University College London

UCL provides a thorough support system to facilitate a successful academic journey. This includes dedicated academic advisors, tailored career guidance, a well-being team for mental health support, and a network of student societies to help you connect with the vibrant UCL community.

UCL Careers offers a wide range of events to help students and graduates explore career options and opportunities across various industries.

Career Essentials Programme: Held throughout the year, this series of lunchtime lectures covers topics such as understanding the graduate job market, career planning, and decision-making. These sessions are open to all students and recent graduates.

Employer Presentations: In the autumn and spring terms, companies deliver presentations on their current vacancies, often providing an overview of the labor market within their industry.

Sector Insight Events: These panel and networking events, held during autumn and spring, bring together professionals from sectors popular among UCL students, offering first-hand insights into specific roles.

Sector-Specific Recruitment Fairs: Held in the autumn term, these fairs provide opportunities to network with graduate recruiters from key sectors and explore available roles and entry routes.

Departmental Events: Throughout the year, various departments host lectures and workshops tailored to specific fields of study, organized in collaboration with the UCL Careers team. These events can be found on the myUCLCareers calendar.

Researchers Employability Programme: Aimed at research students and staff, this series includes career planning talks and employer-led networking events, focusing on sectors that value research skills. The programme runs throughout the year.