UEA placement year launched across 60+ postgraduate courses with a GBP 3,500 placement fee
The UEA placement year is now available across more than 60 postgraduate courses . The option makes these master's programmes two years long by combining classroom study with an industry placement, usually in Year 2 .
UEA placement year: how it works
The placement-year option combines academic modules with practical work experience. UEA has partnered with a placement support organisation to deliver a structured employability programme across Year 1 and the first semester of Year 2 .
For the courses where the placement-year is offered, the placement is a mandatory component of the degree and is integrated into the programme schedule. The master's award is granted after completion of both the taught elements and the placement.
UEA placement year fee and payment
Students who opt for the placement year must pay an additional placement fee of GBP 3,500 (~INR 4.42 L) . This is over and above the standard master's tuition fees, which UEA has not specified in the announcement.
| Fee category | Amount | Payment terms |
|---|---|---|
| Placement-year fee | GBP 3,500 (~ INR 4.42 L ) | Paid in two instalments |
| Standard master's tuition | Not specified | — |
Which fields and courses include the placement-year option
The placement-year is offered across a wide range of study areas. It is explicitly available for programmes in Business, Computing, Engineering, Media, Health Sciences and Environmental Sciences . UEA has not published a full list of the specific course titles in the announcement.
Eligibility, timing and what you need to know
If you choose the placement-year, you must pay the additional placement fee. The placement component is built into the two-year master's structure and typically occurs in the second year of study. The standard tuition fee for the academic years remains separate from the placement-year charge.
UEA’s announcement confirms the partnership with a placement support organisation and the presence of a structured employability programme, but it does not detail entry criteria, application deadlines for the placement option, visa implications, employer partners, whether placements are paid, or post-placement employment rates.
FAQs
Q: How many courses include the placement option? A: Over 60 postgraduate courses include the placement-year option.
Q: Which fields offer the placement-year option? A: Business, Computing, Engineering, Media, Health Sciences and Environmental Sciences.
Q: What is the placement-year fee? A: GBP 3,500 (~INR 4.42 L) , payable in two instalments .
Q: How long are these master's programmes? A: They are two-year master's programmes combining study and placement.
Q: Is the placement optional or mandatory? A: Placement is a mandatory component for the specified PG programmes.
Q: When does the placement usually take place? A: The placement usually takes place in Year 2 .
Q: Are the standard tuition fees included in the placement fee? A: No. Standard master's tuition fees are separate and were not specified in the announcement.
Q: Has UEA listed the exact courses and application steps? A: No. UEA has not published a complete list of course titles, detailed eligibility criteria, application process or employer details in the announcement.