Sussex Downs College Full-Time Guide 2018/19 - Technical & Professional Courses

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*Figures based on data provided by Emsi (August 2017)

Average Upper Wage:

£56,500+ Average Mid Wage:

£40,500

£

Average Entry Wage:

£21,500 (Author, Writer or Translator)

Average Upper Wage:

£62,500+

The skills you gain through studying English are marketable in most career areas. As English is a non-vocational course, the skills developed outside your study are also vital in developing a well-rounded CV. While at College many English students write for student newspapers and magazines, get involved with student radio or film societies, or volunteer in the community or local schools. Evidence of any skills gained from work experience and extracurricular activities, as well as through study, can help boost your job prospects. Language skills are in demand and can be used in almost any career. Some Modern Language graduates work on a self-employed basis as interpreters or translators. However, many others choose careers not directly related to their subject but where there is the opportunity to use their language skills, for example working for companies who trade or offer services internationally or to non-English speaking customers and suppliers. This means that language graduates work for a huge variety of employers and sectors.

Average Mid Wage:

£52,000

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£ Average Entry Wage:

£27,500

(Secondary Education Teaching Professional)

English industries data for East Sussex, Kent and Brighton & Hove* Figures are based on averages from a range of typical career paths. These figures are intended as a guide only and will vary depending on your chosen career.

TRANSLATOR JOURNALIST ENGLISH TEACHER WRITER INTERPRETER RESEARCHER EDITOR

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