Open Day Programme: 10 June 2017

contents Welcome TO Bath Spa University

Contents Getting between campuses

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NEWTON PARK Timetable Things to do Campus map Accommodation tours Top 10 reasons to study at Bath Spa

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SION HILL Timetable Things to do Campus map Floorplan

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Getting between campuses Coaches will run throughout the day between our Newton Park and Sion Hill campus. If you are a student interested in subjects taught at both campuses, please use the timetable below to plan it into your day.

The journey time between the two campuses is approximately 25 minutes.

Newton Park

NEWTON PARK TO SION HILL

The coach will leave from outside Commons at Newton Park.

09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00

SION HILL TO NEWTON PARK

The coach will leave from the entrance gates to Sion Hill.

09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30

Newton Park is a place of wonderful contrasts, and life on campus demonstrates this only too well. From the unique blend of history and modernity in its buildings and facilities, to the mixture of tranquillity and vibrancy in the campus community - Bath Spa offers it all!

So if you want peace and quiet to do some thinking or relaxing in the beautiful campus grounds, you’ll always be able to find a quiet spot - perhaps walking around the lake at Newton Park or sitting in the Italian Gardens. But you’ll be sure of a lively buzz in the Students’ Union, the Refectory or café Commons when you want to get back to socialising with friends.

Open Days are a great opportunity to get a feel for the University. Talk to our Student Ambassadors about what it’s like to study here. They’re happy to help and answer any questions you may have. Go on... ask them!

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GENERAL TALKS

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Welcome and Accommodation Dr Charles Wiffen, Assistant Dean This is a perfect way to start your visit. You’ll hear an overview of the University, and get a feel for our wide range of accommodation options.

9:00 9:30 10:00 13:00

45 minutes

Finance Everything you need to know about student finance.

12:00 13:00 15:00

30 minutes

Parents Talk This talk will address all you need to know about your son or daughter applying to university, including key application dates and student finance information.

12:00 14:00

30 minutes

Room Commons G23

09:00

09:15

09:30

09:45

Welcome & Accommodation

10:00

10:15

10:30

Welcome & Accommodation

Commons G30 & G32

10:45

11:00

11:15

11:30

English Literature Repeated at 13:00

Creative Computing - G32

Commons 107

Geography - all pathways Repeated at 13:00

Commons 119

Criminology

Repeated at 13:00

Commons 112

30 minutes

Support for Disabled Students (including dyslexia)

11:00 13:00

30 minutes

Employability Matters!

Earn while you learn and maximise your career potential.

12:00 14:00

30 minutes

Student Life and Student Panel An opportunity to ask current students about Bath Spa.

11:00 15:00

30 minutes

Creative courses at Bath Spa This is an essential talk if you are looking to study a creative course here at Bath Spa University. Whether it is Dance, Drama, Film, Music or Creative writing - this talk is for you.

10:00 13:00

45 minutes

12:15

History and Heritage Repeated at 14:00

Global Development & Sustainability

History and Heritage

Employability Matters!

Repeated from 11:00

Criminology

Repeated from 10:00

Support for Disabled Students

Media Communications Repeated at 15:00

Drama

Repeated from 11:00

Finance Geography - all pathways Repeated from 10:00

Commercial Music

Religions, Philosophies & Ethics

Commons 137

International Opportunities Dance

Repeated at 14:00

Michael Tippett Centre

Welcome & Accommodation

University Theatre

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Psychology

Repeated at 14:00

Creative courses at Bath Spa Repeated at 13:00

Biology - all pathways

(+1 hour demonstration and facility tour from 10:45) Repeated at 14:00

Creative Writing

Creative courses at Bath Spa Repeated from 10:00

Philosophies and Ethics Creative Media Practice Repeated at 14:00

Music

(+30min facility tour from 12:45) Repeated at 15:00

Education

Repeated at 14:00

Repeated at 15:00

Environmental Science

Food with Nutrition, and Human Nutrition

(+1 hour demonstration and facility tour from 11:45) Repeated at 13:00

(+45min demonstration and facility tour from 12:45) Repeated at 15:00

Study of Religions International Opportunities English Literature

Repeated from 11:00

Theatre Production

(+90min off-site facility tour from 14:00)

Environmental Science

(+1 hour demonstration and facility tour from 13:45) Repeated from 11:00

Creative Music Technology

Twiverton 115

Repeated from 10:00

Employability Matters!

