Careers
Shakespeare Studies career prospects
Our recent graduates have gone on to study PhDs at King’s and at the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Columbia, CUNY, California, George Washington and Massachusetts, and subsequently to jobs at Cambridge, Kent, The Shakespeare Institute, Newcastle, and North Carolina. Others are using the skills they developed with us to excel in careers in arts administration at, for example, Globe Education, National Theatre, Barbican and English National Opera and to edit for publishers in the US and UK.
I joined WWF-UK as Editorial Executive working across the animal adoption updates and membership magazines. My masters developed key skills for this role – proofreading, copyediting, and excellent attention to detail. Now, four years on, I’m Editorial Manager at WWF-UK.
Emma BrillShakespeare Studies MA Graduate
A large part of my job is writing and sending out press releases telling the stories of our members who are living with life-changing disabilities due to their injuries. The research and writing skills I developed while at KCL come into play every day, helping me to increase the reach of the charity and highlight the issues our members face.
Chloe OwenShakespeare Studies MA Graduate
Arts & Humanities careers support and employability
Arts & Humanities students at King's benefit from integrated careers support. You will receive tailored guidance, professional skills development, and practical opportunities to prepare for a whole range of careers.
- Careers support is tailored to your subject, helping you understand how the knowledge and skills you develop during your degree can open doors to a wide range of industries
- A whole range of events to help you explore career options across Arts and Humanities, including networking, panels, workshops, masterclasses, and guest lectures
- You will benefit from one-to-one guidance, interview and CV support, postgraduate support for two years, and access to alumni, employers, industry professionals
- The King’s Insights Programme offers successful applicants the opportunity to participate in business treks, workshops, policy labs and engage in employer-led industry challenges and briefs
- Our assessments are designed to reflect workplace activities, helping students develop practical skills through a range of real-world projects and assignments. These may include podcasts, video essays, portfolios, presentations and industry-focused projects, helping you to develop skills which are in high demand by employers.
Careers & Employability
Arts & Humanities graduates equipped with the skills employers are looking for.
King’s Careers Service
Forever Kings. Our team support our students to build a lasting career as a student, and a graduate.