Guaranteed
Professional Placement Year Bursary
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
£1,500scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£18,585Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Dance at Bath Spa University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Build the skills you need to become a creative and articulate dance professional. - Experience rigorous practical training in choreography, technique and performance. - Gain industry experience and contacts with weekly classes from our extensive network of professional dance artists and companies. - 100% student satisfaction (NSS 2021) and top 20 for Teaching Quality (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021). 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.
What You'll Learn
Dance Technique and Conditioning
Choreography and Creative Practice
Performance and Stagecraft
Dance History and Contexts
Contemporary Movement Studies
Professional Practice and Industry Engagement
Dance Analysis and Improvisation
Dissertation or Major Creative Project
UCAS Code:W500
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
£18,585
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,755
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
📊 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 | £22,000 | £25,000 | £29,500 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £19,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £23,000 — 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
£19,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-04 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
69%Working
10%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-04 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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
99%Learning opportunities
97%Assessment and feedback
97%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
90%Student voice
90%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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£650scholarship value
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University offers Dance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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