Careers and employability

A masters degree from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ can set you apart from everyone else. The breadth and diversity of our degree programmes open doors to a variety of careers. You’ll have many opportunities to develop key transferable skills for your future.

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Graduate destinations

Where our graduates are now.

Digital Media and Society

90% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduations

Our digital media and society postgraduates have gone on to work in a variety of existing roles around the world in industries such as health and social work, communication, education and public administration. 

Some of the jobs our graduates have been employed in include:

  • Email marketing executive
  • UX researcher
  • Brand specialist
  • Editor
  • Reporter
  • Media researcher

Our graduates have been employed by renowned institutions such as:

  • Mitsubishi
  • Cabinet Office
  • Chengdu Media Group
  • ³¢â€™O°ù±ð²¹±ô
  • Deloitte
  • Shanghai Broadcasting and Television Station

(Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey / Postgraduate)

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The course has enabled me to learn practical skills and think critically

Yuqian Chen MA Digital Media and Society

Yuqian came to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ from China to study the MA Digital Media and Society. Here, she shares how the skills she has developed through course, coupled with the experiences she has had in the city, have prepared her for a bright future.

Politics and International Relations

Our postgraduate students in politics and international relations go on to work in a range of careers in industries from policy, education and charity, to finance and technology.

Some of the jobs our graduates have obtained include:

  • Civil servant
  • Democratic and civil officer
  • International programme officer
  • Policy advisor
  • Teacher
  • Refugee case worker

Our graduates have been employed by renowned institutions such as:

  • HSBC
  • PwC
  • Lenovo
  • Department for Education
  • Human Appeal

(Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey / Postgraduate)

MA Alumni Mikhail Menshikov

Being a part of the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ's legacy

Mikhail Menshikov MA International Studies (International Relations)

Mikhail Menshikov talks about how his master's in the Department helped develop his international career

Careers service

Whatever your studies, the Careers and Employability Service is here to help you with career planning and development for your postgraduate study and beyond. Offering events, talks, a unique personal development tool MySkills and support in finding and securing work experience, the service also aims to help explore your options through online, one to one and group support.

Employability Hub

Alongside the University Careers and Employability Service, we provide a range of projects and events specifically tailored to social sciences subjects. We aim to support you as you start to explore careers and build experience and skills to help you move on successfully from your studies, for example - you may be considering a placement year.  

Volunteering

helps students of all levels to make an impact in our city through community volunteering. By giving your time, not only can you contribute to your community, but you will gain new skills and experiences, which will in turn enhance your personal development and can make an impact on your CV. You can volunteer both within and outside of the University.

Meet our students

Find out what graduates valued most about their postgraduate study with us and how these experiences have shaped their future paths.

Postgraduate taught student profiles

PhD study

A PhD is often viewed as an entry route into an academic career in teaching or research, but can also be a basis for employment in research, either in industry, government or the voluntary sector.

Study for a PhD

Our current PhD students are studying a range of topics, from corporate social responsibility and security policy to digitally compressed music. Read about the subjects our students are making innovative and original contributions towards.

Meet our current PhD research students

PhD case studies from previous students.

Four smiling postgraduate students sat working together in a campus location - one of the group is typing on their laptop.

Postgraduate online open day

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at our online open day on Wednesday 30 April 2025.