The International Student Guide 2013

The International Student Guide

Message from the Vice Chancellor

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Bath Spa University is a vibrant and creative environment where staff take great pride in transforming the lives of students through a university experience that is distinctive, challenging and fulfilling.

Bath Spa University shares the strengths and characteristics of many of the UK’s excellent universities: an understanding of the need to provide the best possible student experience and career preparation; a commitment to develop innovative and effective teaching and learning; and a mission to contribute to world class research in areas of strength.

However, it is also a university of unique contrasts, offering a blend of heritage and modernity, tradition and innovation, that students and staff find particularly attractive.

Great care is taken to protect its exceptionally beautiful campuses for future generations, and modern facilities blend sympathetically with buildings of historical significance.

Bath Spa is a friendly community of students and staff that values creativity, culture and enterprise. Great emphasis is placed on teaching quality, and the University makes a valuable contribution to the knowledge economy within its areas of expertise. The University also plays a significant role in the cultural, creative and social life of Bath and the South-West region, as well as engaging with 7 partnerships across the globe.

Welcome to Bath Spa University and I wish you many happy memories of your time here.

Professor Christina Slade

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Welcome from the International Relations Office

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Our dedicated International Relations Team understand that leaving your country to study in the UK can be both an exciting and challenging process. We also appreciate that it will take time for you to adjust to your new surroundings and feel settled. We will be here from the very start to help, support and guide you during your time with us. We are sure that in coming to Bath Spa University you will have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience both in your academic studies and broader student experience.

We have an open door policy for you to come in at any time and ask any questions you may have which we will be only too happy to assist you with.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bath Spa University and being part of your journey to a successful future.

Jeremy White Director of International Relations interational@bathspa.ac.uk www.bathspa.ac.uk/international

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Studying in the UK

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British education has a long tradition of quality and excellence and is renowned for being the most outstanding across the globe.

Academic quality and rigour are at the heart of UK degrees and UK graduates are highly valued. A UK degree gives you wide scope to develop academically. Independent thought, self-discipline, critical thinking, research and analysis, time and project management, and oral and written communication are just some of the skills that are crucial to success.

By studying in a multi-cultural country, you join an alumni base that has truly changed the world. Heads of state, business gurus and influencers from the creative and cultural industries, all of which are part of the global economy have graduated from UK universities.

No institution can call itself a ‘university’ unless it has been approved by a Royal Charter and the Privy Council. UK universities must adhere to strict criteria assessed by the UK Government’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). You are assured of the highest standards at all times.

British degrees may differ from those offered in your home country and it is important to understand the different types of programmes available.

All bachelor degrees at Bath Spa University are three years long and you can gain either a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) or Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc). You have the choice of studying either: • Single Honours (specialise in one subject) • Joint Honours (study two subjects with equal weighting) • Combined Honours (Magor in one subject and minor in another) All postgraduate degrees at Bath Spa University are one year long and are awarded as:• Master of Arts (MA) • Master of Science (MSc) • Master of Music (MMus) • Master of Fine Art (MFA) Bath Spa University’s primary intake is in September of each year. Many courses also offer a February start date.

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The City of Bath

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Welcome to Bath, England’s only UNESCO World Heritage City.

Bath boasts stunning architectural and historical sites such as the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.

Established by the Romans as a spa town to take advantage of the natural springs, Bath has always been a place where people come to relax. By day you can enjoy Bath’s quaint tea rooms, independent cafes and award winning restaurants. At night Bath offers pubs, nightclubs, cinemas, the famous Theatre Royal, and a great comedy scene.

The compact city centre has both grand Georgian streets and small picturesque passageways packed with small independent shops and stylish boutiques. For sports enthusiasts, entertainment can be

found at Bath Rugby Club, one of the oldest, most prestigious rugby clubs in the country; Bath City Football Club and Bath Races.

Bath welcomes thousands of overseas visitors every year to its diverse collection of museums and art galleries including the Holburne Museum, the restored Georgian townhouse at Number One Royal Crescent and the Jane Austen Centre.

Throughout the year, Bath Spa University students play a key role in many of Bath’s festivals including Bath Literature Festival; the Food Festival; the International Music Festival; and the world famous Jane Austen Festival.

Safety: The City of Bath has been voted the safest city in the UK for the last three years in a row (The Complete University Guide, 2014).

