Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 by Bath Spa University

BATH SPA UNiversity UNDERgraduate prospectus 2017

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CONTENTS

WELCOME 04 10 reasons why 07 Our campuses 09 Caring for the environment 10 Choosing where to live 14 Bath, a great student city 16 Students’ Union 18 Boost your career 20 Study facilities 21 Student support 22 International students 23 Studying abroad – global citizens 24 Returning to learning 25 Which course is right for me? 26 Money matters 28 Do I qualify? 30 Applying to Bath Spa ART, DESIGN AND CRAFTS 35 Creative Arts 36 Art 36 Ceramics and Sculpture 37 Mixed Media Textiles 37 Graphic Arts 38 Fine Art 39 Contemporary Arts Practice 40 Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object 41 Fashion Design 42 Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors 44 Graphic Communication 45 Photography 46 History of Art and Design EDUCATION AND PATHWAYS TO TEACHING 49 Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) 50 Education Studies: Education, International Education, Early Years Education, Youth and Community Studies MEDIA AND FILM 53 Creative Media Practice 54 Film, Television and Digital Production 55 Film and Screen Studies 56 Media Communications COMPUTING 58 Creative Computing – Animation – Gaming – Software Development HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION 61 Heritage 62 History 63 Religions, Philosophies and Ethics 64 Philosophy and Ethics 65 Study of Religions ENGLISH AND WRITING 67 Creative Writing 68 English Literature 69 Publishing

Welcome

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE 71 Acting 72 Commercial Music 73 Creative Music Technology 74 Dance 75 Drama 76 Music 77 Theatre Production BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 79 Business and Management – Accounting – Human Resource Management – International Business – Marketing – Tourism Management – Festivals and Events – Entrepreneurship

FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR FROM THE PRESIDENT OF PROFESSOR CHRISTINA SLADE THE STUDENTS’ UNION BRUCE GALLIVER — — “Bath Spa University prides itself on “My name’s Bruce and I’m the current providing a caring, friendly Students’ Union President here at Bath environment where particular Spa. Whether you’re just having a look emphasis is placed on teaching PSYCHOLOGY AND or already have your heart set on excellence. This is a relatively small SOCIAL SCIENCES coming, I hope you’ve at least had a university of some 8,000 students, 83 Criminology chance to walk around the beautiful and you will find that staff will pay 84 Psychology campuses that the University great attention to your overall 85 Sociology operates. As a former student myself, experience as a student here. who only graduated in 2014, I can We want you to be challenged and BIOLOGICAL AND honestly say that I had a fantastic fulfilled academically, to have the GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES experience here, and I know that this is best possible preparation for your 87 Environmental Science echoed by the vast majority of the future career, but also to develop 88 Biology student body. The fact that the as an individual by taking advantage – Conservation Biology University is relatively small means of the many wider opportunities – Human Biology that there’s a real community feel available to you – whether through 90 Geography about it and you tend to bump into volunteering or sporting activities, 91 Global Development and people you know every day. or through travel and study overseas. Sustainability There’s lots to do outside of your If you have the opportunity to course that the Students’ Union visit us on one of our Open Days, FOOD AND NUTRITION facilitates, like clubs and societies, please do so – you would be made 92 Food with Nutrition trips, volunteering opportunities, most welcome. You will, I am sure, 93 Human Nutrition events and socials and loads of other be impressed by the beauty of the stuff that is open to you to shape and campuses and the impressive facilities FOUNDATION DEGREES WITH OUR available to you including recent world mould as you see fit! The Union is also PARTNERS IN EDUCATION able to support and represent you on class developments at the Newton 96 Contemporary Art and any issue related to your experience as Professional Studies Park campus. 96 Contemporary Circus and a student, you may even end up in a Bath Spa University is a vibrant Physical Performance representative position yourself and diverse community of talented 97 Early Childhood Studies helping out your fellow ‘spartans’! staff and students who value 97 Early Years Bath itself is also a wonderful place to creativity and culture in its broadest 98 Education Studies for live. The city has a wide variety of sense, and who are enterprising in Teaching Assistants activities and opportunities whatever their approach. Bath Spa graduates 98 Fashion and Textile Design Skills you’re interested in, not to mention are global citizens, ready to make 99 Graphic Design that it’s one of the safest student cities a difference – we hope that one 99 Music Production / Music in the UK. University life really gives day you will join in their success.” Production and Artist Development you the chance to be an independent, 100 Musical Theatre creative and autonomous person 100 Performing Arts and wherever you go, I hope that 101 Popular Music you’re able to realise your potential. Good luck, and maybe see you INFORMATION next year!” 102 Courses and combinations 104 Visit us 105 Index 105 More information

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10 REASONS why 1 EXCELLENT REPUTATION We can trace our history back over 160 years to the original Bath School of Art, so our reputation is built on tradition and success. But despite our long history we’re modern and progressive in our approach. Our applications have risen significantly in recent years, so we’re very popular too. In Which? University 2014 Bath Spa was ranked as one of the top six creative universities.

2 TOP QUALITY TEACHING

3 FLEXIBLE COURSES

Our teaching is of a very high standard, but don’t just take our word for it. We scored 90% for teaching quality in the 2015 National Student Survey (NSS). Our teachers are passionate about teaching quality, and are committed to research and development of innovative and creative teaching techniques. Importantly, they do all they can to make themselves available to students to offer help and guidance.

We offer a full range of creative, cultural and humanities-based courses, with an enterprise focus. Our course mix and structure is unique, and provides exciting opportunities to explore different study options. Combine this with state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative learning spaces, personal tutors and peer mentors, and a wealth of advice and guidance – and you’ll have everything you need to realise your potential.

4 EXCITING CAREER PROSPECTS

5 STRONG CARING ETHOS

Through our partnerships with businesses we’ll connect you to a wide range of career pathways and employment opportunities. Our graduates enjoy prospects above the national average with around 95% of graduates in work or further study after six months.

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 homesickness, as well as offering disability support and so much more. Yet it doesn’t end there. Our Green Focus environmental policies care for our campus, and we’re ranked 28 out of 143 universities in the People and Planet Green League 2015 in the ‘First Class’ award category.

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6 REWARDING EXPERIENCE Our student satisfaction rates are exceptional: we scored 90% for overall satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), putting us in the top 20 UK universities for overall satisfaction. 87% of our students will complete their programme of study compared with just 78% in the UK as a whole.

9 INTERNATIONALLY CONNECTED

10 SAFE AND SECURE

We have partnerships and links with businesses, organisations and institutions across the globe – this is a globally connected community. We welcome international students to our beautiful campuses, and we give UK students plenty of opportunities to spend time abroad and get that all-important international insight. So our graduates leave us as global citizens with ambition, drive and focus.

We provide an environment that allows our students to concentrate on what matters most. The campuses are beautiful, and the city of Bath itself is renowned internationally with an enviable reputation for being enjoyable and safe to live in. In fact, it’s ranked as one of the top ‘safe student cities’. It has a personality all of its own, with an intimate yet vibrant community.

7 HAPPY COMMUNITY

8 HISTORIC CAMPUSES

The Bath Spa community values creativity, culture and enterprise. Compared to some universities we’re relatively small in size – small enough for students to feel that they’re treated and respected as individuals. It’s a thriving community where all sorts of extra-curricular opportunities exist – clubs, societies, volunteering, work-based activities. It all makes for a fulfilling, rewarding – and successful – community.

Our campuses are steeped in history, with beautiful period buildings and breath-taking settings. We take great care of them to ensure they provide an inspirational setting today and we also invest in ultramodern technology and facilities to make sure future generations of students can enjoy them. Our modern developments blend sympathetically into the historic setting, and our students tell us it’s a great environment in which to succeed.

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OUR campuses 01

As an undergraduate you’ll be based at one of our two main campuses – either in or near Bath. They’re very different in terms of architecture and setting, but both are beautiful, inspiring places to study. NEWTON PARK This is the largest of the campuses, and this is where you’ll be based if you’re studying a subject that’s not in the School of Art and Design. It is a mix of history and modernity set in stunning parkland leased from the Duchy of Cornwall. It is a busy campus in an idyllic rural setting, only four miles from the city centre of Bath. You’ll find excellent facilities, from the ultra-modern academic building ‘Commons’ (completed in 2014) to the purpose-built concert hall, the Michael Tippett Centre, and the newly refurbished science labs. Commons has superb teaching facilities and provides the best specialist digital and studio resources for teaching in the South West – equal to anything found in the best commercial organisations and broadcast companies. The historic buildings on the campus are also used for teaching and study space. You might find yourself studying in the 14th century Castle tower (the oldest building on the campus and a scheduled ancient monument) or in the Creative Writing Centre in the Castle Gatehouse, another scheduled ancient monument, but equipped with the latest computers and audio visual equipment. To top it all off, Newton Park boasts a nature reserve, a lake, woods, historic listed buildings, and rolling fields. The grounds were designed by the well-known landscape architect

ain House, Newton Park campus M (Photographed by Wayne Tucker) 02–05 Commons building

Capability Brown in the 18th century, and many of the original features remain. The transformation of the Walled Garden near the new ‘Gardens’ student residences is a recent example of how the original estate has been adapted to provide truly unique facilities and outdoor space where you can relax and socialise. The outdoor amphitheatre near Commons is another recent addition and provides a stunning setting for student performances. There are two main blocks of student housing on Newton Park campus. The ‘Gardens’ residences are new en-suite halls for over 560 students. These are individual houses for up to ten students with a shared kitchen and living space. They’re in an attractive courtyard setting at the top of the campus near to the Students’ Union. The ‘Lakeside’ accommodation, housing over 300 students, is at the other end of the campus near the main Commons building. Newton Park campus is a really friendly, sociable place. The Students’ Union forms the hub of social activity on campus, and also runs the many sports clubs and societies. The SU has a 30 station fitness gym, and there are sports pitches on-site for rugby, football, hockey and netball. Many of the sports clubs are affiliated with local clubs in the community (a good way of getting to know the locals). Sports clubs are open to all students and there are 12 teams competing regularly.

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01 S ion Hill campus main entrance 02 Corsham Court Postgraduate Centre

SION HILL Sion Hill campus is the main base for the Bath School of Art and Design. Sion Hill is in a stunning setting and grounds, in the Lansdown district of Bath – a residential area of the city renowned for its architecture, and within walking distance of the city centre. If you’re an art and design student you’ll appreciate the amazing specialist facilities and resources at Sion Hill. There are well-equipped studios and workshops: graphic communication studios, electronic media workshops, studios for art, photography, textiles and sculpture, workshops for wood, etching, lithography and silkscreen. You’ll also enjoy the friendly community atmosphere at Sion Hill. It’s in a very peaceful setting (despite its closeness to the city centre), and is surrounded by its own attractively landscaped gardens; the site originally belonged to a 19th century mansion house, and although the house was destroyed in the war, the ornamental grounds remain. In June each year the site becomes a showpiece of student talent as the School of Art and Design hosts its annual degree show – an event that always draws a large audience from near and far. The School of Art and Design also has a separate teaching centre at The Circus, Bath, and this is where Fashion students are based. In addition, there are workshop spaces and facilities at Dartmouth Avenue in the Oldfield Park area of Bath, where much of the Creative Arts programme is based. OTHER TEACHING SITES The University also has a number of additional sites used for specialist undergraduate teaching. Burdall’s Yard is an exciting arts/performance centre in Bath city centre. The centre is used as a teaching, rehearsal and performance space and also hosts a number of hugely successful arts events. A Theatre Production Centre is located between the Newton Park Campus and Bath city centre at Ashman’s Yard. If you’re a Theatre Production student you’ll do much of your practical work here in the specialist workshops.

