Introduction
Careers analyses and disseminates the information from the HESA Graduate Outcomes survey.
The Graduate Outcomes survey data is now available nationally for leavers in 2020/21, 2019/20, 2018/19 and 2017/18. The Graduate Outcomes survey splits graduates from an academic year into four survey cohorts, with a census week approximately 15 months after graduation.
The survey is owned by HESA, the Higher Education Statistics Agency, part of JISC. They have a website with more information. Go to the Graduate Outcomes website.
Key finding from national data
2020/21 graduates
92.5% of Bath’s full-time UK domiciled first degree graduates working in the UK, are in high skilled employment, 15 months after leaving. This compares to a median figure of 73.6% for graduates from the sector (UUK members).
Graduate Outcomes Wiki: Bath specific reports
University of Bath-specific reports, and analyses at faculty and programme level are available in a Graduate Outcomes Wiki Space (restricted access). Updates to include the most recent data, leavers for Bath in 2020/21, were made in October 2023.
Graduate Outcomes Wiki users will be sent an email when updates are posted.
Access to the Wiki is restricted to Directors of Studies, Directors of Teaching, Heads of Department, Deans, Directors of Administration, Faculty Assistant Registrars, Marketing Managers, Placement Managers and Business Engagement Managers, and some additional approved contacts. Those with access can share GO Wiki information with other staff on a need-to-know basis, accompanied by the Data Usage Statement.
Go to the Graduate Outcomes Wiki (restricted access).
Graduate Outcomes: National level
The links below include high-level findings and characteristics at a national level for leavers from 2020/21.
Graduate Outcomes subject summaries (2019/20 leavers)
Summaries for Bath full-time UK domiciled first degree graduates by subject of study groups, showing example industries, occupations, job titles and employer names are available on our website. The Graduate Outcomes survey captures information 15 months after leaving. The short summaries are suitable for career guidance and admissions use; for example, Open Days. These summaries are publicly accessible and updated annually in May.
How you can help
Final year students
You can help by communicating these messages to final year students:
- please participate when you are invited to respond to the Graduate Outcomes survey 15 months after leaving Bath.
- the responses will be crucial in allowing current and future students to make informed choices and in helping the University of Bath evaluate and promote our courses.
- update SAMIS prior to leaving with contact details (email/telephone).
- if you have new contact details (email or telephone) following graduation please email advancement@bath.ac.uk.
After graduation
Mention to graduates who get in touch, for example, by providing references, to expect the Graduate Outcomes survey 15 months after leaving and promote the importance of responding (see above). Request that they email advancement@bath.ac.uk with any new contact details (email or telephone).
Further information
Please contact Careers if you have any queries about the Graduate Outcomes survey.