Employability
University is a gateway to an exciting and rewarding career. At Leicester, we aim to give you the support and guidance you'll need, so that when you graduate with a degree from a top 25 UK university, you’re ready to change the world.
Every undergraduate has 100 hours of real, employer informed work related learning built directly into their course - meaning your future career begins while you study, not after it.
With support from our Careers and Employability Service to placements and opportunities for part time work with Unitemps in Leicester, we'll help you build your confidence so you feel ready to take on your future career.
Careers and Employability Service
Our Careers and Employability Service provides expert advice and personal support to make you the best candidate you can be right from your first year.
Targetjobs 2026 award winner
Our Careers and Employability Service has won Best University Employability Strategy at the 2026 targetjobs Awards.
This award recognises our commitment to embedding employability into the student experience, including initiatives such as 100 hours of work-related learning - designed to help you build skills, experience and confidence.
