2010-11 Graduate summary by subject - English Language & Linguistics
York St John English Language and
Linguistic graduates go into a range of jobs and careers,
using the skills, knowledge and experience they have developed
during their time at University.
The skills gained through studying English are attractive to
most employers. Strengths include both written and oral
communication skills, creative thinking, independent thought and
tolerance of others opinions.
The pie chart below shows the work and study
options of 2010-11 English Language and Linguistic graduates from
York St John University. This data is based on the Destinations of
Leavers in Higher Education (DLHE) Survey of York St John
University graduates six months after graduation and only
includes information from those who replied.
| Categories |
% |
| A - FT paid work only |
44% |
| B - PT work only |
17% |
| C - Voluntary/unpaid work |
3% |
| D - Work and further study |
3% |
| E - Further study only |
8% |
| F - Assumed to be unemployed |
6% |
| G - Not available for employment |
6% |
| O - Other |
3% |
| X - Explicitly refusal |
11% |
| Grand Total |
100% |
The following table provides a snapshot of the career
destinations of York St John University English Language and
Linguistic graduates over the last three years.
| Employer Type |
Job Title |
| Events Company |
Office Manager |
| Education Consultancy |
Administrator |
| Students' Union |
Assistant Bar & Events Manager |
| TEFL College |
Office Assistant |
| National Retailer |
Staffing co-ordinator |
| National Retailer |
HR Adviser |
| FE College |
Lecturer |
| NHS |
Assistant Therapist |
| Travel Company |
Children's Entertainer |
| College of HE |
Exams and Assessments Officer |
| Civil Service |
Executive Officer |
| University |
Editorial Assistant |
|
|
Graduate Teacher Programme |
| University |
Graduate Marketing Intern |
Further study options include MA TESOL, PGCE
Primary, MA Applied Linguistics, Postgraduate Diploma in Building
Surveying and PGCE Secondary English.
To find out more about possible career options for English
Language & Linguistics graduates, you can visit the
Prospects on options with English and
Linguistics -
these include careers in teaching, information management,
publishing, marketing, journalism and public relations. The Careers
& Employability team can also help you discuss options with
your subject, and are in the process of developing a detailed
downloadable factsheet that you might find helpful - so check back
here soon.
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