Why study a postgraduate course?
A postgraduate degree is your pathway to new knowledge, meaningful connections, and standout career opportunities.
At UEA, we connect with hundreds of leading organisations across international industries, giving you access to real-world experience and future employers throughout your course. Whether you are specialising or switching fields, a postgraduate degree can help you stand out and move confidently toward your career goals.
Does a postgraduate degree improve my career prospects?
Studying a postgraduate degree at UEA is your chance to both deepen your knowledge and stand out in the competitive job market. You will develop qualities that employers value and build key skills such as leadership, effective time management, and confident problem solving.
Research shows that a postgraduate degree can improve your career prospects:
Postgraduates are 20% more likely to be in highly skilled roles than undergraduates.
Postgraduates are also 11% more likely to be in full-time work 15 months after graduating.
Six months post-graduation, postgraduates earn 18% more than first-degree undergraduate holders.
OECD data shows postgraduates earn 45% more than undergraduates on average.
Watch our postgraduate alumni discuss their career journeys.
Careers support at UEA
Gaining valuable work experience and connecting with industry contacts can enhance your job prospects and complement your studies. You don’t have to navigate your career journey alone.
Our CareerCentral team will support you from the day your course begins until up to three years after you graduate.
UEA CareerCentral can offer:
Job vacancies across student roles, internships, volunteering, and graduate positions, plus support with applications and interviews.
A packed events calendar with careers fairs, skills sessions, and employer talks.
Access to online resources on CV writing, applications, interviews, international student support, and more.
Watch our video to discover all the free careers support we can offer you.
Support for international students
We can support you with visa advice, employer links, and our ‘Working in the UK’ events.
Through the Graduate Route visa, you can stay in the UK and work for up to two years after your master’s, or three years if you are completing a PhD. We will help you explore your options, build your network, and take the next steps in your global career.
Why choose UEA?
World-class facilities. Expert academics. A diverse, welcoming community.
UEA offers an enriching experience, with the expert support and global connections to take you further.