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Professional Placement Year Bursary
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
£1,500scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RTFC
Creative Arts Practice (Professional Placement Year)
Bath Spa UniversityBath, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,330Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
65%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Bath Spa University, the BA (Hons) Creative Arts Practice (Professional Placement Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore, innovate and push boundaries with this stimulating contemporary arts degree. - Develop a range of skills, including innovative and expansive approaches to making, alongside professionalism within the creative industries. - Experiment in our inspiring studio spaces and well-equipped workshops, with access to exceptional facilities. - Learn from practising artists and makers with outstanding national and international reputations. International tuition fees are £19,330 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 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundational Studio Practice
Ceramics and Clay Techniques
Textiles and Fibre Arts
Printmaking and Relief Processes
Metal and Wood Working
Contemporary Craft Theory and Contextual Studies
Professional Practice and Creative Enterprise
Placement Year in Creative Industries
UCAS Code:RTFC
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - BCC Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| 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
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,330
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£77,320
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 £19,330
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,500 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,000 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £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▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
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 £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-01 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
70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-01 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
67%
Overall
Teaching on my course
65%Learning opportunities
67%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
26%Learning resources
84%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%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 Creative Arts Practice (Professional Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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