Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific) at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £19000 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £23000 | £14000 - £23000 | £17000 - £28500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21824 | £16190 | £18405 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24973 | £11190 - £20190 | £13083 - £23405 |
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Course Description
Explore, innovate and push the boundaries of craft on this contemporary and stimulating arts degree.
- Explore and develop a range of skills, from innovative approaches to making, to traditional craft techniques.
- Develop your making skills in our inspiring studio spaces, with access to exceptional facilities.
- Learn from practising artists and makers with outstanding national and international reputations.
This studio-based contemporary craft course places making at its heart.
You'll gain a practical grounding in a range of creative fields of study, including ceramics, textiles, print and wood/metal/plastics, before choosing your specialism.
You’ll be encouraged to explore and develop your making skills and craft techniques, with the chance to experiment and innovate in our well-equipped workshops and studios.
This creative arts degree provides a space to explore the critical, conceptual, ethical and environmental issues in contemporary craft through the role of making within social, cultural and historical contexts.
Professional practice is an important part of your learning, and you’ll graduate with the confidence and transferable skills to establish your own practice as a creative artist or maker, or go on to pursue a career within the creative industries.
More about the Integrated Foundation Year
The preliminary and intensive Integrated Foundation in Art and Design is designed to develop your ideas, skills and confidence in readiness for progressing to year one of your degree programme.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
| 10% | Animal care and control services |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific)
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17585 | year 1 |
| International | £17585 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Arts and Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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