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Building your future

Employers from a range of sectors are keen to meet Oxford students. Studying at Oxford builds the subject knowledge and skills employers seek, such as analytical, presentation and time management skills. 

During your time at Oxford, you can access lots of opportunities to build your employability skills, get work experience and/or develop entrepreneurial ideas.

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Oxford skyline at sunset from South Park. Copyright © OUImages / Ian Wallman

Oxford graduates are highly sought after by employers from various sectors. Studying at Oxford triggers a lifetime of opportunity and you will have a choice of exciting careers or further study options when you finish.

Even whilst studying, you will have lots of opportunities to build your employability skills, get work experience and/or develop entrepreneurial ideas.

There are a wide range of opportunities open to you during and after your degree, and the Oxford University Careers Service offers tailored support at every stage - from exploring options while you study to planning your next steps after graduation.

Planning ahead

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Careers guidance

The Careers Service offers a wealth of tailored support to help you find and pursue your career goals.

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Internships

Oxford students can access a wide range of exclusive internship opportunities through the Careers Service, helping you build skills, explore career options and gain work experience in the UK and around the world.

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Becoming an entrepreneur

Do you want to develop your entrepreneurial mindset? Found your own startup or social enterprise? Make a difference in the world? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then Oxford can really help get you started.

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Volunteering and activism

Oxford students have plenty of opportunities to engage in volunteering, fundraising and activism within the University and beyond.

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Worldwide networks

As an Oxford student, you become part of a global community that extends far beyond your time at the University. Oxford’s international networks, research and partnerships connect you to people, opportunities and ideas across the world.

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Further study

Typically, about a quarter of our graduates choose to go on to further study when they finish their undergraduate degrees.