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Ten reasons to choose Bath Spa University

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1. Long Established Academic Reputation Bath Spa University’s heritage goes back over 160 years to the original Bath School of Art, so our reputation is built on tradition and success. We have an established commitment to the highest of standards.

5. Flexible Courses Bath Spa University offers the full range of creative, cultural and humanities-based courses, and social sciences with an enterprise focus. You will have high standard facilities, collaborative learning spaces, tutorials, and professional advice and guidance.

2. Rewarding Experience Our student satisfaction rates are exceptional, scoring 87% overall in the latest National Student Survey. This is higher than the national average of 85%.

6. Strong Caring Ethos Our caring ethos runs through everything we do. Our students rate their tutors and lecturers for the support and accessibility they deliver. Our student services offer advice on anything from finances to well-being, with specialist services to international students.

3. Top Quality Teaching Our teaching is of a very high standard but don’t just take our word for it. We’re ranked 7th in the UK for quality of Teaching and Learning in the Times Higher 2010. Our teachers always ensure they make themselves available to students to offer help and guidance. We scored 89% satisfaction with teaching in the National Student Satisfaction survey.

4. Exciting Career Prospects Our support and partnerships connect our students to a wide range of career pathways and employment opportunities. Our graduates enjoy prospects above the national average with 93% of graduates in work or further study after 6 months.

7. Happy Community Our community is happy and thriving, strengthened by all the services you might expect and more: our network of student support services; library and learning facilities; a wide range of extra-curricular courses, clubs, activities, work-based opportunities and volunteering make our community fulfilling, rewarding and successful.

8. Historic Campuses Our campuses are renowned for exceptional beauty and are historically significant. We take great care to ensure they provide and inspirational setting and we invest in our campuses to ensure they meet the needs of future generations of students.

Our students tell us it’s a great environment in which to succeed.

9. Internationally Connected Our international partnerships are spreading across the globe. Our links with an array of businesses, organisations and institutions contribute significantly to the economy at home and abroad. Our graduates leave us as ambitious global citizens and can be seen at international conferences, tours and events.

10. Safe and Secure Bath is ranked number 1 in the safest university cities in the country according to the Complete University Guide.

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Distinctiveness and Quality

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Bath Spa University is home to over 7,500 student from over 40 countries.

It is our mission to provide an excellent higher education experience for our students, supported by scholarship, research, professional development and collaborative partnerships.

Our reputation for excellence in teaching is reflected by our rankings: • Business and Management at Bath Spa University is ranked as number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2014).

• Business and Management at Bath Spa University is ranked 26 in the subject league table (The Guardian University Guide 2014).

• Bath Spa University is joint number 1 for teaching by the Guardian University Guide 2014.

• Bath Spa University was designated as a national ‘Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning’ for the creative industries by the UK Government’s Higher Education Funding Council for England.

• The University’s School of Education is one of the largest providers of education in the South West of England and has outstanding (Grade 1) Ofsted ratings for Primary, Secondary and Further Education Our reputation for research is reflected in the UK’s most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) which evaluates the research output of universities measured up to 4 stars: • The subject areas of Music,

Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Art and Design, History, and English included research rated as 4-star ‘world leading’.

• The subject areas of all ten research fields included research rated as 3-star, ‘international quality’.

The National Student Survey The National Student Survey (NSS) is a survey that all students at universities throughout the UK complete to gather opinions of final year undergraduates on their courses.

The survey asks graduates to provide honest feedback on what it has been like to study at their institution and Bath Spa University has excelled this year, with all responses being above the national average: • 87% overall student satisfaction rates.

• 89% overall in teaching quality.

• 83% in Learning Resources.

• 83% in Personal Development • 81% Academic Support.

We also take pride in our reputation for sound financial management, public engagement and responsibility: • The financial management of the institution has enabled us to invest £80 million in the building of new teaching and learning facilities and student residential accommodation.

• We have excellent relations and many productive partnerships with the business communities and cultural organisations.

• We were one of the first UK universities to have won the EcoCampus Platinum Award 13

Bath Spa University

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Bath Spa University has four campuses • Newton Park - main campus • Sion Hill - main base for the School of Art and Design • Corsham Court - specialist Graduate Centre • Hartham Park - Institute for Education (teacher training).

Newton Park Newton Park’s history dates back to the 14th century and evidence of this can be seen today in the ‘protected’ Castle building.

