Careers and further study
Are you looking to progress in your current profession? Or would you like to start a new career? A degree from the University of Bristol enables graduates to access a broad range of careers and further study.
Careers and further study
Are you looking to progress in your current profession? Or would you like to start a new career? A degree from the University of Bristol enables graduates to pursue a broad range of careers and further study.
University gives you a variety of skills and experiences that can lead to many career paths, not just those linked to your degree. Employers value your whole university experience, including part-time jobs, volunteering, and extracurricular activities.
Career options
If you are unsure about what you can do with your chosen degree, explore:
There are also several career options open to graduates of any degree subject. Use Prospects job profiles to understand typical entry requirements for graduate careers.
You can also learn from University of Bristol graduates by:
- Exploring graduate stories on the Careers Service blog
- Filtering over 150,000 alumni on LinkedIn, filtering by location, industry, job role or study area to see what paths they have taken
- Looking at Graduate Outcomes data on the Discover Uni website to learn about career destinations, further study paths, and earnings of Bristol graduates, filtered by subject and degree level.
Current students can find further support at our what can I do with my degree page.
Careers service support for mature students
Our inspiring Careers Service is here to support you as soon as you register as a student, and for up to three years after you graduate. We recommend visiting the Careers Service as soon as you are ready to, to allow yourself time to explore your options, try out your career ideas, build skills and experience, and prepare for the job market.
Flying Start
UK Home undergraduate mature students receive the Flying Start careers support newsletter. It aims to support your career planning and increase your confidence. It features opportunities to build your network and develop your skills, as well as paid opportunities and top tips for career planning.
mycareer
Our Careers Service offers tailored support to students, including individual appointments and a live chat. They support students with a range of career topics, including:
- Exploring career options
- Finding part-time work, work experience and graduate jobs
- Developing your skills and gaining experience
- Building a professional network (including LinkedIn)
- Opportunities abroad
- CVs, cover letters and applications
- Interviews, selections tests and assessment centres
- Further study
- Starting a business
Our careers advisers have also developed mycareer pages with careers information and advice for tailored to specific groups, including mature students, widening participation students and disabled and neurodivergent students.
Once you are a student at the University, you will have your own mycareer account which will give you access to a range of services, including careers events and resources, employer information and employment opportunities.
Bristol Mentors - Alumni Mentoring Programme
As a UK Home undergraduate mature student, you can apply for an alumni mentor. Bristol Mentors is a programme that matches successful applicants with a mentor who will guide and support them throughout the academic year. Mentors can provide a unique perspective with their knowledge and experience. They are a great sounding board for your ideas and plans. Our mentors are positive, enthusiastic and committed to giving up their time to help current students. They can help you to gain access to networks you might not otherwise be able to reach.
External careers support
If you are looking for careers information advice before starting your degree, you can use the National Careers Service.