Career Advantage at Southampton

Careers staff talking with students at a University of Southampton outdoor stand.

We're excited to launch our innovative new employability programme that builds your skills, experience and confidence - from the moment you accept your offer, to long after you graduate.

  • Build your work experience

    Get access to a wide range of work experience opportunities, such as internships and volunteering.

  • Get ahead from day one

    Start actively preparing for your future before you arrive, during your studies, and after you graduate.

  • Grow your global network

    Connect with mentors, alumni and employers in the UK and around the world.

What you'll gain

Career Advantage combines with your chosen course to help you identify, develop and apply the real-world skills, experience and knowledge you need to succeed throughout your professional life.

This focused career development programme gives you access to:

  • skill-building workshops and webinars
  • mentoring from industry professionals and alumni
  • enterprise support if you're interested in starting a business
  • tailored advice from our international careers specialists
  • global alumni and employer networks
  • volunteering and internship opportunities, all digitally badged to showcase your achievements to future employers


As soon as you accept your offer to study with us, we'll invite you to join our Career Ready+ webinar series - delivered before you arrive at university. 

Through these online sessions, you'll start building your professional skills and personal brand, and work with industry connections, university staff, and inspiring alumni.

How it works

Some Career Advantage opportunities run throughout the academic year, while others take place before you arrive or after you graduate. 

You can choose to take part in activities that suit your personal goals and availability.

 

Tailored career support

Career Advantage provides the same core support for all international students, with customised programmes for China and India.

What happens next

To access our Career Ready+ offer holder programme, you will need to accept your offer from us. We will email you all the details before the programme starts.

We can't wait to work with you on developing the skills, experience, networks and confidence you need to stand out and succeed anywhere in the world.