org industry training organisation for audiovisual industries. The film section is at www.skillset.org/film Skillset profiles on a range of different media career areas plus tips for getting in www.skillset.com/careers