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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: H3N2

Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre - Top-Up

Bath Spa University
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Circus Performance Techniques
Physical Theatre and Devising Practice
Advanced Acrobatics and Aerial Work
Narrative and Character Development
Integration of Circus within Theatre
Professional Practice and Performance Production
Research and Critical Analysis in Performance
Independent Creative Project
UCAS Code:H3N2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
61%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Bath Spa University

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

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