What can I do with my degree?

Explore career paths related to your course and reflect on the valuable skills your university experience has given you.

University gives you a variety of skills and experiences that can lead to many career paths, not just those linked to your degree.

While some jobs need specialist knowledge, most employers don’t need a specific subject. Employers value your whole university experience, including part-time jobs, volunteering, and extracurricular activities.

Explore career ideas related to your course

These resources offer inspiration and insights into potential job roles and opportunities that align with your degree:

Understand and reflect on your skills

Your degree has equipped you with both subject-specific and transferable skills. Taking the time to identify these skills will help you:

  • recognise the unique value you bring to employers
  • pinpoint career paths that align with your strengths.

The My Skills platform can help you reflect on the skills you’ve developed during your studies at Bristol.

For further inspiration, check out this Prospects article on the skills employers are looking for.

Once you’ve identified your skills, learn how to showcase them effectively on your CV and job applications.

Learn from University of Bristol graduates

Looking for real-world inspiration? See where your degree could take you by exploring: