Careers development
Unleash your potential
Whatever stage you are at in your career journey, whether you have no or some career ideas, or are ready to apply, the Careers and Enterprise Development Team is here to support you.
We can help you to understand your strengths, skills and values, and to explore your work experience, career-related, enterprise, self-employment or further study opportunities and options. We can help you to market yourself for internships, placements or graduate roles and further study places. You will also receive support to overcome employability barriers and build resilience for success in the world of work.
Ready to get started?
As a student at UWE Bristol, you have access to a range of resources to help you along the way.
- Review our digital careers resources on Career Toolkit, InfoHub, CareerSet and Graduates First.
- Come to one of our drop-ins
- Ask a question through Careers Questions on InfoHub (login required).
Get careers support
We understand your needs, so let us guide you to the right support - whether that’s quick online advice via Careers Questions, by attending a drop-in, or specialist guidance during a one-to-one appointment.
Careers drop-ins and appointments
Find out what careers drop-in sessions we have available throughout the year. Follow these simple steps to find the right careers support for you.
Get in touch with us
Feel free to get in touch with our friendly team if you have any questions about how to access careers 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 Global Majority 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.