Common use of Assessment of Progression Record Clause in Contracts

Assessment of Progression Record. The University has a strong performance on the employment of graduates with one of the highest rates in the country. As illustrated below, we are delivering both above the national average and above benchmark on this measure. Further, as indicated above, we are in the top 5 HEIs for supporting social mobility through graduate outcomes. All UG FT with first In employment or study 93.4 92.1 90.8 Data from HESA Performance Indicators published 2013 This is a key motivator for retention and an area we are increasingly emphasising through the academic curriculum in terms of the skills acquisitions of our students The University is committed to continued investment to support students into appropriate employment both through the central Careers Service and through increased work placement opportunities, organised through Faculties and Departments

Assessment of Progression Record. The University has a strong performance record on the employment of graduates with one of the highest rates in the country. As illustrated below, we are delivering both above the national average and above benchmark on this measure. Further, as indicated above, we are in the top 5 HEIs for supporting social mobility through graduate outcomes. All UG FT with first 1st degrees In employment or study 93.4 92.1 90.8 93.5 93.2 Data from HESA Performance Indicators published 2013 This Employment prospects is a key motivator for retention and an area we are increasingly emphasising through the academic curriculum in terms of the skills acquisitions of our students The University is committed to continued investment to support students into appropriate employment both through the central Careers Service (where we have made significant investment in additional staffing) and through increased work placement opportunities, organised through Faculties and Departments. Despite having an excellent record in supporting students into employment, we aspire to improve our performance in this area, most particularly in supporting students into graduate level jobs (see 4.3 below).