15:15

15:30

Business and Management Repeated from 12:00

Media Communications Repeated from 12:00

Student Life

Acting

Repeated from 11:00

Parents Talk Dance

Repeated from 11:00

Finance

Film and Screen Studies Repeated from 11:00

Commercial Music

(+30min facility tour from 14:45) Repeated from 11:00

Global Development & Sustainability Repeated from 11:00

Creative Media Practice Repeated from 12:00

Education

Repeated from 12:00

Creative Writing

Dance Workshop (AN.G01)

Sociology

Repeated from 12:00

Music

Repeated from 11:00

(+30min facility tour from 15:45) Repeated from 12:00

Biology - all pathways

Food with Nutrition, and Human Nutrition

(+1 hour demonstration and facility tour from 14:45) Repeated from 10:00 (+30min facility tour from 14:45) Repeated from 11:00

Drama and Acting Workshop (UT.113)

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Publishing - G30

Creative Music Technology

(+30min facility tour from 11:45) Repeated at 14:00 Repeated at 14:00

Psychology

Repeated from 11:00

14:45

Creative Arts

(+30min facility tour at 11:45) Repeated at 14:00

Commons 136

14:30

Film, Television and Digital Production

Repeated at 14:00

Commons 135

14:15

Sociology

Finance

Commons 134

14:00

Repeated from 12:00

Acting

Repeated at 14:00

13:45

Repeated from 11:00

Parents Talk

Film and Screen Studies

13:30

Creative Computing - G32

Drama

Commons 131

13:15

Publishing - G30

Repeated at 15:00

Repeated at 14:00

13:00

Welcome & Accommodation

Film, Television and Digital Production

Student Life

12:45

Repeated at 15:00

Repeated at 14:00

Repeated at 13:00

12:30

Business and Management

Repeated at 13:00

Repeated at 13:00

Commons 225

Workshops

12:00

11:00 13:00

Support for Disabled Students

Commons 221

Stanton G01

11:45

International Opportunities Find out about the range of international opportunities available to you whilst you study.

Music Workshop (MT.G33)

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(+45min demonstration and facility tour from 15:45) Repeated from 12:00

15:45

LAKESIDE WALK

Things to do at Newton Park

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Subject fair – Commons Atrium Be sure to visit the stand for the course/s you are interested in studying. You will be able to speak with students and academics about the course, and pick up further information.

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Professional Services – First floor Commons Take a visit to the first floor of Commons. This is where our Professional Services staff will be situated. Here you will be able to speak with representatives from Admissions, Student Accommodation, Student Support, the Students’ Union, the International team, IT Services, Student Finance, Alumni, Careers and our Mature Student representative.

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Campus tours Campus tours will be running every 20 minutes throughout the day. They will leave from the back of the cube – located on the lawn outside Main House. Look out for the campus tour lollipop!

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Tours of Bath Guided coach tours leave at 12:00 and 14:00 and last around an hour, leaving from outside the Library. To check availability head to the open day information point in the Commons Atrium or the cube.

Workshops for Dance, Drama, Acting and Music These are for students only - parents/supporters of students interested in Dance, Drama or Acting are encouraged to attend the 13:00 Creative courses at Bath Spa session. You are also welcome to free tea and coffee while you wait (see below). To check workshop availability on the day, please visit the subject stand in the Commons Atrium.

Theatre Production Centre (Ashman’s Yard) 14:00 – 15:30 A coach is available to take you to our specialist off-site facilities. It leaves from outside the Library at 14:00 and returns to campus at 15:30. To check availability on the day, please visit the Theatre Production stand in the Commons Atrium.