Developed in the 1760s for Joseph Langton and set in Capability Brown gardens, Newton Park’s Main House was build as a stately home which is now Grade 1 Listed.

Bath Spa University began leases the site from the Duchy of Cornwall, Prince Charles, and it has been sympathetically transformed into the beautiful parkland estate we see today.

Newton Park is the heart of creativity, culture and enterprise; hosting the Schools of Humanities and Cultural Industries, Society Enterprise and Environment, Music and Performing Arts and the School of Education.

Opening in the spring of 2014, Bath Spa University’s multi-million pound, world class academic building will provide state of the art teaching, learning and social facilities for all students. The academic building includes study space, open access technology and the best digital studio resources in the South West of England.

Sion Hill The university was founded 160 years ago as the Bath School of Art and has produced some of Britain’s best known artists including Walter Sickert and Howard Hodgkin.

Enjoying a reputation as one of the leading art schools in the country, the Bath School of Art and Design is now the main campus for art students.

This campus is walking distance from the city of Bath and is well equipped with bespoke studios and workshops relevant to our diverse range of creative arts.

Corsham Court Corsham Court, dating back to the 16th century, is another prestigious, Grade 1 listed stately home. It is now our specialist postgraduate research and study centre for our widely recognised Masters’ Programmes including: MA Creative Writing; MA Songwriting; MA Heritage Management.

Hartham Park The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) provision within the School of Education will be based at Hartham Park in Corsham in a specialist Institute for Education. The University already has a presence in Wiltshire through our Corsham Court campus and this move expands our already excellent postgraduate provision there.

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Academic Studies

“we make sure we are up to date with the most advanced teaching methods�

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As a university that emphasises high quality teaching, we put a lot of effort into helping you get the most from your studies. We make sure we are up to date with the most advanced teaching methods, and all students have access to our online virtual learning environment. The virtual learning environment gives you access to course materials and there are discussion boards where you can have online conversations with others from your course. You can also submit your coursework electronically.

The University has a service whereby all students are assigned a personal tutor (an academic member of staff) who will support you through your studies.

The University has a number of high profile senior professors who are active in their research field which ensures that both the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula are both current and well informed. You can therefore be assured that your chosen course is of the highest possible standard.

All of our campuses offer free wi-fi as well as ‘open access’ computers for students so you will always be connected. We have a fantastic stock of library resources specific to the subjects that we teach. There is a library at each of our campuses.

There are specialised computer facilities across the campuses for students in music, art and design, and media production. When you become a Bath Spa student, you will be given your own email account - which you can keep for life!

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Accommodation

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When you are studying outside of your home country, there is nothing more important than where you will live.

You can choose between a range of accommodation at Bath Spa University including: on-campus halls of residence; off campus halls of residence; homestay and independent housing.

It is advisable to apply for student accommodation as soon as possible in order to secure your home. All halls of residence have resident tutors to provide pastoral care and support and there is 24 hour security Homestay:- Our Student Housing department has long established links with local families who host students of the university in their own homes. Homestay hosts are located in the Bath area and are inspected by our accommodation team to ensure they are safe, secure and close to local amenities and transport links.

Homestay is a great way to get to know local people and experience a new culture.

On-campus halls of residence:located around the academic building, Newton Park campus houses students in a variety of single, shared and ensuite study bedrooms. A

typical flat would consist of eight students sharing a communal, fully equipped kitchen and costs include all utility bills and free wifi.

New development:- 2014 sees the opening of 561 luxury ensuite residences, located next to the Student Union. The new residences consist of individual houses for up to ten students. Students will share a fully equipped kitchen, with their own bedroom and ensuite bathroom benefitting from ultra-modern facilities.

Off-campus halls of residence:Charlton Court and Waterside Court are located just a short ten minute bus journey from the Newton Park campus. A mere 20 minute walk to Bath’s city centre, the residences benefit from having restaurants, bars and shops close by.

There is a choice of ensuite rooms which are fully furnished and the cost includes all utility bills. There are common rooms, social spaces, a laundry and bike storage.

Independent housing:- For students who prefer independent living, our accommodation office has a number of houses in the private sector that are suitable for students wanting to live within small friendship groups.

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Student Life

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As well as a first-class academic education, the University is there to ensure you get the best out of your overall student experience.

