The Bournemouth University Graduate Skills Programme is a free employability programme open to all current students. Managed by CareersBU and delivered with industry partners, the programme supports you to develop and articulate transferable skills that can be applied to any career path. CareersBU offer a programme of industry-led Masterclasses, online learning resources and extracurricular opportunities, helping you to gain valuable skills.

How to gain the Graduate Skills+ Award 

To complete your Graduate Skills+ Award you will need to:

  • Attend one Graduate Skills Masterclass
  • Complete two activities or resources
  • Write one reflection for each of the four stages.

Not only will you gain an award that can be added to your CV, but you will also be invited to an Awards Ceremony.

Sign up for the Graduate Skills Programme

Graduate Skills Masterclasses

Employer led in person and online workshops that provide an insight into a diverse range of career paths.

Themed under several topics that data shows are the most highly sought by graduate employers locally, nationally and globally.

Explore and attend Graduate Skills Masterclasses

Graduate skills stages