Business placements

I’m looking at Economics or business degrees. Which unis are best for industry placements. I know Exeter does this but where else is good?

Reply 1

pagan-scimitar

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by Goodhead

I’m looking at Economics or business degrees. Which unis are best for industry placements. I know Exeter does this but where else is good?

I've heard Bath is amazing for placement years 🙂

Reply 2

Coventry University Student Ambassadors

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Hello there!

If you are considering Economics or Business degrees and are interested in strong industry placements, I would say Coventry University is an excellent choice. Known for its career-focused programs, and strong connections with industries. Coventry University offers placement opportunities that allow students to gain hands-on experience and build valuable professional networks during their studies.

The University's Economics BSc and Business Management BSc program, as well as different courses include options for a placement year where you can work in industry as part of your degree. Coventry collaborates with a range of businesses, from multinational corporations to local enterprises, to provide students with real-world exposure that enhances employability.
Additionally, the University's dedicated Careers and Employability team supports students in securing placements, internships, and graduate roles.

You can check out more information about the courses here:
Economics BSc - https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fbl/economics-bsc-hons/

Business Management BA - https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fbl/business-management-ba-hons/

International Business Management BSc - https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fbl/international-business-management-bsc-hons/

Coventry University is highly regarded for its practical approach to education and its strong focus on student career outcomes, making it a great option to consider for your degree and industry placement goals.

I hope this helps!
Good luck!

Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador

Reply 3

AGUoS

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by Goodhead

I’m looking at Economics or business degrees. Which unis are best for industry placements. I know Exeter does this but where else is good?

Hey @Goodhead,

I hope you are doing well.

It's great to hear that you are considering placements as a part of your business or economics degree at university. Placements are a great way to gain work experience while studying and build your CV. It helps you develop skills, gain confidence and enhances your employability prospects.

The University of Southampton is a great university for industrial placements. You can see all the placement related courses here: Course finder!

I'm a second-year Business Management student with an industrial placement myself and I have had a great experience with the university's placements team.

The Southampton Business School has a dedicated Placement Team that will guide and support you on every step of your placement journey. During the first year, we have a module called 'Realising Success' which focuses on identifying your career pathway and how to create a competitive employability portfolio. The SBS Placement Team also helps prepare us for interviews, assessment centres, presentations and many other stages of the selection process!

Additionally, there is the careers, employability and student enterprise team that provides support to students in terms of work experience schemes, CV support, networking and volunteering opportunities.

I hope this helps!

Thank you,
Akshita Gupta
University of Southampton Representative