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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W193

Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,330Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
65%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year) at Bath Spa University. 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

Foundation Drawing and Visual Communication
Introduction to Materials and Making Processes
Ceramics and Clay Practice
Printmaking Techniques and Processes
Textiles Design and Production
Metal and Wood Fabrication
Contemporary Craft Theory and Context
Professional Practice and Creative Entrepreneurship
UCAS Code:W193
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD - DDD

Grades CDD - DDD. No specific subject required,

International Baccalaureate

27 points

A minimum of 27 points. Minimum grade H5 in any subject.

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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* 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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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 average

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

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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Professional Placement Year Bursary

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£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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£500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
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The Porthleven Prize

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Turing Scheme Global Placement

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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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