Our aim is to get you ready for the next step of your professional journey. We have a dedicated careers team and offer career training for all our MSc students.

Your career support includes:

A dedicated careers advisor

You’ll have access to a dedicated careers advisor who will support you through every step of your job search. Through regular personal meetings your advisor will:

• identify your strengths and interests
• help you make job applications
• help you practise interviews and assessment centre activities
• continue to support you after you graduate

Customised career workshops

Experienced career advisors and graduate recruiters deliver our workshops. This will give you insight into what employers are really looking for. They cover all aspects of the recruitment process. You’ll get help with:

• CVs
• cover letters
• online applications
• interviews and interview practice
• assessment centres
• support for aptitude tests including maths refresher courses
• skills development

You’ll also improve your teamwork, presentation and networking skills. These are essential for success on your course, for making job applications and once you start work.

Support for international students

Our careers team provides support specifically for international students. This includes:

Support for your job search in the UK

• We’ll provide you with information on getting your work permit sponsored, both on the new points-based Skilled Worker visa and the Graduate Visa (Post-study work visa). You’ll get up to date information on where to apply, and how to maximise your success

Support for your job search outside the UK

• We have regular webinars with global employers to promote graduate opportunities. We also run Virtual Careers Fairs focused on different sectors and locations. Meet global employers and get prepared for your international job search
• You’ll benefit from our network of nearly 23,000 supportive alumni working in over 130 countries worldwide

Support for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is a key theme at Bath. Many University of Bath graduates go on to become entrepreneurs and business innovators.

Bath SETsquared supports student-led entrepreneurial activities. Find out more about the help SETsquared offer.

Over 23,000 School of Management graduates make up our alumni network. It is a great source of support, advice and information. You’ll also have access to the University’s wider alumni network of over 120,000 graduates. We have more than 24 groups worldwide that help our alumni connect and keep climbing together.

Industry Insight events

Our graduates return to discuss their career and give advice on working in different sectors. You’ll find out about roles, organisations and company cultures.

• events cover a range of industries (like supply chain, marketing or HR)
• find out what working at specific companies is like
• learn what strengths and skills employers are looking for
• see what sort of companies and roles will suit you best
• get tips on making successful applications
• hear about out what it’s like to work in the UK and globally