CORSHAM COURT Corsham Court in Wiltshire is a specialist centre for the University’s postgraduate teaching and research. It’s a stunning building, built in 1582, in the most beautiful setting. If you stay to do a postgraduate course with us this is where you’ll probably be based. It has various workshops, studios, study rooms, a library, common room and art gallery as well as specialist facilities for music, photography, film and textiles. Bath Spa University has a long history with Corsham Court and the Methuen family who own it. Bath Academy of Art moved to the Court in 1946 and provided higher education in specialist art and design, teacher training, performing arts and combined arts. Bath Academy of Art then became Bath School of Art and Design which is now part of the University.

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Caring for the environment 01

01 The leafy surroundings of Newton Park 02–03 Various flora and fauna on campus

Bath Spa University has an excellent record of environmental performance and improvement.

From cycling to recycling, we’re always looking for ways to protect our environment. Our students and staff share a strong environmental ethos and we encourage everyone to play their part and get involved. Things like using public transport more, saving energy and reducing water usage are just some of the ways we’re working to safeguard our beautiful campuses and the world around us. HOW WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE We have an excellent record of environmental performance and improvement. – The University was awarded ‘First Class Honours’ for the fifth year running in the national People and Planet Green League 2015, ranked 28 out of 151 UK universities for our environmental policy and performance in areas such as carbon emissions, waste recycling, energy efficiency and water consumption. – We’ve also achieved a Platinum award under the national EcoCampus scheme, along with the international environmental management system ISO 14001. – Through our carbon reduction programme, which began in 2010, we have avoided the emissions of over 4,500 tonnes of CO2. That’s well over a whole year’s worth of carbon! – We are a Fairtrade accredited university – we believe equity and fairness in trade contributes to sustainable development. – Alongside our core Sustainable Development courses, we run open

modules on sustainability issues that any student interested in environmental issues can take, regardless of what subject they are studying. This is because we recognise that the greatest positive impact we can have is by engaging with tomorrow’s global citizens to develop a broad understanding of the issues. – We make no use of animals in our teaching and research other than the observation and monitoring of mammals and birds in their natural habitats for conservation purposes. GET INVOLVED! We are always looking for creative and talented volunteers to help the university with its Green Focus. You can create films, performances, videos, anything creative that either informs or engages with staff and students in sustainability. To get involved contact the Sustainability Team using the email: environment@bathspa.ac.uk – Passionate about the environment and sustainability and want to be paid to talk about it? We have a Green Communicators team which support us in our sustainability goals and targets. To apply and for more information email: environment@ bathspa.ac.uk – You can get involved every day by being energy conscious and correctly using our recycling stations across our campuses. This will help us reach our energy and our 80% recycling targets for 2015/16. – Finally, why not like us on Facebook and stay up-to-date with environment news at www.facebook.com/BSUGreen/ and you can follow us on Twitter at @BSU_Green_Focus

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CHOOSING WHERE TO live

There are several things to consider when choosing where to live – your chosen course may determine the location, you may wish to consider whether you want to live in the city, you may wish to bring a car, and of course you need to consider how much you can afford. Whether you want to live in the city centre or on campus, meet as many people as possible or have a quieter study environment, or work to a certain budget, Bath Spa University offers a range of different accommodation options to suit different needs. LIVING IN HALLS All the halls of residences are situated in close proximity to the university campuses, with great city locations and easy transport links. If you’re based at Newton Park and want to live in halls of residence, you can apply for halls on campus or in one of our offsite halls: Waterside Court, Charlton, Twerton Mill, and Green Park. Waterside Court, Charlton Court and Twerton Mill are conveniently located between the campus and the city centre on a good bus route. Green Park House is a brand new block that will be opening in 2016, and is based in the centre of Bath. If you’re based at Sion Hill campus (Bath School of Art and Design) you

can apply to live in Bankside House which is just a ten minute walk away and is only available to art and design students. Alternatively you can also apply for any of the other offsite halls: Waterside Court, Charlton Court, Twerton Mill or Green Park House. Newton Park campus hosts around 900 students while our halls in Bath house around 1,300. FRIENDLY AND SOCIAL NEWTON PARK There are between 300 and 500 Bath Spa students living at each site, so you will have lots of opportunity to socialise and meet lots of people. Bath itself is full of things to do including theatres, cinemas, festivals, sports groups and shops. Also, the Students’ Union has lots going on both at the Newton Park campus and in Bath city. Within the halls of residences themselves we have the Resident Tutors, who run smaller, lower key, activities for residents such as coffee clubs, pot luck dinners and movie nights. There is also free WiFi in all halls of residences which means you can easily keep in touch with family and friends back home. SION HILL Bankside House is a smaller property with just 42 students living there.

As it is so small, Bankside House tends to be very sociable and friendly because everyone can get to know each other. All students at Bankside House will be on similar courses as it is reserved for Bath School of Art and Design students. Bankside also has a Resident Tutor who runs smaller, lower key activities for residents such as coffee clubs, pots luck dinners and movie nights. In the other offsite halls there are between 300 and 500 Bath Spa students living there, so you will have plenty of opportunities to meet lots of people. Bath itself is full of things to do, including theatres, cinemas, festivals, sports groups and shops. The Students’ Union run activities, and have lots going on both at the Newton Park campus and in Bath. There is also free WiFi in all halls of residences which means you can easily keep in touch with family and friends back home. FOOD AND SUPERMARKETS NEWTON PARK All accommodation has a fully fitted kitchen and selfcatering facilities. For students in Gardens and Lakeside halls we offer a catering package in conjunction with our Universityrun canteen. Twerton Mill, Waterside Court and Charlton Court are all situated next door to one of the

biggest Lidl’s in the country and within a 10/15 minute walk of a Sainsbury’s. Green Park will be situated next door to Sainsbury’s, and is based in the centre of Bath. This means it is a minute’s walk from countless coffee shops, restaurants, delis and bars. While you are at classes on campus you have a choice of four different catering establishments, plus the Students’ Union shop, allowing you an option of everything from a hot meal to pre-packaged sandwiches. SION HILL All accommodation has a fully fitted kitchen and self-catering facilities. Bankside House has a Co-op two minutes’ walk away, and Sainsbury’s and Lidl a ten minute walk away. Twerton Mill, Waterside Court and Charlton Court are all situated next door to one of the biggest Lidl’s in the country and within a 10/15 minute walk of a Sainsbury’s. Green Park is situated next door to Sainsbury’s and is walking distance from countless coffee shops, restaurants, delis and bars. While you are at classes on campus we have a refectory at the Sion Hill campus. TRAVELLING We have dedicated university buses that run in a circuit around the

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accommodation, the city and your classes. A bus pass is around £100 per term. Most of our accommodation has Bath Next Bikes (like Boris Bikes) that you can hire at each accommodation site. All of our accommodation has bike stores, so there is plenty of space for you to store your bike securely. We do not allow cars at any of our halls of residences; if you do want to bring a car then you would need to go into private sector housing. Bath Spa University prides itself on its green credentials and so public transport is highly promoted and supported. SAFE AND SECURE Bath is generally a very safe city and typically comes out well in University rankings in relation to safety. All of our accommodation has security either on site or on call, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. On arrival you will be given a phone number for your accommodation security team who you can contact whenever you need them. Guards are easily identified with badges and a high visibility jackets. All accommodation is covered by CCTV and all the doors are a key card access which can be monitored and audited. All halls of residences come with basic contents insurance to protect your possessions.

HAPPY Finally we want your student experience to be a happy one and we work hard to make it so. We have Resident Tutors living in the halls of residences to act as an out of hours contact and to support you and help you settle into university life. When you apply for halls of residences we ask a variety of questions to ensure that you are in suitable accommodation such as whether you would like single sex, alcoholfree or quiet halls of residences. We also ask at that stage if you have a medical condition that means you need a specific type of accommodation such as en-suite or if you need any adaptations to the room. There are also lots of wider teams to support you whilst living in halls of residences including cleaners, maintenance staff and a finance team to support with any issues regarding rent and payments. See page 12 for the different halls we have available.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION If Bath Spa University is your firm choice and you live over thirty miles away, you’ll be eligible to apply for one of our accommodation options. In April once you’ve confirmed via UCAS that you’ve accepted our offer to study at Bath Spa, our Student Housing Team will email you inviting you to apply via the online application form. This is done via the Student Housing Website https://thehub.bathspa.ac.uk/ services/housing. You’ll find a lot of information there, so do take a look. We make every effort to offer students their first choice of accommodation, however this is not always possible. If you reject an initial offer of a place in halls because it’s not one of the halls you wanted, we will only make you an alternative offer when offers have been made to all other unallocated students. In years of exceptional demand this may mean that no places in halls are left and we won’t be able to make you a subsequent offer.

A few other points to note about applying for accommodation: – We make reasonable adjustments for disabled students and students with certain medical issues. – Full time International (nonEU) students are given priority housing for their first year of study at Bath Spa University. – If you’re based at one of our other partner FE colleges we won’t be able to offer you accommodation in Bath, however we can give you contact details of people who can help at the college where you will be studying. – Licence fee or rent is paid in instalments. – You will be required to pay a deposit which is returnable at the end of your stay (subject to damage of room and shared communal areas). – You do not have to vacate your rooms during Christmas or Easter holiday periods. – You’ll be given information on what to bring such as kitchen equipment, bedding and how to purchase a TV licence, before you arrive.

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If you’re moving away from home for the first time you have a number of options available to you.

HALLS OF RESIDENCE NEWTON PARK CAMPUS There are 868 students housed on Newton Park campus, all in self-catered halls. A standard level of student room insurance is included, along with all utility bills and WiFi internet access. All students sign a Licence Agreement with Bath Spa University. All prices quoted are subject to annual increases. LAKESIDE RESIDENCES These are at the bottom end of the campus near the main academic building, Commons, and near the beautiful lake that runs through part of the grounds. There are three types of room in different accommodation blocks, all priced differently. There are 246 single rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Cluster flats of eight or nine rooms share a communal kitchen /living space, and there are shared shower room / bathroom and separate WCs on each floor. The ratio of shared WCs and shared shower rooms / bathrooms to students is 1:4. The majority of single rooms have individual hand wash basins. Licence Agreement charges for academic year 2015/16 are £120 per week. There are three large single rooms available, and charges for academic year 2015/16 for these are £135 per week. There are 12 spaces in six single, same sex shared (twin) rooms. Shared rooms have one hand wash basin, two single beds and two sets of furniture in them. Shared rooms are located in cluster flats of eight – nine rooms sharing a communal kitchen / living space. There are shared shower room / bathroom and separate WCs on each floor. The ratio of shared WCs and shared shower rooms / bathrooms to students is 1:4. Licence Agreement charges for academic year 2015/16 are £99 per week.

There are 55 en-suite rooms in the Lakeside residences. They all have a WC, hand wash basin, individual shower cubicle with glazed screen and vanity mirror. All rooms have single beds. En-suite rooms are located in cluster flats of ten-twelve rooms all sharing a communal kitchen / living space. Licence Agreement charges for academic year 2015/16 are £144 per week. GARDEN RESIDENCES These are newer halls of residence house, built in an attractive courtyard design, with individual ‘houses’ for up to ten students sharing a kitchen/ communal space. The halls are located at the ‘top’ end of the campus, near to the social facilities of the Students’ Union and the rolling countryside beyond the sports pitches. There are 546 en-suite rooms in the Gardens residences. They all have a WC, hand wash basin, individual shower cubicle with glazed screen and vanity mirror. All rooms have double beds. There are eight-ten rooms per townhouse, sharing a kitchen/communal area. Licence Agreement charges for academic year 2015/16 are £148 and £153 (larger room) per week. STUDIOS AND FLATS In the Gardens residences there are 14 self-contained studio flats. The studios have an open plan bedroom and kitchen, with ensuite bathroom facilities. In addition there is one fully accessible, one-bedroom flat, which has a separate lounge, bedroom and bathroom. Prices for academic year 2015/16 are £170 per week for the studios and £175 per week for the flat. There are a number of adapted bedrooms, kitchens, studios and flats for use by students who may have restricted mobility or specific medical needs. If you need an accessible room or have any specific needs you’ll be asked to declare this on your housing application form.

