The results of the 2026 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) reveal that Liverpool Hope University has gone from strength to strength, achieving increases across the board.
The results of the 2026 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) reveal that Liverpool Hope University has gone from strength to strength, achieving increases across the board.
This year’s performance is marked by significant upward momentum. Alongside a 7-place jump in the Complete University Guide (CUG 2027), the University has achieved enhanced results across all main graduate outcomes metrics. Liverpool Hope graduates are not just finding work; they are finding purpose. The latest data shows:
- Meaningful Work: 84.3% of Liverpool Hope graduates find the work they do after graduation meaningful. This places the university in Quartile 1 nationally, representing a massive jump of 59 places in the sector and ranking it 3rd in the North West
- High-Skilled Employment: The University has moved up 10 places in the UK for graduates entering high-skilled employment
- Further Study: Liverpool Hope has climbed 29 places and now ranks 3rd in the North West for graduates progressing to further study (30.0% of graduates)
- On Track for Success: The University jumped 32 places in the sector for graduates reporting they are "on track" in their early careers
- Utilising Skills: Graduates are successfully applying their education, with a 26-place jump in the sector for those stating they are utilising the skills from their course in the world of work.
Regional and National Excellence
Liverpool Hope is cementing its reputation as a powerhouse for both student experience and graduate success, delivering a seamless journey from the classroom to the career. This momentum is driven by a student experience that is now ranked as the best in the region; in the most recent National Student Survey (NSS), Liverpool Hope placed first in the North West across eight key categories, including Teaching on my Course, Academic Support, and Student Voice.
The University’s strength is equally evident on the national stage, where it has secured a place in the top five in the UK for five major categories, ranking 2nd nationally for Academic Support and 3rd for both Learning Opportunities and Assessment and Feedback.
Now, with 84.3% of graduates finding their work meaningful, ranking 3rd in the North West and jumping 59 places nationally, Liverpool Hope is proving that its top-tier academic environment leads directly to high-impact professional results. Now established as Top 3 in the North West for both meaningful careers and progression to further study, the University continues to buck national trends by turning excellent support into enhanced outcomes.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Penny Haughan commented: "Our continued rise in the rankings and our success in the Graduate Outcomes Survey are a testament to the hard work of our students and staff. Liverpool Hope is now top 3 in the North West for meaningful careers and progression to further study, providing an education that balances academic rigor with modern graduate labour market demands."
By fostering an environment that prioritises both personal growth and professional readiness, Liverpool Hope University is proud to be setting its students and graduates up for long-term academic and future success.
Note: The evidence used for these reports is drawn from the HESA Graduate Outcomes (Table 6), the HESA Graduate Outcomes Table (8), the HESA Graduate Outcomes (Table 22), the Liverpool Hope University NSS 2025 Results Announcement, and the Liverpool Hope University Complete University Guide 2027 Results Announcement.