Edge Hill University tops the North West for employment after graduation once again

Edge Hill University is celebrating outstanding success in the latest Graduate Outcomes data, released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). 

The data shows Edge Hill continues to outperform national averages in key employability measures and once again ranks top in the North West for employment. 

•  The highest UG graduate outcomes in the NW – 96.2 per cent of 2022/23 undergraduate degree graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation
•  97.7 per cent of postgraduate degree graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2025 from 2022/23 graduates)
•  98.1 per cent of PGCE graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2025 from 2021/23 graduates) 

Edge Hill retains its position as top university in the North West for employment.

This success reflects Edge Hill’s longstanding, student-focused approach to employability and career readiness.

The data also highlights strong performance across a wide range of Edge Hill’s academic programmes. Courses with particularly high levels of employment include Computer Games and Animation, Law, Accountancy, Sociology, English, Business and Management, Psychology, Nursing and Midwifery, and undergraduate Teacher Training. The results reflect the University’s growing reputation across all faculties, demonstrating that while Edge Hill has a proud history in nursing and teaching, it now excels across a diverse range of disciplines.

Becka Colley-Foster, head of careers said: “At Edge Hill, we work with students from the moment they enrol to understand their future career goals and support them effectively to achieve a positive graduate outcome.

"We focus on working with individuals to explore career options, develop their skills through relevant work-integrated learning activities, and support them to confidently take their next steps after graduation.”

The university’s flagship career development programme is embedded within the curriculum and offers students personalised pathways to gain the skills and experiences needed to succeed in today’s competitive graduate job market.

Why don’t you come and find out more about Edge Hill University yourself and why it is the perfect place to take your next steps?

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