The charts illustrate the various destinations of UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not enter full-time employment after graduating in 2008.
For graduates, the majority pursued further education, with 29,665 individuals choosing this path. Part-time work was the second most common option, with 17,735 graduates opting for this. A notable number of graduates, around 16,235, remained unemployed, while only a small fraction, approximately 3,500, engaged in voluntary work.
Among postgraduates, further study was also the primary destination, with 2,725 students continuing their education. Part-time work followed closely, with 2,535 postgraduates taking this route. The number of unemployed postgraduates was similar to that of graduates, with 1,625 unable to secure full-time work. Voluntary work remained the least popular choice, with only 345 postgraduates participating.
In summary, further study was the most common destination for both graduates and postgraduates. Part-time work and unemployment also constituted significant portions, while voluntary work remained a less popular option across both groups.