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Professional Placement Year Bursary
Bath Spa University · Undergraduate
£1,500scholarship value
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- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C801
Psychology (Professional Placement Year)
Bath Spa UniversityBath, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,310Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Psychology (Professional Placement Year) at Bath Spa University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Understand the mind and human behaviour from a range of perspectives and methodologies on our applied Psychology degree. - Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this course enables graduates who meet the requirements to register with the BPS. - Apply scientific thought to the issues facing society and the world, and learn to communicate your findings effectively. - Psychology is highly valued by employers and equips you as a graduate for a range of challenges, careers and industries. 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 71% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
Research Methods and Statistics
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Individual Differences and Personality
Applied Psychology in Practice
Psychological Research Project
UCAS Code:C801
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
£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 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: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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
62%Working
9%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
46%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
89%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Bath Spa University
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