Do you need a degree to work in the creative industries?
The short answer to this is no, you don't!
There are so many opportunities out there that scale from training programmes and short courses, to entry level jobs and long term placements that need no degree or prior experience. The creative industries have rapidly become largely welcoming to those without a degree who hold relevant experience.
If you still want to study whilst actively working in the creative industries:
- Apprenticeships
- Internships
- Training schemes
- Learning at work scheme (complete a degree alongside your job)
- Traineeship
What you can do without a degree:
- Find and secure an entry level role
- Apply for and secure a training scheme (e.g. The John Schofield Trust Mentoring Scheme for Journalism or First Artist Managements' C.A.M.P. scheme)
- Complete an internship
- Complete an apprenticeship
- Complete a work experience placement
- Complete a traineeship
- Start your own business
- Work as a freelancer
- Complete any type of course (whether that be online or in person, short or long)
A lot of companies are now committed to hiring based on training, which expands their pool of talent that they can dip into and acquire, so realistically it's a win win both for the company and for the applicants!
Companies who hire with no degree necessary:
Apple
Google
Penguin Random House
Christie's Auction House
Warner Music
Sony
The Tate
Channel 4
And many more👏
If you want to find apprenticeships, internships, courses, training schemes or entry level roles, ERIC is the place to be!