The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the biggest annual social survey in the UK, run by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
It aims to capture information about the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after they finish their studies, asking about what you’re doing now and how your degree has helped you.
All graduates who completed a higher education course will be invited to take part.
For nationwide Graduate Outcomes results, please see HESA's HE Graduate Outcomes data.
Find out more by watching the below video:
How can I take part?
You will be invited to fill out the survey around 15 months after you finish your course. The survey can be completed online or by telephone. It only takes around 10 minutes to complete, and your responses and data will be kept safe in line with the University’s data protection policy.
There are three ways to take part:
- Email: You will receive an email from Graduate Outcomes from CityStGeorgesUniversityofLondon@graduateoutcomes.ac.uk.This email will provide a link to complete the survey.
- Text: You will receive text reminders from ‘GradOutcome’ with a link to complete the survey.
- Phone: Phone calls related to the survey will come from ‘IFF Research’, the service that handles survey responses by phone. They will make it clear that they are calling regarding the survey on behalf of City St George’s, University of London.
How can I update my contact details?
It’s important that the University has an up-to-date email address and phone number for you, so you can receive alumni news and updates about the survey.
Please select the correct link below to update your contact details:
Alumni who studied at City St George’s Clerkenwell campus (except Bayes Business School)
What will I be asked as part of the survey?
You will answer questions about what you are doing 15 months after your degree. This may include employment (including self-employment) or further study.
All your answers are confidential and secure.
Why should you complete the survey?
Taking part in the Graduate Outcomes survey enables you to:
- have your say about what graduate success means to you,
- influence the future of higher education, as survey results are used by the government, journalists, universities and researchers to evaluate and enhance the university experience for students,
- help current and future students to make career decisions by sharing your educational, employment, or skills-based successes,
- support the University in reviewing, improving and promoting courses and student offers,
- build a richer profile of your degree programme and the benefits you've gained from studying it, through sharing your experience of the knowledge and skills you gained from your degree, and how they helped shape your post-university plans.
Who conducts the survey?
The survey is conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), which is an organisation that collects and publishes data about the higher education sector to support its advancement.
When will you be asked to complete the survey?
You will be contacted by HESA around 15 months after you completed your course, inviting you to take part in the survey.
Do you have to complete the survey?
The survey is not compulsory. As part of HESA’s communications by email, text, or phone, you will also be able to opt out of future communications and do not have to complete the survey if you wish.
If you would like to opt out of communications from HESA entirely, please email info@graduateoutcomes.ac.uk. If you have any questions about the Graduate Outcomes survey, please email careers@citystgeorges.ac.uk.
For more information, visit the Graduate Outcomes website.
What support can I get with my career planning?
For details of careers support for alumni, please visit the alumni benefits page.
