Your career starts here
Whatever your goals, career path or dream job, you'll have career support and advice from day one at UEA. With great graduate outcomes, industry placements and study abroad opportunities, we'll help you uncover your passion and equip you with the skills you need for the world of work.
We're so proud that 81% of UEA graduates are in professional work or further study, according to the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey and we are ranked 21st in the Complete University Guide 2025. Our courses are built with your career in mind, which is why so many of our degrees feature placements, a year in industry or even the opportunity to pick up invaluable skills by studying abroad.
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Careers support that works for you
We know that a university degree is a huge financial and emotional commitment; to help you get the most value from it you'll have immediate access to our dedicated Careers Service from the moment you join. CareerCentral provides tailored support that works for you, including:
one-to-one guidance from our experienced, specialist careers advisers
mentoring from UEA alumni, entrepreneurs and industry professionals
skills workshops to help you craft a great CV
careers events and fairs where you can build your network and make industry connections
a Student Enterprise team who can help you realise your dream of starting a business.
Put your skills into practice
You can study a course with a placement or year in industry across a range of subjects, including Psychology, Business, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Media, and Nursing. You'll make the most of your degree, get used to working in your chosen field, and meet connections that you will be able to learn from. Not to mention, you'll hopefully have a foot in the door from the moment you graduate.
Earn while you learn with student jobs
Working alongside your studies is a valuable opportunity. You'll learn to manage your schedule and work-life balance, an important skill in our increasingly uncertain world. You'll also meet people outside UEA, get to know the community in Norwich and beyond. Once you're a student at UEA you'll have full access to MyCareerCentral, where you'll find opportunities such as part-time work, graduate jobs, paid internships at UEA and beyond, and volunteering roles.
We work with some of the region's top employers, charities and arts organisations so, whatever you're studying, we'll help you gain relevant experience in a role you'll love.
Become a student ambassador
One of the most fulfilling and convenient ways you can earn alongside your studies is by working as a student ambassador. These jobs give you experience in a wide range of roles, from giving Campus tours to potential students at our Open Days (you might have had one of these when you were considering UEA!), to working at events, and welcoming new international students to UEA. Whatever you choose, there's always an opportunity to try something new. It's flexible and fits in with your studies. You might just meet some lifelong friends doing it, too.
Explore UEA career development support
Careers services
more...Our dedicated careers service, CareerCentral, helps you explore your options and gain voluntary or paid industry experience while you study - to help you secure the right role when you graduate.
Placements
more...We'll help you access local, national and global potential employers offering a placement year. We can also help you find paid work opportunities while you study and during the holidays. Find a UEA course with a placement year.
UEA Award
more...The UEA Award certifies academic and extra-curricular activities undertaken by students during your time at UEA.
Student ambassador scheme
more...Earn money and gain valuable work experience while you study at UEA.
Study Abroad
more...Find out more about global learning opportunities, such as semester, year abroad and short-term study abroad options.
UEA graduates' careers
Find out more about how UEA prepared undergraduate and postgraduate students for their future in a dynamic career.
Undergraduate courses A-Z
BA American Literature with Creative Writing - Matt Munday
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba american literature with creative writing - matt mundayFormer UEA student Matt Munday discusses his route from student journalism to careers at BBC and RIBA.
BA Marketing & Management - Bianca Mureșan
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba marketing & management - bianca mureșanBianca Mureșan graduated from Marketing & Management at UEA after moving to Norwich from Romania. She has since been working as an events specialist.
BA American Studies - Sarah Campbell
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba american studies - sarah campbellBA American Studies graduate Sarah Campbell tells us more about her time at UEA.
BA American Literature with Creative Writing - Miranda Langford
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba american literature with creative writing - miranda langfordMiranda Langford looks back on how studying at UEA led to a varied career in communications, including a year abroad in California, an internship and writing for a music magazine.
BA Business Management - James Georgiou
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba business management - james georgiouHaving graduated from UEA's BSc Business Management course, James Giorgiou currently works at the CRM and Marketing company Salesforce.
BA Geography - Henry Saunders
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba geography - henry saundersHenry Saunders began his Geography BA at UEA with an interest in the human side of Geography. Now, he works as a Climate Change Officer.
