Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

As a producer in the BBC's Radio Current Affairs department, I work across a number of pre-recorded programmes and podcasts for Radio 4 and the World Service.

I'm typically responsible for the presentation of programmes (the structure and sound), as well as the day-to-day administrative side of production.

My day will usually start at 10am, when I'll usually have a catch-up with a programme's presenter or editor, or other producers within the department. The rest of the day could involve some studio time - recording voiceovers or interviews, or it could be desk-based - undertaking research for briefs, editing programmes, arranging studio bookings, or digging through news clips or the BBC's archives for audio content.

I'd always been interested in some kind of a media career, having been heavily involved in student media during my time as an undergraduate. Radio in particular was my first passion growing up, so I'm incredibly fortunate to have found myself here.

Shortly after graduating from my postgraduate degree (January 2013), I got a job in the media office of the Conservative Party's delegation in the European Parliament in Brussels, helping to handle the domestic and continental press operations (April-October 2013).

After six months, I moved back to the UK to work for a small political consultancy ahead of the 2015 UK General Election. My role was focused around research and strategy, and during the campaign, I was also fortunate to attend the seven-way televised leaders' debate as part of David Cameron's delegation. I worked there for a further two years (and another general election) - overall, from December 2013 to September 2017.

It was through my background in Politics that I joined the BBC's fact-checking service, Reality Check, in October 2017. I spent a few months with the team, before moving to Radio Current Affairs in February 2018 - where I currently work.

I'd quite like to stay within the BBC's radio output. There's a wealth of opportunities in the organisation, so it's difficult to say for certain where I might end up.

It's an incredibly competitive industry to break into, so it's worthwhile having a specialist area of knowledge or particular skill that can complement your pursuit of journalism and help you stand out.

In my case, that was first-hand experience of national and continental politics, which is what helped me move to into Current Affairs journalism.