Creative and Cultural Careers (March 2025)

In March 2025 we're having a focus on Creative & Cultural Careers. Get insight and inspiration on working in the creative & cultural sector by attending the fantastic range of events we've arranged between 3 and 14 March, all of which aim to help you discover more about a variety of creative & cultural career paths.

Search #EdCreativeCareers on socials and MyCareerHub to find other opportunities, events and more. We hope engaging with what we are offering will increase your awareness of creative and cultural careers and give you exposure to the creative industries, helping you to Discover What’s Out There. And  hearing the stories of creative industries professionals can help you to reflect and Understand Yourself and what your next steps should be to work in the industry.

Our event guide will go live ahead of the event to find out more and book your place (Login required)

Overall Events Schedule (Subject to Change)

Wednesday 5 March

  • Career Essentials - Finding work in Creative Industries
  • Meet our Creative Societies
  • Meet People Working in Publishing

Thursday 6 March

  • Writing for a Living
  • ECAs Entering the Industry
  • Meet People Working in Events, Festivals & Entertainment

Friday 7 March

  • Marketing, Advertising & Digital Design and Creative Content Event

Monday 10 March

  • Career Essentials: Career Spotlight on Architecture and Interior Design

Tuesday 11 March

  • Career Essentials - Building Resilience
  • Gaming Event

Wednesday 12 March

  • Freelancers Workshop
  • Meet People Working in Museums, Galleries & Heritage

Thursday 13 March

  • Creative Education/Arts for Good Event
  • Screen & Stage Event

Friday 14 March

  • Career Essentials - Creative CVs and Portfolios

See the 2023/24 SWAY page to find out more about last year's Creative and Cultural Careers Campaign.

Accessibility

The Careers Service aims to be accessible to all users. If you have any specific needs please contact the Careers Service to make appropriate arrangements.

Contact careers@ed.ac.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please be aware that we have been alerted to a scam which is charging students to attend fairs. Please be aware that there is NO COST TO ATTEND this fair or any of our other fairs during the academic year. If you do come across similar scams please alert these to the Careers Service as soon as possible.