TV Studio Tours If you are interested in one of our Film and Media related courses, you may like to take a tour of our Television Studios. Tours will run at regular intervals throughout the day and will last around 20 minutes. Please meet at the Student Information Desk in the Commons Atrium. We recommend you pop by at a time that suits you, please try to avoid visiting directly after the Film TV and Digital Production talk, as tours will get very busy.

Grab some refreshments Complimentary tea and coffee is available throughout the day in Commons and the Refectory. Visitors may also purchase a range of snacks and hot and cold meal from the following on-site locations; • The Refectory: 09:00 – 15:00 • Café Commons: 08:30 – 16:00 • Students’ Union: 10:00 – 16:00 • Students’ Union Shop: 11:00 - 16:00

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newton park campus Residences

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Oak Tree Day Nursery

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Michael Tippett Centre (MT)

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Hiscocks

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Michael Tippett Centre (MT)

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Student Information Desk

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Commons (CM)

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Harington

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Refectory and Santander

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Twiverton (TN)

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Temple House

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Stewards Lodge (SL)

Bus Stop

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Compton (CP)

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Temple

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Library (LY)

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Ashton (AN)

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Langton

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East Wing Coffee Shop

Disabled Parking

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University Theatre (UT)

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Main House (MH)

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Newton (NE)

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Dairy (DY)

Nextbike Point

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Stanton (SN)

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Gore House

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Students’ Union (SU)

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Vinery

Electric Vehicle Charging Point

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Walled Garden

Refreshments

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Castle (CE)

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Washroom

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top 10 reasons to study at Bath Spa

accommodation tours

GREEN PARK HOUSE

1. Rock solid reputation Bath Spa University’s origins date back to 1852 and the original Bath School of Art, so we’ve built our reputation on more than 160 years of tradition and success.

ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION Tours of our on-site Halls of Residence will be taking place between 11:00-16:00 on a drop in bases. Tours of our Lakeside accommodation (near Commons) will leave from outside Sydney. Tours of our Gardens accommodation will leave from the Students’ Union.

OFF-SITE ACCOMMODATION COACH TOUR Our off-site accommodation tour will include Waterside Court, Charlton Court and Twerton Mill (please note this tour will not include Green Park House).

The coaches for these Halls of Residence tours will leave from outside the Library at the following times and each tour will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes:

10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 Alternatively, once you have finished your day you can make your own way to our off-site accommodation, which is a short drive from both Newton Park and Sion Hill. Ambassadors will be available to deliver tours until 16:30.

The residences are located at; WATERSIDE COURT - Waterside Court, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BA2 3ED CHARLTON COURT - Charlton Court, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BA2 3ES TWERTON MILL - Twerton Mill, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BA2 1EW There is no parking available at each residence. Please park in the residential streets surrounding the accommodation taking notice of the local parking restrictions and guidelines.

GREEN PARK HOUSE This accommodation is not part of the tour but if you would like to visit, please make your own way there between 12pm and 5pm and we’ll be able to show you around this brand new accommodation.

GREEN PARK HOUSE - Green Park House, 6 Park Road, Bath, BA1 1BQ For further information about all of our accommodation options, please visit the Accommodation stand.

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2. Top 5 for creativity Bath Spa University has been voted one of the top five creative universities in the Which? University Student Survey 2016. Bath Spa University prides itself on its creativity, culture and enterprise, and aims to be a leading institution in these fields.

7. We know the meaning of the word ‘community’ At Bath Spa we know the meaning of community - it’s what makes us genuinely different. We’re relatively small in size, and you’ll find that you’re known and valued as individuals – so you’re a name, not just a student number.

3. Excellence in teaching Our academic team is dedicated to high-quality teaching, and will do all they can to give help and guidance in your learning and development.

8. Historic campuses Bath Spa University is steeped in history, with beautiful period buildings and a breathtaking backdrop. But look behind the jaw dropping architecture and you’ll see a wealth of ultramodern technology, and the latest in teaching methodology.

