Graduate Careers & Employability
Graduate Careers & Employability (UK & Ireland)
Building employability — placement years and internships, professional accreditation, careers services and graduate schemes in the UK and Ireland.
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What this hub covers
- Placement Years and Internships in the UK and Ireland ExplainedWhat a placement year (sandwich course) is · Internships and summer work experience · How to secure a placement or internship
- Professional Accreditation for UK and Ireland Degrees (Engineering, Accounting, Law)What 'professional accreditation' means · Engineering: the route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) · Accounting: exemptions from professional exams
- How to Use University Careers Services in the UK and IrelandWhat a university careers service does · CV, cover letter and application support · Employer fairs, mock interviews and assessment practice
- UK and Ireland Graduate Schemes Explained and How to ApplyWhat a graduate scheme is · The multi-stage selection process · Application timelines and deadlines
- Building Employability Skills While Studying in the UK and IrelandWhy employability is more than your degree · Part-time work and on-campus roles · Societies, volunteering and leadership
Guides for United Kingdom & Ireland
5 of 5 guides in this hub are for the UK & Ireland.
Placement Years and Internships in the UK and Ireland Explained
How sandwich/placement years and internships build employability in the UK and Ireland, who they suit, and how international students access them.
Read guideUK and Ireland Graduate Schemes Explained and How to Apply
What UK and Irish graduate schemes are, their multi-stage selection, application timelines, and how visa and sponsorship considerations affect international applicants.
Read guideProfessional Accreditation for UK and Ireland Degrees (Engineering, Accounting, Law)
How accredited UK and Irish degrees can streamline professional status in engineering, accounting and law, and why accreditation matters when choosing a course.
Read guideHow to Use University Careers Services in the UK and Ireland
Make the most of UK and Irish university careers services — CV clinics, employer fairs, mock interviews, mentoring and alumni networks, with support for international students.
Read guideBuilding Employability Skills While Studying in the UK and Ireland
Beyond the degree — use part-time work, societies, volunteering, competitions and award schemes to build a competitive CV across your time at a UK or Irish university.
Read guideStudying in the UK & Ireland
Continue exploring the UK & Ireland
Universities, entrance tests, costs and visa facts for the UK & Ireland — all in one place, each linked to its official source.
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