Graduate beginnings

Whether you’re a current student seeking inspiration or a recent graduate interested in the action plan of fellow grads, each case study offers a glimpse into the unique experiences, choices, and strategies employed by individuals who have transitioned from undergraduate and postgraduate study at UCL to the professional world.

In this curated collection, these stories provide a candid and insightful look at the realities of launching a career in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, showcasing the successes, challenges and lessons learned by recent graduates across various fields.

Shirom Aggarwal

Shirom, a BSc Economics graduate, is now a Private Equity Analyst at Goldman Sachs.

Shaye Mistry

Shaye is currently a Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement at the Department for Business and Trade.

Yunfei Gao

Yunfei is a MSc Data Science for Cultural Heritage graduate, having gained vast experience amid his UCL studies to become a Product Designer at Disney.

Helen McGlade

Helen is a Partnerships and Policy Innovation Manager, tasked with writing proposals for projects in various research areas.

Harry Bremner

Harry is the founder of Tuggs, an award-winning pet wellness startup, and one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe for Retail & Ecommerce in 2024.

Sabelle Adjagboni

Sabelle is a Planning Officer for Haringey Council working on a range of sites, from single residential houses, apartment buildings and commercial units.

Ria Ismail

Ria is a Civil Service Fast Streamer in the UK government’s accelerated leadership development scheme, gaining experience through postings in various government departments and agencies.

Graduate destinations data

For more information on the destinations of UCL graduates, check out our destinations dashboard. You can use this data to find out what sectors, jobs and employers our graduates go into 15 months after they leave UCL to understand just some of the potential options to you.