BA Professional Studies
About this course
BA in Professional Studies, a multidisciplinary degree focusing on contemporary workplace challenges, societal issues and professional development. Core topics include Research Methods and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can optionally undertake a work placement year or study abroad. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through Exploring Diversity, Employability in a Changing World, Health and Society, and Introduction to Research and Ethics. The second year builds on this with Global Perspectives, Creativity, Work and Change, Exploring Contemporary Issues, and Planning and Developing a Research Project. The final year centres on a compulsory Project/Dissertation and Leadership for a Changing World, alongside optional modules such as Technology, New Media and Society and Creative Interventions in the City.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB BTEC: Distinction, Distinction, Merit IB: 32 overall (5, 5, 4 higher)
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 40%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 20%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 45%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploring Diversity
- Employability in a Changing World
- Health and Society
- Introduction to Research and Ethics
- Global Perspectives
- Creativity, Work and Change
- Exploring Contemporary Issues
- Planning and Developing a Research Project
- Project/Dissertation
- Leadership for a Changing World
- Technology, New Media and Society
- Creative Interventions in the City
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Professional Studies at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 3 years, £51,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £67,000. The £51,000 median after five years is £26,000 more than the UK median for Social sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Professional Studies at University of Leeds?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Professional Studies at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Does BA Professional Studies at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Professional Studies at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.