Careers you can get with a creative writing qualifications

Karen White

14th April 2021

When it comes to creative writing qualifications, you can’t be blamed for assuming that your career routes will be limited to journalism, blog writing and being a novelist. However, there is much more to getting a writing qualification than the above careers. In truth, there are a variety of jobs that you can explore, some of which may surprise you.

Advertising copywriter
Arts administrator
Creative director
Digital copywriter
Editorial assistant
Proof-reader
Publisher
Lexicographer
Magazine journalist
Newspaper journalist
Copy editor
Talent agent
Web content manager
Writer – blogger, novelist, etc.

Now, you could take this list and just leave it at that. However, pair it with the right qualifications/online courses and you can also easily pursue any of the following jobs:

Academic librarian (having a creative background will hold you in good stead with this job, but you’ll also need a Masters in Librarianship)
Concept artist (a background in art (fine art and digital) would be ideal here)
Film director (qualifications in media and film would be useful for this role)
Information officer
Marketing executive (you’ll also need social media, SEO and online marketing qualifications for this job)
Primary school teacher (you will need to build on this foundation of knowledge and also complete a PGCE)
Secondary school teacher – similar to being Primary school teacher you will need a PGCE
Teaching assistant – there are tonnes of online teaching courses which could help you to become a TA
Public librarian – a degree/masters in librarianship would be helpful here
Public relations officer – again you should pair your writing qualification with courses in marketing, media and public relations
Social media manager – a writing background would serve you well here, however we recommend that you add to this by taking some online marketing and media courses
Web content manager – a course in managing is recommended

Honestly, there are numerous jobs you can explore with a writing qualification under your belt. So if you’re wondering what you can do with a creative writing degree, then why not take a look at the list above? Writer, librarian, teacher… you can be anything you want to be.

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