Beyond graduation
This is a dedicated space designed exclusively for our finalist students and postgraduate community. As you navigate the exciting transition from student to professional, this hub is your go-to resource for opportunities and support.
You will discover useful information about graduate pathways, career advice, and career development events like Gradstock and CareerConnect. You can also find out more about the Emerging Professional Programme, connect with our alumni community, and how you can improve the experiences of future generations at Middlesex University by completing the Graduate Outcomes survey.
Graduate Opportunities
Graduate Jobs
To find a graduate job that is right for you it is important to know your career goals and reflect on your degree, skills and experiences. We also advise using a range of methods when sourcing opportunities including; jobs boards, speculative applications and through online networking and social media.
We have prepared more information to support you on your journey to finding a graduate role. Check this online guide to make sure you don’t miss all the useful tips.
Grad Schemes
A graduate scheme is a structured training programme run by an employer to develop future leaders of their organisation. These graduate programmes, which usually last between one and two years (although they can be longer), are often available in many specialisms - or streams as they're known - ranging from finance, retail, HR and marketing, to management and law.
If you have an interest in working for a specific company, the best place to start is to visit their company website and social media channels.
Gradstock
Gradstock is Middlesex University’s annual careers and employment festival and has engaged over 7000 students and graduates since its inception in 2018. Gradstock puts a unique twist on a traditional careers fair to offer ALL MDX students and graduates the opportunity to engage with a selected line-up of employers from a range of sectors. As a finalist student, you will have the opportunity to connect with employers such as KPMG, Warner Bros, British Airways, TfL, Computacenter, AWE, Met Police, Mondelez International, Ministry of Justice, Clyde & Co, Casson Mann, Marriott Hotel Group, Local Government Association, CIM, GymShark, Creative Skills Academy, and many many more!
CareerConnect
This is MDX’s second biggest annual careers festival where you can meet 50+ employers on campus and discover how you could make the most of your summer holiday. Throughout the years we’ve been joined by companies including New Look, Skechers, Pfizer, Abercrombie and Fitch Co., Institute of Financial Accountants, Met Police, Omnicom Media Group UK, Ministry of Justice Enterprise Rent A Car, Cyber-Duck, KPMG, RSK, and much more!
You'll also be able to speak with MDX graduates working with well-known employers and discover a wide range of opportunities to build your career story.
Emerging Professional Programme
Your degree is awesome – but you also need to evidence additional real-life skills to gain an advantage when applying for jobs. Designed specifically for Middlesex University students and graduates like you, the Emerging Professional Summer Programme offers flexible, interactive online and face-to-face, industry-specific activities that align with the skills and competencies sought by employers. You will have the chance to attend informative employer talks, practical workshop sessions, a mock assessment centre and get involved with real-life projects.
Express your interest and stay up to date.
Further Study Scholarships and Bursaries
If you want to continue your studies at MDX, you can apply for one of our Scholarships or Bursaries. We offer all Middlesex University alumni who are UK/EU citizens a 20% fee reduction on postgraduate courses. International alumni can benefit from 20% off their master's fees if they are not in receipt of any regional awards. Alumni from our Academic Partner Institutions are entitled to a 10% reduction in fees.
Discover more on our alumni benefits and services page.
Alumni Benefits and Discounts
As a Middlesex University graduate, you have access to many benefits and discounts. We're dedicated to providing you with support and resources that will help you on your career journey, as well as life-long learning. Take a look at your benefits and discounts in more detail.
Stay connected with us
Receive regular alumni eNews and stay updated on the latest happenings through MDX Alumni LinkedIn and Facebook. Also, if you have any questions, please submit your query online.
Graduate Outcomes
The Graduate Outcomes Survey serves as a vital tool for universities like Middlesex to understand the post-graduation experiences of their alumni. You will be contacted via email around 15 months after graduating with instructions on how to complete the survey online. Otherwise, if contacted by telephone, you can respond to questions asked by operators identifying themselves on behalf of the university. Being honest is key - all responses are kept anonymous, with no individual employment information reported, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
By completing the survey, you provide invaluable insights into your employment status, further study endeavours, and entrepreneurial activities. This data not only helps us enhance the support services for current and future students but also contributes to climbing up the league tables and improving overall institutional reputation.
While participation is voluntary, we encourage you to contribute to #TeamMDX by sharing your post-graduation experiences, thus enriching the university's understanding of your journey and
Need more support?
If you require any further employability support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We can review your application documents, support with preparing for interviews, provide suggestions on where to look for part-time opportunities, and more.
Drop into the MDXworks Careers and Employability Centre (room CG07, College Building), or email MDXworks@mdx.ac.uk. Please ensure that you include an explanation of who you are, tell us your MDX student ID number and explain your job goal. Send us a job description, if you have one (a link in your email will do), as this will help us to provide you with more specific feedback.
Access your careers and employability portal: MDXworks.com — where you’ll find our:
- Jobs board
- Cover letter tips
- Interview advice
- Skills development tips
- Latest events and more.