The employment prospects for graduates in the UK are typically quite strong. It is estimated that graduates have a 15-20% better chance of attaining employment than those without academic degrees. Overall, more than 90% of UK graduates successfully enter the workforce after completing their studies. Furthermore, most who attain jobs are able to find positions in prestigious and well-compensated industries. Amongst these, Law, Accounting, Banking, Marketing, and Technology are the most common fields.
Because this employment sector is primarily limited to those with little working experience in their chosen fields, positions are overwhelmingly entry-level. As a result, salaries tend to range from about £15-25K, and most typically earn about £20K in their first years of employment. Of course, after acquiring experience in their fields, salaries tend to improve dramatically as graduates transition into roles of greater responsibility.
Employment opportunities for recent graduates exist in nearly every field and industry, and positions are available throughout the UK for those with interests of all sorts. For most graduates, however, salaries tend to be highest in London and lowest in the North West. A vast majority of graduates work on a full-time basis, but many part-time and seasonal positions are also attainable.