Introduction to my PhD on graduate destinations

Beyond Graduation – Information Sheet.

Introduction.
I am conducting research into the post graduation experiences of graduates in north Wales for the purpose of my Ph.D. This study is being carried out in conjunction with the School of Social Science, Bangor University and is funded by the Economic Social and Research Council.

Supervision.
This project is supervised by Professor Howard Davis. Please feel free to contact him via email h.h.davis@bangor.ac.uk if you would like to have any further information about the project.

About the study. 
Focusing on individuals who graduated in 2008, with a degree in either Engineering & Technology; Social Studies or Business & Administration from north Wales.  This study aims to inform developments in policy, practice and service provision. Findings and recommendations will assist organisations in north Wales to:

• gain a thorough understanding of the experiences of north Wales graduates, post graduation, and, in turn;
• deliver careers advice and guidance that is responsive to local graduate need.

Methodology.
To be completed over a twelve month period and involve:

• Analysis of HESA statistics on graduate destinations
• Interviews with north Wales graduates to discuss their post graduation experiences, concentrating on issues relating to employment, unemployment and post graduate studyFurther details.
  If you would like to be kept up to date with the progress of this ESRC study or if you have any further questions regarding the study you are welcome to email me on sos403@bangor.ac.uk or trecrew@gmail.com. I can also be contacted via my Twitter account @Beyond_GradThank you.

  Teresa