4. Flexible courses With Bath Spa, you can expect a full complement of creative, cultural and humanities-based courses, alongside social sciences and sciences. We’ve worked with businesses to create courses that are flexible and relevant to employer needs.

9. International connections We have formed partnerships with businesses, organisations and institutions in every corner of the globe, giving students a valuable insight into the world beyond education.

5. Great career preparation Through our partnerships with businesses, you’ll get access to a wide range of career pathways and employment opportunities. We’ll start you thinking about career preparation from the word go.

10. Safe and secure And where could be better to do it than in the world-famous city of Bath? The city has reputation for being one of the most enjoyable places to live in the UK, and it’s ranked as one of the safest student cities.

6. Caring ethos There’s a welcoming and supportive approach and we work hard to promote an ethos of care.

Students have access to all sorts of services – not just guidance and support from tutors, but advice on anything from practical issues, like finances and disability support, right through to emotional matters, like homesickness.

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Sion Hill Bath School of Art and Design is near the centre of Bath at the top of Sion Hill with exceptional views across the city. Sion Hill campus is the main hub for the School providing workshops, studios, seminar rooms, a lecture theatre and specialist library.

Working into the evenings, it is possible to see the most amazing sunsets across the valley and sometimes a deer or two in the School grounds. In the city centre, Fashion can be found in the enviable location No 4 The Circus, which is just a moment away from the Fashion Museum.

Sion Hill timetable

Additional Dartmouth Avenue artists studios are in the city’s student quarter, and the research facilities are in the very impressive setting of Corsham Court.

From age old, artisan printing techniques to cutting edge 3D printing technology, our facilities are some of the best to be found anywhere in the world. In each discipline we encourage depth of subject understanding, yet a multidisciplinary approach, and the range of exceptional equipment and workshops in wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, print, photography, plastic, casting, paint, fashion and digital technologies support this experience.

Venue

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Introduction to the Bath School of Art & Design

Lecture Theatre

09:30-10:00

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

Lecture Theatre

10:00-10:30

T107

10:00-10:30

Lecture Theatre

10:40-11:10

T107

10:40-11:10

Introduction to the Bath School of Art & Design

Lecture Theatre

11:20-11:50

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Lecture Theatre

12:00-12:30

BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts Practice / Creative Arts / Combined Studies: • Mixed Media Textiles • Ceramics • Art • Visual Design

Lecture Theatre

12:40-13:10

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Student Accommodation Services Student Services (inc. Student Finance) Students’ Union Employability

Lecture Theatre

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Introduction to the Bath School of Art & Design

Lecture Theatre

14:30-15:00

BA (Hons) Photography

Lecture Theatre

15:00-15:30

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

Lecture Theatre

15:40-16:10

BA (Hons) History of Art and Design BA (Hons) Textile Design for Fashion & Interiors BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design

Foundation in Art and Design

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Things to do at sion hill

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Attend an Introduction talk The introduction talk will give you an insight into what it is like to study at Bath School of Art and Design and provide you with in-depth information about the University and the city.

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Speak to our Student Accommodation representatives The Student Accommodation Representatives are on hand at Sion Hill to answer your questions about where to live and provide information about Halls of Residence, Independent Housing or Home Stay.

Student Ambassadors who reside in our Halls of Residence will also be available to discuss films and photographs of university accommodation and to answer questions you may have.

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Take a guided campus tour with our Student Ambassadors Our Student Ambassadors are all current Bath School of Art and Design students. They will show you around the Sion Hill campus and answer any questions you may have about the courses we offer. Tours will run every 30 minutes from 10am, with the last tour at 4.30pm.

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Attend the talk for the subject/s you are interested in studying Attending the talk for the subject you are interested in is the best way to gain an insight into what that subject is all about. Course leaders will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Speak to our Student Services, Students’ Union and employability advisors Please feel free to ask our advisers any questions. They will be located in the Reception area.

