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Kickstart your career

What's the best pathway into the arts and media - a creative apprenticeship or a university course? How do I build my experience and contacts, and survive as a young professional? This Voicebox offers ideas about developing your creative career, providing you with insights and opinions from both professionals and peers.

We also have a careers section dedicated to helping you find inspiration on taking that next step!

  • Interview Student, explorer and activist; Meet Georgie Campbell
    18 December 2017

    Student, explorer and activist; Meet Georgie Campbell

    by Maddie Drury Contributor

    From food poisoning in South East Asia to volunteering in a migrant camp - we could all learn a thing or two from ambitious student Georgie Campbell.

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  • Blog ​A student Q&A with Katie Pix
    14 October 2017

    ​A student Q&A with Katie Pix

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    Going to university can be a stressful time, and the kind folk at John Lewis have pulled together three influencers – and former students - to answer some of the most frequently asked questions!

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  • Blog ​A student Q&A with Poppy Deyes
    14 October 2017

    ​A student Q&A with Poppy Deyes

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    Going to university can be a stressful time, and the kind folk at John Lewis have pulled together three influencers – and former students - to answer some of the most frequently asked questions!

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  • Blog ​A student Q&A with Tom Honeyands
    14 October 2017

    ​A student Q&A with Tom Honeyands

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    Going to university can be a stressful time, and the kind folk at John Lewis have pulled together three influencers – and former students - to answer some of the most frequently asked questions!

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  • How-to Guide How to research work placements and training opportunities
    10 October 2017

    How to research work placements and training opportunities

    by Nici West Voice Team

    A career in the arts is challenging, hard work and really rewarding. Work placements and training opportunities are a great way to test out your desired career, meet people in the industry and develop your skills and experience.

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  • Blog Apprenticeships - Why bother?
    18 September 2017

    Apprenticeships - Why bother?

    by Luke Taylor Contributor

    University is great. Three years of all-nighters, existential crises, ever-looming deadlined, never-ending stress and excessive drinking. Survive that and you come out with a degree and thousands upon thousands of pounds of debt. Compelling, right?

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  • Blog University isn't the only way
    14 September 2017

    University isn't the only way

    by Joshua Gould Contributor

    It is around this time that a number of you will be told to begin your UCAS applications, even if it isn't what you want to do. Don't feel that university is the be all or end all though - there are other options!

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  • Blog College is making my writing worse
    21 August 2017

    College is making my writing worse

    by Lizzie Hayward

    Being repeatedly told what makes a good piece of writing by school and college has left my writing lifeless. How do i fix this?

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  • Blog Getting into the arts with or without a university degree?
    18 May 2017

    Getting into the arts with or without a university degree?

    by Mary Strickson Contributor

    Having completed my undergraduate degree in History and my postgraduate degree in Art History I am evidently a big advocate for going to university.

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  • Blog I love my art – do I need to go to university?
    24 April 2017

    I love my art – do I need to go to university?

    by Blossom Caldarone

    Choosing between university and the world of work is hard, what are the pros and cons?

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  • Feature Creativity vs Education: What have we learnt this month, class?
    30 September 2015

    Creativity vs Education: What have we learnt this month, class?

    by Emily Steer Voice Team

    This month we have discussed the current state of creative education in the UK and it has proved itself to be rather lacking. From interviews with leading demonstrators to creative utopias, here is the best from September.

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  • Feature I don't go to school? A vlog by Agi K
    28 September 2015

    I don't go to school? A vlog by Agi K

    by Emily Steer Voice Team

    We've featured Agi on Voice before, she has completed all of her Arts Award levels (by the age of 11!) and is taught from home. Who better to call on, as we come to the close of creative education month.

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  • Blog We need a curriculum that will engage the emotions as well as the intellect
    24 September 2015

    We need a curriculum that will engage the emotions as well as the intellect

    by [Deleted User]

    The biggest issue in Education has got to be the large percentage of children still being failed by the system.

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  • Feature Is higher education worth the cost?
    24 September 2015

    Is higher education worth the cost?

    by Sally Trivett Voice Team

    Now that university fees and living costs have shot up, is higher education worth it?

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  • How-to Guide How to...make the most of your academic creativity
    21 September 2015

    How to...make the most of your academic creativity

    by Emily Steer Voice Team

    This month we have rather naughtily put creativity and education up against one another - but obviously in a dream world they would be best pals. So, how do you really make the most of both?

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  • Feature How to...Educate Yourself Creatively Outside School and University
    18 September 2015

    How to...Educate Yourself Creatively Outside School and University

    by Mary Strickson Contributor

    Not getting enough creativity from your school or university? Worry not, there are many different options that can help you unleash your creative potential.

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  • Feature Technical Creativity: Using Practical Skills in the Arts
    16 September 2015

    Technical Creativity: Using Practical Skills in the Arts

    by Mollie Tuttle Youth Network

    Can technical skill and creative freedom really both be found in the same place?

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  • Blog Can young people fully understand the importance of arts in our current system?
    14 September 2015

    Can young people fully understand the importance of arts in our current system?

    by Meridith Dickin Youth Network

    Arts education is not effective in demonstrating the value of the arts to young people.

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