Surrey retains top spot for graduate employment
Friday 15 July 2011
Graduates from the University of Surrey remain the most employable in the UK, according to a new report published by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency).
HESA’s annual survey – which looks into career paths taken by graduates leaving UK Universities or colleges – has revealed that of full-time, first degree students leaving Surrey in 2009/10, 94.8% of them are in employment or further study six months on since graduating.
Surrey has an unrivalled track record for employability dating back over a decade. Well known for its high rate of graduate employability the University been described as ‘The University for Jobs’ given that it has retained the top spot for ‘leading’ Universities (including Russell Group, 1994 Group and English Chartered Group of Higher Educational Institutes) for a number of years.
The University prides itself in its successful Professional Training Year Scheme which around 50% of all students take advantage of, and strong links with industry, equipping its graduates with the experience, confidence and know-how to make the transition from student to professional effectively.
About the University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is one of the UK’s leading professional, scientific and technological universities with a world class research profile and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Ground-breaking research at the University is bringing direct benefit to all spheres of life – helping industry to maintain its competitive edge and creating improvements in the areas of health, medicine, space science, the environment, communications, defence and social policy. Programmes in science and technology have gained widespread recognition and it also boasts flourishing programmes in dance and music, social sciences, management and languages and law. In addition to the campus on 150 hectares just outside Guildford, Surrey, the University also owns and runs the Surrey Research Park, which provides facilities for 140 companies employing 2,700 staff.
The Sunday Times names Surrey as ‘The University for Jobs' which underlines the university’s growing reputation for providing high quality, relevant degrees.
Surrey is a member of the 1994 Group of 19 leading research-intensive universities. The Group was established in 1994 to promote excellence in university research and teaching. Each member undertakes diverse and high-quality research, while ensuring excellent levels of teaching and student experience. www.1994group.ac.uk
Media Enquiries
Mike Findlay, Press Office at the University of Surrey, Tel: +44 (0)1483 686076 , or Email m.findlay@surrey.ac.uk