Bohemian graduates in the UK: disciplines and location determinants for entering creative careers

Faggian, A., Communian, R., Jewell, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4413-6618 and Kelly, U. (2013) Bohemian graduates in the UK: disciplines and location determinants for entering creative careers. Regional Studies, 47 (2). pp. 183-200. ISSN 1360-0591 doi: 10.1080/00343404.2012.665990

Abstract/Summary

The human capital and regional economic development literature has become increasingly interested in the role of the ‘Bohemian occupations’ on economic growth. Using UK higher education student micro-data, we investigate the characteristics and location determinants of creative (bohemian) graduates. We examine three specific sub-groups: creative arts & design graduates; creative media graduates; other creative graduates. We find these disciplines influence the ability of graduates to enter creative occupations and be successful in the labour market. We also highlight the role of geography, with London and the South East emerging as hubs for studying and providing Bohemian graduates with more labour market opportunities.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/29707
Identification Number/DOI	10.1080/00343404.2012.665990
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Arts, Humanities and Social Science > School of Politics, Economics and International Relations > Economics
Publisher	Routledge
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