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Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability team is here to support you from your first day at the university.

We can help you decide what career is right for you, develop the skills you will need to follow it, and get a job when you finish your studies.

We can also offer support and advice about placements, volunteering, mentoring and business startup.

The Careers and Employability team are offering their full range of services, including one-to-one appointments through a blend of remote and in-person.

Careers Connect

Book careers appointments and events, look for part and full-time jobs, find placements, internships and much more, all on Careers Connect.

International student jobs portal

Find verified job listings from employers who will sponsor international students to work in the UK with Skilled Worker visa opportunities, as well as jobs and internship opportunities in 30+ home countries that any of our students can apply for. The International student jobs portal, Careers Connect, also has step-by-step guidance and information to help you plan your professional journey in the global job market, and an immigration guide about working in the UK that includes expert advice from immigration solicitors.

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  • Book an appointment to speak to a Careers and Employability Adviser via the booking system in Careers Connect
  • Find jobs and other opportunities in Careers Connect
  • Visit the careers blog for jobs, funding, and other opportunities
  • Check out all upcoming careers and employability events
  • Email careers@brighton.ac.uk or call 01273 642855

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Access the careers resources available to you as a student or graduate to help you to improve your employability.

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Find careers events that connect you with recruiters and inspire and help you with your future career. 

Brighton is in the top 50 universities in England for graduate prospects – reflecting the number of our graduates who are in highly skilled employment or further study 15 months after they graduate. 

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Careers and Employability team

We are a team of professionals who will support you with everything related to careers and employability.

Our mission is ‘To empower our students to gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape their future careers and employability and make a difference in the world.

We also work with employers and external organisations to find opportunities for our students and keep up to date with the world of work.

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I’m so proud of what our graduates go on to accomplish and love hearing about everything they achieve. Coming to university is such an exciting and transformative experience and we want to help you make the most of it. I hope that you are here studying something you love but know you will have one eye on the future, and that is where we come in.

Clare Dawson, Head of Employability

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We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students

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