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WATERSIDE COURT Waterside Court is located approximately three miles from Newton Park campus and one mile from Sion Hill campus and from the city centre. It’s managed by The UNITE Group plc, a large organisation which specialises in student accommodation. Waterside Court has 316 high standard en-suite study bedrooms, arranged in cluster flats of five, six and seven rooms. Each flat has a fully furnished kitchen and spacious lounge area and there is a common room, laundry facilities and a bike store on site. WiFi internet access is available with an additional charge. Security is very good as Unite operate a swipe card entry system, CCTV and a 24-hour security service. If you live at Waterside Court you’re not allowed to bring cars, however a very good bus service runs to the Newton Park campus. Rents for academic year 2015/16 £141 per week for an en-suite single room, which includes a standard level of student room insurance. Students sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement directly with UNITE. CHARLTON COURT Charlton Court is next door to Waterside Court and is also owned and managed by The UNITE Group plc, a large organisation which specialises in student accommodation. It has 295 high standard en-suite study bedrooms, arranged in cluster flats of three, four five and six rooms. Each flat has a fully furnished kitchen and spacious lounge area; there is a large common room area, laundry facilities and a bike store on site. The studios are self-contained open plan units with a fully-equipped bathroom, kitchen with breakfast bar and seating area.

Security is very good as Unite operate a swipe card entry system, CCTV and a 24-hour security service. Charlton Court is located approximately three miles from Newton Park campus and one mile from the city centre. Resident students are not permitted to bring cars, however a very good bus service runs from Charlton Court to the Newton Park campus. Rents for academic year 2015/16 are £141 per week for en-suite classic rooms, and £146–£153 per week for ensuite premium rooms. This includes a standard level of student room insurance, and a WiFi service is provided at no extra cost, with upgrades available at an extra cost. Students sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement directly with UNITE. TWERTON MILL Twerton Mill is a new halls of residence development that opened in 2015, located fairly close to Waterside Court and Charlton Court – so around three miles from Newton Park campus and one mile from Sion Hill campus and from the city centre. It has 277 high quality student rooms with a mixture of en-suite rooms with their own bathroom facilities and town houses with shared bathrooms. Twerton Mill is managed by CRM, a specialist student accommodation organisation. Facilities include a laundry, common room, secure bicycle storage, and WiFi. If you live at Twerton Mill you’re not allowed to bring cars, however a very good bus service runs to the Newton Park campus. Rents for academic year 2015/16 are £149 per week for town houses and £154 per week for en-suite rooms

This includes a standard level of student room insurance, and a WiFi service at no extra cost, with upgrades available at an extra cost. Students sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements directly with CRM. BANKSIDE HOUSE FOR SION HILL STUDENTS ONLY If you’re studying at the Bath School of Art and Design you can apply for Bankside House, which is just a ten minute walk from the Sion Hill campus, The Circus and at other venues used by art students in the city centre. Facilities in Bankside House include WIFI internet, a laundry room and a bike store. There are 40 rooms, arranged in a flat cluster of four study bedrooms, each with its own shower cubicle and wash basin. Each flat has a fully fitted kitchen, breakfast bar and communal sitting area. In addition to the en-suite shower cubicle, each flat has a shared bathroom fitted with a bath, basin and toilet, and there is an additional second, shared toilet. Rent for academic year 2015/16 for a single room with own shower and washbasin is £144 per week, which includes a standard level of student possessions insurance. Students sign a Licence Agreement with Bath Spa University. In addition there are two en suite studio flats which provide a fully fitted kitchen, a separate dining area and a bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. Rent for academic year 2015/16 for the studio flats is £170 per week.

GREEN PARK HOUSE Green Park House opens in summer 2016 – so at the time of writing is still under construction. It’s a superb new building right in the centre of Bath, and will house 461 students in high quality en-suite rooms, with excellent facilities including a café, laundry room and large common room. We haven’t yet set prices or contract terms for Green Park House but we’ll post details on our housing website as soon as they’re ready, and we’ll tell you all about the new halls when we invite you to apply for accommodation. As with our other off-site halls, you won’t be able to bring a car with you if you live at Green Park House. However, there are excellent transport links.

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BATH, A GREAT STUDENT CITY

A great place to live, work, learn, play and do business. With two universities and a large college, Bath is definitely a city with a great student buzz. It’s also one of the world’s most beautiful and historic cities – England’s only city to qualify as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, no less! The iconic architecture of sites such as the Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Circus, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey is known the world over. For such a famous city it’s surprisingly compact – the city centre has both grand Georgian streets and picturesque passageways, packed with small independent shops and stylish boutiques as well as familiar big name stores. Student pubs and cafes rub shoulders with award-winning restaurants and quaint tea rooms. There’s a great nightlife for students, with nightclubs, cinemas, the famous Theatre Royal, and a great comedy scene. There’s also an exciting live music scene including regular sessions, day and night, at many of the pubs, bars and clubs – with plenty of involvement from Bath Spa students!

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Bath is well known as a city of festivals and the arts, with something for all tastes from Shakespeare to Jane Austen and books to boules. Bath Spa students play a key role in many of the festivals (both mainstream and fringe) including the International Music Festival, Bath Film Festival, and Bath Literature Festival. There’s also a lively sports scene for sports enthusiasts – Bath Rugby Club, Bath City Football Club and Bath Races, to name just a few. Bath is well positioned with easy access to Bristol – also popular for nights out – and just an easy hour and a half train journey from London. An added bonus – Bath is ranked as one of the top safest student cities by The Complete University Guide!

Bath is ranked as one of the top safest student cities by The Complete University Guide.

P ulteney Bridge with its independent shops Thermae Bath Spa The Little Theatre Cinema Welcoming independent shops Parade Gardens Bath at night The Roman Baths The Roman Baths Museums The Circus

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StudentS’ union very own Take Me Out!; Bath Half Marathon; Naked calendar.

The Students’ Union is run by students, for students – once you’ve enrolled, you automatically become a member for free. We are a charity with over 8,000 members. We’re independent of the University and exist to help you get involved, make friends, have fun and ensure your voice is heard. WHO RUNS THE UNION? The Students’ Union is run by... guess who... students! So if you become a student here that will include you! There are three full time elected students – known as sabbatical officers and five part time officers – who are supported by volunteers and staff to lead on the Union’s work. The most important point to understand is that the work of the Union is shaped by students and what it is that students want to change or improve about their experience. So if there’s ever an initiative you would like to see happen then the SU can help you realise it! The staff and sabbatical officers are always on hand to support and work with you on whatever it is that’s important to you. Your first contact with the Students’ Union will most likely be during Freshers’ Week when you’ll be invited to take full advantage of the entertainment, support and activities that are organised through the SU. OUR FACILITIES We’re famous for our facilities, which are run on a not-for-profit basis with any income being put back into the Union to make it better for you! – Our newly refurbished bar and kitchen

provide great, wallet-friendly food in the day (look out for our Sunday roasts!) and awesome events at night. We also host the prestigious Summer Ball. – Bath Spa Gym is a fitness suite on campus with top of the range equipment and a programme of exercise classes. It’s also the cheapest gym you’ll find locally. – The Union Shop is the only shop on campus; it stocks all the student essentials and groceries to keep you going, as well as the popular Bath Spa hoody. OUR ACTIVITIES SOCIETIES There are lots of societies (more each year!) and you should certainly check them out. They’re all run by students and are the best way to make a whole group of new friends overnight. Whether you are interested in Dance, Dungeons and Dragons, Frisbee, Knitting or Films, we will have something for you. If none of the societies on offer take your fancy, you can always start up you own – just find ten like-minded people to join you and you are pretty much ready to go. Check out the Union website for more information. SPORTS We have nearly 20 active sports societies and a further 12 teams competing in the BUCS (British University and College Sport) league. The sports teams that students are currently running include football, rugby, hockey, badminton, netball,

American football and more. No matter what your standard, you will always be able to join in with the sports teams. TRIPS We put on trips to different European cities each year (last year we went to Berlin and Amsterdam). It’s a great way to experience a bit of European culture in the company of loads of other Bath Spa students – without costing too much. MEDIA SpaLife is the Union’s student led media hub. It includes a TV station, a podcast radio show and a termly magazine. We cover a mix of news, reviews, and home grown talent so we’re always totally relevant to student life at Bath Spa. Union staff and officers provide training and support for SpaLife and every element is run by the students including editing, production, presenting, promoting and producing the content. RAISING AND GIVING (RAG) Bath Spa University Raising and Giving (RAG) aims to raise money for charities by organising brilliant events throughout the year. You can get involved by coming along to the events or if you want to get some experience you can join our team of RAG ambassadors and organise some events yourself. Previous events have included: the Three Peaks Challenge; Children in Need; Splat a Sabb; Bath Spa’s

REPRESENTATION Are you passionate about global injustice? Motivated to improve accessibility for disabled students? Or are you just the kind of person that likes to change things for the better? We make sure that our members (that’s you) are getting a fair deal, whether from the University, your employer or even your landlord. We are led by students, from course reps to liberation reps to the Students’ Union President and it’s the job of the SU to ensure all of these student-led positions are supported and empowered to make change. Course Reps will voice the opinions of the student body on anything related to your course. Our Liberation Reps work together for equal opportunity for all. They represent the under-represented. We also run campaigns and help you campaign on issues that you’re passionate about – from public transport to world peace. If representation and campaigns sound of interest to you then look out for our Course rep and Student Living rep elections in October and our School rep, Liberation rep and Officer elections in March. If you’re a student here then you will be able to run for a position and make a change to the University community! ADVICE AND SUPPORT We are here as your first port of call with any problems you might have – and we have the first-hand experience to be able to help. Whether this is your first time away from home or you have been living by yourself for years, your time at University can be daunting. Whatever problem you’re facing, the Students’ Union is here to help you! VOLUNTEERING ‘JUST V’ Many Bath Spa students volunteer whilst at the University, giving their time, energy and skills to help out local, national and international voluntary organisations. Our students take part in environmental projects; work with young people; tutor in local schools; volunteer in the arts; work with disabled people; help the elderly; help with sports coaching; contribute to the work of animal charities and fundraise for local charities. There’s bound to be something that suits you and the time you’re able to give – from one off activities to more regular, weekly commitments. Volunteering is very

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The Students’ Union runs a whole range of clubs and societies – from Debating to Magic; Samba Drumming to Snow Sports; Hip Hop Dance to Photography.

rewarding, great fun and provides you with real life experience and a fantastic means to meet other students and members of the local community. What’s more, you’ll be able to develop your skills and strengths through the provision of a range of internal and external training opportunities and if you so choose, work towards the University’s ‘Certificate in Volunteering Achievement’. Volunteering will give you an edge with future employers who are looking for well rounded individuals, people who are motivated and who use their initiative and skills to give something back. Investing a little time now could result in big paybacks later. FURTHER INFORMATION www.bathspasu.co.uk email: bathspasu@bathspa.ac.uk

