Geography (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Geography (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Geography (Non-Specific) at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Geography (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Geography (Non-Specific) 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 (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 | £23000 | £21000 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £27000 | £17000 - £25000 | £20000 - £30500 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of Bath Spa University
Course Description
Explore environmental, social, economic and cultural issues with a degree in Geography.
- Tailor your studies to develop specialist knowledge in the topics that you are most passionate about.
- Gain field experience in destinations such as Italy and Spain, as well as in Bath and across the South West region.
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society, our Geography course prepares you to address the needs of the world beyond university.
On this Geography degree, you’ll explore the links between people, place and environment, developing the knowledge and skills you’ll need to understand and address challenges at local and global scales.
You’ll study a range of modules in human and physical geography, with opportunities to specialise in the areas you’re most interested in. You’ll explore environmental and social issues including climate change, environmental hazards, geomorphology, global development, migration, urban development, disaster risk reduction, river management, environmental justice, geotechnologies and cultural identities and representation.
You’ll be part of our supportive Geography community, benefiting from small class sizes, specialist staff expertise and up-to-date technologies, and you’ll be taught by our team of expert lecturers who are actively engaged in international networks and world-leading research. You’ll graduate equipped with skills highly sought by employers, including research, communication, data management and analysis, problem solving, teamwork, mapping and spatial data processing.
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
All Geography (Non-Specific) courses of Bath Spa University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geography (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at Bath Spa University
| 25% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Geography (Non-Specific)
All Geography (Non-Specific) courses of Bath Spa University
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 Geography (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
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 “Geography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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