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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 Science (with Honours)UCAS: DP11
Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs (Professional Placement Year)
Bath Spa UniversityBath, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,310Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs (Professional Placement Year) at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Immerse yourself in the science of learning with our Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs degree. - Take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how, and in which contexts, individuals learn. - Explore educational practice and policy in order to create change. - Gain the research and analytical skills you need to investigate and generate new knowledge. 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.
What You'll Learn
Developmental Psychology and Learning
Educational Psychology Foundations
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
Research Methods and Statistics
Educational Policy and Practice
Psychology of Group Learning and Social Contexts
Applied Psychology in Educational Settings
Professional Placement and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:DP11
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, to include Biology or a related subject at Higher Level. |
| 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
£17,310
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,240
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 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 | £21,000 | £24,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £16,000 | £22,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £26,500 | £31,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-03 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
55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-03 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
65%Learning resources
87%Student voice
72%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 Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs (Professional Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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