Welcome to your Bath Spa University (BSU) Open Day. We’re so excited to meet you!
This is your opportunity to see what it's really like to study at our University. You'll be able to talk to students, explore our campuses, and learn all about the support and opportunities available to you when you study with us. Be sure to check out the timetables on pages 13 to 24 to see which sessions you'd like to attend.
There are maps on campus (and in this brochure), and our Student Ambassadors and staff are on hand throughout the day to help. You can visit our information point in Commons Atrium, where our staff are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Free tea and coffee is available in the Refectory and at various locations across campus.
We hope today helps you make an informed decision to apply to BSU, and that you enjoy your visit!
Shuttle buses
Getting the most from your day
Refuel
Newton Park map
Accommodation & finance
Supporting you Your student journey
Morning sessions
University services, information & tours
Course session timetables
Afternoon sessions
University services, information & tours
Course session timetables
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WHY CHOOSE US?
With great teaching, excellent facilities, and the space for you to discover your best self, BSU is more than a university- we're a unique community where creative minds meet.
A WORLD-FAMOUS CITY
Bath has been the shining gem of the South West since Roman times. Known for its creative scene, wide array of independent businesses and Regency charm, it’s an easy city to fall in love with. It’s also one of the safest cities in the UK, so you can settle into your new home with confidence.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We conduct world-leading research that makes a difference. With BSU, you can be a part of a movement of creative thinkers changing the world through creative solutions, impactful cultural partnerships, and the facilities and confidence to succeed.
MAKING YOU A PRIORITY
Our community is at the heart of our work, and we’re here to help you make the most of your time at BSU. Our Student Wellbeing and Careers Teams are available around the clock to support you in any way that they can.
OUTSTANDING SPACES AND FACILITIES
Our campuses have everything you need to realise your most ambitious projects. From our state-of-the-art studios, labs and performance spaces to our specialist workshops and IT suites, you’ll have the very best tools at your disposal.
DISCOVER A NEW COMMUNITY
University is a great place to meet new friends and find new interests. With over 70 different clubs and societies, there’s something for everyone at the Bath Spa Students’ Union. Try your hand at cosplay, join a competitive sports team, or even start a band; the possibilities are endless.
SHUTTLE BUS
Our shuttle buses run between Newton Park from outside the library to our art and design campus, Locksbrook, all day.
You can hop on the bus outside of the Library at Newton Park to head to Locksbrook, and at the Locksbrook Road entrance of Locksbrook Campus to head to Newton Park.
If you're looking at courses mainly based at Newton Park, why not go explore our other campus? Even though it's focused on art and design provision, Locksbrook is open for all of BSU's students to use, both as a study space and as a means to experiment in our technical workshops. You can try your hand at screenprinting, sewing, 3D printing, metalwork, graphics, painting... the opportunities are endless!
You can also hop on a free FirstBus Shuttle bus from Newton Park to Dorchester Street (outside Bath Spa train station) and to the Weston (near Locksbrook Campus).
Park to Locksbrook Campus
Campus to Newton Park
30 minutes from 08:00 - 17:30
30 minutes from 08:00 - 17:30
Every 60 minutes from 8:15 - 11:15 and 12:45 - 16:45 First bus departing Dorchester Street at 7:30 (arrival 7:50)
Every 60 minutes from 08:45 - 11:45 and 13:15 - 16:15 Last bus departing Newton Park at 17:30 (arrival 17:50)
Dorchester Street to The Weston to Newton Park
Newton Park to Dorchester Street
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR DAY
Take a look at our suggested checklist below to make the very most of your Open Day today.
Attend course sessions
Go to a Welcome to BSU session
Take a campus tour led by our Student Ambassadors
Drop in to our student accommodation
Attend an Accommodation talk in Michael Tippett Centre
Grab food at the Refectory or one of our various outlets across campus
Check out the Students’ Union
Take yourself on a trip into the city of Bath once your Open Day is over
QUESTIONS?
ASK ONE OF OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS FOR HELP
REFUEL - WHERE TO EAT ON CAMPUS
Food and drink are available in the Refectory, Cafe Commons (COSTA), The Interval and the Students’ Union Bar. We offer vegan and vegetarian options. Complimentary tea and coffee will also be available across the campus throughout the day.
NEWTON PARK MAP
Wellow Laboratories
Stanton
Twinhoe
Newton
Walled Garden
Italian Garden
Castle
Students’ Union
ACCOMMODATION & FINANCE
YOUR NEW HOME
We offer a wide range of accommodation options. Whatever your requirements, we'll help you find a home from home
WHAT DO YOU GET?
All of our accommodation comes with free Wi-Fi and fully fitted kitchens. You’ll find everything you need to make living away from home convenient, comfortable and fun.
