Future You: achieve your career goals

In this episode, we dive into the world of broadcast journalism with two dynamic professionals: Maddy Jennings, a journalism student at the University of Lincoln, and Andrew Turner, an experienced journalist at the BBC. Maddy shares her journey from volunteering with YouTube publications to landing work at BBC Radio and Good Morning Britain. She discusses the importance of internships, networking,...

We talk to Dr Rosina Watson about the Sustainability Business Specialist Apprenticeship, a part time course that is designed to equip sustainability professionals and leaders in organisations of all sizes with the skills needed to lead and manage change towards improved sustainability performance. *** For more information or to apply, visit:  Apprenticeship route: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/p...

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'We tried to imagine where is the economy gonna be, five, ten years from now (...) and tried to think about, how do we build programmes to get students to those places...' Professor Ian Burn joins me to discuss MSc Money and Banking, MSc Economic Policy and Data Analytics and MSc Data Science for Economics at the University of Liverpool. *** For more information or to apply, visit: University of L...

'I've been part of the Sustainable Consumption Institute since my PhD. So it'd be a really nice thing to do to see people coming up through the program, developing their own ideas for research at Doctoral level as well.' In this episode of Future You we speak to Dr Dan Welch from The University of Manchester about a new course - MA Social change, environment and sustainability.  It's an exciting n...

In this episode of Future You we speak to Ralf Becker from the University of Manchester about a brand new course he is involved in setting up - the MSc Economics and Data Science. While economics is a traditional academic discipline, the combination with data science is an emerging field and students will develop cutting edge analytical skills that are much sought after by employers. Find out more...

The Masters in Engineering Business Management (EBM) at the University of Sussex is the course for you if you want to work at the forefront of technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics - while combining that with a passion for entrepreneurship and start-ups. In this episode of Future You, Dr Zhengguo Sheng tells us about the course, what qualifications and interests you'll need to...

How could a law degree help you achieve your career goals? In this episode of Future You, Victoria Weir tells us about the University of Law's undergraduate law degree. She explains how the course can set you up perfectly for a career in the law or in many other professions - and what makes the University of Law's programme unique. If you're inspired to find out more, visit the undergraduate law p...

In this episode of Future You, four graduates join the podcast to help us explore exciting career opportunities in technology consultancy with Capgemini and Capgemini Invent.  Send comments, feedback and suggestions to podcast@prospects.ac.uk

Freya Hemming is a brand ambassador for Get Into Teaching and looking forward to her own career as a teacher, while Zaid Khaliq has been a teacher and is a now an Explore Teaching adviser. In this episode of Future You they discuss perceptions of what it's like to be a teacher and bust some myths around salaries, workload and dealing with bad behaviour - as well as talking through the rewards that...

Did you know that you can study for a degree as a way into a career in the police?  In this episode of Future You we chat with Alastair White, lecturer in policing at the University of Law and former detective chief inspector with Northamptonshire Police. He talks about how the University of Law's professional policing degree can prepare you for a career in law enforcement. Take a look at the Univ...

Explore tips and tricks for getting through your exam preparation with this episode of Future You. Angela Newton, library learning adviser at the University of Leeds, provides lots of great advice on everything from revision timetables and effective note taking through to getting your work environment right and looking after your mental health. Send comments, feedback or suggestions to  podcast@pr...

In this episode of Future You, we speak to Lisa Day about the University of Liverpool's Online MBA programme, which was recently ranked in the Financial Times' top ten online MBAs for 2023. Lisa, who is director of online programmes and director of studies online MBA at University of Liverpool Management School, tells us about the history of the qualification, what makes it so prestigious, and why...

Degree apprenticeships are a great way for you to gain practical experience, earn a salary and avoid the dreaded student debt. In this episode of Future You, Helen Kennedy-Holleman, head of apprenticeships at Leeds Business School, explains what a degree apprenticeship involves, the benefits of doing one and the criteria for applying. Visit www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticesh...

On this episode of Future You, we speak to Jo Mainwaring and Steve Clayton about the online Masters course on public health at the University of Liverpool.   Check out the Master of Public Health course .   You can email  podcast@prospects.ac.uk  with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts .

The second episode of the 'Life as a' series, which gives you the foundations to learn and be inspired by specific professions; from people who know what it’s like. Hear what it's like to work as a paralegal with guest, Weronika Husejko. She works in the divorce and finance team at Mcalister Family Law and was inspired into getting some practical experience by her university's career page.   Check...

In this episode of Future You, we speak to Ian Tapster, the course leader for journalism at the University of Portsmouth. Discover how to plan your dissertation, what pitfalls you should avoid and why primary research can be really useful when done correctly.   Take a look at 7 steps to writing a dissertation .   You can email  podcast@prospects.ac.uk  with any feedback, questions or comments. Fin...

Digital society is a new Masters course at Manchester Metropolitan University, taught in two specialisms - politics and sociology. In this episode learn about the application of technology in everyday life, from political campaigns to requiring a smartphone to order drinks   Check out the MSc Digital Society course at Manchester Met.   You can email  podcast@prospects.ac.uk  with any feedback, que...

Matthew Bridge, a deputy undergraduate admissions officer from the University of Sussex joins us to shed some light on Clearing when applying for university. What is it? What’s your next step once Clearing begins? Are there any myths surrounding it? Come away after this episode all clued up on the topic.   You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a trans...

In this episode of Future You Isabel Kiff - contracts manager at Globe Locums - explains why she thinks you should consider a career in healthcare recruitment. She sets out the skills and characteristics you'll need to succeed in this sector, as well as what makes it such an enjoyable job that she's stayed with the company since joining as a graduate herself. Visit www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-job...

What's postgrad study really like and how different is it from being an undergraduate? These are the key questions you'll need to answer if you're considering staying on at (or returning to) university. Lottie Jacob studied history at the University of Reading before taking a Masters in the same subject - making her an ideal guide to help you decide whether postgraduate study is right for you. In...

When you're searching for graduate jobs, you'll hear a lot from employers about how important diversity, equality and inclusion are to them - and rightly so. But what does this mean in practice for you when you join a company? In this episode we go beyond the slogans with Barbra Carlisle from Arcadis, who provides a fascinating and detailed insight into what the organisation does to ensure that yo...

If you're from an art history, fine art or scientific background - or have an interest in any of those subjects - this one is for you. Have you considered turning your hand to art conservation? Lucy Fellows studied the MA Conservation of Easel Paintings at The Courtauld in London. In this episode of Future You, she gives us a fascinating insight into the world of art conservation, what inspired he...

This episode of Future You introduces a brand new postgraduate course at UCL. If you're interested in public health and tackling inequalities through arts-led community-based solutions, this could be just what you're looking for. Professor Helen Chatterjee explains why the MASc Creative Health has been set up, who it's aimed at, and what careers students might go onto once they have completed thei...

This is Future You, the podcast from graduate careers experts Prospects. We're here to help you achieve your career goals. In this episode, we hear from Katherine Brewster, who tells us all about the graduate programmes at FDM Group. She gives plenty of tips on applications and explains that you don't necessarily need a technical background to be successful at the forefront of tech and innovation....