Talented celebrities

Many celebrities went to university before they were famous. It might surprise you to know what they studied and whether or not it relates to what they do now. Perhaps it will give you some ideas for yourself...

JK Rowling

JK Rowling

Best known as: The author of the Harry Potter books
Studied: Classics and French at Exeter University

Will Young

Will Young

Best known as: A singer

Studied: Politics at Exeter University

Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Best known as: The lead singer of the British band Coldplay
Studied: Ancient World Studies at University College London

Tanni Grey-Thompson

Tanni Grey-Thompson

Best known as: A paralympic athlete
Studied: European Studies at Loughborough

Audley Harrison

Ricky Gervais

Best known as: Boxer
Studied: Sport Sciences with Leisure Management at Brunel

Jo Whiley

Jo Whiley

Best known as: BBC Radio One DJ

Studied: Applied Languages at Brighton, then went onto study Radio Journalism at City University for a year

Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary

Best known as: a TV and radio presenter
Studied: Media and Television studies at Middlesex university

Monty Panesar

Vicky Pendleton

Best known as: England cricketer
Studied: Computer Science at Loughborough University

 

Be Inspired

EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

 

Nelson Mandela