Humanities and Creatives

Humanities and Creative Subjects offer a huge variety of transferable skills that are valued in our ever-changing world.

Art

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

the ability to develop individual ideas and collaborate with others as part of a creative team
strong observational, research and analytical skills
creative problem solving
the ability to communicate ideas, visually, orally and in writing
resilience and the ability to learn from feedback and be objective about your work
an openness to new influences and concepts
a focused, goal-oriented and motivated approach to work
entrepreneurial skills in marketing your work and possibly setting up a business.
time management: artists are accustomed to managing their time effectively to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects. They have a sense of discipline and can prioritise tasks efficiently.

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

presentation and communication skills - to promote and showcase your talent
ability to work independently
teamwork and creative collaboration - important when working on performance pieces with other dancers and choreographers
focus
original thinking
time-management and organisational skills
self-awareness and awareness of others
self-discipline
creativity and flexibility
analytical, critical and research skills
writing and marketing
the ability to take on board feedback and learn from it
pursuit of excellence
resilience.

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

teamwork, to create group performances
working well under pressure and meeting deadlines, from learning lines and producing live work
creative/critical thinking skills, to interpret scripts and bring them to life
presentation and verbal communication, through frequent performing
written communication skills, through producing academic work and possibly scripts
quick thinking and improvisation skills, to ensure live performances and assessments run smoothly
self-motivation, to rehearse and continuously develop performance
negotiation and conflict management skills, to create a shared concept within groups.

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

research and data collection, analysis and evaluation
mathematical and computational skills
IT skills, for example computer cartography and the use of databases and spreadsheets
written and oral communications skills, including report writing and data presentation
the ability to understand abstract concepts and articulate these to a range of audiences
planning and problem-solving skills
creative thinking and the ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues involved in debates
the ability to work independently and also in a team, taking on a broad range of ideas and coming to a consensus
self-motivation and self-reliance
time management and the ability to meet deadlines.

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

critical reasoning and analytical skills, including the capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively
intellectual rigour and independence, including the ability to conduct detailed research
ability to construct an argument and communicate findings in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
capability to work without direct supervision and manage your time and priorities effectively
ability to discuss ideas in groups, and to negotiate, question and summarise
capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind
appreciation of the different factors that influence the activities of groups and individuals in society.

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

good physical dexterity, memory and concentration - developed in practice and performance
creativity - developed through a range of creative projects
communication skills - through performing and engaging listeners
teamwork - through working in bands or orchestras as a player, leader or manager
technical skills and expertise - using technology to produce, record and remix music and sound
self-management - physical and mental self-discipline achieved through regular practice
performing under pressure - overcoming nervousness in order to perform well during exams, concerts and auditions
planning and time management - organising and working towards a project/performance
critical reflection - giving and receiving criticism, learning from mistakes and striving for improved performance
entrepreneurship - how to succeed in a competitive field.

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

the ability to work independently, set goals and manage your own workload
project management - to see the design project through from conception to completion
the ability to create practical outcomes using a wide skill base and problem solve along the way
the ability to confidently and safely use technical pieces of equipment
attention to detail with both practical and written pieces
communication and presentation of work
the ability to work to deadlines
research and analytical skills
resourcefulness