BA Geography - Lewis Gilchrist
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba geography - lewis gilchristHenry discusses how studying BA Geography at UEA prepared him for a move to Switzerland to work for Syngenta.
BA Geography with International Development - Isabelle Nelder
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba geography with international development - isabelle nelderIsabelle Nelder studied Geography with International Development at UEA. Learn more bout the careers support which helped to shape her future.
BA History and Politics - Chris Teale
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba history and politics - chris tealeChris studied BA History and Politics at UEA. He has worked as a reporter since graduating in 2013.
BA History - Alex Fensome
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba history - alex fensomeAlex discusses how studying BA History at UEA allowed him to work in journalism, politics, and now as a Media Manager for Parks Victoria in Australia.
BA History and Politics - Ellie Barrow
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba history and politics - ellie barrowFormer UEA student Ellie Barrow discusses her experiences studying BA History and Politics at UEA.
BA History and Politics - Jessica Frank-Keyes
Read moreClick here to find more information on ba history and politics - jessica frank-keyesFormer UEA student Jessica Frank-Keyes discusses her experiences studying BA History and Politics at UEA.
Postgraduate courses A-Z
MA Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies - Abigail Obene
Read moreClick here to find more information on ma cultural heritage and museum studies - abigail obeneWe spoke to UEA graduate Abigail Obene about her work placement with the Sainsbury Centre and other heritage projects she's worked on.
MA Museum Studies - Gustav Imam
Read moreClick here to find more information on ma museum studies - gustav imamWe spoke to UEA graduate Gustav Imam about being an international student at UEA and his placement at the Cambridge University Museum that gave him valuable experience.
MA Social Work at UEA - Mercy Addai
Read moreClick here to find more information on ma social work at uea - mercy addaiMercy Addai studied for an MA Social Work at UEA. Learn more about career opportunities after the course.
MSc Cyber Security - Niklas Henderson
Read moreClick here to find more information on msc cyber security - niklas hendersonNiklas Henderson studied MSc Cyber Security. Here, he tells us more about his time at UEA.
MSc Natural Product Drug Discovery - Justin Abi Assaf
Read moreClick here to find more information on msc natural product drug discovery - justin abi assafJustin Abi Assaf was one of the first students to complete the MSc Natural Product Drug Discovery at UEA.
MSc Physiotherapy - Anna Mellows
Read moreClick here to find more information on msc physiotherapy - anna mellowsAnna Mellows studied MSc Physiotherapy and is now a physiotherapist at the James Paget University Hospital, Great Yarmouth.
MMath Master of Mathematics - Katy Hobbs
Read moreClick here to find more information on mmath master of mathematics - katy hobbsHaving graduated from graduated from UEA's MMath Master of Mathematics course, Katy Hobbs is now a Digital Associate on the Technology Graduate programme at Sky.
MMath Master of Mathematics - Shay Jordan
Read moreClick here to find more information on mmath master of mathematics - shay jordanWe spoke to Shay Jordan about his experience on the UEA MMath Master of Mathematics course and his plans for the future.
MSc Investment and Financial Management - Esther Sylvester
Read moreClick here to find more information on msc investment and financial management - esther sylvesterEsther Sylvester graduated from the MSc Investment and Financial Management course. She currently works as an Investment Banking Associate in Ghana.
MSc Cyber Security - Manuel Giraldo Agudelo
Read moreClick here to find more information on msc cyber security - manuel giraldo agudeloMSc Cyber Security graduate Manuel Giraldo Agudelo tells us about the course and studying at UEA.
MSc Data Science - Jack Russon
Read moreClick here to find more information on msc data science - jack russonJack Russon came to UEA to do a MSc in Data Science, after completing a Maths undergraduate degree.
MSc in Data Science - Luke Walker
Read moreClick here to find more information on msc in data science - luke walkerLuke Walker left UEA in 2021 with an MSc in Data Science. Now he's a data scientist at Aviva.
Faculties and schools - employability opportunities
Our faculties and schools embed employability into various course modules, from foundation to postgraduate level.
This gives you opportunities to gain the skills that could direct your future career.