Fifty-eight students graduated with the EDGE in 2013. These graduates were surveyed 5 months
after they graduated to measure the impact of EDGE. A total of 27 (47%) graduates responded.
It was found that these EDGE students were able to identify, define and sell their skills to employers
as a direct result of engaging with EDGE. However, as this was only a small pilot cohort it must
be considered unrepresentative and exploratory in nature. More in-depth analysis would be
required regarding graduate destinations and degree classification; this will be explored as the
cohorts graduating with the EDGE Award grows.
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Dr Sharon Milner
Employability Development Manager
Employability and Marketing
University of Ulster
Shore Rd
Newtownabbey
N.Ireland BT37 0QB
Tel: 028 90368038
Email: [email protected]
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