Studying at university is a very individual experience, one that could change your students’ lives in many ways.
Some may choose to go to uni to pursue a particular career. Others go to make new friends and live somewhere amazing.
Whatever the reason, going to university can give your students new opportunities. And for any of them still wondering if it's the right decision for their future – this page looks at the benefits of going.
Career benefits
Boost career prospects and earning potential
Getting a degree unlocks doors to exciting careers and opportunities. And your students are more likely to have higher salaries within their careers if they have a degree.
Holding a professional degree is essential for entering careers, such as nursing or architecture, and progressing along these career paths. And crucially, university also offers a safe space for students to make mistakes, learn from them, and perfect their skills before working with real patients or clients.
Regardless of the type of the work they eventually do, studying at university gives all students the opportunity to learn and practise the skills necessary in their chosen profession, so that they can walk into a role with knowledge and confidence after graduation.
Work experience
At university, your students will have lots of opportunities throughout their degree to get work experience and improve their employability skills.
If enhancing their CV and work experience is important to them, then have them keep this in mind while they're evaluating a course.
Students pursuing professional degrees often have integrated placements as part of their coursework. These placements provide them with real-world skills and experience while being supervised, preparing them for future roles.
Other students in different courses can choose to take a placement year, also known as a sandwich year. Placement years give students practical experience that they can highlight in job applications and interviews after graduation, while also earning a salary. Many students even receive job offers from the companies or organisations where they completed their placements.
Networking opportunities
University is a great place to make contacts that will help your students to build their future. Many students decide to join societies, volunteer, or work part-time while studying.
Lots of courses also have links to industry, with networking opportunities and the ability to work on real-client projects. These activities help them develop social and interpersonal skills, including organisational abilities and professionalism. Such skills and experiences prove valuable as they prepare to enter the workforce after graduation.
Students will also mix with other students on their course, or on other courses which complement their career goals. These relationships can come in useful in future, when your students have graduated and are entering the world of work, and later on in their careers.
Careers and employability services
Universities typically provide a dedicated careers support team that is available to students throughout their academic journey and even after graduation.
At º£½ÇÊÓƵ, our students can access to our from the moment they register until 5 years after they graduate. We're proud that 93% of our students are in work and/or further study (latest HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Start-ups
University offers abundant support for students aspiring to start their own business. Whether they're studying BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business or not, students can access various forms of support, such as workshops and information on funding opportunities.
Additionally, students have the option to embark on a self-employed placement year, dedicating their time and energy to building and nurturing their business venture.
Academic benefits
A course to suit them
Whether your students like hands-on learning, or prefer writing essays, there’s likely to be a course for them. Your students will be able to specialise within their course area, get involved with fascinating research, and become a subject expert.
And with amazing facilities, from top of the range lab and testing facilities, to healthcare simulations, and extreme conditions testing units, there’s so many ways to learn.
Supportive teaching staff
Your students will get a dedicated tutor who will support them through their time at university. So whether they are struggling with a deadline, or are having personal issues, support is just an email or face-to-face meeting away.
At º£½ÇÊÓƵ, students can also visit their lecturers in their office hours, to get support with any module-specific questions or issues.
Personal benefits
Transferable skills
Your students will gain and develop many transferable skills throughout their time at university. They’ll improve their teamwork, problem-solving, time-management, presenting and critical thinking skills, and many more.
These will not only help them in their future careers, but will also prepare them for life after university, helping them to develop into well rounded adults.
Make life their own
At university, your students have the freedom to shape their lives how they want them. Whether they want to fit their studies around social events, societies or taking part in sports, the choice is theirs.
As long as they go to their classes, it’s up to them to fit whatever else they want to do into their week.
Feel at home
Students become more independent and responsible throughout their time at university. It’s an opportunity to live somewhere different and exciting, or to explore their local area from a new perspective.
They’ll make lifelong friendships and meet people from a wide range of countries, cultures and backgrounds. University is a great time for your students to pick up a new hobby, or to develop a passion they already have.
