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Working after university

Once you've graduated from university, your support from us doesn't end there. Our Graduate Prospects team will be on hand to offer guidance and resources tailored to your needs to help you take the next step with your career.

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Employability and Enterprise Hub

Our Employability and Enterprise Hub serves as a great starting point for beginning the journey towards your future career. You can access a range of resources and find out about event opportunities to start building your professional network. As a graduate, you'll be able to:

  • Seek advice on CV writing, job applications, and interview techniques
  • Engage in 1:1 career development conversations
  • Discover opportunities tailored to your qualifications and career goals via our jobs portal
  • Connect with potential employers and industry leaders across a range of sectors at events like our Student Jobs and Volunteering Fair
  • Explore routes into further study
  • Participate in knowledge exchange with employers and industry partners through enterprise challenges and competitions
  • Develop your business idea with freelance and start-up support
  • Get access to free, online resources such as aptitude tests, video interviews, and GoinGlobal, which advertises jobs and internships across the world.

Create your account and sign into the Employability and Enterprise Hub(opens in new tab).

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a dynamic collaboration between a university, a business, and a graduate, and can offer a unique way to kickstart your career while making a real impact.

To apply for a KTP, you’ll usually need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Some roles may also ask for a master’s or PhD.Find out more by visiting our KTPs page.

"It was a fantastic opportunity for me to undertake a massive project and learn how to become agile in today’s high demanding market."

Chris Ellsaesser KTP Associate for Adept IT Solutions

Information for international graduates

If you're an international student, you may be exploring options for staying and working in the UK after you graduate. Once you've completed your course, you're able to work up to your visa expiry date, and you must ensure you leave the UK by this date to avoid becoming an overstayer.

There may be opportunities allowing you to stay and gain work experience, with various visas available for international graduates. Visit our visas page for more information on what you may be eligible for.