Classics

Classics students have a wealth of transferable skills due to the academic nature of their subject. They tend to be excellent researchers, able to analyse and present findings in both written and oral formats, whilst managing their time and workload effectively. These skills coupled with a high intellect give those with a Classics degree plenty of choice post study.

What can I do with a Classics degree?

A Classics degree is versatile and provides access to work in a variety of professions. These range from the more traditional areas such the civil service, law and finance, to more creative fields such as advertising, teaching and the heritage sector. Here are a range of destinations King's graduates from the Classics department go on to do, based on the annual survey conducted about six months after graduation.

Undergraduates

Barclays – Investment Banker
Media.Com – Media Executive
Boston Rose – Recruitment Consultant
Deloitte – Trainee Accountant
Ultra Electronics – PR Officer

Postgraduates

The Burmese Concert Ministry – Researcher
Oxford University Press – Marketing Communications Executive
Cyprus Telecommunications Authority – Telephone Operator

What do I need to do now?

Whatever stage of your studies you are at its never too early to begin thinking about your next step. This may be very different for each person. Some of you may have already identified an area and be considering positions within that field, whereas some are yet to start their research into the options available. This is where the careers service can help you.

Join King’s "Alert" system so you know what events we are running, whether it be employer presentations, careers fairs or information sessions specific to your department. You can sign up through JobOnline

Taking practical steps such as internships or vacation work throughout your degree can really help. Deadlines apply for some schemes and also for some of the graduate posts or further study options you may wish to consider. These deadlines are often early in your final year of study so seeing us in your second year can be very helpful.

Come along and speak to one of our careers advisers http://www.kcl.ac.uk/about/structure/admin/acareg/careers/contact/

We can help you talk through any further study or time out you are considering. We can help you draft or improve your CV, prepare for interview and research opportunities. You can also talk to our Information Officers about how to find the latest information on career options, and use the wide-ranging resources of the Careers Information Library in the Macadam Building to help you with your research.

How do I find out more?

Check our network pages to find us on Facebook.
Use CareersTagged CareersTagged is a new social booking service for students. Explore graduate careers information, careers websites and graduate jobs - and vote and comment on the best by tagging and sharing your findings
Use Prospects website for ideas on options with your subject
Insitute of Practitioners in Advertising a professional body for the advertising industry.
Chartered Institute of Marketing another professional body
The Publishers’ Association a professional organisation relevant to students interested in the publishing business
Civil Service Fast Stream the accelerated graduate route in central government policy and administration.
National Government Development Programme the graduate entry route for local authority careers.
Eldis is a good site for anyone interested in working in "Development".

An interesting article appeared in The Guardian on the value of a classics degreee