Pearson College London in the top 10% for UK graduate recruitment for the second year running

For a second successive year, a national graduate survey reveals that Pearson College London is one of the top 20 UK institutions in the UK (well within the top 10%) for its graduates of full-time degree programmes entering full-time employment, compared with former full-time students of other institutions.

The latest Graduate Outcomes survey, from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), asked graduates what they were doing approximately 15 months after finishing their studies. Of those respondents graduating from Pearson College London in 2018/19:  

  • 93% were in work or further study (national average is 89%) 
  • 91% were in employment or unpaid work (national average is 80%) 
  • 65% were in full-time employment (national average is 56%)  

When surveyed on the classification of occupation, approximately 84%* of respondents were already in highly skilled employment (national average is 77%).

Dr Roxanne Stockwell, Principal of Pearson College London, said: “We’re thrilled to see that for the fourth year in a row our graduate employment outcomes are outstanding. Our mission is all about creating a student experience that blends academic study with direct engagement with employers. Our students continue to leave Pearson College London prepared for the workplace and ready to embark on a long and fulfilling career.

“I’m so proud of everyone at the College, students, staff and our employer partners. This last year has been extremely challenging, but even so our aspiring and determined graduates have continued to secure wonderful roles at a range of companies.”

Pearson College London, home to Pearson Business School and Escape Studios, delivers short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Creative, Tech and Business subjects. Alumni have gone on to work for the likes of DNEG, Framestore, L’Oréal, Pearson and many more industry giants, including:

Image of Escape Studios alumni, Pierrick Hausler

Pierrick Hausler

Pierrick Hausler studied Visual Effects at Escape Studios and joined Industrial Light and Magic as a Junior Paint & Roto Artist in 2020.

“All the Escape Studios tutors have different experience and skill sets, and as an aspiring compositor, I was taught all the skills required to get a job in the industry. Six months after graduating I secured my role at Industrial Light and Magic and since then I have been working remotely so I’m now looking forward to meeting my team in person.”

Image of Pearson Business School Alumni, Rebecca Brown

Rebecca Brown

Rebecca Brown studied Business Management at Pearson Business School and joined BAE Systems as Procurement Officer in 2020.

“Studying at Pearson Business School paired with the expertise of the lecturers, and the experience you gain from working on real-life issues that businesses face sets you up for the real deal. I am challenged in new ways every single day at BAE Systems, there is a never an excuse to be bored!”

Ends

*HESA applies a rounding methodology to protect graduate anonymity. Published data suggests 80/95 respondents, on rounded figures, were in highly skilled employment.  

Contains HESA Data: Copyright Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited 2021. The Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.

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