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Graduates
You can access support through the Careers Service for up to three years after you graduate. Find out what's on offer here.
What we offer
Register as a graduate through MyCareer and you will be able to access support including:
- appointments
- resources
- events
Our START UP team can help you explore working for yourself after you graduate.
Career planning
If you have graduated and aren’t sure what you want to do, you can book a guidance appointment through MyCareer to speak to a Careers consultant.
To get started with thinking about your career, see these resources:
- Find out what other graduates from Newcastle are doing using the What do graduates do tool
- Career planning - find out how to start researching and planning your career
- Occupations - research key roles and how to get into a variety of sectors.
- Prospects planner - generate job ideas to match your skills and interests.
Graduate jobs
Whatever stage you’re at, we can support you with your job search.
Most graduate schemes are advertised between September and November, to start the following year. Some graduate schemes accept late applications. You can apply for a graduate job at any time of the year.
For some graduate schemes employers prefer applications from graduates who have graduated within the last three years.
Use the Careers Service resources below to find more information about graduate opportunities:
- Graduate jobs includes information on how to find graduate jobs.
- Explore Occupations includes vacancy sites for different sectors.
Further study
If you are considering further study, see our further study pages for more information.
For help deciding whether further study is for you, book a Guidance appointment with a Careers Consultant via MyCareer.
Work for yourself
Our START UP team can help you explore working for yourself at any stage. Whether you want to explore an idea or have already launched a business or freelance career, you can access the following help:
- support with idea generation
- provide tailored advice
- help you develop your skills
- introduce you to like-minded peers
- refer you to further support from mentors
- award grant funding up to £3,000
You could apply for a START UP Foundership and receive up to £10,000 in funding and a £7,500 living stipend.
International graduates
International graduates can access tailored support and information through the Careers Service.
Visit our International students page for more information about:
- working in the UK
- returning to your home country to work
- workshops and events
- making applications
- tailored resources
Make it Happen Fund
The Make it Happen Fund is available for graduates up to 12 months after graduation. You can apply once per year.
You can apply for funding to support with the costs of:
- attending interviews and work experience – up to £150. A maximum of £50 is available for clothes
- attending a conference – up to £100 is available
- funding a project or initiative – up to £500 is available
Connect with alumni
Connect with Newcastle graduates on our Alumni of Newcastle University LinkedIn group
This is a great opportunity to expand your network and get ideas from others.
As well as LinkedIn you can join the alumni network: Alumni and Supporters. Stay in touch with fellow graduates and discover events.
Graduate Outcomes survey
Graduate Outcomes is a national survey. It collates information what graduates are doing 15 months after graduation. You'll be contacted by email or telephone to invite you to complete the survey.
The information the survey gathers is useful to the University. It also helps inform students about potential career paths following their studies.
Before starting the survey, you will be provided with information on:
- how your data will be processed
- who will receive it
- what it will be used for
General Information
Leaving university is a big change, and there can be lots to consider, including for your finances. See the finance team's Life After University page for information on topics including:
- Student Overdraft
- Council tax
- TV licence
- Tenancy deposit
- Benefits
- Debts
- Repaying your student loan
See MoneyHelper for more support on financial support after leaving university.