Industry Profiles

Scotland is home to a large cross section of financial service companies which provide a huge variety of career opportunities for graduates.

Employing more than 100,000 people, the energy sector in Scotland is home to numerous international and home-based businesses and many of its innovations are now applied all over the world.

Scotland is home to a range of diverse industries, from small local businesses to world famous blue chip companies. Construction jobs are found throughout Scotland and they represent a crucial part of the overall Scottish workforce.

The manufacturing industry is changing - modern manufacturing is now high-tech and covers the research, creation, development and design of products.

The retail industry has an important economic and strategic role in Scotland, accounting for 10 per cent of all employment within 23,490 retail establishments.

Choosing to work in the Public Sector means having an opportunity to make a difference on issues that face an entire country: healthcare, education, democracy, unemployment, pensions, food safety and transport.

Scotland is at the forefront of life sciences and provides a vast array opportunity for graduates to build a successful career in academia, clinical research or commercial business.

International students have the chance to apply for leave to enter or remain in the UK for two years after their graduation. This provides the opportunity to work throughout the UK after completing their studies.

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