When you’re choosing a university, you’re probably thinking about where your journey will take you next and the doors a degree will open for you. That’s why we think you’ll want to know that Edge Hill University is once again ranked the top university in the North West for employment after graduation.
That means more of our graduates go on to land their dream job or take their studies even further within 15 months than anywhere else in the region, with:
- 96.2% of 2022/23 undergraduate degree graduates being in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2025 from 2022/23 graduates)
- 97.7% of postgraduate degree graduates being in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2025 from 2022/23 graduates)
- 98.1% of PGCE graduates being in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2025 from 2021/23 graduates)
What does this mean for you?
It means that whether you have a specific career goal in mind or are still trying to decide which path to take, you’re in good hands here with our career-focussed courses.
Your time at Edge Hill is about more than earning a degree. We have dedicated careers support from the moment you join us. The team will help you to explore your options, create a standout CV, help you with mock interviews and connect you with graduate employers to get you ready to take on your future.
The Careers team can also help you find part-time work, so you can top up your student loan and develop some key transferrable skills alongside your studies. As well as giving you access to:
- Personalised 1:1 careers guidance
- Employer events, fairs and networking sessions
- Workshops on everything from confidence-building to LinkedIn skills
- Support with freelancing, entrepreneurship, and going self-employed
Our careers support doesn’t end there, all of our courses have a strong focus on employability and invaluable industry links too.
Employability focused courses
Our courses are designed with your future career in mind. Modules are designed to inspire you and our research-active academics can help open up a world of opportunities in your chosen industry.
Whatever you choose to study, you’ll have access to some incredible facilities packed with the latest industry-standard equipment so you can put your learning into practice.
The content of our courses is designed with employers too, so you know that the skills you’re gaining are what employers in your field are looking for.
Our graduates are pioneers and are making a real impact in the world after hitting the ground running thanks to their industry focussed degrees.
As a university, we’ve also got strong partnerships with industry leaders across the region and the UK. From the NHS, local councils and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine through to Shakespeare North, Everton in the Community and Tate Liverpool – whatever your chosen career path, we’ve got the connections you need.
Many courses include placements, hands-on projects and industry experiences too that prove your skills long before you graduate.
Real stories, real success
Want to hear from students who’ve been where you are now? These stories show the power of finding a place that sees your potential—and helps you turn it into something amazing.
“My degree gave me a great understanding of law and how it is practically applied by the Police, which gave me a great advantage during my real-world Police training. Having so much prior knowledge made the training feel more like a refresher than actual training, because everything that was covered in training had already been taught during my degree.
“During my final year of study, myself and some of my peers were lucky enough to travel to Germany to network with German trainee police officers. We got to see the facilities they trained in and visit a number of police stations where we met serving police officers.”Tom Cullen
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
“I was given the opportunity to conduct qualitative evaluation and analysis for an intervention project focused on vaping in primary schools. This came about during my third-year module ‘Applying Psychology to Lifestyle Behaviour’, I enjoyed the content so much that I reached out to my professor, Dr Andy Levy, to offer my support on any future projects and this opportunity arose.
“This experience has allowed me to network and gain valuable insight into public health and has ultimately led me to continue my involvement in the project by studying on the MSc Health Psychology.”
Olivia Howe
BSc (Hons) Psychology
“The degree has provided me with invaluable opportunities, particularly through the inclusion of a placement year. With guidance from my tutors, I applied for placement opportunities and was fortunate enough to secure a position at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
“This placement has been an outstanding experience, providing practical industry exposure that has significantly enriched my academic journey. This has provided me with essential industry experience, equipping me with insights that will set me apart in the competitive job market.”
Uzair Patel
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
If you’re ready to take the first step towards your future career and see for yourself why our graduates are the most employable in the region, why not visit us at an open day or take a look through our range of exciting courses.
July 31, 2025
