Expert Advice and Coaching

Get the advice that will help you progress your employability, be more competitive in your job search and make better decisions for your future career.

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Live Rent Free with Handshake!

Handshake is one of the most important systems you will use at UU because it is your gateway to jobs, placements, employer connections, fairs and events, 1-1 expert advice and much more. If you activate your Handshake profile you will also be in with a chance of winning  £3000!

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Paid Part time Jobs on campus

Check out UUTemps

UUTemps provides paid, part time job opportunities that are campus based and exclusively available to Ulster University students. With an hourly rate of £13.10 and roles available across campuses throughout the year, we offer the ideal opportunities to boost your income. Roles range from Student Ambassadors, to event support roles and much more.

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Graduate Attributes

Nurturing student success

Welcome to the Ulster University Graduate Attributes! Thriving Individual, Engaged Learner, Collaborative Professional and Active Citizen are essential attributes, with skills and behaviours to enhance your academic journey.

University is more than an academic degree.  As you engage with your programme of study, extracurricular activities, and campus life, you’ll have countless opportunities to develop these attributes.

Placements

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Placement guidance

Take control of your future career with a placement year. Discover the work placement routes available to help you step ahead of the competition.

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Cost of placement

Whether you are searching for a placement or getting prepared to study abroad, you need to consider the costs involved in doing so.

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Ulster Edge and Ulster Graduate Award

Develop new skills, grow confidence and build your networks by engaging in developmental extra curricular activities through the Ulster EDGE Award.

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Opportunities Abroad

Working or studying abroad can boost your employability once you graduate.

There are several different routes you can take to make sure that you are globally mobile during your time at Ulster. To view study and work abroad opportunities, visit Go Global.

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