Actors, entertainers and presenters

You could do a degree that will teach you some of the skills and knowledge needed to become a TV presenter.

Relevant subjects include:

• media production
• drama or performing arts
• journalism or broadcast journalism
• media or communication studies

Other degree subjects can also be useful. For example, in some presenting roles you may need specialist subject knowledge like:

• science
• history
• economics
• politics

You can search for courses that are approved by ScreenSkills.

You could do an apprenticeship in broadcasting or journalism like:

• Production Assistant - Screen and Audio Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Junior Journalist Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
• Journalist Level 6 (non-degree) Apprenticeship

With experience and further training, you may be able to move into TV presenting.

You could do a foundation degree, degree or postgraduate diploma in a subject such as:

• drama
• performance studies
• contemporary theatre and performance
• acting
• musical theatre

You could join your university drama or theatre society to develop a network of contacts and get performance experience.

There is no set entry route to become an actor but it may be useful to do a course like:

• performing arts
• drama and theatre
• speech and drama

You can study with a private drama school or conservatoire. You can choose from full-time courses, short courses and summer schools.

You'll need to pass an audition to get into a drama school. You may also need A levels or a Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts. This is not always essential if you can show enough talent and commitment.

You could also take graded exams in acting, musical theatre and performance art at:

• Trinity College London
• University of West London
• London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)

You could do a college course to learn some of the skills needed to work with sampling equipment, mixers, digital controllers and record decks.

Courses include:

• music technology and production
• radio production
• creative and digital media

Colleges and community education centres also often run short workshops in DJ-ing techniques and recording skills.

Getting experience will help you to develop your skills and make contacts in the industry.

You could:

• work on student, community or hospital radio stations
• volunteer to DJ at events like parties, weddings and charity shows
• work as a DJ on an internet radio station
• find work as a roadie for an experienced DJ
• post mixes to online video and music streaming sites to get noticed

You can also find work experience placements through BBC Taster Days, or by contacting broadcasters to ask about opportunities. The Radiocentre can help you find commercial radio stations.

You could develop your skills as a model by helping out with charity fashion shows.

You'll usually start your career by going to a model agency in person or sending photographs to them.

Each agency looks for different things in their models so you should check their website to see if you'd be a good fit.

You can do a college course to get practical skills in using editing equipment and software.

Courses include:

• video editing and production for creative media industries
• creative digital media
• digital content production
• T Level in Marketing

A course that includes work experience will give you the chance to make contacts in the industry.

You could learn useful skills for this role by applying to do a Content Creator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or Multi-channel Marketer Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.