# Careers and employability

**Source**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate-career
**Parent**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate

## Prepare for your future

Develop the confidence, experience and connections that set you apart. With industry placements and dedicated careers support, studying at Leeds gives you the tools to explore your ambitions and achieve your goals.

We're ranked among the top 10 UK universities most targeted by employers in the [High Fliers Graduate Market Report 2026](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1057082063/10/), and recognised for preparing graduates with the skills and experience organisations look for.

## What we offer

- ### [Work experience](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate-student-opportunities/doc/work-experience)

  Gain real-world experience, build confidence and stand out to top employers while you study at Leeds.
- ### [Student enterprise](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate-student-opportunities/doc/student-enterprise)

  Explore your entrepreneurial potential at Leeds, with opportunities to develop enterprise skills, grow ideas and even start your own business.
- ### [Volunteering](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate-student-opportunities/doc/enrichment-volunteering)

  Make a difference, build new skills and connect with your community through the wide range of volunteering opportunities at Leeds.
- ### [Careers support](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate-career/doc/careers-support)

  Access tailored careers support, employer events and exclusive opportunities throughout your time at Leeds and beyond, helping you take confident steps towards your future.

## Student stories

- ### [Katie](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-record/23325/katie-hartmann)

  Katie shares that through academic support, course flexibility and careers guidance, they were able to take steps towards a career in medical negligence law, securing a training contract.
- ### [Romy](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-record/23324/romy-harwood-walton)

  Romy talks about how supportive teaching, a placement year and working with lots of different people have helped them feel ready for life after graduation.
- ### [Henna](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/now-im-here/doc/now-im-here-getting-ahead)

  Henna shares how getting involved in student media and building transferable skills alongside their degree is helping them grow in confidence and get real experience for a future career in media.