Humanities can help open the door to so many different roles and industries.

Industries like – 

• Tourism
  • Help build Scotland’s international reputation. The country’s enduring popularity as a holiday destination isn’t just down to its historic architecture, breathtaking countryside and world-famous cuisine. Those who work in tourism also have a crucial part to play, ensuring that visitors have a fantastic experience and go home to spread the word.
• Financial services
  • Scotland’s financial services industry offers a wide range of career opportunities. You could be working as an insurance claims handler, an accountant or financial advisor. There are also roles in supply chain management, marketing and ICT. Scotland is renowned for its strength in financial services and offers fantastic opportunities for people with all levels of experience and education.
• Creative
  • There’s a career for you in Scotland’s thriving creative industry – whatever your interests are. It’s one of Scotland’s most diverse sectors, covering architecture, TV, radio, film, fashion and textiles, cultural heritage, design, journalism, publishing, music, visual arts, gaming and more. If you can combine an imaginative insight and a natural flair for storytelling with a technical skillset, then you could be in demand. Nowadays, solid digital knowledge is essential as well.  Many people who work in the creative industry are either self-employed and manage their own hours or work on a contractual basis. This means a creative career could be a great choice if you’re an entrepreneur, value flexibility in your work life, love networking, and enjoy promoting yourself and your abilities.
• Healthcare and social services
  • People are at the heart of healthcare and social services. If you have a passion for improving lives, a career in this field could be for you. There’s plenty of hard work and long hours but the rewards are worth it. These jobs bring the unique satisfaction of knowing you’re helping people who need it. In healthcare, you could work with the public or provide behind-the-scenes support.
• Life sciences
  • The Scottish life sciences industry thrives on its workforce. It owes its global reputation to this community of exceptionally talented people – and joining that community is easier now than ever before. These days, there are multiple routes into this industry, even without a PhD. If a traditional academic path is not for you, an apprenticeship or internship could be your entry point. From research assistants to marketing managers to biologists, there’s demand at every level for staff with a wide range of skills.