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Undergraduate Placements, Internships and Work Experience

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