Higher Education Guidance



careers in the creative industries

Careers

Being one of only four specialist Art and Design colleges left in the country offering vocational based courses, and being around for over 150 years, our reputation is seen as second to none. College graduates have access to a wide choice of options ranging from employment, self-employment or to continue their studies by studying for a Masters or PGCE.

Whatever you wish to do, the College can support you during your study in helping you to fulfil your career aspirations. We firmly believe we provide our students with a very worthwhile experience so that they can become well established practitioners in their chosen professional field.

The range of support available from our careers service includes:

Help with making career decisions
Jobs and employer information
Checking CVs and job applications
Help and support on further study
Information on working or studying abroad
Support in finding and accessing online career and job resources 

Appointments are available with the careers service for prospective and current students as well as graduates for up to three years after graduation. To book an appointment ring Sarah Haines on 01752 203434 (Ext 315) or email shaines@plymouthart.ac.uk

For more information about graduate vacancies in the Southwest visit www.gradsouthwest.com or if you wish to explore what you can do with your qualification and a whole range of additional careers information go to www.prospects.ac.uk

Graduate Success Stories

This section will highlight some of the careers paths some of our graduates have gone into and also showcase some of the work they did whilst here at the College.