ACCOMMODATION VISITS
You can visit some accommodation at our Newton Park campus today with "Open House" style, self-guided visits. These are open between 9:30-12:45 and 14:0017:15. There'll be staff and student residents on-hand to answer questions about living at BSU, and don't forget to attend the Accommodation talks throughout the day or speak to the team for more details.
GUARANTEED OFFER OF ACCOMMODATION
We can guarantee you an offer of accommodation if you’re joining us as a full-time undergraduate student and put BSU as your firm choice. For more details, please check our website.
YOUR FINANCE
Starting a degree may be a big investment, but the rewards last a lifetime. BSU has plenty of support in place to make sure you feel secure with your finances.
WHAT DO YOU PAY FOR?
You’ll be expected to pay for your tuition fees (generally £9,525 a year for Home students), your living costs (rent, food, going out, etc.), and your course costs. Your tuition fees can be loaned from Student Finance England (SFE) or other relevant funding bodies, as can your living costs, which can be covered by a maintenance loan. You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply for these via the gov.uk website.
FUNDING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
BSU offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and other opportunities to help you fund your studies. For further information on the awards available please check our website or speak to our finance team in the Commons Atrium.
SUPPORTING YOU
Student Wellbeing Services (SWS) are here for you. You can access professional advice, guidance and resources 24/7 at BSU to help with any issues that you may face.
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY
Our Disability Advisors can provide advice and practical support to students' who identify as disabled and neurodiverse, including how to access your Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA), and ensuring you get accessible accommodation.
MEDICAL SERVICES, WELLBEING, AND MENTAL HEALTH
You can register with the University Medical Service once you’re a student with us. Our professional practitioners can also provide help to any students struggling with their mental health, and our Wellbeing Advisors can offer practical guidance to coordinate the right support to suit your needs.
SUPPORT FOR TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS
SWS provide a range of support for transgender and non-binary students to ensure that your experience at BSU is comfortable and positive as it can be. Check out our website for more information.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Academic Skills (ASk) are here to help with our students' academic pursuits. Each student is also assigned an academic advisor to support their development at university.
YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION
Your Students’ Union (SU) is here to ensure that you have a positive and valuable experience at university. It can help you with your studies, meeting new friends, should this be preparing you for the world of work and making your voice heard.
The SU runs a year-round programme of events, so there’s always something fun to do! We have over 70+ societies; if you can’t find one you want to join, you can always start your own. Be sure to come and check out the SU facilities, including the SU Gym and the Bar, whilst visiting us today.
YOUR STUDENT JOURNEY
MORNING SESSION TIMETABLES
UNIVERSITY SERVICES, INFORMATION AND TOURS
As well as using today to check out some course talks, you can also get expert advice on all stages of your university journey from our services teams, including Student Accommodation, Student Wellbeing Services, and Admissions.
Welcome to BSU
Join us to discover what makes Bath Spa University a unique, inspiring place to live and study.
Accommodation at Bath Spa University Find out about accommodation options at BSU in this presentation from our Accommodation team.
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- 11:30
- 12:45
COURSE SESSION TIMETABLES
Interested in a combined honours degree or more than one course? If those course sessions are scheduled at the same time with no repeated session, then please visit our teams at the course stands to find out more.
ART, FILM AND MEDIA
COURSE SESSION TIME LOCATION
• CREATIVE MEDIA Course Sessions AM 10:30 - 11:15 Commons 112
• FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES Course Sessions AM 09:30 - 10:15 Commons 112
• MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Course Sessions AM 11:45 - 12:30 Commons 111
• FILM, TELEVISION AND DIGITAL PRODUCTION Course Sessions AM 09:30 - 10:15 or 11:45 - 12:30 Commons 106
Studio drop-ins AM 10:30 - 11:15 or 11:45 - 12:30 TV Studio
• SPORTS MEDIA PRODUCTION Course Session AM 09:30 - 10:15 Commons 121
Studio drop-ins AM 10:30 - 11:15 or 11:45 - 12:30 TV Studio
Visit the course stand: Commons G23/24 09:00 - 13:00
BUSINESS SCHOOL
• BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
• BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
• ECONOMICS AND LAW Course Sessions AM 09:30 - 10:15 Michael Tippett Centre Auditorium 11:45 - 12:30 Commons 221/222
• ECONOMICS Q&A Q&A Session AM 11:45-12:30 Commons 224
• FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT Course Session AM 09:30 - 10:15 Commons 214
• LAW Course Sessions AM 09:30 - 10:15 or 11:45 - 12:30 Commons 225/226
• MARKETING Course Session AM 10:30 - 11:15 Commons 224
• SPORTS MANAGEMENT Course Sessions AM 09:30 - 10:15 or 11:45 - 12:30 Commons 223
• ENGLISH LITERATURE Course Sessions AM 09:30 - 10:15 Commons 137 11:45 - 12:30
• HISTORY Course Sessions AM 09:30 - 10:15 Commons 135 11:45 - 12:30
• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• POLITICS
• POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS Course Session AM 10:30 - 11:15 Commons 133
• PUBLISHING (ALL PATHWAYS)
• JOURNALISM AND PUBLISHING Course Session AM 10:30 - 11:15 Commons G30
• PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS Course Session AM 09:30 - 10:15 Commons 134
Visit the course stand: Commons first floor outside CM.135/136/137 09:00 - 13:00
AFTERNOON SESSION TIMETABLES
UNIVERSITY SERVICES, INFORMATION AND TOURS
As well as using today to check out some course talks, you can also get expert advice on all stages of your university journey from our services teams, including Student Accommodation, Student Wellbeing Services, and Admissions.
