Our job is to get you ready for yours
Universities don’t just exist to teach. We’re here to help you prepare for your life and career. As well as offering CV-boosting opportunities, we embed employability throughout your degree. So by the time you graduate, you’ll be well on your way to where you need to be. Where that is, is up to you.
Want to be work-ready? Welcome to your first day.
Deciding whether to go to university is one of the biggest choices you’ll ever make. So it’s natural to weigh the costs, time and effort involved. But here’s the truth...
University is much more than a life-changing experience. It’s a smart investment in your future. It’s where you experience education for real. Where you gain the knowledge, confidence and connections you need to thrive in your career – whatever and wherever that may be.
Whether you’re aiming to pursue your passion, step into a competitive industry or unlock leadership roles, a university degree gives you the edge.
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A qualification you can count on from day one
Any university will tell you it makes good financial sense to get a degree. It’s true. On average, graduates enjoy better job prospects and higher lifetime earnings. As you can see, the numbers don’t lie...
Graduates in the UK earn around 20% more over their lifetime
than people without a degree.¹
Degrees in law, biological sciences, economics, and education
are some of the most employable in the UK.²
The average graduate pockets £6,500 more per year
than a non-graduate.³
Figures also show that earning international experience as part of your degree can make you even more employable. Students who spend time studying abroad are more likely to gain a 1st or 2:1 degree and be in a graduate job six months after graduating.⁴
Skills that set you apart
University is about so much more than memorising facts or passing exams. It's where you gain a toolkit of essential skills that employers want and need.
At the University of Hull, we embed employability into every stage of your student journey. Our courses are designed with input from industry experts to ensure what you're learning is relevant and valuable in the real world.
From your first year to final year, we focus on practical experience and real-world application - not just theory.
Learn by getting your hands dirty and clean
Throughout your degree, you’ll get the chance to gain practical experience to complement your knowledge.
Placements, paid internships, live industry projects, volunteering: they can all help to boost your CV and make employers take notice of you. We’ll help you find the right one so that you graduate with the skills and experience to kickstart your career.
In fact, many of our students secure job offers through their placement opportunities. And even those who don’t graduate with a job in hand leave with industry connections and valuable references.
Explore the whole world in Hull
America, Tokyo, Sweden, Australia: our students have explored them all. Whatever you’re studying, you can take advantage of international opportunities – from studying abroad to overseas summer schools and volunteering.
Along the way, you’ll make unforgettable memories. You’ll boost your confidence and your contacts. You’ll gain skills that will make employers take notice of you: curiosity, sociability, adaptability, and intercultural awareness. And figures show that you’re more likely to earn a higher wage six months after graduating.⁴
So, where will your journey take you?
Studying abroad has truly been the most amazing experience. I couldn’t recommend it more! From meeting new people from all over the globe to travelling the world, I loved every second.Rebecca Lamb-Busby
LLB Law with Criminology
Achieving your full potential is just the start
Before, during and even after you graduate, you’ll have access to university careers advisers for professional support.
Get help with writing your CV and learn how to ace your interview through one-to-one appointments and skills workshops. Network with industry professionals on mentoring programmes and jobs fairs. They’re here to help you get a foot in the door and step into the world of work.
Our doors are always open to unclosed minds
So whoever you are, wherever you're from and wherever you want to go, we'd love to meet you.
Book your visit now, and discover how one day at Hull can change every day.
The Times Money Mentor.
8 most employable degrees in the UK, indeed.com.
Graduate labour market statistics,Gov.uk.
UUKi Go International: Stand Out campaign 2018.