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University of Exeter

Politics and Business with Employment Experience

Exeter, England, United Kingdom · UCAS LL39

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    LL39

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Course Overview

Politics and Business with Employment Experience at University of Exeter in Exeter, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Student life (indicative)

Exeter combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

33,105

Staff Ratio

14.0:1

International

22.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

79.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Politics and Business with Employment Experience
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Politics and Business with Employment Experience topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Politics and Business with Employment Experience
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Management
  • Politics

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

33,105

Total students

Staff Ratio

14:1

Students per staff

International Students

22%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

Exeter combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

  • Exeter combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Beach lifestyle
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene

University Stats

Total Students33,105
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students22%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

79%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

  • Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management.
  • Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Finance
  • Media
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£703/mo
Food & Groceries£251/mo
Transport£72/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,194
Annual living costs£14,333/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,512/month budget (housing $890, food $318, transport $92) covers everything comfortably. Exeter's coastal setting and campus lifestyle make every pound stretch further.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,512/month budget (housing $890, food $318, transport $92) covers everything comfortably.
  • Exeter's coastal setting and campus lifestyle make every pound stretch further.