Professional Placement Year Bursary
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Acting at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Acting degree trains you to become a versatile and employable voice, film and stage actor. - Prepare for a portfolio career. Train as an actor who can work across a range of media including theatre, screen, radio and voiceover. - Perform and create with professional venues and organisations including Ustinov Studios, The Rondo Theatre and Theatre Royal Bath. International tuition fees are £18,585 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | BBB - BCC A Level – grades BBB-BCC including a grade B in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts preferred. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points A minimum of 32 points are required. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£18,585
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,585
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
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National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
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Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

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