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Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023

Students are at the heart of our University. And central to our ethos is working together, learning from each other and helping everyone achieve their potential.

We’re extremely proud of our graduates, their successes, and the positive change they bring to their world.

We know that university is an important investment, and that our students want to succeed in their future careers. We do everything we can to support this ambition, with tailored careers and employability support that starts from day one – and continues after graduation.

Our students study an innovative curriculum that's designed to build transferable skills, challenge mindsets and gain a deeper understanding of how academic learning relates to the world of work.

Top 15% in the country for graduate employment

Every year the Graduate Outcomes Survey asks undergraduate students about the support they received at university, and gives an insight into their achievements since graduation. 

The current figures were compiled by HESA, the Higher Education Statistics Agency, in June 2023. They reflect graduates' career development 15 months after graduating.

#ARUProud

  • Top 15% in the country for graduates in employment and/or further study*
  • Ranked 3rd in the country for graduates who are employed as managers, directors or senior officials*
  • Ranked 4th in the country for the number of UK part-time undergraduates in employment and/or further study*
  • Top 15% in the country for graduates that agreed they were using what they learnt in their studies*
  • 75% of ARU graduates earned at least £24k+ 15 months after graduating and 11% earned at least £44k**

Making a difference

Steve and Charlotte both had a desire to help people and, through studying at ARU, gained the experience and skills to make a difference.

Steve: providing healthcare in the community Charlotte: supporting victims of cybercrime

Shaping our world

ARU graduates Tamika and Simon work in different industries, but both strive to give people a voice and inspire change.

Tamika: sharing stories that matter Simon: shaping a neuro-inclusive world

*Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey. Country refers to mainstream HEIs in England, excluding specialist institutions and those with fewer than 500 students. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2023 (www.hesa.ac.uk).

**Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey. UK first-degree graduates who are in full-time paid employment in the UK. Country refers to mainstream HEIs in England, excluding specialist institutions and those with fewer than 500 students. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2023 (www.hesa.ac.uk)

The Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.