Educational Studies future careers
A degree in Educational Studies from Goldsmiths prepares you for a career in teaching. However, it also opens up a wide range of other careers because of the skills that you develop during the programme of study.
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What skills will I gain from an Educational Studies degree?
The skills you'll gain include creative thinking, active listening, clarity of communication, planning ahead and effective organisation, to name a few. These are all attractive to employers.
What kinds of industries do Educational Studies students work in?
A large proportion of our graduates go into teaching but many also get employed in teaching support roles such as teaching assistants and educational psychologists, as well as positions in areas such as policy making, administration and technical support.
You can also use your skills and knowledge in areas outside of education including community arts/education, the police and probation services, youth/social work and charities.
Where do Educational Studies students work?
Teaching posts are available in a wide variety of settings including primary and secondary schools, FE and HE colleges, universities, hospitals, prisons and detention centres, training organisations and museums and galleries
You may also be attracted to other roles in an educational setting, but with less direct contact with children or young people. These include administration and support, management, finance, libraries, careers and welfare advice and IT and technical support.
Some of our recent graduates are now employed by institutions like Westminster Kingsway College, St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School and Birmingham Royal Ballet.