University of Bradford
University of Bradford
Bradford
West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP
Telephone: 01274 232323
About University of Bradford
Graduates from the University of Bradford are more likely to get a good job
than those from universities such as Oxford, Manchester and Imperial College
London - figures in The Times Higher Education Supplement revealed in May
2005.
The University of Bradford has been ranked second out of 112 universities in
the UK for graduate employment, after Cambridge University.
The Times' Good University Guide 2006 distinguishes between those who are in
'graduate-type' jobs from those who are not. In other words, the figures
only include students who are working in positions that require, or expect,
degrees based on the average level of qualifications held by employees in
those occupations.
The graduate category includes traditional occupations such as doctors,
lawyers, engineers and teachers, as well as high-level managerial and
technical jobs. Occupations that have come to be seen as graduate-level,
such as high-level sales, skilled clerical and lower-level company
management, are also included. The figures also include those students who
go on to postgraduate study.
Head of the University's Career Development Service, Ron Harle, said: "I am
thrilled that we have been ranked so highly in this table as career
prospects play such a significant role in a students' choice of university
today.
"A graduates' success reflects the work of academic tutors who develop
relevant courses fit for purpose, the quality of professional support and
guidance and, above all, the motivation and determination of our students.
"Our degree programmes are highly focussed on employment with around a
quarter of our students on 'sandwich' courses and many others involved in
placements, work related learning and having a general commitment to
developing employability within themselves."
The University's Career Development Service offers everything from careers
guidance and CV clinics to graduate employment statistics on courses. In
2003, the Service won a major national award for its 'needs-based' website
which provides high quality, careers-related information.
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