Bath Spa University
Education (Accelerated) BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 90 graduates of Education (Accelerated) BA (Hons) and other courses in Education at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
90 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Education

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education 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 £25500 £21000 £22500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £28000 £14500 - £23500 £16500 - £27500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Education

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £18460 £20799
25-75 percentile range £17528 - £26934 £13130 - £23882 £14555 - £27277

Course Description

Our accelerated Education degree is perfect for those who are passionate about changing lives through education.

  • Begin your education career after just two years of study with our accelerated degree.
  • Gain employability skills and be ready to start a PGCE degree or postgraduate study.
  • You'll work with industry, cultural and community organisations on real-world problems to inspire change and make a difference.

Our innovative accelerated Education degree is for those who are passionate about changing lives through education and want to start their career in just two years.

You'll have the opportunity to work with learners of any age and in a range of sectors including traditional education and childhood settings, local government, charities and cultural institutions.

Whether you want to be an educator, policy-maker, researcher or activist, this degree will provide you with a swift route into teacher training, employment, postgraduate research and graduate schemes for careers in public service.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Education (Accelerated) BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University

60% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Sales occupations
10% Administrative occupations
0% Protective service occupations
0% Business and public service associate professionals
0% Sales occupations
0% Elementary occupations
0% Welfare and housing associate professionals
0% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
0% Media Professionals

You’ll be formally assessed through coursework. There are no exams. Assessments could include written assignments, individual and group presentations, work-based learning appraisals and reflections. Creative assignments might involve practical projects, podcasts and vlogs.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Education

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Mphil / PhD
    • 7.0
    • PGCE
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Education (Accelerated), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Education (Accelerated) BA (Hons)

England UK £11100 year 1
Northern Ireland £11100 year 1
Scotland £11100 year 1
Wales £11100 year 1
Channel Islands £11100 year 1
Ireland £11100 year 1
EU £18700 year 1
International £18700 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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Bath Spa University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #38 
    • #49 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #72 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 9 university rankings of Bath Spa University

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

undergraduates:
7335
postgraduates:
1285
Total:
8620
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