Career skills at University of Liverpool International College

Career skills at the University of Liverpool International College

Learning career skills is an important part of your higher education journey. See how the University of Liverpool International College can boost your employability and prepare you for the working world.

Before your course

Get early access to employability resources with Pathways Preview. 

Before you start your degree preparation course, you can make use of Pathways Preview, an extra resource to help you think about your employability before you start your studies. 

With Pathways Preview, you can:

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    identify and join professional bodies and organisations

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    engage with professional groups

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    access useful resources

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    attend professional events

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    get career advice from successful people

During your course

Get the chance to build your career skills during your time at the College.

What’s included in your course:

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Live careers events

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Professional certifications and development resources

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Skills portfolio

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Practical projects

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Real-world assessments

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Work experience opportunities

Take a pathway course with internship

Gain extra work experience with this study option, which includes an integrated online internship taken in the UK. 

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Why take a pathway course with internship?

Applying for a pathway course with internship is easy!

Simply select your preferred course type (Foundation Certificate or Pre-Master’s) on the application form and, if it is available for your subject area and start date, then select the option with internship.

Here’s how our courses help you shape your future

Employability skills, networking and work experience can all make finding a job easier.

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What our students think

90% 

of College students felt their course helped them develop skills useful for their future career


After your course

When you complete your degree preparation course, you can still rely on our support with Pathways Extra.   

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At university and beyond

Now that you have passed your pathway course and gained valuable career skills, you can develop your employability even further at the University of Liverpool.

How the University of Liverpool can help you prepare for the future:

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    Benefit from access to one of the UK’s leading career services

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    Enjoy bespoke careers support with International+

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    Make use of Liverpool’s dedicated careers platform, Handshake

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    Choose to stay in the UK and work for up to two years after you graduate with the Graduate Route Visa


Why the University of Liverpool is great for employability 

88% of all graduates in work or further study

within 6 months of graduating  

Top 150 in the world 

for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022) 

with businesses around the world

Want to explore your study options?