Our degrees are designed to give you a range of career paths.

Our graduates have gone on to start their own NGOs, work in teaching, family support, local government, research, marketing, some have become welfare officers, youth workers, community development worker, family therapists and psychotherapists.  

We have strong links with local social work agencies and employers, who often offer UEL students newly qualified social worker posts.

If you want to work with agencies tackling issues such as homelessness, drug abuse, learning difficulties and mental illness - as many of our graduates have - the insight and skills you gain on our courses will give you a head start. 

At UEL, you'll have access to:

• Employability skills training such as interview techniques and CV writing.
• Career Assessment, giving you the opportunity to learn about yourself and Career Coach will help you to discover career suggestions based on your interests.
• UEL Skills Academy, where external professionals deliver sessions on the competencies most prized by graduate employers.
• Internships, placements and volunteering opportunities from our work placements team.
• Professional mentoring scheme, matching students with staff from major companies.
• Networking opportunities and annual careers fair.
• Support with setting up your own business.

Our location in one of Europe's largest regeneration areas and our extensive links to local employers will also give you access to fantastic internships and placements. From heavy industry to high-tech, health and social care to the arts, there are so many opportunities right on our doorstep.