More than eight in 10 students (86%) rate their university highly in wanting to prepare them for work, according to research from skills self-help specialist My Performance Pitstop.

The research also shows 34% rate their university a first class nine or 10 in their employability focus, while 84% of current students also think employers value their degree above work experience.

However, 30% of graduates realise employers look beyond their degree, and are also keen to see how students develop skills through their gap year and work experience.