PhD graduate careers stories

Careers case studies can help to illustrate the wide range of career options available to you after graduation.

You may also find that they provide useful advice, and give you insight into day to day life in different job roles.   

You can visit our growing bank of PGR Careers case studies from University of Birmingham graduates to find out what former PGRs have gone on to do.

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Daniella Marrocco case study

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Daniella studied an MSc Urban and Regional Planning, graduating in 2016. She is currently working as a graduate planner as part of the commercial planning team at GL Hearn.

Daniella Marston - Work Experience Bursary

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Daniella, a student from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, used the International Work Experience Bursary towards working as a Researcher at Operation Wallacea.

Deputy Senior Clerk - Ophelia Di Pasqua

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Ophelia Di Pasqua case study as a Deputy Senior Clerk at Forensic Equity Limited, whilst studying BA English and Philosophy.

Development Coordinator - Jack Renshaw

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Jack is a Development Coordinator at The Open University and studied BA History at University of Birmingham in 2018.

Dharshini Sambamoorthi

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Dharshini Sambamoorthi, a Medicine student who took part in the Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme. Dharshini was mentored by Dr Rowan Hillson.

Diana Nicuțari case study

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Story from Diana Nicuțari, a Journal Specialist at Frontiers. Diana graduated in 2020 with a 2:2 in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences..

Diogo Henriques case study

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Case study from Diogo Henriques ,a Discover Finance Graduate at Vodafone UK, who graduated in 2020 with an MSc in Financial Management.

Dominique Alexander - Gateway Bursary

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Dominique, a student in the School of Chemical Engineering, used the Gateway Bursary towards working as a GIVE Volunteers in Thailand & Laos.
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