After Graduation

Keep in touch

Stay in contact with the university and your fellow graduates through our Alumni Association and the official University of Cumbria Facebook page. 

You can also access our Class of 2024 Leavers Page which offers practical advice on employability, mental health and money, as well as details of the benefits and services available to you as a graduate. 

Jobs and careers

Graduate work placements

Now that you are graduating, why not give yourself a competitive advantage by using your skills and knowledge working on a short-term project with a business in Cumbria or the north west region. If this is of interest, please register your details with the ‘Jobs and placements’ portal which can be found at the Business Placement Service Team web pages where you can also view job placement opportunities.

Careers and Employability service

Whether or not you've found a job, our Careers Service provides information dedicated to graduates for up to three years after you complete your course at the University of Cumbria, and it's free.

We can provide information, advice and guidance on choosing a career path, finding a job, researching post graduate study, interview techniques or developing your skills. 

Further study

Give your career a boost by studying for a Masters or PhD. Our postgraduate degrees - whether taught or research - offer small study groups and access to experts in your academic field. 

• Postgraduate courses
• Postgraduate teaching courses
• Research degrees