Graduate Jobs Newsroom

The Open University: The Essential Guide

The Open University (OU) was founded in 1969 by Harold Wilson's Labour government and has since become the foremost figure in distance learning. The University had 250,000 students on its books in 2011, making it the largest University in Europe via student enrollment. read more...

Skills-boosting course for those looking for science graduate jobs

A programme has been launched in Scotland to prepare scientific university-leavers for science graduate jobs.

Science Graduates for Work is a skills-boosting programme funded by Skills Development Scotland. read more...

Graduate job hunters 'boosting prospects with special Masters courses'

Young Britons are increasingly turning to two lower-level Masters qualifications to help prepare them for the tough graduate jobs market, it has been suggested. read more...

Now is the 'perfect time' to seek graduate jobs abroad

There has never been a better time to head abroad in the search for graduate opportunities, one education expert claimed today (November 11th).

The Higher Education Careers Service Unit believes that only about 0. read more...

Escape Studios launches MA in Visual Effects Production

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CWDC recruiting for graduate schemes

A non-departmental public body is looking to attract high-calibre university leavers for a new graduate placement course, it has been confirmed. read more...

Adult learning 'beneficial' in tough job market

Recent graduates have been informed that adult learning could offer skills that give them an advantage in a competitive job market.

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) has revealed that a number of its students have enjoyed "life-changing experiences" through enrolling on postgraduate courses. read more...

Proportion of privately educated graduates taking postgrads increasing

Recent university leavers looking for postgraduate study options may be interested to hear that the proportion of privately educated students who progress through their first degree to a postgraduate course is growing in comparison to those from state schools. read more...

Graduates told to work hard away from postgrad course

Recent university leavers looking for postgraduate study options have been warned that simply possessing a postgraduate degree is no guarantee of securing a graduate job of their wanting. read more...

Ireland postgraduates get training scheme

Students currently on technology postgraduate courses in Ireland will receive jobs training to boost their employability.

The Institute of Technology Research Alliance's (ITRA) new scheme offers courses to gain accredited certificates and diplomas while graduate job hunters finish their further study. read more...