Your dream job – then work backwards

University is a significant step towards independence and employment. And by choosing Leicester you’ve taken a giant leap towards your chosen career. Even if you’re not necessarily thinking about your career when you start your studies, you can rest assured that we are.

During your time with us you’ll discover the benefits of an inspirational and transformational teaching experience, lecturers ranked second only to Oxbridge and our award-winning careers support. And while each individual’s experience is as unique as they are, our students agree that a Leicester degree and the opportunities and support that they receive along the way are essential elements in launching their career, so much so that we were voted one of the best universities in the country for students’ job prospects by users of the Whatuni.com website in their 2011 Student Choice Awards.

What this means for you is that you’ll emerge from your time at Leicester with more than just a scroll. You’ll have skills and experience that will set you apart from others. So you can be confident that despite a competitive graduate jobs market, your Leicester degree and the programmes, support and opportunities provided by the Careers Service will be critical steps towards your dream job.

We will support your journey in three key ways:

Succeed in your studies

Helping you extend and develop your academic skills to get to grips with new styles of learning and make the most of the University experience.

Gain experience

Build on your talents and add to your CV with a range of employability programmes offered by the Careers Service including the Leicester Award, Internships, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Leicester Ambassadors and Outreach, and Volunteering.

Develop your career

Make the most of the award-winning Careers Service and benefit from superb resources and personalised advice. Services offered include one-to-one careers consultations, interview and assessment centre skills, psychometric testing, and CV, covering letter and application forms workshops.