Graduate unemployment is affecting men more than women, the Higher Education Policy Institute has said.

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According to the organisation, graduate unemployment has worsened significantly for both male and female job hunters in just one year, but the former appear to be particularly affected.

Overall unemployment for university leavers has increased by 25 per cent, from 11.1 per cent in December 2008 to 14 per cent in December 2009. However, 17.2 per cent of young male graduates were without a job in December 2009, compared to just 11.2 per cent of females.

The HEPI went on to reveal that despite the male population being larger, just under half (44 per cent) of graduate jobs are held by men.

According to the body, their disadvantage "appears to arise from their lower participation in higher education, and their subsequent performance there".

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