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Boost your career University is a life-changing experience in lots of ways, and as a student graduating from Bath Spa University you’ll leave with much more than a degree in a specific area of study. Throughout your course you’ll acquire and develop a whole range of skills, practical experience and industry insights that will make you highly attractive to employers. We’ll work with you right from the start to make sure you can identify – and set foot on – the right career path for you. Careers professionals and industry experts work in partnership with lecturers and tutors to help develop key employability skills throughout your degree. They also work closely with employers and other industry partners to help spread the message about Bath Spa graduates. BATH SPA GRADUATES We’ve talked to employers about the sort of skills and qualities they want in their future workforces, and we’ve developed our courses to make sure that they deliver these core graduate attributes. As a Bath Spa graduate you’ll be digitally literate, creative, internally networked and ethically aware. You’ll be able to understand and manage complexity and change, and you’ll be able to think critically. As a Bath Spa graduate you’ll be distinctive and you’ll be an asset to future employers. EXCELLENT CAREERS SUPPORT We have a team of experienced careers consultants to guide you in the right direction and help you make informed career decisions. They’ll help with everything from CVs and job search strategies to assessment centres and even module choices. There are one-to-one sessions, small group workshops, mock interviews, presentations and e-guidance options available to give you the right kind of support, how you want it and when you want it. DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURS You’ll have plenty of opportunities within your degree to develop creative, innovative and enterprising ideas, but you’ll also find other ways to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit through our Bath Sparks programme. Throughout the year students may attend a series of venture creation and freelancing workshops to acquire the essential commercial know-how to establish a successful self-employed career or business start-up. The Student Enterprise

Society is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded students and collectively turn business ideas into reality. FIRST TO HEAR ABOUT INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES A variety of resources helps you keep up-to-date with news of the latest vacancies, recruitment schemes and other opportunities. Recent developments in specific degreerelated and employment sectors are available to you, as are the psychometric assessment tools, as used by major graduate recruiters. Our range of online and offline resources are a rich source of information – useful before, during, and after your time here as a student. NETWORK WITH EMPLOYERS You’ll be introduced to graduate recruiters, local, regional and national employers and business experts through a range of industry events on campus. Through careers events and industry mentors to employer presentations and networking evenings, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the likes of Apple, Hilton Hotels, Endsleigh, Civil Service, Dyson, Aardman Animations, Future Publishing and Thatchers Cider, enabling you to find out about the many options open to you when you graduate. With more than half of our graduates gaining employment in the South West of England, and a quarter working in London and the South East, we work closely with employers across the country to source and create the best professional and managerial jobs, placements and internships for our students.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN Bath Spa University Job Shop is a completely free in-house recruitment service exclusively for students, which helps you find good quality, well-paid, part-time employment (15 hours or less per week) during your time at university. Last year we advertised over 3,000 part-time and vacation jobs and more than 20,000 hours of paid employment on our campuses alone. Vacancies are both on campus and in the Bath area. These are really useful employment opportunities that help you gain invaluable skills that are so useful for your future career prospects. GAIN ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCE Many subjects have placements or industry projects as part of their degree programmes, which can help you develop a range of skills and experiences to support your career development. Flexible placements opportunities are also available through specially-designed “open modules” and on an extracurricular basis, both during term-time and vacation periods. Over 1,000 placements opportunities were offered to BSU students last year. They were supported through the process by our placements team through a series of workshops, events and drop-ins, offering advice and guidance on how to find a placement.

WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY MENTOR A growing team of business experts and successful Bath Spa graduates are on hand to work with you as a mentor or industry “buddy”, providing you with the opportunity to be supported by a trained professional working in a field of your interest including the creative and cultural, health, science and heritage sectors. THE BATH SPA AWARD The Bath Spa Award is designed to recognise your skills, experiences and achievements outside of your degree programme. Your degree will, of course, give you an advantage over those who have not been to university and will be a key part of the package you’ll offer employers. But the Bath Spa Award will help set you apart from the other 500,000 graduates leaving university each year. The Bath Spa Award helps you: – develop new skills – create a professional CV – enhance your employability – undertake work or voluntary experience – improve your digital skills – network with employers – attend an interview that mirrors the process many employers will use.

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You will have access to industrystandard facilities and employer inspired projects. Bath Spa University is expanding its presence at the heart of the local and regional creative, cultural and enterprise communities.

BATH SPA GRADUATES

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Bath Spa students are going places. In 2015 95% of Bath Spa first degree graduates were in employment or further study six months after graduation. This compares to the national average of 93.2%.

64% of our graduates are in professional or managerial roles within 6 months of leaving.

13.8% Bath Spa first degree graduates are more likely to be their own boss compared to graduates nationally.

OPEN MODULES Open Modules are free choice modules that are open to all students, regardless of the degree programme you’re on (subject to some restrictions). The modules are delivered by experts from across the University and each designed to give you a great range of sought-after skills and experiences. Themes may include topics ranging from leadership and management, sustainability, successful freelancing and digital natives. You’ll also be able to include work placements in the open modules. SUPPORTING THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY Students and recent graduates benefit from a range of innovative partnerships with local companies and organisations. You could be; – Working behind the scenes at Bath Festivals or The Holburne Museum. – Networking with leading businesses at The Guild in Bath, or The Engine Shed in Bristol. – Being trained as a Stop Smoking Counsellor by Sirona and running a clinic on campus for students and staff. – Accessing exclusive placements, expertise and even free tickets not available to anyone else.

GREAT JOBS SECURED IN 2015 INCLUDED

AND THEY WERE EMPLOYED BY SOME GREAT EMPLOYERS:

– Packaging Technologist – Stage Manager – Graphic Designer – Theatre Director – Assistant Producer – Fashion Designer Assistant – Web Designer – Set Designer – Product Developer – Events Manager – Trainee Buyer – Sound Engineer – HR Manager – Copywriter – Microbiology Lab Assistant

– Alliance Boots – Bloomsbury – Bristol Old Vic – Chichester Festival Theatre – The National Theatre – Whitbread – Virgin Media – UK Hydrographic Service – Unilever – Thermae Bath Spa – Stagecoach – Sky – Sainsbury – Royal Caribbean – Premier Inn – Paragon Books – Ocado – Nine Feet Tall – National Trust – Microsoft – Laura Ashley – ITV – Harvey Nichols – Future Publishing – EDF Energy – Christian Aid

Each of the course pages in this Prospectus gives an idea of the sort of careers open to graduates from the course with even more information online.

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STUDY FACILITIES

At Bath Spa we’ll help you get the most from your studies and you’ll have access to great study facilities and equipment. From well-equipped libraries and IT suites to innovative teaching methods – you’ll find it all here! LIBRARIES Each campus has a well equipped library, with stock that reflects the courses that are taught there. 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. You’ll find specialist materials – for example, resources for trainee teachers to use when on school placements, through to collections of exhibition catalogues, images and DVDs to inspire you if you’re an art and design student. At Newton Park there’s also a Learning Commons covering over 1,000 square metres that’s open 24/7 in term time. It has 400 study seats, plenty of social learning space and bookable group working rooms and pods – as well as a café to relax in. We have separate areas in the libraries for different kinds of study. If you really need to concentrate, you can work in silent study areas where we ask people not to talk at all. At

other times, you’ll need to work on group projects, so we’ve set aside areas where you can talk, use mobiles, eat and drink. Or you might just want to pop in quickly and use the laptop docking points. Professionally qualified librarians are available to help. You’ll have access to sessions that teach you how to find, evaluate and use information as well as one-to-one tutorials, an electronic enquiry service and advice as and when you need it. If you’re a disabled student, help will be available on an individual basis to make sure we best meet your library and information needs. Take a look at our website at www.bathspa.ac.uk/library for more information. Guest access to the library catalogue allows you to browse our resources.

TECHNOLOGY There are several hundred networked computers available for you to use, many in open access rooms which are open in the evenings and at weekends as well during the day. And you’ll find user friendly online help pages covering all aspects of IT at the University. There are also specialised computer facilities across the campuses for subjects such as music, art and design, and media production. We have both PCs and Apple Macs as well as wireless connections for your own laptops. If you’re planning to bring your own laptop or tablet with you, bear in mind that there’s a minimum specification for devices to work on the University wireless network. Do check the specification before you buy a new device to make sure it’s compatible www.bathspa.ac.uk/byod

WRITING AND LEARNING CENTRE The library also runs the Writing and Learning Centre which can help you with anything from academic writing, research, independent learning, referencing, through to digital literacy. You can drop in, book a 1:1 appointment, access information online, or simply email us a quick question. Our trained, professional advisors have a wide range of academic backgrounds and are ready to help you rise to the challenges of studying at degree level.

ONLINE LEARNING We’re proud of our great reputation for high quality teaching, and we make sure we’re right up to date with the most advanced teaching methods. You’ll have access to our online virtual learning environment, Minerva, which allows your lecturers to send course materials to you via the web – and makes these easy for you to find. Minerva has all sorts of useful features, such as discussion boards which allow you to have online conversations with others from your course, and lets you

submit coursework electronically. It also includes links to reading lists and digitised material from the library collections as well as a library tab for all of your research needs.

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STUDENT SUPPORT

We have a range of support services designed to help you get the most out of your time at university. You’ll find advice, guidance, information and ideas on a range of issues, provided by specialist staff who will share their expertise and help guide you through the many activities and issues that you may encounter. This might be anything from balancing study, work and social life, personal issues, being away from home, friends and relationship difficulties, health or loneliness. It makes no difference whether you’re a full or part-time student, UK, EU or international, coming from A-levels or returning to study – you’ll find a professional team ready to help and support you.

PEER MENTOR SCHEME Peer Mentors are current students who are trained to provide informal support and guidance to other students. All new students are paired with a Peer Mentor before they start at Bath Spa. Peer Mentors are an excellent source of information about what it’s really like being a student, with great tips on student life and how to get the most out of your experience at university.

don’t need to wait till you get here – speak to us at Open Days or contact us for an individual appointment. We organise an early induction programme called Headstart for disabled students coming to Bath Spa. This takes place just before registration and gives you the opportunity to get to know the campus and staff and to meet up with current students. For more information: www.bathspa.ac.uk

MONEY ADVICE We can guide you through the intricacies of student finance and give advice on student loans and other forms of student funding, on budgeting and how to handle and negotiate debt. We also administer loans and grants which are available in special circumstances to students suffering particular financial hardship. For more information email: studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk

MEDICAL SERVICE Our Medical Service is provided by a local GP practice and provides the full range of medical services from dealing with illness and injury to providing services such as contraception, vaccination, repeat prescriptions and general health checks. We encourage all students to register. You can attend one of the surgeries on campus or make appointments at the practice health centre in town at other times.

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS DISCLOSING A DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS OR SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTY (SUCH AS DYSLEXIA) We’ll work with you from the point you are made an offer to study at Bath Spa to help you access and enjoy your life and studies at Bath Spa. We will be in contact with you, to discuss any academic access requirements. You

FAITH SERVICES 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 from time to time events may be organised to coincide with specific seasons.

CHILDCARE If you’re a parent of children under five you can arrange for them to be looked after at Oak Tree Day Nursery at our Newton Park campus. Children of staff and the local community use the Nursery too, and there’s a happy, secure and stimulating environment. The Nursery is in two adjoining houses, arranged for children of different ages (six months to two years, and two to five years). The services and activities provided are tailored to the needs of the babies and children, enabling them to explore and learn through play. The standards of care and nursery education are high, and the nursery incorporates a Forest School, so that the children can learn and play in the beautiful campus natural environment. You can book morning, afternoon or full day sessions, with student rates ranging from £23–£47.50 depending on the age of the child and the session you require. Full details can be found at www.bathspa.ac.uk/ universitylife/childcare or call the Day Nursery Manager on 01225 875590.

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INternational Students

UK universities are the envy of the world, and students come to study at Bath Spa University from over 80 different countries from all over the world including the Far East, North America, Latin America and Europe. This is a small, friendly community where the opportunities are vast but never overwhelming – and we hope you’ll be part of it.

