Tag Archives: arts degree

Create Your Own University Experience

Posted on 24th September 2017 by Emma Lennox

Freshers didn’t turn out the way you thought it would? All is not lost. This is how you can create your own university experience. There’s a lot of buzz and excitement around campus when starting university. Everyone seems to be … Continue reading →

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Who let the Underdogs out? Defending AHSS Students

Posted on 24th September 2017 by Emma Lennox

The commercial mind-set of the twenty-first century in general does not place much value on arts degrees beyond that of them being a freeloader route into tertiary education under a guise of ‘wishy-washy’ self-expression. There is a defensiveness that must … Continue reading →

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Interview with a Sky Sports Presenter

Posted on 24th September 2017 by Emma Lennox

Arron Armstrong graduated from Queen’s in 1998 with a degree in Politics and is now a regular presenter on Sky Sports News. 1. Why did you choose to study Politics and how has your degree enhanced your career? I chose Politics … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Politics

Posted on 26th May 2017 by Emma Lennox

Working in politics is much more than just the front-faced interactions sitting in a chamber. Behind every elected representative and body of government, there is a huge network which runs government. Often we don’t realise these opportunities exist. Working in … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW – From Anthropology to Stormont

Posted on 26th May 2017 by Emma Lennox

Kate Nicholl Belfast City Councillor, previously worked for Anna Lo MLA in Stormont We ask her about her experience in politics and why she would encourage students to think of a career in it! What are your past qualifications? I … Continue reading →

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Getting Experience with the National Trust

Posted on 6th February 2017 by Emma Lennox

Marc Bucklee Seasonal Site Supervisor for Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple What is the best degree for a job with the National Trust? If you want to focus on the visitor experience within the National Trust some sort of degree … Continue reading →

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The Dream Job – Heather Monteverde

Posted on 2nd September 2016 by Emma Lennox

What is your job and what does it entail?   My job is Head of Services for NI Macmillan Cancer and Support and I have overall responsibility for Macmillan in funding the services across NI and being the face of Macmillan NI. My … Continue reading →

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Oh, you’re doing an Arts degree! What job are you going to do with that?

Posted on 23rd June 2016 by Emma Lennox

Good Question.  I’m glad you asked. Welcome to the first ever edition of The Edit, a must-see guide, informative magazine and blog made specifically for Arts, Humanities and Social Science students here at Queen’s University. We are uniquely placed as a … Continue reading →

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