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Careers and employability

At Birmingham, you will have the opportunity to gain work experience, take part in research projects, work with an alumni mentor, undertake summer internships, and more. Our team of careers experts support you to explore your options, find work experience and develop your skills.

Awards and recognition for employability

When you choose to study at Birmingham, you will be joining a university that prides itself on our exceptional links to a wide variety of leading industries and employers.
  • Top university for graduate employers

    High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2025

    Built in Birmingham
  • 87.2% of our students

    were in graduate level jobs or further training 15 months after graduation.

    (HESA, 2022)

Explore careers information, support and opportunities

  • Career support for postgraduates

    The University Graduate School runs regular events with Careers Network that are specifically aimed at postgraduate students.

  • Careers support for international students

    Careers Network supports you in exploring career options, gaining skills, and finding jobs while studying at UoB and after graduation. Discover specialist career support for international students

The Business School Careers team provided invaluable assistance throughout the application process. I had regular monthly appointments with them to ensure that I was submitting applications correctly, updating my CV effectively, and progressing in a manner that would increase my chances of securing a desirable job.

Nila Dimple Ravi
Nila Ravi Dimple
MSc International Business graduate, now working as a Strategy Buyer at Jaguar Land Rover
Meet Nila

  • Real voices. Worldwide impact.

    Our alumni from Birmingham go on to work with top UK employers and lead in industries worldwide. Hear their story and find out how they were Built in Birmingham.

    Explore graduate profiles

Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.

Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.

  • Elle Picton

    Elle works as a Walkers Brand Manager at Pepsico.

  • Bhulla Beghal

    Bhulla works as a Director, Filmmaker and Artist at BlueBell Films.

  • Haripreeth Iyer

    Haripreeth is a graduate of MSc Civil Engineering and Management (2022)

  • Elizabeth Conway

    Elizabeth works as a BBC Sport journalist on the BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme.

  • Deepali Lodhia

    Deepali now works as a Senior Education and Future Workforce Manager for Space Exploration for the UK Space Agency.

  • Josh Robson

    Josh works as a Senior Operations and Events Executive at Historic Royal Palaces.