Visit the Degree Show The Degree Show showcases the exciting and diverse works of our graduates from the BA (Hons) courses in Contemporary Arts Practice, Creative Arts, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communications, Photography, Textiles for Fashion & Interiors and Three Dimensional Design. It is the culmination of three years of intense full‐time study and demonstrates the talent, skills and creativity that each graduating student has achieved as the key foundation for their future careers.

Grab some refreshments Complimentary tea and coffee is available throughout the day in Café Sion. Visitors may also purchase a range of snacks and hot and cold meals.

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Teaching and Administration buildings

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Wood Workshop

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Print Room and Etching

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Silkscreen Workshop

Sion Hill Café

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Metal Workshop

Tennis Courts

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Fine Art Studios

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Ceramics Workshop

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Lecture Theatre

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T0 Ceramics Three Dimensional Design Photography

T1 Offices Fine Art Graphic Communication Student Support

T2 Graphic Communication Photography Electronic Media Workshop

T3 Textile Design Seminar Rooms Historical and Critical Studies

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mix & match You’ll be given plenty of advice and guidance on choosing modules - check our website to see what’s available.

Employment skills are built into our courses from the very start, so that you’re well prepared for the world of work.

Flexibility and choice are built into our undergraduate courses so that you can build up a study programme suited to your interests and career aspirations.

Our modular scheme includes both compulsory modules and optional modules, so that you’ll be sure of exploring relevant aspects of your degree subject and developing the right knowledge and skills.

You can choose to study one subject (Single Honours) or two subjects (Combined Honours).

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university life Bath Spa is an amazing place to be part of. Our experience offers a series of intriguing contrasts from the tranquil campuses, exciting courses, excellent facilities and vibrant creative community – all on the doorstep of a lively UK city with its animated coffee culture, plethora of bars, clubs and restaurants and a charming collection of galleries and independent theatres.

Student life The Bath Spa experience goes far beyond just studying a subject within a lovely campus. Students here enjoy an array of extracurricular events, clubs, activities and opportunities such as studying abroad, volunteering, skills development, business start-up support and many, many more. There are also many performances and events run by our students which are always well-attended by other students and the local community – and are great fun!

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Students’ Union The Students’ Union helps make sure student life runs smoothly – they’re there to support, develop and entertain students outside of studies. So, as well as representing students and making sure the student voice is listened to and acted upon, they manage all the clubs and societies, and run a busy social programme.

Space to study Our libraries on each campus provide modern, well equipped facilities and professionally qualified librarians to support your studies.

As well as traditional library materials, there’s also a wealth of electronic resources such as electronic journals, electronic books and online services to help you access high quality information for your university work.

Accommodation We offer a number of different accommodation choices in order to suit the varied needs of our students. This may be the first time you are living away from home, so you will want to be sure that you have all the creature comforts, are in the right location and are living with people you like.

We can help you find what is right for you.

Learn and Earn Working part-time while you study provides great benefits, funding your living costs, developing skills and testing out different types of employment – and it looks great on your CV. Our JobShop will help you find a part-time job that fits in with your study priorities.

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LIFE IN BATH

Alongside award-winning restaurants and quaint tea rooms you’ll find plenty of ‘student’ pubs.

Nightlife in Bath is excellent, with nightclubs, cinemas, the famous Theatre Royal, and a great comedy scene. There’s also an exciting live music scene including regular sessions at many of the pubs, bars and clubs.

Visit the many bars and restaurants Bath has to offer

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Theatre Royal Bath

It’s a great student city. The compact city centre is packed with small independent shops as well as familiar big name stores. Bath is well-known as a city of festivals with Bath Spa students playing a key role in many of them, including the Bath Festival and Bath Film Festival. Bath is in easy reach of Bristol – another popular and vibrant city.

Take a walk around the City of Bath

Bath is a beautiful city and it is certainly worth a visit whilst you are in the area. Here are a few things we recommend to help you make the most of your time in Bath - Enjoy!

See the fabulous Roman Baths

The Weir

Therme Bath Spa

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