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Whatever your goals, career path or dream job, you'll have career support and advice from day one at UEA. With great graduate outcomes, industry placements and study abroad opportunities, we'll help you uncover your passion and equip you with the skills you need for the world of work.
We're so proud that four out of five UEA graduates are in professional work or further study according to the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, and University Compare place us in the UK Top 25 best universities for employability in 2026. Our courses are built with your career in mind, which is why so many of our degrees feature placements, a year in industry or even the opportunity to pick up invaluable skills by studying abroad.
Our alumni have gone on to work in a variety of industries and professions using the skills and knowledge they developed during their time at UEA. Find out how their degrees set them up for exciting careers and discover where your degree could take you.
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in Rate My Placement’s Best University for Work Experience Awards 2025-2026
in the UK for University Compare's "Best universities for employability 2026"
We know that a university degree is a huge financial and emotional commitment; to help you get the most value from it you'll, have immediate access to our dedicated Careers Service from the moment you join.
We're on hand to guide you alongside your studies, offering everything from mentoring, CV help and interview preparation, to careers fairs and events - and of course our very own UEA Award.
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One-to-one guidance from our experienced, specialist careers advisers
Mentoring from UEA alumni, entrepreneurs and industry professionals
Skills workshops to help you craft a great CV
Careers events and fairs where you can build your network and make industry connections
A Student Enterprise team who can help you realise your dream of starting a business
Support for three years after you graduate
Many of our courses give you the option to take a placement or work in industry during your studies. We'll help you access local, national and global potential employers offering these opportunities, and we can also help you find paid work while you study and during the holidays.
We also help you access a range of paid internships to give you experience and allow you to apply what you have learnt in a working environment.
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You can study a course with a placement or year in industry across a range of subjects, including Psychology, Business, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Media, and Nursing. You'll make the most of your degree, get used to working in your chosen field, and meet connections that you will be able to learn from. Not to mention, you'll have a foot in the door from the moment you graduate.
Browse courses with placement year optionsWorking alongside your studies is a valuable opportunity. You'll learn to manage your schedule and work-life balance, an important skill in our increasingly uncertain world. You'll also meet people outside UEA, get to know the community in Norwich. Once you're a student at UEA you'll have full access to MyCareerCentral, where you'll find opportunities such as part-time work, graduate jobs, paid internships at UEA and beyond, and volunteering roles.
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Our careers support is with you from Day 1, and continues long after you graduate. With full access to our services for alumni three years after completing your degree, we'll give you everything you need to get the career that you want.
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