Top university for graduate employers
High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024
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)
Explore careers information, support and opportunities
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
Career support for postgraduates
The University Graduate School runs regular events with Careers Network that are specifically aimed at postgraduate students.
University Graduate School
The University Graduate School supports Birmingham’s postgraduate researcher (PGR) and postgraduate taught (PGT) community.
Worklink Opportunities
Worklink is the University of Birmingham's recruitment agency which gives students the opportunity to find flexible, part time work on campus.
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.
Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.
Bhulla Beghal
Bhulla Beghal graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2016 studying MA Film and Television: Research and Production. Find out about his career.
Elle Picton
Elle Picton graduated from the University of Birmingham after studying BA American and Canadian History. Find out about her career.
Haripreeth Iyer
Haripreeth Iyer graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Masters in Civil Engineering and Management. Find out about his career.
Elizabeth Conway
Elizabeth Conway graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2020 after studying Modern Languages and English. Find out about her career.
Deepali Lodhia
Deepali Lodhia graduated from the University of Birmingham after studying a PhD in Astrophysics: Gravitational Wave Detection. Find out about her career.
Josh Robson
A graduate who studied MA International Heritage Management, and now works as a Senior Operations and Events Executive at Historic Royal Palaces.