97% of Hartpury University graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity, placing the institution in the top 10% of UK universities, equal first in the South West, and best in Gloucestershire for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes 2024, reflecting graduates from 2022).
Hartpury University’s graduate employability rate has exceeded the national average of 83%.
Broken down by subject, Hartpury undergraduate and postgraduates are doing particularly well.
- 100% of agriculture undergraduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity.
- 97% of animal undergraduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity.
- 98% of equine undergraduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity.
- 98% of sports undergraduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity.
- 93% of veterinary nursing undergraduates are in employment or further study.
100% of postgraduates from MSc Applied Strength & Conditioning, MSc Equine Science, MSc Sports Coaching, and MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy, are all in employment, further study or other purposeful activity.
Graduate Outcomes results are compiled by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), experts in UK higher education data and the designated data body for England. This is the biggest UK annual social survey and is designed to capture the perspectives and current work status of recent graduates. All graduates who completed a course were asked to take part in the survey 15 months after they finish their studies.
Prof Andy Collop, Vice-Chancellor of Hartpury University said: “It’s an enormous honour to be named in the top 10% of UK universities, equal first in the South West, and number one in Gloucestershire for graduate employability. We’re delighted that the attributes of our graduates are helping them to secure dream jobs, progress into further study, and engage with projects and research that are having a meaningful impact within their respective industries.
“During their time at Hartpury University, we work hard to help students develop a range of skills alongside their academic knowledge, and this is clearly being recognised by employers who are seeking out well-rounded and highly skilled graduates.”
Notable accolades
Last year, Hartpury University was awarded the prestigious triple Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
Hartpury University also ranks 6th in the UK and 1st in the South West for Teaching Quality, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. Hartpury also ranks 14th in the UK for Student Experience.
