Master's degrees with a placement year: FAQs

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Explore frequently asked questions about our wide range of Master's with a placement year courses.

Our two-year Master’s with Placement courses enable you to gain industry experience alongside your academic study. After completing the first year of full-time study at University of East Anglia (UEA), students will have the opportunity to either undertake a paid Industry Work Placement or complete three structured Industry Projects with different UK organisations, applying their knowledge in a real-world setting.  Each option ensures you graduate with a competitive edge.

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Master's with placement year FAQs

There are many benefits of gaining valuable work experience as part of your Master's degree.

There are two options for gaining industry experience as part of your Master's degree; compare these options in the FAQs below.

Industry Work Placement

Industry Projects

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Early Payment Awards

To recognise and reward the financial commitment of paying early, we have two awards available to international students joining UEA in September 2026, for an eligible* full-time, Postgraduate Taught programme.

Early Deposit Award – £500

Students paying the minimum deposit amount outlined in their offer email by 26 June 2026, will receive a £500 tuition fee reduction.

Full Payment Award – up to £1,000

Students paying tuition fees in full (minus any awarded UEA scholarships) by 17 August 2026, will receive either:

£500 if you've already paid your deposit and been awarded the Early Deposit Award; or
£1,000 if you haven't.

Please note that the maximum total amount for these two awards is £1,000.

*Exclusions apply. Please be aware that there are some instances where a deposit will be non-refundable. For full details, please see our International Deposit Refund Policy.