How to crack the arts as a BME student: 'don't despair if your path isn't obvious'

A recent report from AccessHE found that in London, Asian and black young people are underrepresented on creative arts and design courses. The report goes on to identify the barriers for BME students to take up arts and creative courses, including a perception that work in the arts pays poorly (if at all), and that prospects for career progression are few for non-white graduates. More...