Students’ Union: The Students’ Union is run by students at Bath Spa University, for students at Bath Spa University and you automatically become a member for free when you enrol. The Students’ Union is a representative organisation which ensures that the student voice is listened to and acted upon. They will support, develop and entertain you outside of your studies as well as run clubs and societies for anyone to join.

Activities: The Students’ Union manages a range of different clubs and societies so you can be sure to find an activity to suit you. Popular activities include: cheerleading, drama, dance, yoga and board sports. If you have an idea or interest, you can start a new society! The Students’ Union also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including the prestigious annual Summer and Winter Balls.

Sports: The University has 20 active sports teams and is a member of the British University and College Sport (BUCS), the national governing body that runs competitive sports with all UK universities.

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Social Programme: The International Relations Office offers an exciting social programme for all international students. Events have included: trip to London, movie nights, sporting events, cultural visits and creative activities.

There are regular events and international students are encouraged to take an active role.

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Support for Students

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International Relations Office: Most students will require some support throughout their programme and we encourage you to visit the International Relations team in Main House to act as the first point of contact for practical advice and support.

Peer Mentors: To help you settle into university life, all new students are paired with one of our trained peer mentors. These current students are an excellent source of information , telling you what it’s really like to be a student at Bath Spa and can offer you friendly guidance.

Writing and Learning Centre (WLC): The Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) aims to improve student learning, enhance the student experience, and help you reach your potential during your degree.

Special services include 1:1 tutor support; English Language support; online learning resources; workshops on all aspects of academic learning

such as academic writing, referncing, preparing for exams, improving study habits and understanding the UK higher education system.

Money Advice: While in the UK, it is important to take care of your finances. Our dedicated finance team are on hand to guide you through with all things financial and give advice on budgeting.

Medical Service: Our Medical Service is provided by a local GP practice and all students are encouraged to register with the on-site doctor. You can attend one of the surgeries on campus or make appointments at the practice health centre in Bath.

Faith and Worship: In a multi-faith environment, we welcome students of all faiths and none. Members of the university chaplaincy team visit the campus each week for a drop-in session and special events are organised to coincide with significant festivals.

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scholarships

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Scholarships Bath Spa University has a new Scholarship programme aimed at high achieving international students who are looking to study in the UK. There are a number of scholarship opportunities for full-fee paying international students studying on-campus who are applying for pre-sessional, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship: Bath Spa University is proud to award one Commonwealth Shared Scholarship to an applicant for a selected postgraduate taught Masters programme in the School of Education. Eligible programmes are: MA Education Studies, MA International Education, MA Education (Early Childhood Studies), MA Education (Learning Technology), MA Education (Leadership and Management) and MA Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia).

Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship: The Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships celebrate our commitment to internationalisation and excellence in creative, culture and enterprise. Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available to postgraduate taught Masters applicants and are worth £5000.

International Partner Scholarship: Bath Spa University’s International Partner Scholarship celebrates our strong partnerships with leading universities across the world.

International Partner Scholarships

are available to postgraduate taught Masters applicants who have completed undergraduate or postgraduate education at a Bath Spa University partner institution and are worth £5000.

Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship: The Postgraduate Overseas Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. The award is worth £1000 and the number available is unlimited.

Pre-sessional Progression Scholarship: Pre-sessional Progression Scholarships are worth £500 for applicants progressing from a 12 week pre-sesional programme to a Bachelors programme at any entry point.

Early Payment Bursary: Early Payment Bursaries are worth £500 for applicants to undergraduate and postgradudate taught Masters who do not hold any other scholarship from Bath Spa University. Applicants must pay the full tuition fee before the stated deadline (for September/ October entry: 1st September; for January/February entry: 1st November).

You will be required to pay a tuition fee deposit as part of your acceptance of studies. You can either pay your full tuition fee in one payment or take advantage of an instalment plan which spreads the cost.

When planning your finances, you should carefully budget and consider your international flights, visa costs, health insurance and any unexpected costs.

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Global School of Business Leadership

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Bath Spa University has launched an innovative joint venture which will enable an increased number of international students to study at the University. The partnership with Cambridge (US) based education provider Shorelight Education will involve the development of a ‘Pathway College’ for international students, as well as a Global School of Business Leadership that will offer a portfolio of business and management related degree programmes.

Through the partnership, the University estimates the first intake year in 2014 will enable an additional 300 international students to study in Bath, rising to an intake of 2,000 over the following four years.

