Careers and skills

Press conference Our graduates go on to have careers in a variety of fields, including:

Public sector

Government and civil service
European Union
Local government
Armed forces and police

Private sector

Management
Banking and finance
Accountancy

Teaching and education

Secondary and sixth-form teaching
University lecturing and researching

Other/third sector

Research and think tanks
Political parties
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

In addition to the various career paths, our graduates also continue in higher education by undertaking postgraduate studies, whether here at Essex or other institutions, to continue to deepen their understanding of their chosen specialism.

The Essex graduate

Employers are looking for knowledgeable and highly-skilled graduates who can adapt rapidly to the changing environment. Your course will help you to:

Understand and process new information
Provide solutions to everyday problems
Work effectively both independently and with others
Present yourself to employers in both public and private sectors

Take a look at some of the additional skills training you can take advantage of while studying with us.

63% of politics or international relations graduates are employed within six months of leaving university, and a further 21% are in further training or study.

More information about the skills an Essex graduate will develop while at the University can be found in the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy (2009-13).

Last modified on 28 February 2012