Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges

After you Bachelor’s programme
You could look for a job directly after your Bachelor studies. This could represent the end of your academic career or just a break before continuing onto a Master’s programme at a later date. University Bachelor’s degrees have a different profile to Bachelor’s degrees from universities of applied science (Hbo). In addition to knowledge and experience, a university Bachelor’s programme also teaches academic skills, whereas a Hbo Bachelor’s programme teaches more practical skills. 

Master’s programmes
Employers tend to prefer academics with a full Master’s degree and a well-defined profile. Most student choose to do a Master’s programme after obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.

Needs tips on how to choose the right Master’s programme? Go to this page.  

How are LUC alumni faring in their careers?

Below, you can download the LUC Alumni Labour Market Survey. There, you can read all about the career paths of Leiden University College alumni. Find out more about, for example:

•    The sectors in which alumni are employed
•    The salary development of alumni
•    The time it takes to find their first job
•    The career opportunities they have experienced

Download the full labour market survey here (soon available)

What are the first years after graduation like?

Out of 500 students, there are

Contract hours in the main job

Work location of alumni