The incoming students will initially study at the University’s Newton Park campus, and will live in some of the new residential accommodation currently being built there. The first pathway programme on offer in September 2014 will be in Business and Management and students will progress onto the University’s BA (Hons) Business and Management course in their second year.

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Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements Bath Spa University accepts a range of international qualifications and each application is considered individually.

International qualifications must be shown to be equivalent to the general entry requirements. Some programmes may require a subjectspecific entry requirement reflecting the specialist nature.

Undergraduate: British Advanced Levels at grades BBC to BBB or an equivalent higher secondary qualification e.g. IB. Postgraduate Taught Masters: Normally a first or second class honours degree.

Postgraduate Research: Normally a Masters degree.

English Language Requirements Applicants whose first language is not English must have a recognised English Language qualification to the required standard: Undergraduate: IELTS 6.0; TOEFL ibt 80.

Postgraduate: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL ibt 90 The above standards must be the minimum score for each component (reading, writing and speaking).

Some programmes may require a higher level of English Language.

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Pre–sessional

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Students who score less than the English Language entry requirement will be offered an opportunity to join Bath Spa University’s bespoke English Language Pre-sessional course.

If you want to study an undergraduate degree and score an IELTS 5 or equivalent, you will be invited to attend our 12 week pre-sessional course, prior to your degree course in September. If you score an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, you will be invited to attend our 6 week pre-sessional course.

If you want to study a postgraduate degree and score an IELTS 6 or equivalent, you will be invited to attend our 12 week pre-sessional course, prior to your degree course in September. If you score and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, you will be invited to attend our 6 week pre sessional course.

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Study Abroad

Esther Valmadre - 20 years old Queensland University of Technology, AUSTRALIA My exchange at Bath Spa was an adventure that I will cherish forever. The coursework was challenging but also extremely rewarding as I now feel that I have a significant writing portfolio to show for my time at university. Most importantly, I have a group of amazing new friends on the other side of the world. I could not have enjoyed my exchange in Bath more. It’s such a beautiful and welcoming city that quickly became my home away from home. I can’t wait to go back.

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Study Abroad

Summer School

If you can’t study with us for a full degree, then you can still spend a semester or a full academic year with us. Study Abroad allows students from all over the world to spend time at Bath Spa University studying a range of diverse modules with a focus on creativity, culture and enterprise.

You can select modules that relate to your major, minor or general education.

Summer schools are a great opportunity to get a taste of student life at Bath Spa University. We have a number of programmes to choose from including:

You can join the Study Abroad programme even if there is no formal agreement between Bath Spa and your home institution. You can apply direct to the International Relations office.

• Design Summer School

• English Language Summer School • The Glastonbury Experience • The Writer and the Place • Creative Writing More information about Summer Schools can be found in our Summer School guide.

If your home institution has a formal agreement with Bath Spa, you can apply through your academic advisor or home institution’s Study Abroad office.

If your home institution has an exchange partnership, but has run out of places, you can apply for the Study Abroad programme as an alternative option.

You can also apply for the programme if you are an EU student who can not secure an Erasmus placement and are looking at alternative options. You can apply direct to the International Relations office.

Further information can be found in our Study Abroad guide.

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Careers and Employability

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Throughout your course, you will acquire and develop a whole range of transferable skills, practical experience and industry insights that will make you highly attractive to your employers.

As well as a host of possibilities within your degree to develop creative, innovative and enterprising ideas, many opportunities exist elsewhere at Bath Spa to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Our Business Enterprise Competition inspires and rewards excellent new concepts and business start-up proposals from students.

You will be introduced to graduate recruiters, local, regional and national employers, and business experts

through a range of industry events on campus. With an excellent careers centre to support you with everything from CVs and job search strategies, you will be well equipped before leaving the university to the working world.

In 2012, 93% of Bath Spa graduates were in work or further study within 6 months of graduating, with 73% in professional and managerial jobs.

Advice for part time work: Most international students can work up to 20 hours a week. As a major tourist destination, there will be opportunities for work during your study. Bath Spa University’s own JobShop can help you find on-campus job, as well as vacancies in the wider community.

