Careers for Arts, Humanities and Social Science Graduates
Careers for Arts, Humanities and Social Science Graduates
Careers for Arts, Humanities and Social Science Graduates
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<strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>Humanities</strong> & <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Science</strong>s<br />
Writer: S<strong>and</strong>ra Walker, <strong>Careers</strong> Adviser, University College Dublin<br />
The gradirel<strong>and</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>Humanities</strong> & <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Science</strong>s sector career guide is<br />
published by Graduate <strong>Careers</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong> (GCI) <strong>and</strong> GTI Specialist Publishers<br />
Ltd (Irel<strong>and</strong>).<br />
Project managed by GCI <strong>Careers</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation Committee:<br />
Paul Murphy, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design <strong>and</strong> Technology (chair)<br />
Kendra Cassidy, NUI Galway (secretary)<br />
Colette Aungier, Trinity College Dublin<br />
Cora Cregan, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra<br />
Angela Hamilton, University of Ulster<br />
Catherine Lyster, Letterkenny Institute of Technology<br />
Editor Penny Kiley<br />
Design & production Maya Little<br />
Proofreaders Denise Flannery, Julia Sadler<br />
Publishers Chris Phillips, Adrian Wood<br />
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© October 2007 Graduate <strong>Careers</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong> (GCI) <strong>and</strong> GTI Specialist<br />
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fully acknowledged. The views expressed in articles are those of the<br />
author <strong>and</strong> their publication does not necessarily imply that such views<br />
are shared by GCI <strong>and</strong> GTI. Whilst every care has been taken in the<br />
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responsibility <strong>for</strong> any inaccuracies, or <strong>for</strong> consequential loss arising from<br />
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connection with in<strong>for</strong>mation in this publication.<br />
Contents<br />
Your job prospects ................................................................2<br />
Choosing a career ................................................................4<br />
What next after graduation? ..........................................6<br />
Major employment areas..................................................8<br />
Getting a job ........................................................................14<br />
Further in<strong>for</strong>mation..........................................................15<br />
Contents<br />
<strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>Humanities</strong> & <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Science</strong>s • Business<br />
Studies, Commerce & Economics • Computing<br />
& IT • Construction • Engineering • Finance •<br />
Hospitality & Tourism • Journalism & Media •<br />
Law • Languages • Postgraduate Study &<br />
Awards • Property • Psychology • Retail •<br />
<strong>Science</strong> • <strong>Social</strong> Work • Teaching & Education •<br />
Work Experience & Internships<br />
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