Careers and employability
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, we are here to help you find your future through advice and support.
Careers support and advice from ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers
At ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº we know that students choose to enter graduate study for a myriad of reasons and we are deeply committed to supporting our students' aspirations and enhancing their skills and employability.
See what's available for you
- One-to-one appointments with a Careers Consultant to discuss future plans, help with writing a CV or filling in application forms and practice interviews, including PhD-specific appointments.
- Bespoke Careers Consultant-led workshops for graduate students, international students, Master’s students and researchers.
- Employer-led skills sessions in areas such as leadership, negotiation and interview skills; workshops and advice sessions to help with your applications; and dedicated internship programmes.
- Master’s talks covering aspects of career planning and applications including finding and funding a PhD.
- Job vacancy information and a careers information library with information ranging across the UK and overseas.
- Support in finding work placements.
¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers also run a vast number of events which are open to all students during their time at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and for a further three years after they have completed their degree. ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Careers is part of The Careers Group, University of London.Â
Graduate destinations for taught degree students
The median starting salary for full-time graduates of ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº taught programmes is £32,000.*
Top employment sectors include:
- Academic research and higher education;
- Accountancy and financial services;
- Construction, built environment and property;
- Health and social care;
- Teaching and other social activities.*
Graduate destinations for research degree students
The median starting salary for full-time graduates of ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº research programmes is £42,000.*
Top employment sectors include:
- Academic research and higher education;
- Health and social care;
- IT, technology and telecomms
- Scientific research, development and analysis;
- Teaching or other educational activities.*
* Salary and graduate destination statistics derive from responses to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21, based on the activities of graduates 15 months after graduation.