Career prospects

Postgraduate research is an increasingly popular option. As graduate and MBA recruiters place greater emphasis on postgraduate credentials than ever before, improved career prospects and educational excellence encourage more graduates to take the plunge.

The Manchester advantage

A postgraduate qualification from the University will stand you in good stead with employers, offering the following advantages:

• A world-renowned qualification from a university with a reputation for producing highly employable graduates.
• Our strong ties with business and industry allow us to help graduates find jobs.
• As a dynamic knowledge capital, Manchester is an ideal environment to find a relevant and rewarding job after your studies.
• Our specialist recruitment and information fairs cover a wide range of employment options, including finance, management, science, engineering, IT, consultancy, law, media, creative, voluntary and public sectors

Manchester postgraduates enter a wide range of jobs within global commercial organisations, small and micro businesses, the public and not-for-profit sector, and academia.

Your Careers Service

The University's award-winning Careers Service consistently helps students get jobs worthy of their studies.

The service has been voted the best in the country for four years running by graduate recruiters.

The Careers Service has a dedicated postgraduate team and offers many services tailored to your unique needs. These include specialist presentations and workshops, a postgraduate newsletter and a mentoring scheme that offers you the chance to talk to and learn from individuals employed in the field you plan to work in.

Visit our Careers website for more information.

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