Creative Careers: Events to Attend in Michaelmas Term
The creative industries are thriving with diverse talents and opportunities. For those whose passions lie within fields such as heritage, music, or the screen industries, a dynamic and rewarding path awaits.
This Michaelmas term, we invite Oxford University students to engage with a series of exciting events designed to facilitate the exploration of these possibilities and illuminate the various directions your creativity can lead.
Oxford University Careers Service events
Introduction to Music Industry Careers
Monday 03/11/25, 14:00 - 15:00 Online
Thinking about a career in music but not sure where to start? The music industry is wide-ranging and constantly evolving — from performance and production to publishing, management, and music tech. This session will introduce you to the different areas within the industry, the kinds of roles available, and how to begin exploring your options.
Introduction to Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers
Thursday 06/11/25, 15:00 - 16:00 Online
This session will help you gain a better understanding of the wide range of opportunities in diverse organisations including, heritage sites, museums, galleries, cultural and academic institutions and many more. Finding and navigating these opportunities can sometimes be challenging and in this session we hope to "de-mystify" the sector and help you to begin planning your career path.
Finding Disability-Inclusive Employers: Creative Industries
Tuesday 11/11/25, 16:00 - 17:30 Online
Join us for an engaging online panel discussion that explores what disability inclusion looks like across sectors such as design, media, and the performing arts. You’ll hear directly from disabled creatives and professionals working to drive inclusive change. Through their stories and insights, we’ll explore the opportunities available, the barriers that still exist, and how you can navigate the industry with confidence.
Introduction to Film and TV Careers
Tuesday 11/11/25, 12:00 - 13:00 Online
With a focus on the UK Film & TV industry, in this session we will help you to explore and make sense of the diverse and wide range of career options in the sector and how to pursue them. Navigating and understanding the range of roles and entry points can sometimes be confusing, so we hope to "de-mystify” the process.
Term planner
For more careers and employability events at Oxford, browse the Careers Service's Michaelmas term planner.
Career briefings
Read the briefings written by the careers advisers at Oxford University for a more in-depth look at some possible career paths in the creative sector:
