Exeter improves in Graduate Outcomes Survey
The University of Exeter has made big gains in the Graduate Outcomes Survey, which provides insight on the employment status of students, or whether they have gone on to further study
The survey asks all students about their experience of university and how much it helped them achieve graduate level roles or further study, 15 months after they graduate. The accredited official statistics are released by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency – part of Jisc) .
Exeter’s analysis* of the data shows the university has climbed 13 places to 7th in the Russell Group, and climbed 18 places to 12th in the UK, out of 133 full-service universities.
Professor Tim Quine, Vice President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) at the University of Exeter, said: “I’m delighted that our graduates have had such tremendous success in achieving graduate-level roles and further study places and recognise the value of their Exeter degree in shaping their careers and providing that valuable gateway into their chosen field of employment. Our achievement in this survey highlights the impact of our focus on employability, which we’re working to improve even further.”
The success comes after Exeter received national and international recognition in a number of recent rankings and awards:
- Ranked 3rd for ‘Best Careers Service in the UK’ (StudentCrowd)
- Ranked 10th for ‘Universities Targeted by Top Employers’ (High Fliers Ltd)
- Top in the award for ‘Global Employer’s Choice’ among 1,600 universities as voted for by 150,000 employers and also winning the ‘Most Productive Careers Service Team’ award
Professor Quine said: “I’m delighted to see our graduates landing the roles they deserve, and to see that contribution valued by employers. I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone involved in the education and careers at Exeter in preparing students for a dynamic labour market. Our ongoing work includes expanding our digital and AI skills provision and ensuring students are equipped for rapidly evolving job markets.”
*Relative rank calculation takes the number of full-time, first degree home student graduates, who get a graduate-level job or go on to further study. This is divided by the total number of graduates with known destinations. The score is shown as a percentage.
