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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 2024

    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

  • 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.

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

Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.

Hear from our graduates.

  • 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.