Career development
Unleash your potential
The Careers Service is here to support you, whatever stage you’re at in your career journey. Our Student Career Coaches and Career Advisers are on hand to talk through your options and help you find work experience and job opportunities that are right for you.
As a student at UWE Bristol, you also have access to the Career Toolkit, an online platform filled with hundreds of resources and tools to help you along the way.
Ready to get started?
Get career advice and support
There are different ways that you can get in touch with the Careers Service. If you’re not sure where to start, come along to one of our drop-in sessions where you’ll speak with a Student Career Coach. You can also book onto an appointment with a Career Adviser for a more in-depth discussion.
Speak to a Student Career Coach
Our Student Career Coaches are on hand to help you navigate through careers resources, search for work and further study, guide you through the recruitment processes and empower your professional development. They’re available to speak to at our regular drop-ins based in the Careers Lounge.
Book an appointment with a Career Consultant
If you need specific career advice or want to talk in-depth about your situation, an appointment with a Professional Career Consultant is a great way to get one-to-one support.
Get in touch with us
Feel free to get in touch with our friendly team if you have any questions about how to access career support during your studies.
Build skills and confidence
Career Toolkit
Access hundreds of online resources to help you start thinking about your future career and build your skills and confidence (student login required).
Career events and workshops
Discover opportunities to make connections, meet employers and gain valuable experience that will help you in your future career. Browse our upcoming calendar of events and book onto employer fairs, workshops and more.
Further support and mentoring
Support for postgraduate students
If you're considering postgraduate study, we have a number of resources on Career Toolkit to help you take your next step.
Support for international students
Access careers support and guidance about career development as an international student.
Join the Equity mentoring programme
Equity is a positive action programme providing professional and personal development opportunities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.
UWE Bristol Employability Bursary
The UWE Bristol Employability Bursary offers financial support to low income UK undergraduate students to participate in a range of eligible employability activities.
Gain experience
Explore work experience opportunities
Find jobs, placements and volunteering opportunities to gain valuable experience in your chosen industry.
Apply for an internship
We have a number of paid internship schemes available to students and recent graduates. These exciting opportunities will help you gain valuable work experience in a range of employment sectors.
Apply for a volunteering opportunity
We believe that you get more back when you give a little in return. Use your talents, develop new skills and build your confidence through volunteering.
Study or work abroad
Gain valuable international experience, language skills and cultural awareness by studying abroad.
Apply for a global experience
Discover what life’s like studying for a year in a different country or try working for one of our international partners through a global experience.
Get your business idea off the ground
Bring your business idea to life with Student Ventures – the Enterprise Team is on hand to help you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.
Next steps
Further study options
Further study information for UWE Bristol students including postgraduate study, conversion courses, studying overseas and funding further study.
Alumni Connect
Alumni Connect is our new online site linking students and alumni around the world. Find industry experts, professional contacts, local connections and old friends.
Graduate destinations
View a break down of the next steps UWE Bristol students have taken six months after graduation.