Employability

Learn how an undergraduate degree from Loughborough can boost your career prospects.

Your time at Loughborough will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting and successful career.

With a degree from us, you can expect to have gained a highly desirable, diverse skill set. This will include project management, teamwork, leadership, business acumen, people management, and technical expertise, setting you up for a prosperous career in engineering. 

From work experience opportunities and paid year-long industry placements, our students are exposed to countless opportunities to develop their employability. The hands-on nature of our teaching means that students get a thorough grounding in theoretical learning and are experienced in producing industry-standard practical work.

92% of graduates

in graduate level employment or higher level study*

Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020-2021 graduates

£30,000 per year

average salary 15 months post-graduation

Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020-2021 graduates – UK domiciled, first degree students

Careers Fair

In addition to University-wide career events, the Wolfson School holds a collaborative Engineering Placements Fair with the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering. Each year over 70 employers attend, which includes major consulting and contracting companies in the UK, as well as local and specialist firms.

Our Careers Fair allows you to engage with employers to explore various career options, talk directly to recruiters, hear about upcoming roles and get company-specific information in an informal environment. Find out more about upcoming events on the Careers Network website.

*Full-time UK & Channel Isles first degree students available for work or study on School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering programmes.