Welcome to BSU
Accommodation at Bath Spa University
Join us to discover what makes Bath Spa University a unique, inspiring place to live and study.
Find out about accommodation options at BSU in this presentation from our Accommodation team.
13:30 - 13:50 Michael Tippett Centre
15:00 - 15:20
15:00 - 16:00 or 16:15 - 17:15 Michael Tippett Centre Auditorium
Admissions
Careers and Employability
Fees
Go
International
Library
Mature
COURSE SESSION TIMETABLES
Interested in a combined honours degree or more than one course? If those course sessions are scheduled at the same time with no repeated session, then please visit our teams at the course stands to find out more.
• FILM, TELEVISION AND DIGITAL PRODUCTION Course Sessions PM 14:00 - 14:45 or 16:15 - 17:00 Commons 106 Studio drop ins PM 15:00 - 15:45 or 16:15 - 17:00 TV Studio
• SPORTS MEDIA PRODUCTION Course Session PM 14:00 - 14:45 Commons 121
Studio drop ins PM 15:00 - 15:45 or 16:15 - 17:00 TV Studio
Visit the course stand: Commons G23/24 13:30 - 17:15
BUSINESS SCHOOL
• BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
• BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
• ECONOMICS AND LAW Course Sessions PM 14:00 - 14:45 Michael Tippett Centre Auditorium 16:15 - 17:00 Commons 221/222
Visit the course stand: Commons first floor outside CM.135/136/137 13:30 - 17:15
THE CITY OF BATH
Bath is a beautiful and unique city, with a thriving student community. We love being here and hope you will too! After you’re finished on campus, we encourage you to check out the city centre. We’ve prepared a handy guide of fun things to do in Bath whilst you’re visiting us!
WELL CONNECTED
It’s easy to explore from Bath; big cities like London, Bristol and Cardiff can be reached by train, and Bristol Airport is less than an hour away for adventures further afield.
VIBRANT AND CULTURAL
Outstanding sports venues and facilities, lively nightlife, restaurants and cafés sit alongside great independent shops and quiet corners. Bath also has a vibrant arts scene, including the annual Bath Festival and SparkFest, both of which BSU students help deliver.
BURSTING WITH INDUSTRY
You’ll graduate industry ready in a city thriving with creative industries and leading organisations in education, publishing, creative technology and more. There is also a large community of entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.
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FIVE THINGS TO DO IN BATH
There’s plenty of history to see in Bath; the whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hop on an open top bus tour and check out the sights, or follow the city trail walking tour and see iconic historic locations like the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and the Assembly Rooms. TOUR THROUGH TIME
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FANCY A CUPPA?
Bath is renowned for its huge array of teahouses, most of which dates back to the 18th century. Get the ‘true’ Georgian experience with a Bath Bun at Sally Lunn’s, the oldest bakehouse in Bath, or enjoy a cream tea at one of the many other independent cafes across the city.
3 EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS
The city centre might be bustling with its fair share of shops, restaurants, and bars, but it’s also home to many beautiful green spaces. Take a tour around the Parade Gardens, or laze in front of the Royal Crescent at Victoria Park and take in the views.
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SPOT THE FILMING LOCATION
Bath has become renowned as a sought-after film location and hosts its own Film Festival every year. Why not go on a tour of your favourite Bridgerton spots, or see where Timothee Chalamet danced in Wonka?
5 QUIRKY SHOPPING
Full of independents, vintage shops and high street brands, Bath is a shopper’s paradise.
MAP OF BATH
CAMPUSES AND PARKING
Locksbrook Campus - Locksbrook Road, BA1 3EL
Newton Park Campus - Newton St Loe, BA2 9BN
Rotork House Parking for Locksbrook CampusBrassmill Lane, Bath BA1 3JQ
NEWTON PARK CAMPUS BA2 9BN
BATH SPA SPORTS GROUND BA2 9EU
ACCOMMODATION IN THE CITY
Charlton Court - Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3ES
Waterside Court - Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3ED
Twerton Mill - Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 1EZ
NEWBRIDGE PARK AND RIDE BA1 3NB
BRISTOLANDBATHRAILWAYPATH
ROTORK HOUSE BA1 3JQ
Parking for Locksbrook
LOWERBRISTOLROAD BRASSMILLLANE
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