TUITION FEES For the 2016/17 cycle tuition fees for International students are £11,600 per year. European students pay £9,000 a year and are entitled to tuition fees support from Student Finance England. Please check www.bathspa.ac.uk/ international-student/fees-and-finance to find out more, including information on bursaries and scholarships.

Right from the start we’ll help you settle into your new surroundings and we’ll do everything we can to make sure that your academic experience and student life are as fulfilling as possible. You’ll find a whole network of people to help with this – from the dedicated International Relations team to the International Student Reps. There’s an exciting social programme, including trips to London, movie nights, sporting events and much more!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We accept a range of international qualifications and requirements for your country can be found at www.bathspa.ac.uk/internationalstudents/entry-requirements-for-your country. Each application is considered individually and international qualifications must be shown to be equivalent to the University’s general entry requirements. Some subjects may require a subject specific entry requirement reflecting the specialist nature of the course – please check the course page on our website.

UK graduates are highly valued throughout the rest of the world. Independent thought, self discipline, critical thinking, time and project management and written and oral communications are just some of the skills you will gain while studying here. These are highly valued by employers and will help you succeed in a very competitive job market. We want our graduates to be ‘global citizens’ and to be part of a Bath Spa alumni base of creative thinkers, influencers, business gurus who have helped change the world.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants whose first language is not English must have a recognised English language qualification to the required standard: – IELTS - 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in all bands) – Other recognised English language qualifications of an equivalent standard. If you score less than these English language requirements you’ll be offered the opportunity to join Bath

Spa’s bespoke 12 week or 6 week pre-sessional English language course. If you have an IELTS 5.0 or equivalent you can attend a 12 weeks programme prior to your degree. This will make you eligible for a scholarship worth up to £500 for entrance to a Bachelor’s degree. If you have an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent you will be invited to our 6 week pre-sessional course. For IELTS 5.0 candidates we also offer an intensive year long programme that combines pre-sessional study with Year 1 honours degree study – the IY1 (below). INTERNATIONAL YEAR 1 PATHWAY PROGRAMME – IY1 The International Year I (IY1) is a one year academic programme for international high school leavers leading directly to Year 2 of an associated degree programme here at Bath Spa University. IY1 is the first year of your undergraduate degree, with additional English language training, academic support, and cultural experiences that prepare you for success in years two and three of your degree. You can choose a Business and Management track or a Social Sciences track. There is also a nine month IY1 option for students with a higher English level. If you have an IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, you can join the September intake, and if you have an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent you can join the January intake. See www.bathspa. ac.uk/internationalstudents/courses for more information.

SHORT-TERM INTERNATIONAL STUDY If you can’t study with us for a full degree, you can still spend a semester or a full academic year with us on our ‘Study abroad’ programme. We offer a range of modules with a focus on creativity, culture and enterprise and you can select modules that suit your academic or general interests. We may already have an agreement with your home institution, so you can apply through your academic advisor or study abroad office officer. If any agreement isn’t already in place you can apply directly to our International office. SUMMER SCHOOLS Would you like to make good use of your summer break and experience what life is like at Bath Spa? Join one of our summer schools, and enjoy a social programme and as well as subject teaching. FURTHER INFORMATION Please visit our international pages on our website or email our friendly International Relations Office for further information. www.bathspa.ac.uk/international or email international@bathspa.ac.uk

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Studying abroad – Become a global Citizen If you’re a UK student who wants to understand international issues and gain first-hand experience overseas you can study abroad as part of your degree. Studying abroad is a wonderful opportunity to live and experience education in a different country, gain a new perspective on your subject and broaden your horizons about different cultures. It’ll help make you more employable too. ERASMUS AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE You can choose to study at a European university as part of the Erasmus+ scheme, or further afield through our international exchange partners. The Erasmus programme is supported by the European Commission, and you can apply for a study placement at one of our European partners during your second year for a semester. Spaces are limited, so you are advised to express an interest early and you may be eligible for a grant towards the cost of your placement (subject to EU funding). Further details can be obtained by emailing Erasmus@bathspa.ac.uk We’ve developed partnerships with universities and colleges throughout the world including Australia, China, the USA, Mexico and Taiwan, and are constantly expanding International Exchange opportunities. Check our website to help decide where you may want to study for a semester, and what options are available within your subject area – www.bathspa.ac.uk/university-life/ outgoing-international-exchanges

GRADUATE PROFILE SAM WALKER BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT & GEOGRAPHY — Sam took the opportunity to study at Communications University China as part of the Global Citizenship programme.

CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP The Global Citizenship Award is studied alongside your degree programme, and is a brilliant opportunity if you have an interest in international issues and would like to develop your understanding as a global citizen. The award formally recognises the global perspective of your undergraduate studies and your time studying abroad. It lasts for the full three years of your degree programme, and involves the study of a module in Global Citizenship, a subject-based module with a global perspective, an overseas placement, and attendance at international and global seminar sessions or conferences. All of these experiences not only help you become a global citizen, but look great on your CV. There’s a Global Citizenship Scholarship for successful UK applicants to the Global Citizenship Award to help with study abroad expenses.

GLOBAL ACADEMY OF LIBERAL ARTS (GALA) Bath Spa University is a founding partner of the Global Academy of Liberal Arts (GALA), a select network of universities and colleges committed to liberal arts, creativity, and global citizenship. The network spans the globe — with partners from North and Central America, Europe and Russia, Asia and Australia — and fosters international collaboration through teaching, research, and student and staff exchanges. Most recently, it has supported teaching and research trips by Bath Spa students to Claremont Graduate University in California, to the Communication University of China in Beijing, and to SUNY Geneseo in New York State.

“Studying abroad in China has been one of the best experiences I’ve been lucky enough to have. It was so different to anything I’d done before and because of that I adored the experience. The culture, the city, the people; it was all just amazing... You make friends from all over the world so it’s amazing for networking. It’s also a good excuse to travel, often with accommodation free! I’ve also made some good business connections in China, good because China has a very large, growing economy and the market is always looking for English speakers. There were so many incredible moments during my time in Beijing. One of my favourites was the Great Wall of China; it’s incredible to see and only an hour’s drive from Beijing. After travelling there with my friends we were told by the locals that you’re only considered a “true warrior” if you hike up to the wall. So my friends and I had an intense trek to the top in 35°C heat. It was completely worth it though and once we got to the top the views were breathtaking.”

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RETURNING TO LEARNING If you’re thinking of joining us as a mature student you’ll be in good company – around a quarter of our undergraduates have done the same. For some it’s the chance to improve their career prospects with a new qualification, while others might be fulfilling a long-‐ held ambition to get a degree. Whatever your background or motivation, you’ll almost certainly arrive with a wealth of skills and experience that will be invaluable to your studies. Like most students you will probably be worried about how you will manage your finances and how you will juggle study and home commitments, and you will certainly need the support of friends and family in your new venture. A lot of help is on hand and our experience suggests you will surprise yourself (but not us) with how well you will do. DO I QUALIFY? You don’t have to have traditional qualifications such as A-levels to be a student at Bath Spa. A good number of students come to us after they have completed an Access to Higher Education Diploma programme, which provides an excellent route to university. We will also take your working life, your general educational background and your experiences into account by assessing what is known as ‘prior learning’ (APL) and ‘prior experiential learning’ (APEL) as a foundation for study in higher education. BEFORE YOU APPLY You can talk to us before you apply. There will be advisors at our general Open Days (see page 104). We also have a dedicated first point of contact for general enquiries from mature student and Access learners. To find out more, including the support available, please contact the Widening Participation and Access Manager on 01225 876223 or email your enquiry to s.griffin@bathspa.ac.uk. If you would like specific advice about your qualifications or have a query about your application, please email your enquiry directly to our Admissions Service at: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk

WHEN YOU ARRIVE As a mature student you will be invited to attend a non-residential Return to Learning programme over two days, usually during the week before you start your first year. At the beginning of the academic year, before teaching starts, all new students attend Welcome Week. During this initial orientation period you will meet your personal tutor, whose role is to provide you with academic and pastoral advice, and the tutors, staff and fellow students in your Academic School. This is also the time when you confirm your module selections, your timetable for the year is finalised and when you are able to find out more about the full range of advice and support – on both academic and non-academic matters – that you will be able to access during your time with us. At Bath Spa we have always attracted mature students, so we have a lot of experience in dealing with any issues or problems you may have. STUDENT PROFILE EDUCATION STUDIES: EARLY YEARS SAMANTHA-JAYNE MOORE — “I have two young children meaning that I have had to balance being a parent and a student for the past 3+ years. This in itself has brought varying challenges and inspiring moments; in particular when my little girl told me ‘I am so proud of you Mummy for passing all your homework, does that mean you get to wear a square hat now?’. It is moments like this that make all the hard work and commitment worthwhile.”

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WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

It’s a simple fact that the more interested you are in your subject, the more likely you are to enjoy exploring it in depth and excel. With a huge range of courses and specialisms to choose from at Bath Spa, we’re confident that you’ll find the course that’s just right for you. WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY COURSE? Naturally you’ll want to be able to immerse yourself in your chosen subject (or subjects if you choose to study two subjects as a Combined Award). But you’ll also want flexibility – flexibility to be able to create the perfect course for you. This is where Bath Spa is really special. Not only will you have flexibility within your own subject, with lots of modules to choose from – but you’ll also be able to explore themes such as sustainability or global citizenship to balance and complement your own subject. The list of themes and choices through free choice modules is growing every year so be sure to check out your options nearer the time you start your course with us.

TYPES OF COURSES HONOURS DEGREE COURSES – The majority of our students are following honours degree courses. – These involve three years of full-time study, or five to six years part-time study. – Most of our degree courses are based at our main Newton Park or Sion Hill campuses for all three years. – Entry requirements are in the region of A-level grades BBB – CCC, BTEC DDM, or equivalent. – Degree courses can be in a single subject (Single or Specialised Awards) or in two subjects (Combined Awards). If you choose a Combined Award you’ll start by studying both subjects in equal depth, then from Year 2 onwards you can choose whether to follow a joint route or a Major / Minor route (depending on whether or not you want to concentrate more on one subject). – Your qualification when you graduate would be either BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons), depending on whether your course was arts-based or science-based. –W e offer Integrated Masters courses (as well as BA courses) in two subjects: Commercial Music and Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors. These are four year courses incorporating an undergraduate degree leading directly to a Masters qualification (which makes you particularly attractive to employers).

