Environmental Science (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Environmental Science (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of Bath Spa University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies 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 | £23000 | £21000 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £27000 | £17000 - £25000 | £20000 - £30500 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of Bath Spa University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25022 | £23559 | £28948 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21978 - £28000 | £18934 - £29359 | £22317 - £36138 |
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Course Description
Explore biological and geographical perspectives of the natural world with this hands-on Environmental Science course.
- Learn from qualified and accredited professionals who are enthusiastic, committed, and supportive.
- Design a specialised programme suited to your interests and aspirations.
- Develop your practical and fieldwork skills, based on industry standard tools and techniques, with opportunities in the UK and abroad.
Climate change, pollution, loss of biodiversity, environmental mismanagement, energy use, waste management, sustainability, and protection of natural systems are among the planet’s most pressing problems. We’ll help you understand these issues and develop the evidence-based skills you'll need to do something about them.
Taught at Newton Park campus, surrounded by a natural laboratory of parkland, woodland, streams and lakes, we’ll take you out of the classroom and into the environment as much as possible so that you’ll develop the practical skills that employers look for – expect to get your hands dirty!
More about the Professional Placement Year
A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where you undertake a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between your second and final years of undergraduate study. You can engage in up to 3 placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) yourself, with support from the Careers team.
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 Environmental Science (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at Bath Spa University
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of Bath Spa University
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants - IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Science (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15750 | year 1 |
| International | £15750 | 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)
- year 2
- year 4
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 “Environmental Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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