Religions, Philosophies and Ethics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Religions, Philosophies and Ethics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in CAH20 at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH20.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH20
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of CAH20 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 | £25000 | £18500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £26000 | £14500 - £23000 | £18000 - £27500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH20
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25017 | £23533 | £28944 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21008 - £30017 | £17883 - £30634 | £21303 - £39053 |
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Course Description
Explore the world and the challenges it faces through different traditions of thought, belief, and values.
- Combine professional skills and opportunities with subject knowledge in an innovative Religions, Philosophies and Ethics course.
- Develop practical and professional skills and apply them to contemporary challenges, issues and debates.
- Explore the next stage in your career - our graduates have gone on to work with leading employers and in a wide range of roles.
Our innovative Religions, Philosophies and Ethics degree has been designed to enable you to acquire specialised subject knowledge while developing practical and professional skills that you can apply to contemporary challenges, issues and debates.
This course invites you to explore the connections between different disciplines and traditions of thought, as well as examine them individually. You’ll gain insights into fundamentally different ways of seeing and explaining the world, reflecting on your own beliefs, values and assumptions. You’ll consider practical, intellectually challenging responses to current issues, through projects with environmental charities, faith groups, and community organisations.
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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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 Religions, Philosophies and Ethics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
| 30% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Philosophy
All Philosophy courses of Bath Spa University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
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- 7.0
- PGCE
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Religions, Philosophies and Ethics (Professional Placement Year) BA (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
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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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