I have a BA in English Language. I would now like to do a postgraduate diploma/degree. I am particularly fond of creative writing, proofreading and research but I would like to choose a subject that will give me a wide range of career options. I definitely do not want to teach. Does anyone have any ideas, please?
2006-08-07 12:04:33 · 13 answers · asked by kim21uk 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Well, if you don't like teaching but you love writing, proofreading and research, then you should look into journalism. Journalism is a discipline of collecting, analyzing, verifying, and presenting information regarding current events, trends, issues and people. Those who practice journalism are known as journalists. Try looking at these websites: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism, www.journalism.org.
2006-08-07 12:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have knowledge of math or science then you shouldn't be doing anything in that field. You need to have more than the basic understanding of the field to be editing that style of writing. From experience as an ecology major, most english majors had more questions than revisions. If it was a paper for an introductory course then there was no problem but when it got to higher level courses they struggled to understand.
If you have a special interest in an area like math, science, law/history, etc. then consider going on and getting an advanced degree in that field (even if you have to take some undergraduate courses). Then you could go on to write books for people of all ages with those special interests. You could also consider going into something like law/politics, archeaology, anthropology, social work, etc.
I hope this helps.
2006-08-07 12:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am taking this as you refering to a graduate degree not post graduate, since that would be after graduate.
Law and journalism are the usual ones for undergads in English. Although for a wide range, business management will do. It really depends on your interests.
As far as research, you can focus every graduate and post graduate education in this topic. Hope this helps.
2006-08-07 12:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. ReneC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Journalism
Communications
2006-08-07 13:26:46 · answer #4 · answered by Expert Answers™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should be embarking on a further degree unless you really know what you want to do so you can get on a course geared to that. MA's are EXPENSIVE.
2006-08-08 03:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by Lola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
english seems to be your best subject it has a large area to cover but your life in the end good luck with whatever you decide
2006-08-07 12:10:33 · answer #6 · answered by cookedermott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would pursue law. A JD is valuable in any career field.
2006-08-07 15:42:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Law.
2006-08-07 12:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by jlee1224 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Journalism or communications would be great for you.
2006-08-08 02:48:32 · answer #9 · answered by Southie9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food hygiene.It will come in handy while working at MacDonald's.
2006-08-07 12:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by Mungo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