Top university for graduate employers
High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2025
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.
- 87.2% of our students
were in graduate level jobs or further training 15 months after graduation.
(HESA, 2022)
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Unlock your potential with Careers Network
Careers Network offers information, advice and guidance service to help you develop your skills and gain access to career opportunities
Work experience, internships and volunteering
Opportunities for work experience, internships and volunteering
Careers support for international students
As an international student, Careers Network provides you with tailored support to explore career paths, develop essential skills, and secure employment—both during your studies and after graduation
Career support for postgraduates
The University Graduate School runs regular events with Careers Network that are specifically aimed at postgraduate students.
Worklink Opportunities
Worklink is the University of Birmingham's recruitment agency which gives students the opportunity to find flexible, part time work on campus.
Flexible programmes to suit you
Not sure what you want to study? Explore your options for combining subjects and shape your degree around your interests, whilst developing key skills for the world of work.
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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.
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.
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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.
Discover our conversion courses
Change direction with a conversion course at the University of Birmingham.