Success stories

Destination of Leavers of Higher Education survey (DLHE)

Every year we ask our UK and EU graduates what they are doing six months after they complete their course. More information about the survey can be found here www.hesa.ac.uk

Some of our successful graduates have told us their stories about their time at University of Hertfordshire and what they went on to do.

PDF2008-2009 Graduates Case Studies

Start Writing

Being freelance means I can work the hours which suit me best. Also, I love the work, particularly interviewing a variety of people from many walks of life in order to write their stories.

PDF Freelance writer case study

Become a PhD researcher

I fully enjoyed all the time spent in this marvellous intellectual journey called PhD. It is hard work, sometimes it can feel a bit of a lonely journey, but it is also exciting, challenging and very rewarding.

PDF PhD researcher case study

Set up your own company

We decided to start our own company because of the way the recession has hit the country’s economy and job market. With employment levels being at the lowest for over a decade, finding a well-paid job in any industry was hard to come by.

PDF J&D Media Consultancy case study

Speak out!

Don’t leave asking for advice too late. Lecturers and tutors are really keen to help, but they are not mind readers, you need to speak out!

PDF The Vice-President case study

Choose a different path

It is never too late to choose a different path. My experience at university has been about so much more than simply gaining the qualifications I needed to enter into the teaching roles I look forward to applying to.

PDF The different path case study

Select a work placement

Choose a placement you can really get involved in and are given responsibility, it will allow you to understand what you enjoy about your chosen subject.

PDF Work placement case study

Find a working adventure

The summer vacation period offers an ideal window for University of Hertfordshire students to gain experience and skills.

BUNAC is a student centred organisation which aims to provide the best opportunities for international employment and travel at reasonable and realistic costs.

PDF BUNAC case study