Cora Shafto Graduate Case Study | Student Futures
Cora Shafto graduated with a Sociology degree and secured a job as a Community Fundraiser for Claire House Children's Hospice.
Cora Shafto graduated with a Sociology degree and secured a job as a Community Fundraiser for Claire House Children's Hospice.
Hannah Lacy graduated from LJMU in 2021 with a degree in Wildlife Conservation, followed by an MSc in Wildlife Conservation Technology in 2022, and is now a PhD Researcher in Conservation Biology at the University of Leeds.
History student Emily Knowles tells us about the Discovery Internship she undertook as a Classroom Learning Support Intern at Knotty Ash Primary School.
Hattie Lowe graduated with a History degree and then went on to do a Masters at Chester University in Sustainable Heritage before securing a job as a Programming and Partnerships Officer for the National Trust.
Final year Criminology and Sociology student Erin Walsh, who graduates in 2025, tells us about her time at LJMU, the work experience she undertook, including a summer internship as a Human Resources Intern within the Colleague Experience Team at Coventry Building Society, and about the graduate role she has just secured on the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) as a HR Trainee.
Tom Toward graduated from LJMU with a degree in History. He then went on to do a Masters in Defence, Diplomacy and Development at Durham University. He secured a place on a 2-year graduate scheme with the Ministry of Defence as a Corporate Service Group (CSG) graduate in Defence, Equipment & Support (DES). The CSG graduate scheme is a two-year development programme focused around corporate services roles across different areas of DES.
Starting university is a big step and although exciting, it can be a challenge for anyone’s mental wellbeing. Wendy Lavin, LJMU Student Wellbeing Team Leader, is giving her top tips on looking after your mental health during your time at university.
Tom Barnes graduated from LJMU with degree in Sociology and went on to do an MSc in Development Studies at SOAS (School of African and Oriental studies) in London before becoming the Director of Fundraising and Communications at War on Want.
2024 Business and Marketing graduate Cam Barr talks about the work experience he gained during his time at LJMU and how it helped him secure a graduate role at Condé Nast.
2023 Business Management graduate talks about how undertaking a Discovery Internship was an important factor in helping her secure a place on the MDS graduate scheme in Trainee Management Development.