Undergraduate Students
Placements - relevant work experience is more important than ever in the increasingly competitive labour market. According to the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) 2026 Student Development report, 94% of employers said placements contributed a ‘great
deal’ or ‘a fair amount’ to student development.
There are a number of options to complete a placement as part of your Business Degree including:
Taking a placement year was the best decision I made at Exeter. It gave me real responsibility, industry insight, and the chance to support other students as a placement ambassador in my final year.
Emma
BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience
Contact us
Business School
Rennes Drive
Exeter
EX4 4PU
Tel: +44 (0) 1392 725269
Email: business-school-careers@exeter.ac.uk