What jobs can I do with an English Lit degree besides teaching??

I have tried to look for different jobs but they just all lead towards education/teaching of some sort, which is not what I want to do.

Reply 1

Gatlema

It's probably easier to say if we know what you don't like about teaching or what sort of aspects of a job you like.

Big one would be content – essentially writing for marketing. If you have any kind of experience writing voluntary articles (eg for the Tab) it can be a help. Look up entry-level copywriter positions (not sure how many will be going at this time). The key is to remember that you're writing not for literary merit but for marketing purposes – to drive a goal – and so your writing is focused around things like the user journey, search engine optimisation and so on as much as quality content.

Reply 2

mike23mike

Consider doing a Masters in Business & Management (MBM). Strathclyde offers a good programme. The advantage of this programme is that it was designed for people who dont have business studies as their first degree; it's built for people like you. Once you get your MSc in Business & Management, you can apply for graduate jobs in any company. No more thinking teaching is the only route for you.

Reply 3

fillycheese

Thanks for the advice and this was something that could genuinely be of interest to me! However, as I am a U.K. resident I don’t think I am eligible

Original post by mike23mike

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Reply 4

mike23mike

Original post by fillycheese

Thanks for the advice and this was something that could genuinely be of interest to me! However, as I am a U.K. resident I don’t think I am eligible 🤗

You will have to pay for a masters wherever you choose to study. There are similar programmes in UK unis too.

Reply 5

fillycheese

Original post by mike23mike

You will have to pay for a masters wherever you choose to study. There are similar programmes in UK unis too.

I am fully aware that I will have to pay. My point is that, as a U.K. resident and having to pay myself, I am not eligible for further funding to complete another masters

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Reply 6

harrysbar

Original post by fillycheese

I am fully aware that I will have to pay. My point is that, as a U.K. resident and having to pay myself, I am not eligible for further funding to complete another masters