CREATE YOUR PERFECT COURSE We’ve thought hard about what makes a course special – and we’ve also asked our students for their views. We’ve come up with a framework that offers maximum flexibility, with the chance to work with students from very different subjects – and create really stunning work as a result. Then when you add in a few special Bath Spa extras – Global Citizenship, for example (page 23) – you get something really unique. All courses are modular in structure, and you’ll have a mixture of compulsory modules and optional ones. This means that you can build up a programme of study to suit your particular interests and career aspirations. You’ll get plenty of advice on how to choose your modules, and you’ll find course handbooks explaining how each course is structured on the course pages of our website: www.bathspa.ac.uk

FOUNDATION DEGREES (FD) – Provides a combination of academic training and work-related skills. – FDs are taught in our partner colleges in the region. – Two years full-time study, although for some FDs this involves just one day of formal academic tuition per week, with the rest of the time spent studying vocationally in the workplace. – Entry requirements vary: most require an academic qualification at Level 3 of around BTEC MMP – MPP; A-level CDD – DDD (candidates with only two A-levels are considered individually), but some also place considerable emphasis on relevant work experience - and as such, may not be suitable for school leavers. – You can progress to a compatible honours degree at the end of the two years, provided you’re successful in your Foundation Degree (and subject to places being available). – On some courses you may also progress to a work-based learning honours programme when you successfully complete your FD. The work-based learning honours programmes are currently based at Weston College (see page 95)

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Money matters

We recognise that studying for a degree is a major investment, but it’s one that will pay you back in terms of your employability and long term earning potential. This section gives you an introduction to the fees and some of the help that’s available to help you pay them and support yourself during your study. It’s important to stress that having a degree is a good investment – it will improve your chance of getting a job and you will earn more than non-graduates in years to come. Student Finance information for 2017/18 has not yet been announced at the time of publication, so the following information is correct for university entry in 2016/17, and is for students living in England beginning their first undergraduate degree. For more information please see https://www.gov.uk/student‐ finance. If you are from other countries within the UK please go to the appropriate Student Finance webpage: Wales: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Scotland: www.saas.gov.uk Northern Ireland: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR? There are two main financial elements to being a student: tuition fees and living costs. TUITION FEES In 2016/17 Bath Spa University tuition fees are £9,000 for UK and EU students studying full time undergraduate courses and between £7,500 and £9,000 for foundation courses. The reduced fee for Year Abroad is £1,350* and Year in Industry is £1,800. This may be subject to small increments set by the Government each year. UK and EU students can apply for a tuition fee loan to cover all tuition fees. You will not have to pay for any of your tuition fees in advance and you will only start repaying this loan once you have left university and earning over £21,000 per year. You will then pay back nine percent of your income over £21,000 (2016 levels). If you take out a tuition fee loan it will be paid direct to Bath Spa University on your behalf. The tuition fee loan is different to some of the other financial support available in that it is not meanstested on household income. LIVING COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES For many students – particularly those living away from home – the biggest expense will be accommodation costs. However you will also need money for your day-to-day living expenses, such as food, laundry, travel, books, clothes and socialising. The amount you need will vary with individual

circumstances, but you can work on the basis of between £235 and £260 a week for a single student living away from home during term time. Obviously if you live at home while you are studying, your living costs will be adjusted accordingly. There will also be costs attached to your course itself – items such as books, stationery, photocopying and printing. Certain courses involve additional costs for items such as field trips, art materials and specialist equipment. Some art and design courses are subject to a Material and Study Visits contribution fee, which is compulsory (and not normally refundable) but is subsidised by the University. You will find details of studio fees on the relevant course pages. WHAT SUPPORT CAN I GET? Financial support for students is the subject of Government review, and you’re advised to check the Government website for the latest information on what student loans and other financial support you can get: www.gov.uk/browse/education In 2016 Student Maintenance Loans are available to help cover accommodation and other living costs for students normally resident in the UK. This is in addition to the student tuition fee loan described above – although both are paid by the Student Loan Company. You will start repaying both your Maintenance and Tuition Fee Loans when you have graduated and are earning money. The amount you pay back is linked to how much you earn, so as your earnings increase, so will your contribution.

The important thing to remember that we don’t want anyone to be put off going to university because they think they can’t afford it. The student loan system is there to make sure everyone who can benefit from university is able to do so. Check our website for the latest information on what financial support you will be able to get. PREVIOUS STUDY – IF YOU HAVE A HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION If you are a UK/EU student and already have a UK honours degree or other higher education qualification you should note that your funding arrangements may differ. You may, for example, be ineligible for the same student loan arrangements as students who are undertaking their first undergraduate degree. Students who are not eligible for statutory support due to previous study are not a priority for assistance from the BSU Access Fund (see below for more information on the BSU Access Fund). Full details are on our website www. bathspa.ac.uk, and on the Government website www.gov.uk PART-TIME STUDENTS Part-time students who are studying at least 25% of a full-time course will be eligible for a tuition fee loan, payable on a pro-rata basis. This support is administered by Student Finance.

• in line with current government legislation. Applies to fouryear degree programmes only, where a full academic year is spent studying abroad or working

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MONEY TIPS STUDENT FINANCE BATH SPA UNIVERSITY ACCESS FUND The University Access Fund has been established by Bath Spa University to: – help students in financial hardship – help in a financial emergency – help prevent students from withdrawing Students can apply to the Access Fund at any point throughout the academic year and the summer vacation, except final year students who must apply four weeks before the end of their course. Please Note: The University Access Fund is a limited discretionary fund and there is no guarantee an award will be made. STUDENTS WITH DEPENDANTS Students with dependants should contact Student Finance to establish whether or not they will be eligible for additional non-repayable support.

SCHOLARSHIPS Bath Spa University offers a variety of awards and scholarships that are available to undergraduate students. Please visit www.bathspa.ac.uk/studywith-us/undergraduate/fees-andfinance/alumni TRUSTS AND CHARITIES Some trusts and charities offer limited financial support to students, and it may be worth enquiring. The Student Support Office at Bath Spa can give further guidance.

USEFUL SOURCES OF INFORMATION The Student Support Office at Bath Spa University can offer further guidance on financial matters –Tel: (01225) 876543 or email studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk. For queries about tuition fees, contact the University Finance Office on myfinance@bathspa.ac.uk Please note that this information is correct at the time of print. Applicants are advised to visit the Government website www.gov.uk/ browse/education to check for the most up-to-date information. MANAGING YOUR FINANCES You’ll need to plan ahead and our advice is to work out a budget to help manage your finances successfully – but remember that the Student Support team is there to provide information and guidance. The key is not to ignore problems when they arise, as this will only make matters worse; don’t hesitate to ask for advice.

P lan ahead! Work out a budget in advance and try to stick to it. Make sure you get all the money you’re entitled to – come and talk to Student Support if you’re not sure. Shop around and choose a student bank account from a bank offering good terms such as interest-free overdrafts. Plan for essential expenses first – such as accommodation (the largest you’ll have to pay) and remember bills for heating, lighting and water if you’re renting privately. Buy a bus pass – it works out much cheaper. Think about buying a Student Railcard too. Don’t buy too many ready meals or takeaways. Home cooking is cheaper and better for you. Use your NUS card to get student discounts wherever possible. Make the most of the social events on campus.

Ask about part-time work at the Job Shop (but don’t work more than 15 hours a week), and sort out vacation work (see page 18). Don’t ignore financial difficulties. Come and talk to us before things become a problem. studentsupport@ bathspa.ac.uk

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DO I QUALIFY? check with the Admissions Service prior to applying. ART AND DESIGN PROGRAMMES For entry to the BA (Hons) Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors, Fashion Design, Photography, Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object and Contemporary Arts Practice programmes we recommend that applicants undertake a pre-degree Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, however we will fully consider all applicants applying with level 3 qualifications.

There are a number of ways in which you can qualify to come and study at Bath Spa University. We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and educational experiences.

made and confirmed on the basis of overall grades at A-level. Candidates are, of course, welcome to highlight unit achievements in their Personal Statement (or to encourage referees to do so in their references).

TYPICAL OFFERS Each course page of this prospectus includes details of the range of typical offers you could expect to receive from Bath Spa University – though we do assess each application on its individual merits. Please ensure that you enter all qualifications on your UCAS application, including those you have already passed.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Our ‘typical offers’ are made in the context of our overall general entry requirements. We expect applicants to successfully complete courses on which they are enrolled at the time of application. We will not make offers based on qualifications at the end of Year 12.

Our typical offers are usually structured as follows: 01 A stipulation of the total grades you need (A-levels, BTEC or equivalent) and this may include qualifications you have already completed 02 A stipulation of the grade required from a specific subject and/or a specific qualification (such as A-levels) KEY SKILLS We recognise the benefits that Key Skills qualifications bring and evidence of Key Skills passes will provide strong support for your application. However we will not include them in our offer to you. UNIT GRADE INFORMATION Please note that we will not use grade information for individual units within A and AS examinations when considering your application and making offers. Offers will be

DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Except art and design) Our standard minimum qualifications required are as follows. Particular subject requirements are given with individual course details. The equivalent of two 4-unit or 6-unit awards – for example, GCE / VCE A-level OR the equivalent of 18-unit qualifications; – OR a BTEC Extended Diploma (18 units); – OR a SCE with passes in two subjects at Advanced Higher grade; – OR International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with minimum of 25–27 points possibly including 5 points in a relevant Higher Level subject; – OR Access to HE Diploma – please see ‘Access to Higher Education Learners’ section below. – OR other qualifications considered equivalent. Please ensure you list all the qualifications you have attained, or are currently working towards, on your UCAS application form. If you are in any doubt whether to list a qualification please

The normal general requirements are: – A-levels plus a Foundation Diploma course in Art and Design – OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design or equivalent – OR A-levels, including a minimum grade B from an art related A-level – OR the Access to HE Diploma in Art and Design – OR other qualifications may be considered (please check with the Admissions Service prior to applying) If you apply to study Art and Design, above all, we will be looking for your creative ability and suitability for your chosen course. For all applicants an offer of a place will be made following a successful portfolio review and interview. FOUNDATION DEGREE PROGRAMMES The entry requirements for Foundation degrees vary from course to course, but are generally set at a lower level than honours degree courses. You will find details on the individual course pages. OTHER ENTRY ROUTES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE While most applicants will be studying or will have passed academic qualifications, we acknowledge that students can succeed if they have the right motivation and ability even if they have missed out on formal study, choosing instead to gain relevant experience. We may therefore be able to take a wider and more flexible view of your potential. For further information about applying without formal qualifications, but with appropriate experience, please see ‘APEL – Experiential Learning’ in the ‘Non-standard applicants’ section below. NON-STANDARD APPLICANTS You may be thinking about returning to education at undergraduate level after a break from studying. We

would welcome your application and in looking at it, we would assess prior learning (APL) and experiential learning (APEL) as a foundation for higher education. We consider applicants with non-traditional qualifications and/or relevant experience positively. If you are considering joining Bath Spa University with such a background you will be in very good company as over a third of our student population are over 21. ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNERS For many years Bath Spa University has been a popular choice for Access learners and we actively maintain close links with Access to Higher Education programmes at local and regional further education colleges. All courses at the University welcome applications from learners on appropriate QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education programmes. Typical offers for those applying with an Access to Higher Education qualification will be the achievement of the Access to Higher Education Diploma or Access to Higher Education Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be at Level 3 on a planned programme of study). For our BA/BSc programmes we will require between 15 and 30 Merit grades at Level 3 and this will be reflected in our offer. For further information about individual course entry requirements, please visit the courses pages on our website at: www.bathspa.ac.uk. Any subsequent queries should be directed to admissions@bathspa.ac.uk As for all who apply for courses in Art and Design, Music, Dance, Drama and Acting, applicants from Access to Higher Education programmes may be required to attend an interview, submit a portfolio or attend an audition and those applying for Creative Writing may also be asked to send in samples of their creative writing. This is as part of the standard selection process for those courses. All applicants for the Education Specialised Award degree programmes leading to Qualified Teacher Status are required to have a GCSE at Grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics and Science. Applicants who began an Access to Higher Education qualification before 2014 may offer GCSE qualifications in these subjects, or alternatively AVA-accredited Access to Higher Education GCSE equivalents in English, Mathematics and Science. If you are offering pre-2014 GCSE

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equivalents please list all the relevant units on your UCAS form. This is especially important to enable us to assess whether you have the GCSE equivalents required by the The National College for Teaching and Leadership. DIRECT ENTRY Direct entry to Year 2 or 3 of a degree course may be possible if you have a recent HND, DipHE, Open University credits, credits from another institution of higher education, or other relevant qualifications that have provided you with 120 or 240 HE level credits. The direct application should be made via UCAS, stating point of entry and listing the modules studied within HND, DipHE or Year 1 or 2 studies. Your reference should be written by the tutor for these studies as it is important that a sense of continuation is demonstrated. Please be aware that it is not always possible for us to consider direct entry applications. We will, however, keep you informed regarding your application should you wish to apply and if we are able to consider you, you will be asked to provide your transcripts from your studies. NON-STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS ON ENTRY If you are offering what you believe to be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;non-standardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; qualification, please visit this website: www. accreditedqualifications.org.uk and then contact the Admissions Service (admissions@bathspa.ac.uk) to check that we would accept that qualification. We would need to know the year it was studied and completed, the length of study, how many hours per week you attended and the name of the school or college and the results as well as any other qualifications you have in addition to this.

