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Career development for students
Develop the skills and experience employers are looking for.
Graduate-ready career skills
Leeds International Study Centre starts your university life with a strong focus on career development. This gives you the chance to practice, develop and build your employability skills through goal setting, career mapping and personal guidance. At Leeds, we are dedicated to preparing you for success beyond university, reinforced by the strong enterprising industry links that the University has to offer, which you will have access to once you successfully progress to your chosen degree.
Career development with your Leeds International Study Centre programme
All academic pathways at Leeds International Study Centre give you the opportunity to develop key employability skills such as teamwork, time management, problem-solving and communication, to help you succeed in a professional working environment. Through personal guidance and goal setting, you will work with our careers team to create a professional and engaging CV and boost your interview skills to ensure you stand out from the crowd.
Building these invaluable skills will also take place inside the classroom during your lectures. All of our programmes are designed to expand your abilities and better your study skills. Working both individually on essays and in diverse groups to contribute to projects will allow you to take on many scenarios in working life and prepare you for your future career.
Career support at the University of Leeds
Once you progress to the University of Leeds, your degree will help you graduate not only with a globally recognised degree, but also with the right skills to secure a fantastic job in your chosen field.
You will leave your time at the University of Leeds confident in your abilities, knowing that you have developed practical skills for your professional life.
Careers Service
The University of Leeds’s Careers Service offers a wide range of services, including one-to-one career guidance, CV and cover letter writing workshops, interview skills workshops, and access to exclusive job opportunities. Once you successfully progress to the University of Leeds you will be able to access MyCareer which is the university’s dedicated careers platform where you can find job vacancies, book appointments with careers advisors, and sign up for careers events.
Enhance your degree
Degrees at the University of Leeds are flexible to suit your interests and ambition. Most undergraduate degrees will consist of compulsory, optional and discovery modules. Discovery modules give you the opportunity to broaden your academic experience and enhance your employability by studying a subject outside of the area of your chosen undergraduate degree.
You may also get the opportunity to take a placement year as part of your degree that will allow you to gain skills and crucial work experience to help guide your career journey.
Employer engagement
The University of Leeds has strong links with local, national, and international employers across a range of sectors. This means that you will have the opportunity to attend employer events and network with potential employers.
Work after study
Start your career in the UK with the Graduate Immigration Route – a two-year post-study work visa for international students graduating from UK universities. You will be able to work for up to two years after graduating with your valid student visa. Your pathway programme at Leeds International Study Centre is your first step towards working in the UK.
4th most targeted university by graduate recruiters
(The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research)
I think being at Leeds, it is not just about the academics as most people would imagine. It is more about finding myself and that is what I am currently in the process of doing. So, as of now, I have a few business ideas, things I would like to do and I know that being here is what is going to help me get to where I want to be.
Ivy from Kenya
Studied International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies
Progressed to International Business and Marketing BSc (Hons)
Programmes
At the Leeds International Study Centre, we offer undergraduate pathway programmes to help you prepare for your degree at the University of Leeds, and your future career.
How to apply
Discover how to apply for a programme at the International Study Centre. You can also find the documents you need to provide alongside your application.