Sussex placed fourth in UK for employability and further study of its 2013 graduates
Official figures published yesterday (3 July) show that, in 2013, 96% of University of Sussex 2013 graduates were in work or full-time study six months after graduation.
The data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) place Sussex fourth in the UK and third in England among multi-faculty universities (excluding small, specialist institutions such as art colleges).
Professor Clare Mackie, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), said: “Congratulations to our graduates on this fantastic performance.
“Graduates from Sussex enter the jobs market with more than just a qualification. More and more of our students spend time studying abroad, on placement with employers, undertaking summer paid internships or as volunteers in Brighton, broadening their skills and experience.
“As a research-intensive university we are also proud that 33% of 2013 Sussex graduates went on to further study.”
“Those graduating this year will have lots of support as we work with them to match the achievements of the graduates of 2013. Our careers guidance for graduates does not end when they are awarded their degree.”
The University offers continued support for Sussex graduates seeking employment: the Careers and Employability Centre advertises more than 3,000 graduate jobs and runs lots of careers and skills events.
The University also offers paid internships for graduates, as well as scholarships for Sussex graduates with good honours degrees who are seeking to extend their education further.
Professor Mackie added: “These latest positive employment figures are a reflection of the quality of our graduates and the continued hard work of the Director of the Careers and Employability Centre, Linda Buckham, and her team.”