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APPLYING TO BATH SPA

Once you’ve done all your research and decided which course you want to apply for you’ll need to submit your application in good time. We’ll consider all aspects of your application form before making a decision – from your academic grades to your personal statement and your reference. I’M A FULL-TIME STUDENT – HOW DO I APPLY? You’ll apply online through UCAS – the University and Colleges Admissions Service – at www.ucas.com., where you’ll find plenty of advice on how to fill in your application. You’ll fall into one of these three categories:

STUDENTS AT A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE REGISTERED WITH UCAS All UK schools and colleges (and a small number of establishments overseas) are registered with UCAS to manage their students’ applications. Advice is available from your teacher or a careers adviser at your school or college. You fill in an online application and submit it to a member of staff. After checking your details, and having added the academic reference, your school or college submits the completed application online to UCAS. You pay online using a credit card or debit card. You may also be able to pay through your school or college.

INDEPENDENT APPLICANTS IN THE UK Other UK applicants, who are not at school or college, apply online independently. It is likely that you are a mature applicant, who, unlike school and college students, cannot readily seek advice from your teacher, but can instead consult with various careers organisations. You are responsible for paying the correct application fee, for obtaining and attaching the academic reference and for submitting the completed application online to UCAS.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (EU AND WORLDWIDE) You may either apply through UCAS or direct to us. You are advised to apply online via UCAS (www.ucas.com) as early as possible. You are responsible for paying the correct application fee, for obtaining and attaching the academic reference and for submitting the completed application online to UCAS. Please make sure your application is fully completed and lists all your qualifications, both completed and pending. For courses that require interview, if you are unable to attend, you will be asked to submit examples of your work. Your application decision will be communicated through the UCAS system, or directly to you, depending on how you applied to us. If you are a visa national you will also receive a formal offer letter with advice relating to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) guidance and visa issues. For advice in your country, contact your local British Council (www.britishcouncil.org). If you are from outside of the EU and/ or have an agent, you may wish to apply to us directly. Please contact international@bathspa.ac.uk for guidance.

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I’M A PART-TIME APPLICANT – HOW DO I APPLY? If you want to study part-time you should apply direct to Bath Spa University, both for degree and foundation degrees. For further information please contact: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION Bath Spa University’s institution code is BASPA B20. You’ll find full information on course codes on page 102. You’ll also find full information on codes and how to complete the application form on the UCAS website (www.ucas.com) along with details of the registration fee which must accompany your UCAS application form. You may apply to up to five institutions / courses (although you are not obliged to use all five choices). The choices are listed in the order in which they appear in the UCAS Listing, rather than in order of preference, and the universities do not see your other choices on your application form. This ensures that all applications will be treated equally. WHEN TO APPLY For all courses your completed form should reach UCAS between 1 September and 15 January – between nine and twelve months prior to entry. You can still apply through UCAS after that date, but you will only be considered for courses that still have vacancies.

AFTER APPLYING After we have received your application we may need to contact you for a number of reasons, including: inviting you to an interview or audition; to request further information; or to discuss your application. Therefore, it is important that the email address given on your application form is correct. CONSIDERING YOUR APPLICATION For most courses except those involving performance or art and design (see below) you are unlikely to be invited for an interview. The main exception to this rule is if your application contains aspects that we need to explore further. At any stage of your application / enrolment, we may ask you for further information, and it’s very important that you supply this when requested so that your application can still be considered. Those candidates who do not have interviews or auditions will also have an opportunity to come and visit us again. If you are offered a place you will be invited to attend an organised Applicant Visit Day. These are specifically for candidates who have applied to us (parents and supporters are very welcome to attend too), and enable you to make an informed decision about whether or not to accept any offer you may receive.

CONSIDERING YOUR APPLICATION CANDIDATES FOR ART AND DESIGN SUBJECTS: If you are shortlisted you will normally be invited for portfolio inspection and interview. CREATIVE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CANDIDATES: If you are shortlisted you will be invited to attend interview at which you will be required to demonstrate both technical skills and creative ability. This will include listening to your audio portfolio. COMMERCIAL MUSIC CANDIDATES: If you are shortlisted you will be required to submit an audio portfolio, and based on that we’ll decide whether or not to invite you to attend an interview / audition. MUSIC CANDIDATES: You will normally be invited for a combined visit and interview during which you will be asked to demonstrate your musical ability. If you are applying for Music as part of a Combined award, or as part of the Creative Arts programme, it is possible that you will not be called for interview. DANCE CANDIDATES: Eligible candidates will be invited to audition. ACTING CANDIDATES: If you are shortlisted you will be invited to a group workshop and to perform a monologue as well as being interviewed.

FOUNDATION DEGREES AT PARTNER COLLEGES / INSTITUTIONS: Candidates for Foundation Degree courses in Art and Design or performance-based courses will be interviewed or auditioned at the relevant college. Interviews are also carried out at the relevant college for some Education courses. OFFER LETTERS Our decision on your application will be communicated to you via UCAS, so do make sure that you check UCAS Track on a regular basis. We’ll also contact you to let you know when our Applicant Visit Days are so that you can come and see us before deciding whether or not to accept the offer. TAKING A GAP YEAR We are happy to consider applications from students who plan to take a year out. Many students find that if the year is used constructively, it is a very positive experience. If you want to apply for deferred entry, you should apply in the normal way, but indicate that you are applying for 2018, not 2017. If you decide to take a year off after you have submitted your application, just contact us in good time to let us know your change of plans. Please note, however, that we are not able to consider deferred applications for BA Acting. FURTHER INFORMATION More information on the admissions process at Bath Spa University can be found on our website: www.bathspa.ac.uk

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Courses ART, DESIGN AND CRAFTS 35 Creative Arts 36 Art 36 Ceramics and Sculpture 37 Mixed Media Textiles 37 Graphic Arts 38 Fine Art 39 Contemporary Arts Practice 40 Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object 41 Fashion Design 42 Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors 44 Graphic Communication 45 Photography 46 History of Art and Design EDUCATION AND PATHWAYS TO TEACHING 49 Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) 50 Education Studies: Education, International Education, Early Years Education, Youth and Community Studies MEDIA AND FILM 53 Creative Media Practice 54 Film, Television and Digital Production 55 Film and Screen Studies 56 Media Communications COMPUTING 58 Creative Computing – Animation – Gaming – Software Development HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION 61 Heritage 62 History 63 Religions, Philosophies and Ethics 64 Philosophy and Ethics 65 Study of Religions ENGLISH AND WRITING 67 Creative Writing 68 English Literature 69 Publishing MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE 71 Acting 72 Commercial Music 73 Creative Music Technology 74 Dance 75 Drama 76 Music 77 Theatre Production

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 79 Business and Management – Accounting – Human Resource Management – International Business – Marketing – Tourism Management – Festivals and Events – Entrepreneurship PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 83 Criminology 84 Psychology 85 Sociology BIOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES 87 Environmental Science 88 Biology – Conservation Biology – Human Biology 90 Geography 91 Global Development and Sustainability FOOD AND NUTRITION 92 Food with Nutrition 93 Human Nutrition FOUNDATION DEGREES WITH OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION 96 Contemporary Art and Professional Studies 96 Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance 97 Early Childhood Studies 97 Early Years 98 Education Studies for Teaching Assistants 98 Fashion and Textile Design Skills 99 Graphic Design 99 Music Production / Music Production and Artist Development 100 Musical Theatre 100 Performing Arts 101 Popular Music INFORMATION 102 Courses and combinations 104 Visit us 105 Index 105 More information

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creative arts BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: See table for the different codes for subject combinations. INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill campus /Dartmouth Avenue (Bath School of Art and Design) for Art, Ceramics, Mixed Media Textiles and Graphic Arts. Newton Park campus for Creative Writing, Dance, Drama and Music. LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26 MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £55 per module for Art; £55 per Photography module (optional module); £150 per Mixed Media Textiles module (subject to review); £75 per Ceramics module. The maximum contribution per student will be £230. ASSESSMENT: Assessment is based on the submission of coursework or negotiated projects, demonstrating the intended learning outcomes. Types of coursework are identified in module handbooks and could include studio practice, presentations or written assignments.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC, including minimum B from an art-related subject. OR A-levels plus a foundation studies course in Art and Design.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk @artbathspa

OR an appropriate BTEC Extended Diploma or equivalent. For more information see page 28 Preferred subjects: Art / Art and Design / Fine Art / Photography / Textile Design / Dance / English / Music / Theatre Studies / Drama or Visual Arts (depending on subject choice). Art Foundation course is also acceptable. Offers may be based on portfolio of work (depending on subject choice). Candidates may be interviewed.

Do you want the challenge and adventure of a course that doesn’t restrict you to a single artistic discipline, but encourages an entrepreneurial approach to creative practice? Many artists and performers today, while working primarily in one medium, see their work as informed by other media and traditions. This Creative Arts course combines the opportunity for original, practical work with the challenges of critical thought and reflection across eight subjects, of which you choose two:  ART (page 36)  CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE (Page 36)  CREATIVE WRITING (Page 67)  DANCE (Page 74)  DRAMA (Page 75)  MIXED MEDIA TEXTILES (Page 37)  MUSIC (Page 76)  GRAPHIC ARTS (Page 37) You will be encouraged to explore and develop your own style and creativity and to be as experimental as possible. There will also be an emphasis on translating this into the world of industry. The programme works from two fundamental principles. The first is that you will work with tutors who are practising artists: your teachers will be

writers, composers, performers, choreographers, painters, sculptors, textile designers and drama practitioners with good profiles of publications, exhibitions, recordings and performances. They will also have knowledge of the industries in which you later may work. Secondly, Creative Arts emphasises the support of practice by theory. We assume that you are artists who are driven by the desire to create in a variety of media, and much of your time will be taken up with making things; theoretical elements are aimed at supporting and enabling your personal practice. COURSE STRUCTURE This is a joint degree, but through optional and project modules the balance between your two subjects can be flexible. The subjects are mainly delivered autonomously; that is, when you are doing art you are completely involved in that area. However, there are modules where you can explore relationships between disciplines, for example a module where composers and choreographers work together. Cross-subject and collaborative projects are major pieces of independent work in Year 3, and offer opportunities to work across your subjects and to collaborate with like-minded artists. Examples have

included: a music-theatre event, dance with film, a CD of songs to specially written texts, art installation with music or sound design, and film with a music score. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Creative Arts students have gone on to become visual artists, dance practitioners, arts administrators, composers, writers, teachers, lecturers, and workshop leaders. Some Creative Arts students have maintained their spread of work across both subjects (for example, film-maker Kathy Hinde has also been active as composer with her music played by pianist Joanna MacGregor). Others see themselves as primarily practitioners in one subject, but with their work informed by their experience in their other area of study. Examples would be the artist who uses skills in sound design acquired in music to work in film or installation, the song-writer whose lyrics are informed by creative writing, or the choreographer who integrates elements of drama into her dance work. Collaborative working, which is encouraged and supported in the programme, has an additional career benefit, in that you have two industries through which your work may reach the public, rather than one.

