Anglia Ruskin University Ranked Highly for Graduate Employment

Did you know that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has more graduates in paid employment than any other university in the east of England?

Graduates Outcomes Survey

The HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024 ranked ARU as No. 1 in East England and No. 5 in the UK for the number of UK undergraduates employed as managers, directors and senior officials. The university was also ranked No. 2 in the country and the No. 1 in the East of England for the number of full-time graduates working in human health and social work roles. In addition, ARU has the second-highest number of Business and Management graduates in paid employment within the UK (15 months after graduating).

Careers and Employability Team

The credit goes to ARU’s dedicated and hardworking students and the ARU Careers and Employability team, who are known for their fantastic initiatives and support for all students. The Careers and Employability team supports students in building the skills and abilities that employers value from day one!

Students attending ARU can access the following:

• Careers advice and preparation
• Work experience and placement
• Paid part-time work
• Volunteering opportunities
• Support for start-ups

The ARU Careers and Employability team was rated outstanding for its approaches to supporting student success in Teach Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

ARU College

ARU College is committed to ensuring that all students have the skills to start university and prepare for their future careers through its teaching. The college also offers fantastic opportunities for students to get involved alongside their studies, such as becoming a student council member or representing the college as a student ambassador. Both opportunities are great for developing students’ employability skills.