Humanities and Creatives

Humanities and Creative Subjects offer a huge variety of transferable skills that are valued in  our ever changing world. 

Art

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• the ability to develop individual ideas and collaborate with others as part of a creative team

• strong observational, research and analytical skills

• creative problem solving

• the ability to communicate ideas, visually, orally and in writing

• resilience and the ability to learn from criticism and be objective about your work

• an openness to new influences and concepts

• a focused, goal-oriented and motivated approach to work

• entrepreneurial skills in marketing your work and possibly setting up a business.

Dance

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• presentation and communication skills - to promote and showcase your talent

• ability to work independently

• teamwork and creative collaboration - important when working on performance pieces with other dancers and choreographers

• focus

• original thinking

• time-management and organisational skills

• self-awareness and awareness of others

• self-discipline

• creativity and flexibility

• analytical, critical and research skills

• writing and marketing

• the ability to take on board feedback and learn from it

• pursuit of excellence

• resilience.

Drama

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• teamwork, to create group performances

• working well under pressure and meeting deadlines, from learning lines and producing live work

• creative/critical thinking skills, to interpret scripts and bring them to life

• presentation and verbal communication, through frequent performing

• written communication skills, through producing academic work and possibly scripts

• quick thinking and improvisation skills, to ensure live performances and assessments run smoothly

• self-motivation, to rehearse and continuously develop performance

• negotiation and conflict management skills, to create a shared concept within groups.

Food

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• analytical and problem-solving skills

• the ability to research and interpret data

• effective communication

• teamworking skills

• attention to detail

• accurate record keeping and report writing

• numerical and statistical awareness

• IT skills

• project-management skills

• time management.

Geography

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• research and data collection, analysis and evaluation

• mathematical and computational skills

• IT skills, for example computer cartography and the use of databases and spreadsheets

• written and oral communications skills, including report writing and data presentation

• the ability to understand abstract concepts and articulate these to a range of audiences

• planning and problem-solving skills

• creative thinking and the ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues involved in debates

• the ability to work independently and also in a team, taking on board ideas and coming to a consensus

• self-motivation and self-reliance

• time management and the ability to meet deadlines.

History

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• critical reasoning and analytical skills, including the capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively

• intellectual rigour and independence, including the ability to conduct detailed research

• ability to construct an argument and communicate findings in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing

• capability to work without direct supervision and manage your time and priorities effectively

• ability to discuss ideas in groups, and to negotiate, question and summarise

• capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind

• appreciation of the different factors that influence the activities of groups and individuals in society.

Music

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• good physical dexterity, memory and concentration - developed in practice and performance

• creativity - developed through a range of creative projects

• communication skills - through performing and engaging listeners

• teamwork - through working in bands or orchestras as a player, leader or manager

• technical skills and expertise - using technology to produce, record and remix music and sound

• self-management - physical and mental self-discipline achieved through regular practice

• performing under pressure - overcoming nervousness in order to perform well during exams, concerts and auditions

• planning and time management - organising and working towards a project/performance

• critical reflection - giving and receiving criticism, learning from mistakes and striving for improved performance

• entrepreneurship - how to succeed in a competitive field.

Physical Education

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• research and data analysis

• the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

• presentation and oral communication skills

• written communication skills, including report writing

• time management and planning

• effective problem solving

• professionalism and customer focus

• a good understanding of information technology.

Religious Studies

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• analyse and construct sound arguments

• distinguish fine differences between views and find common ground

• present ideas convincingly through well-constructed, systematic arguments

• write clearly and persuasively

• generate ideas and come up with solutions to problems

• be open to new ideas and ways of thinking

• self-motivation and the capacity for independent study and thought

• the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

• flexibility and creativity

• critical thinking

• the capacity to identify, absorb and sift complex information

• teamworking.

Textile Design

The transferable skills you'll gain include:

• the ability to work independently, set goals and manage your own workload

• project management - to see the design project through from conception to completion

• attention to detail

• IT and technical skills

• marketing and commercial awareness

• the ability to work effectively with others through collaboration, team work and negotiation

• communication and presentation

• the ability to work to deadlines and a budget

• research and analytical skills

• resourcefulness.