Careers directly related to English:
- Editorial work
- Proof reader
- Journalism (newspapers, magazines etc.)
- Writer/author
- Copywriter
Careers where English will be useful:
- Librarian
- Administration
- Media researcher
- Public Relations Officer
- Social media manager
- Education consultant
- Law
- Police Officer
University courses that require English at either Nat 5 or Higher:
- Law
- Medicine
- English Literature
- History
- Film and Television Studies
- Any language course (German, Greek, Gaelic etc.)
- Music (MA)
- Politics
- Primary/ Secondary teaching
Work skills desired by employers gained through studying English:
- Communication skills – highly valued
- Written skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Planning and Research skills
- Teamwork skills
- Resilience
Useful links – see these web articles below
What Skills Do Employers Want?
