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) Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre - Top-Up at Bath Spa University. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Unleash your creativity and elevate your performance artistry with our BA one-year top-up in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre – where innovation meets expression under the big top of academic excellence. - Engage with ideas and concepts of physical performance - Immerse yourself in the creative process of devising new and innovative work - Explore how to integrate circus disciplines within theatrical contexts Taught by Circomedia, this BA year works as both a stand-alone year of study and as the drawing together of two years’ worth of learning and exploration for FdA ... 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.
| 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
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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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.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

Bath Spa University offers Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre - Top-Up as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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