Art and design : Further study

In 2011, six months after graduation, just under 10% of art and design graduates had gone on to either full-time further study or a combination of work and study.

Some art and design graduates choose to undertake further study in an area related to their first degree or one that allows them to gain specific vocational, technical or specialist skills Courses are available in a wide range of subject areas, including fine art, photography, painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, printmaking, interior design, visual communication, graphic design, animation, illustration, fashion, art history, design management, film and television production, advertising art and design, museum design, curating, three-dimensional design, costume design, furniture design and art therapy.

For those interested in self-employment, a business, finance, marketing or management course may be useful. These courses are also relevant for a range of roles in the creative and other industries.

Some art and design graduates choose to go into teaching and gain qualified teacher status (QTS) through the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or the Scottish Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

These trends show only what previous graduates in your subject did immediately upon graduating. Over the course of their career - the first few years in particular - many others will opt for some form of further study, either part time or full time. If further study interests you, start by thinking about postgrad study and search courses and research to identify your options.

Look at funding my further study for details relating to finance and the application process.