Explore career options in cultural studies
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles your studies in theatre, creative writing, screen studies or literary studies may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
Arts graduates are equipped with a unique blend of critical thinking, research proficiency, communication, creativity and cultural competence that positions them for success in a wide range of careers. They thrive in diverse industries and make meaningful contributions to their organisations and communities. With a focus in cultural studies, arts graduates can pursue careers across diverse sectors such as content creation and writing, the entertainment industry, media and publishing, arts administration and education.
As an arts graduate, you will be valued for your high-level critical thinking and communication skills and positioned to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world of work.
Career fields
- Content creation/advertising
- Film and television production
- Arts administration
- Performing arts
- Publishing
- Talent and literary agencies
- Universities and research
- Primary and secondary schools
- Media organisations
- Non-government organisations
- Youth development
- Government departments
- Arts festivals
- Event management
- Entrepreneurship/freelance
- Training and development
Employment roles
- Social media specialist
- Development executive
- Media officer
- Corporate communications coordinator
- Associate publisher
- Content writer/strategist
- Film and video producer
- Graduate policy officer
- Instructional/technical writer
- Project officer
- Academic tutor
- Literary agent
- Editor
- Classroom teacher*
- Playwright/screenwriter
- Community engagement officer
- Performing artist
(* denotes further study at postgraduate level likely to be required)
Occupation snapshot
Employed
40,100
Annual growth
800
Weekly earnings
$1,926
Part-time share
42%
This data is based on the occupation profile for welfare recreation and community arts workers, retrieved from the Government's website August 2024.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
Notable alumna: Louise Bezzina
Louise Bezzina, a Griffith creative arts alumna, has significantly enhanced the Queensland Arts industry. She made a name for herself as a visionary artistic director, founding Bleach* Festival on the Gold Coast. Under her leadership, Bleach* collaborates with major artistic companies across 色情网站, telling local stories in a fresh, contemporary way.
Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
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Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.