Wherever you are on your creative journey we’re here to help you take the next step.
You’ll work alongside practising artists and industry leaders when you study with us, and our Careers Advisors will help you to set out on a career that is just right for you. Our Advisors will share their in-depth knowledge and experience of the creative sectors, they'll show you how to make the most of your industry contacts and they'll be there for you when you take that leap into industry.
And even after you’ve graduated you can still access our online resources, live events, and bookable one-to-one sessions to help you plan your next move.
What’s on offer to UCA students
We work closely with course teams to deliver workshops, lectures, placements and seminars as part of your course.
Our dedicated one-to-one appointments are with experienced Careers Advisors. Students can book a session to find out more about further study, working abroad and how to kickstart a job search.
To book an appointment please sign up at uca.jobteaser.com (use your personal email to ensure you can access the portal after graduating) and click on the appointments tab.
Featuring sessions with industry experts and panel discussions with Graduates who have made a name in their chosen creative fields, our careers events provide in-depth understanding of the creative industries.
Head to the UCA Careers Portal to browse the latest events: https://uca.jobteaser.com/en/events
Our careers platform JobTeaser.com is where our students find out about work experience positions, paid job vacancies, and information about working in the creative sector.
The UCA Graduate Professional Development Programme is here to support with and prepare UCA graduates for finding a role in the creative industries. This paid 4 week opportunity (20 hours per week) offers a platform for you to gain industry and employability skills, develop your networks and explore career possibilities. Placements run 12 September – 7 October 2022 and are based at each of our campuses, the advertised roles focus on providing work experience that employers are looking for when selecting candidates.
What’s on offer
to Employers
Are you an employer seeking bright new talent to join your team for a fixed term, permanent role, or internship? Our crop of bright young creatives could be a perfect fit.
Where could a career in the creative industries take you?
Our students and grads and changing the world, one small creative step at a time. Head over to our blog to hear their creative career advice, explore the career opportunities open to our grads and get inspired by their truly amazing creative journeys and successes!
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Contact us
Students and graduates
UCA students and recent graduates can book a careers appointment by logging onto our Careers Portal: uca.jobteaser.com (use your personal email to enable access after graduating).
Or please contact the Gateway at your UCA campus for assistance or drop an email to careers@uca.ac.uk.
Employers
We’re keen to work with employers and industry experts to share best practice and create unique and inspiring opportunities for our students and graduates. If you’re interested in collaborating with us, please contact us: careers@uca.ac.uk.