What do employers look at more?

Experience of more than a year in the field you want to work in.

That tops any degree no matter where it is from.

Having practical experience in a related job (paid or voluntary) in the field you have studied will probably make the biggest difference overall. Because there are so many graduates in the job market these days having actual experience of doing related duties is what makes you stand out.

Just because you have a degree or two it doesn't mean that you are guaranteed a job after you graduate.

Thanks.

Shame my degree course doesn't offer experience, but my insurance has a year in industry :/

Nothing stopping you looking for a placement or a undergrad program with a company in the desired field.

Trust me, employers like pro-active students who seek out jobs before they graduate. if you dont try you wont know.

During your first year (if not, definitely your 2nd) look for summer jobs etc.
Most major companies will have summer vacancies, also a lot which you wont have heard of. There are a lot of websites out there which can be helpful.
Another idea would to be ask lecturers whether they need assistance in the summer, I had a 2 month project with one of my lecturers, very beneficial and I imagine it looks great on the CV, even if it isnt work at the university itself, lecturers will have links to business' in the real world.

Lastly, you could apply for loads of jobs (graduate schemes is generally where the ££££ is) and if for any reason you are unsuccessful in getting one, just continue studying and try again a year later.

This may seem like a weird question, but, if I did an Undergraduate 3 year degree and then a separate 1 years masters in a related disipline, when applying for a job in the area that my Masters is directly related too, would I be in a better position to get the job than someone who may have a full 3 year undergraduate degree in that same area.

Lets say for the purpose of this, both candidate for the job have exactly the same attributes and are 'equal' except for the degrees (BSc + MSc vs BSc)

I hope ive made my question clear :P

Thanks