Find your Future
At UCL we know that students choose to enter graduate study for a myriad of reasons and we are deeply committed to supporting our students’ aspirations and enhancing their skills and employability.
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- One-to-one appointments with a Careers Consultant to discuss future plans, help with writing a CV or filling in application forms and practice interviews, including PhD-specific appointments.
- Bespoke Careers Consultant-led workshops for graduate students, international students, Master’s students and researchers.
- Employer-led skills sessions in areas such as leadership, negotiation and interview skills; workshops and advice sessions to help with your applications; and dedicated internship programmes.
- Master’s talks covering aspects of career planning and applications including finding and funding a PhD.
- Job vacancy information and a careers information library with information ranging across the UK and overseas.
- Support in finding work placements.
UCL Careers also run a vast number of events which are open to all students during their time at UCL and for a further three years after they have completed their degree.
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Register nowDuring my time at UCL, I was determined to make the most of every opportunity available to me, especially when it came to networking. UCL Careers offered a wealth of resources and events, and to enhance my experience, I actively engaged with events related to my field of UX Research and Design. From fairs and society events to hackathons and academic seminars, I embraced every chance to meet professionals, learn from industry experts, and build meaningful connections.
Employer connections
We are connected to thousands of employers in the UK and around the world. Recruiters and employers engage with us throughout the year, to participate in a range of careers events and activities.
Careers consultants
Talk to one of our careers professionals for help with the application process and guidance on how to build a portfolio of experience, so that you’re in a better position to access opportunities.
Online resources
The UCL Careers website will direct you to a wide range of curated resources related to your career planning, such as the Careers Discovery Feed, helping you quickly identify key starting points.
Where do our graduates go?
UCL is the most targeted university in London by graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research) and our graduates work in 162 countries across the world.*
Taught degree students
The median starting salary for full-time graduates of UCL taught programmes is £35,000.*
Top employment sectors include:
- Academic research and higher education;
- Accountancy and financial services;
- Construction, built environment and property;
- Health and social care;
- Teaching and other social activities.*
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Research degree students
The median starting salary for full-time graduates of UCL research programmes is £49,305.*
Top employment sectors include:
- Academic research and higher education;
- Health and social care;
- IT, technology and telecomms
- Scientific research, development and analysis;
- Teaching or other educational activities.*
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* Location of employment statistics derive from responses to the Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2017–21. Salary and graduate destination statistics derive from responses to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, based on the activities of graduates 15 months after graduation.
All of the professional opportunities I've experienced in London came through UCL. For instance, I landed a role with the English National Ballet after an email was sent out to the anthropology department. While covering a story for UCL News, I met my future boss during a lunchtime talk at the Queen's Gallery. I secured a position with the Bloomsbury Festival after discovering a promotional booklet on campus (...) they eventually offered me the chance to direct their festival review video
Read our graduates' career stories
Take a look at our case studies to learn about our graduates' paths after UCL.
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