The following roles are examples of the types of job opportunities available to graduates of Digital Society, Media and Culture, who are equipped with a deep understanding of digital media, cultural trends and the societal impacts of communication technologies.
Digital Marketer Use online channels like social media, search engines, email, and websites to promote products or services.
Content Creator Develop engaging content for websites, social media platforms, and digital campaigns, combining creativity with audience insights.
Social Media Manager Plan and execute social media strategies to build brand awareness, engage communities, and analyse online trends.
Media Analyst Research and interpret media consumption patterns and cultural trends to inform marketing, policy, or creative decisions.
Public Relations Officer Manage and promote a positive public image of an organisation through strategic communication and media relations.
UX (User Experience) Researcher Study how people interact with digital products and media, providing insights to improve design and usability.
Journalist / Multimedia Reporter Research, investigate, and report news and information to the public through various media channels.
Market Researcher Collect and analyse data about consumers and markets to help organisations make informed decisions.
Social Researcher Investigate social issues and trends through data collection and analysis to inform policy, understanding and decision-making.
Advertising Account Planner Research consumer insights and market trends to develop and plan advertising campaigns.
Marketing Executive Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns to promote a company's products or services.
Media Researcher Conduct the research needed for television, film and radio shows.
Policy Officer Research, develop, and evaluate policies to support effective decision-making.
Data Analyst Collect, process, and interpret data to help organisations make informed decisions and identify trends.
Community Development Worker Work in communities and liaising with different agencies to bring about change and improvements.
This is a selection of organisations that have employed University of Kent graduates in the past. There are many more possible employers in these and other industries.
Graduates can pursue careers unrelated to their degree by combining transferable skills, like communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, with their interests and experiences. Book an appointment with a Careers Adviser to explore your options.
The Careers and Employability Service provides information and advice on job searching to University of Kent students and recent graduates. This includes a vacancy database advertising a range of graduate jobs, placement year and vacation work/internships.
A year in industry can have a big impact on your employability. By gaining real-world experience and learning key skills in the workplace, and pairing these with the knowledge you gain on your degree, you can become a highly employable candidate in the labour market. The year can be based in the UK or abroad, including your home country if you're an international student, and contribute to your final degree. At The University of Kent, many courses include an optional year in industry between your second and final year, where you undertake graduate-level work related to your studies.
Some graduates choose to pursue postgraduate education to specialise further or enhance their career prospects, for example:
You can also gain professional qualifications in marketing (CIM), public relations (CIPR), project management (PRINCE2) or data analytics e.g., Google Data Analytics Certificate, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate.