Abstract
This research examined the pre-university decision-making process of first-year Arts, English and Language undergraduate students within a non-arts specific university, their perceptions of their current career readiness, barriers they have encountered, and how academic and professional services can best support their career development and confidence. Through 12 semi-structured interviews, the student perspective provided valuable insights into choices, experiences, and challenges, underscoring the importance of tailored support for arts students, recognising their passion, addressing uncertainties, and providing practical avenues for career development.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 335-351 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Arts & Humanities in Higher Education |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2025 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- career decision-making
- employability perception
- first-year
- Arts, English and Language students
- higher education employability
- industry-ready
- career management skills
- protean career
- macro unknowns
- creative arts