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Undergraduate Courses

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• BA (Hons) Acting • BSc (Hons) Applied Geographical Science • BA (Hons) Art • BSc (Hons) Biology • BA (Hons) Business and Management • BA (Hons) Business and Management (Human Resource Management) • BA (Hons) Business and Management (Marketing) • BA (Hons) Business and Management (Tourism Management) • BA (Hons) Business and Management (Accounting) • BA (Hons) Ceramics • BA (Hons) Commercial Music • BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts Practice • BA (Hons) Creative Arts • BA (Hons) Creative Media Practice • BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology • BA (Hons) Creative Writing • BA (Hons) Dance • BA (Hons) Drama • BA (Hons) Education Studies • BA (Hons) Education: Early Years Education • BA (Hons) Education: International Education • BA (Hons) Education: Youth and Community Studies • BA (Hons) English Literature • BSc (Hons) Environmental Science • BA (Hons) Fashion Design • BA (Hons) Film and Screen Studies • BA (Hons) Fine Art • BSc (Hons) Food with Nutrition • BA (Hons) Graphic Communication • BSc (Hons) Geography

• BSc (Hons) Global Development and Sustainability • BA (Hons) Heritage • BA (Hons) History • BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition • BA (Hons) Media Communications • BA (Hons) Mixed Media Textiles • BA (Hons) Music • BA (Hons) Philosophy and Ethics • BA (Hons) Photography and Digital Media • BSc (Hons) Psychology • BA (Hons) Publishing • BA (Hons) Religions, Philosophies and Ethics • BSc (Hons) Sociology • BA (Hons) Study of Religions • BA (Hons) Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors • BA (Hons) Theatre Production • BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object • BA (Hons) Visual Design Other Courses:• Applied Art and Design/ Contemporary Art and Professional Practice • Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance • Digital Design • Early Childhood Studies • Early Years • Education Studies for Teaching Assistants • Fashion and Textile Design Skills • Graphic Design • Music Production / Music Production and Artist Development • Musical Theatre • Performing Arts • Popular Music • Tourism Management

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PostGraduate Courses

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MA Arts Management MA Advertising Practice MA Business and Management MA Business and Management: Accounting MA Business and Management: Enterprise MA Business and Management: International Business MA Business and Management: International Marketing MA Business and Management: Marketing MMus Commercial Music MMus Composition MMus Creative Sound & Media Technology MA/MSc Creative Technologies and Enterprise MA Creative Writing MA Curatorial Practice MA Dance MA Design MA Design: Brand Development MA Design: Ceramics MA Design: Fashion and Textiles MA Eco-criticism and Environmental Writing MA Education Studies MA Education: Early Years

• MA Education: International Education and Global Citizenship • MA Education: Leadership and Management • MA Education: Learning Technology • MA Education: Specific Learning Difficulties/ Dyslexia • MSc Environmental Management • MA Fashion • MA Feature Filmmaking • MFA Fine Art • MA Heritage Management • MA Literature, Landscape and Environment • MA Performance • MA Performing Shakespeare • MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology • MA Scriptwriting • MMus Songwriting • MA Theatre for Young Audiences • MA Travel and Nature Writing • MA Visual Communications • MA Writing For Young People • MA Writing Poetry • MPhil and PhD

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How to apply

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Bath Spa University aims to make the application process as straightforward as possible.

You can apply direct to the university.

There is no application fee and you can complete the application online. You can send copies of your documents by email and once you have submitted your full application, it is automatically sent to our dedicated international admissions team.

For further information about other application processes, please email international@bathspa.ac.uk

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Contact us

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We hope you found this guide an exciting and useful introduction to studying in the UK and at Bath Spa University.

The International Relations team is here to support you and we can provide information and guidance on: • Understanding the UK Education system • Courses available at Bath Spa University • Making your application and gaining admission to Bath Sap University’s range of programmes • Comparing international and UK qualifications • Country visits for presentations, student interviews and spot admissions • Visits to international schools, both in the UK and abroad • Study Abroad and Summer School programmes • Recommended country representatives and international education counsellors.

Please contact us at: International Relations Office, Main House, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN. E: international@bathspa.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1225 875777 www.bathspa.ac.uk https://www.facebook.com/bathspauniversityinternationalrelations @Bsuglobal

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Bath Spa University, International Relations Office, Main House, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN. E: international@bathspa.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1225 875777 www.bathspa.ac.uk https://www.facebook.com/bathspauniversityinternationalrelations @Bsuglobal