University of East Anglia placement-year postgraduate courses: 60+ Master's with mandatory Year 2 placements and GBP 3,500 fee

UEA now offers over 60 postgraduate courses with a placement-year option. The placement is usually in Year 2, is mandatory for selected programmes and carries a fee of GBP 3,500 payable in two instalments.

Edited by Shreya Menon

Updated April 22, 2026 11:08 AM

    University of East Anglia placement-year postgraduate courses

    The University of East Anglia placement-year postgraduate courses now include a placement-year option across more than 60 Master’s programmes. The placement-year combines campus study with industry experience and is part of specific two-year Master’s degrees.

    UEA has partnered with a placement-support organisation to run a structured employability programme across Year 1 and the first semester of Year 2. The placement itself usually takes place in Year 2 and is mandatory for the selected PG courses.

    University of East Anglia placement-year postgraduate courses: fee and payment

    Students opting for the placement-year pay a separate placement fee of GBP 3,500 (approx INR 4.42 L ). The fee is payable in two instalments and is in addition to the standard Master’s tuition fees.

    Category Amount
    Placement-year fee GBP 3,500 (approx INR 4.42 L), payable in two instalments
    Standard Master’s tuition Not specified by the university in the announcement

    University of East Anglia placement-year postgraduate courses: eligibility and timing

    Only specific postgraduate courses include the placement-year option. Students must enrol in those named programmes to take the placement. Most of these Master’s programmes are structured over two years, with the placement forming a required component of the second year.

    The employability programme runs across Year 1 and the first semester of Year 2 to prepare students for industry roles. UEA’s placement partner provides support in sourcing and preparing for placements.

    What subjects include the placement option

    UEA has applied the placement-year option to over 60 postgraduate courses across fields such as business, computing, engineering, media, health sciences and environmental sciences. The university says the aim is to combine academic learning with practical, professional experience to boost employability.

    Coverage gaps and what’s not yet published

    UEA's announcement did not list the exact course titles, standard Master’s tuition fees, placement duration details or typical employers. Application deadlines, academic entry criteria and visa implications for international students were also not specified in the briefing.

    FAQs

    How many courses include the placement option?

    Over 60 postgraduate courses include the placement-year option.

    What is the placement-year fee?

    The placement-year fee is GBP 3,500 , payable in two instalments (approx INR 4.42 L).

    When does the placement usually take place?

    The placement usually takes place in Year 2 of the two-year Master’s programmes.

    Is the placement optional?

    No. The placement is mandatory for the specific postgraduate courses that include it.

    What preparatory support is provided?

    UEA runs a structured employability programme across Year 1 and the first semester of Year 2, delivered with a placement-support partner.

    Are standard Master’s fees included in the placement fee?

    No. The GBP 3,500 placement fee is charged in addition to standard Master’s tuition fees, which were not specified in the announcement.

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