From campus to career

Gain real-world experience with internships, expand your skills and subject area expertise, and build your network—learn what makes our graduates so employable.

Transferable work skills

Our programmes are designed to teach you valuable skills such as problem-solving, critical-thinking, teamwork, and communication.

Real-world experience

Form professional connections through an internship, work placement, or project in your industry.

Employable skills

92% of our graduates are currently employed or furthering their study (according to Graduate Destinations Report 2023-2024).

Professional career advice and guidance

Our university’s Career and Employment team provide services and expert staff who can help you prepare for your career.

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Internships

Get connected with employers and the community and prepare for your future employment.
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Expos, events, and workshops

Careers and Employment host a number of events throughout the year, including Careers Expos, graduate recruitment events, and job support workshops.
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CV and job application checks

Make an appointment for career advice or have your job applications checked by our career consultants online.
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Our graduates

Learn how our degrees can open career doors through our recent graduates’ stories.

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