Graduates and skills
Introduction
This section of the SHAPE Observatory analyses graduate data, the skills they develop, and how they contribute to society after study. Resources include policy toolkits, quantitative data reports and interactive dashboards.
About the SHAPE Observatory
Designed for policymakers, higher education, research and business sector leaders, education professionals, subject specialists, and academics, the SHAPE Observatory provides evidence and insights into the health of SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy) disciplines.
By highlighting trends and challenges, it helps inform policy, strengthen decision-making and demonstrate how the SHAPE disciplines nurture valuable skills, sustain major growth sectors in the UK economy and help us better understand the world we live in.
Understanding SHAPE graduates
Understanding SHAPE graduates
The resources in this policy toolkit – a policy briefing, interactive dashboard and key findings document – provide insights to better understand the trajectories of SHAPE graduates.
Qualified for the future
This report details the demand for and tangible benefits of SHAPE graduate skills to the UK workforce, economy and society.
SHAPE skills
SHAPE skills at work
A collection of 12 case studies that bring to life the many ways in which SHAPE skills are utilised across the economy.
The right skills: celebrating skills in the arts, humanities and social sciences
This report argues that SHAPE education prepares well-rounded graduates for the 21st century and a working life covering any careers.
