Model
19AI USED FOR19%moving to64%
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STARTING PAY£18,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN →
Model
Models are people hired to wear clothes, show off products, or pose for photos in magazines, adverts, fashion shows and films. It's creative work that takes confidence and good business sense.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior ModelJunior models typically start by building their portfolios and gaining experience through smaller gigs and local fashion events. They often work with emerging designers and photographers to establish their presence in the industry.£18,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level ModelMid-level models have built a solid reputation and often work with well-known brands and designers. They may specialise in certain areas, such as commercial, editorial, or runway modelling, and have a more extensive network of industry contacts.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior ModelSenior models are often household names, recognised for their work in major fashion campaigns and runway shows. They command higher fees and may also engage in brand endorsements, expanding their influence beyond traditional modelling.£50,000+
Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Production ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Theatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Game Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,500 median
🎓Fashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓Music, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
All Creative Arts and Design courses as cards →
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · DegreeProduction ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · DegreeTheatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · DegreeGame Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · DegreeFashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · DegreeMusic, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · Degree