Hundreds of organisations target Aston University as part of their student, graduate and postgraduate recruitment.

 

• Placements - offer a placement to an Aston student
• Recruiters - publicise your positions to Aston students and graduates

 

Why employ Aston's graduates?

 

 

Employers are increasingly recognising the benefits of employing Aston students – they are a valuable resource for any organisation.

Aston’s graduates are known to be particularly highly skilled, experienced and ready to make an immediate impact.

• Aston University has consistently maintained one of the highest rates of graduate employment in the UK.
• Aston is ranked 19th out of 113 HE institutions in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2010 in relation to graduate prospects.
• Aston is ranked 20th in postgraduate employment (three years after graduation) by the Financial Times Masters in Management Programmes 2010.

 

Aston graduates are prepared for the workplace through:

• 12 month undergraduate placements creating experienced, mature recruits able to quickly adapt to your work environment.
• Syndicate group learning which encourages team-building and skills in effective communication, presentation, negotiation and problem-solving.
• Employer-led skills development seminars.

 

 

International graduates

 

 

Guide and benefits of employing Aston’s international graduates  

 

 

Why target Aston?

 

 

• Aston is a first choice University among well qualified applicants: most undergraduates enter with A-level qualifications averaging 359 UCAS points.
• The High Fliers 'UK Graduate Careers Survey 2009' found Aston University topped the table of 30 universities for having the most positive finalists in terms of their expectations. 79% of our 2008 full time undergraduates were in employment six months after graduation.
• There are approximately 7,000 undergraduate students and 1,800 postgraduate (research and taught) students at Aston University.
• Aston is a pro-active University with a widening participation agenda that celebrates the diversity of the UK population in its student body.
• 23% of our students come from over 85 countries around the world. Read the guide and benefits for employing international graduates.
• 70% of our students take up a sandwich placement as part of their studies.