Being a Bath student is about more than just studying for your degree. By making the most of the opportunities available here, you’ll gain experience and skills which will help you plan your career path and increase your employability.

We can help you make important decisions about the type of career you want. By the time you graduate, you should have an idea of what you want to do and know the steps you need to take.

We’re ranked 6th for graduate prospects by the Complete University Guide 2023¹, so investing time in your employability skills now means you too could become one of the UK's most sought-after graduates.

Whether you're certain about your career goals or you need guidance to help you decide, you can access employability support from the Careers Service.

The support on offer includes workshops and one-to-one career appointments for:

• guidance on understanding the job market
• feedback on applications, CVs, and cover letters
• interview practice
• advice on wellbeing at work
• learning to network
• using our online portal to search for jobs and internships from employers targeting Bath students and graduates

The Careers Service also holds regular events and fairs in person and online so you can meet with potential employers in your area of interest.

As an international student, you can get tailored support from the Careers Service, whether you want to find a job in the UK or overseas. The team can also help with interview skills if English is not your first language.

For information on staying in the UK to work, you can get in touch with the Student Immigration Service. You can also find out more about Graduate visas, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Entrepreneurship support

You can sign up for the SETsquared Entrepreneurship Programme, to equip yourself with the skills, contacts, and confidence for business start-up success.

Vertically Integrated Projects (VIPs)

You can take part in a VIP and work with academic staff, PhD researchers, and other students to focus on addressing global issues at a local level. You'll apply research techniques to real-world problems, as well as develop your collaboration, communication, and adaptability skills.

Positions of responsibility

There are also a number of opportunities to get involved with activities organised through the Students’ Union.

These activities can help you develop transferrable skills, like:

• team working
• leadership
• communication
• organisation
• problem-solving
• adaptability

They also make a great addition to your CV and show employers that you like to get involved in your community and support those around you.

Watch our video about how to enhance your employability while you study.

Skills support

As a Bath student, you can use our Skills Centre's courses and resources to develop the skills employers are looking for. You can:

• learn a new language
• get more confident speaking English
• improve your writing skills
• learn to solve maths problems
• develop your digital abilities