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How can Graduate Futures support me? | What  can I do with my degree subject? | Boost your experience and confidence | Connect with us 

University is an exciting adventure, but figuring out what comes next can feel daunting. Don't worry, you're not alone!  Graduate Futures, Northumbria University’s careers service, is here to support you, helping you achieve your career aspirations from day one to up to five years after you graduate.

How can Graduate Futures support me?

Once you’re fully enrolled at Northumbria, you can access tailored support:

  • One-to-one appointments - chat with our friendly advisers and coordinators for personalised support about your career options, effective CVs, interviews and finding opportunities, tailored to your individual goals. 
  • Practical workshops and events - gain valuable insights and develop your skills through careers workshops, mock assessments and networking opportunities. Meet employers and successful Northumbria graduates who've been in your shoes.
  • Exclusive job board - sign up to Jobs Online, packed with part-time jobs, graduate vacancies, placements and internships specifically for Northumbria students. 
  • Careers Online - access our digital platform, with AI-powered CV and interview tools, an e-learning hub, careers articles and industry insights.

Watch the video below to find out more about how we can support you:

How we support Students and Graduates with their Careers | Graduate Futures | Northumbria University, Newcastle from Northumbria University on Vimeo.

What can I do with my degree subject?

Your degree will give you subject-specific knowledge, but it doesn’t limit you to that field only. You’ll gain valuable transferable skills and knowledge sought by graduate employers across a range of industries – around 70% of graduate jobs are open to any degree discipline.

Explore the possibilities:

Boost your experience and confidence

Make the most of your time at university to try different things, gain experience, build confidence and develop the valuable transferable skills that employers look for.

Here are some of the activities you can get involved in as a student at Northumbria:

  • Placement Year: Apply your studies to the world of work with a placement year, either on or off-campus. You can choose to do a placement year on most of our undergraduate degree programmes, usually between your second and third year. We'll help you find the perfect opportunity and offer support throughout.For more information, visit Northumbria University Placements
  • Paid on campus internships: Gain valuable experience during term-time and summer in a wide range of projects. NU Opportunities are paid, flexible internships exclusively for Northumbria students.
  • Part-Time jobs: Find part-time jobs on or off-campus, build your CV, meet new people, and earn some cash while you're at it. We can help you find and apply for opportunities – examples on campus include part-time jobs in hospitality, events, sports coaching and marketing.
  • Study abroad: Study abroad for a year, semester or summer to boost your skills, gain independence, explore another culture and make memories that last a lifetime!
  • Work for yourself: Join our Student and Graduate Enterprise team at workshops, competitions and enterprise experience events – unlock your entrepreneurial spirit and find out how to turn your ideas into reality.
  • Volunteer: Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, enhance your employability, make new friends, and contribute to the community. Examples on campus include volunteer roles with the Students’ Union and Northumbria Sport.

 

Connect with us

Even before you arrive, we're here for you!

Open and Experience Days

Chat with our friendly team face to face and get answers to any questions you have at one of the University’s open days.

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Follow us for career tips, news and event updates:

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