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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F801

Geography (Professional Placement Year)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,310Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bath Spa University, the BSc (Hons) Geography (Professional Placement Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand our complex world with a degree in Geography. - Gain fieldwork experience in international destinations such as Italy and Spain, on our Newton Park campus and in the world heritage city of Bath. - Tailor your studies to specialise in either human or physical geography, or combine both. - Acquire specialist skills and knowledge to prepare for a wide range of careers and postgraduate study opportunities. International tuition fees are £17,310 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

Climate change
Urbanisation
Hazards and disasters
Sustainable and equitable futures
Coastal and river management
Exclusion and inequalities
Extreme climates and environments
Colonial legacies and identities
Environmental management and migration
UCAS Code:F801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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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 Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,310

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,240

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 £17,310

📊 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£21,500£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,500£23,500£28,000
5 years£24,000£28,500£32,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-02 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
9%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-02 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 data

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

6 Scholarships Available

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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
Merit

The Undergraduate Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Geography (Professional Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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