Sociology and Politics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Sociology and Politics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in social sciences (non-specific) at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in social sciences (non-specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of social sciences (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 | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £20500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26500 | £17000 - £24000 | £18500 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25516 | £23938 | £29277 |
25-75 percentile range | £21859 - £30155 | £18287 - £30328 | £21925 - £39059 |
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Course Description
Are you socially engaged, media conscious, inventive, and fascinated by how the world works?
Have you wondered who has the power, how they got it, and what they do with it? Are you interested in new forms of political protest and engagement, from awareness-raising hashtags to demonstrations on the streets? From workers’ rights and smashing the patriarchy, to environmental activism and calls for sustainability?
This course positions politics in its sociological contexts, to enable you to explore the emergence of popular movements, feminism and gender politics, political radicalism and reaction, and established forms of political participation and governance.
Combined Honour Awards
At Bath Spa University many of our undergraduate programmes can be combined, so you don’t have to limit yourself to one subject. If you choose to study a combined award then in Year One you’ll start by studying both subjects in equal depth, then from Year Two you can choose whether to continue with an equally joint course, or a Major/Minor route.
More about the Professional Placement Year
A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where a student undertakes a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between the students' second and third years of undergraduate study. Students can engage in up to 3 placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) themselves with support from the Careers and Employability 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 Sociology and Politics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
20% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for social sciences (non-specific)
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | For visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each component. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Sociology and Politics (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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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)
University Rankings
Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bath Spa University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #52
- #64
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 8 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
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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 “Politics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Health & Wellbeing and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 102 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 69% | 6% | 6% | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | 115 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Global Development with Politics with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | - | 10% | 7% | £9250 | £20600 | 132 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 74% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £19250 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Arabic and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 82% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £23700 | 160 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Politics & Economics BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 85% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17800 | 109 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
English Language and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 111 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 109 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023