UCAS CODES CREATIVE WRITING

DANCE

DRAMA

MUSIC

ART CERAMICS CREATIVE WRITING DANCE DRAMA

CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE WW1G – WW28 WW2M WW2L

WW19 WW28 – WW95 WW4Y

WW15 WW2M WW95 – WW5K

WW1L WW2L WW4Y WW5K –

MUSIC TEXTILES GRAPHIC ARTS

WW2H W290 W294

WW93 WWX2 WW82

WW53 WW52 WW5F

WW3K WW2K WW42

GRAPHIC ARTS

WW13 WW2H WW93 WW53 WW3K

MIXED MEDIA TEXTILES WW12 W290 WWX2 WW52 WW2K

WWCF W294 WW82 WW5F WW42

– WWH2 WW32

WWH2 – W295

WW32 W295 –

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ART (2D)

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE (3D)

BA (HONS)

UCAS CODE: See page 102

INSTITUTION CODE: B20

This is a varied subject within the Creative Arts programme, covering printmaking, painting, drawing, photography, video and other related disciplines. It’s ideal for adventurous students who would like to have a broader experience of artistic practice. Attention is always paid to how Art interacts with the various subject combinations within Creative Arts. COURSE STRUCTURE The subject is a combination of studio practice, workshop, seminar and lecture programmes – which inform the contextual requirements of the course. You will develop the creative and critical skills needed to articulate your work as an individual artist. Year 1 You’ll have the option to explore a broad range of approaches to making contemporary art; painting; printmaking; photography; video; animation; digital media (using industry standard programmes involved in image making) in the first year of the course. Year 2 In Year 2 you will have the opportunity to specialise in one discipline area, or keep your investigations as broad as you wish. Professional Practice is extremely important in helping prepare you for your career, and in Year 2 you have the option of organising and participating in a public group exhibition in a gallery in Bath. A series of talks by visiting lecturers and practitioners from the industry supports this module. Year 3 Your final year gives you the opportunity to develop your ideas through an in-depth study. You have

the freedom to work across the arts disciplines. Facilities are excellent, and there are dedicated workshops within the School of Art and Design to support these activities. An important emphasis within the Art subject is on critical theory and research to support studio practice. We assume you are primarily artists driven by the desire to create and much of your time will be taken up by making. Yet we believe that as contemporary practitioners research and critical skills are vital, informing and supporting your studio practice. You will need energy and commitment in day to day working and versatility moving between different media and teaching styles. Through a programme of lectures and seminars you’ll explore contemporary issues within the visual arts and the historical background to these ideas. Assessment is predominantly on practical work although theory and professional practice components are embedded into modules. You will be required to give presentations, curate exhibitions and work collaboratively at various stages of the course. Contextual research and writing exercises run in parallel to your practice throughout all three years. YOUR FUTURE CAREER You’ll be taught by practising artists and supported by a programme of visiting speakers who talk about their own work and experience working as contemporary artists. Typical career opportunities include gallery administration, media, community-based art work, art administration, teaching or self-employment in the creative industries.

As part of the Creative Arts programme this subject offers you the opportunity to explore Ceramics or Sculpture alongside another subject. This interaction with the various other subjects within Creative Arts opens up possibilities for the subject to function in different ways – so if you’re an adventurous student who wants to use Ceramics or Sculpture as part of a broad engagement with art, this course will be ideal for you. The course is taught through practical studio and workshop sessions as well as lectures and seminars. This development of both critical and creative skills enables you to find an individual approach by the end of the course as well as encouraging you to engage with a creative community within the School of Art and Design and beyond. There is an emphasis on gaining practical knowledge and skills through the experience of learning to make, alongside skills in developing ideas and evaluating results. The course is taught by practising artists and you’ll have access to excellent facilities for all methods of making, from decorating, finishing and firing objects in Ceramics, to working with materials like metal, resin, wood, plastic and techniques like casting or 3D modelling in Sculpture. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 In Year 1 you will work in both ceramics and sculpture, with opportunities to work in one or both disciplines if appropriate. In Ceramics you will be introduced to handbuilding alongside other construction techniques as well as methods of decorating, glazing and firing, underpinned by drawing and visual research. In sculpture you will be

encouraged to be experimental and explorative of materials and material combinations. You will also have a series of lectures introducing you to relevant theoretical and contextual issues. Year 2 In Year 2 you will learn more advanced techniques in your chosen specialism of Ceramics or Sculpture. As the year goes on you will be encouraged to develop a more individual and self-directed programme of study. Year 3 The final year gives you the opportunity to explore and realise your ideas through an in depth study of a chosen area, leading to an exhibition of a body of work and focusing on understanding your practice as an artist within the wider creative community. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Many different careers are possible: establishing studios as exhibiting artists, working as freelance artists to commission, or teaching at all levels of education. Often some of these roles may be combined. Other graduates may go on to postgraduate study or employment with museums, galleries and ceramics companies.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

MIXED MEDIA TEXTILES

GRAPHIC ARTS

BA (HONS)

UCAS CODE: See page 102

INSTITUTION CODE: B20

An introduction to a wide range of textile techniques, with the chance to specialise in an area of personal interest in the final part of the course. As part of the Creative Arts programme Mixed Media Textiles is studied in combination with another subject, and we encourage students who would like to have a broader experience of Textiles to apply for this course. Attention is always paid to the interaction of Textiles with the various subject combina tions within Creative Arts, and you are encouraged to develop your creative potential using textiles to express ideas and to solve aesthetic, conceptual and design problems. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 In Year 1 the modules are workshop based and cover design and textile techniques, fibres, dyestuffs and drawing. You’ll also engage in visual research in support of your technical work, and you’ll understand the inter-dependence of practical, historical, theoretical and intellectual skills. Year 2 In the second year you’ll continue to develop specialist skills in textiles (printed, woven, knitted, and embroidered) combined with visual research to explore further possibilities. As the year progresses you are encouraged to develop personal ideas and concepts in depth in an individual textile study programme. Year 3 Your final year allows you to develop your personal ideas and skills in order to prepare a final piece, textile collection and portfolio of work. The

focus of the course is Mixed Media Textiles within a broader Art context and students are free to work across disciplines if they wish. YOUR FUTURE CAREER The course will prepare you for work as textile artists, designer makers or to work within the textile industry (for example, textile conservation; display; textile prediction and promotion). Students may also go on to set up their own businesses.

GRADUATE PROFILE HOLLY SMITH GRADUATED 2013 — “ I enjoyed everything about my time at Bath Spa. I feel very lucky to have had such helpful, friendly and inspirational tutors as well as great facilities and a beautiful campus. I feel that my course covered so many of the aspects that are helping me establish my own luxury textiles design for interiors brand and creating new designs.”

Graphic Arts gives you an insight into graphics, typography, illustration and publishing and can complement other routes by giving you the techniques and abilities to confidently express and communicate your ideas in a visual context. As part of the Creative Arts subject programme you will select another subject to study alongside Graphic Arts, and your other subject will no doubt have a strong influence on your choices within the subject. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 The subject starts with the basics of design that relate to typography, image and layout. You will be introduced to contemporary design principles and become familiar with concepts that will help you to learn how to layout text and graphics with increasing confidence and skill. You’ll be shown how to use industry standard layout software in readiness for creating printed publications, such as magazines and books. During the first year you will also be introduced to aspects of web design, including developing personalised blogsites. This will allow you to develop research skills and methods of gathering and interpreting information. Your online presence is also an increasingly vital way of self-marketing and you will develop this over the period of the course. There will also be introductions to the creation of both hand bound (bookbinding) and digitally bound printed publications. As part of your final assessment during year one you will be expected to gather content for your own publication from your practice and research.

Year 2 This year will allow you to begin to specialise in an area of your choice related to Graphic Arts. For example: typography, publication, brand design, illustration or lens based media. An emphasis will be placed on design narrative and you will be guided through your individual projects by your tutors. In addition, through contextual elements of the programme, you will study how graphic designers work and how theory influences contemporary design practice. Year 3 By Year 3 you are expected to contextualise your work with increased sophistication. Through your introduction to practical and theoretical aspects of the course in your previous two years, you will have gained knowledge of contemporary design practice and be able to apply it to your own area of study with growing independence. Supported by regular tutorials you will develop a portfolio of work in readiness for a professional career, or selfemployment. Optional professional studies based modules within the Creative Arts and Contemporary Arts Programmes allow you to increase your awareness of professional practice and improve your chances of gaining the career you want upon graduation. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Career areas directly related to Graphic Arts include graphic design, web design, art-worker, publishing, artist, book illustrator. However, combined with your other subject, a wider choice is available allowing you to uniquely position yourself within the jobs market, or develop a successful freelance or self-employed career.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

FINE ART BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: W101 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is based on the submission of coursework or negotiated projects. Types of coursework are identified in module handbooks and could include studio practice, presentations or written assignments.

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

This course is designed for individuals who are curious, motivated and want to develop their own independent art practice. It is about making, looking and thinking about art. If you come with confidence and spontaneity you’ll find the room you crave, but if you need more structure in order to develop an independent practice, you’ll get the support you need. There’s a highly experienced teaching team here who know just how to strike this balance. They’re also all engaged in their own practice and this is critical to the philosophy of the course. The structure of the course leaves room for not knowing, experimentation, discovery, risk and innovation. It aims to develop skills of analysis, self-criticism, reflection, and communication both verbally and visually along with all the practical skills you need to develop your own work. You will have access to excellent facilities and technical support and from the outset you’re given a workspace in one of our purpose built studios. Teaching takes the form of one to-one tutorials, group critiques, academic workshops, seminars, lectures and forums. Our visiting lecture series is fundamental to our course and we are proud of the range of speakers we attract. Each week internationally acclaimed artists, curators and arts professionals give talks to our students about their work. Study visits also play an integral part of the course both within the UK and beyond. We also have a growing international community and actively encourage our students to study overseas for a period of their course.

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For more information see page 28.

MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £150 (subject to review).

A studio-based course covering a range of practices that include painting, drawing, sculpture, film, photography, performance and installation, taught by internationally recognised artists.

TYPICAL OFFERS: We recommend that applicants undertake a pre-degree foundation diploma in Art and Design. However if applying with A-Levels only, grades in the range BBC–CCC (with a grade B in an Art and Design related subject) are expected, supported by a high quality portfolio. Applicants applying with a BTEC Extended Diploma are expected to achieve an overall Merit grade (Merit, Merit, Merit). All candidates are interviewed and selected primarily on their creative ability.

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 You are supported to begin a journey that establishes an independent studio practice. Experimenting with materials, techniques and processes, you’ll establish a way of working that is playful and analytical and through this process begin to recognize what themes are emerging in your work. Year 2 This is a pivotal period of development in which you are supported to progress your ideas, conceptual strategies and processes. Experimentation remains key, alongside a greater emphasis on individual research, reflection and analysis. You are encouraged to develop a more focused awareness of the debates that surround your practice and continually test its boundaries and possibilities. Year 3 You will build on and extend the ideas you have explored in the previous year. As a final year student, greater emphasis is placed not only on a body of resolved, considered and well executed work, but also on work that is ambitious and takes risks. You must evidence a clear understanding of critical debates and a contextual awareness pertinent to your enquiry. At the end of this year you’ll present an exhibition of carefully selected works in your degree show that is open to the public. Throughout the course all students study contextual studies alongside studio practice. It is critical that you understand current and historical debates in art and you are encouraged to consider how theory and contextual knowledge is embedded in practice. There are very many exciting outward-facing initiatives, debates on current art practice and outward facing partnerships for students to get involved in. “No Working Title” is one such project. An exciting collaboration between four UK art schools and

Tate Modern, this project grows in reputation year by year and strengthens the department’s association with Tate Modern at an exciting stage of its development. Other initiatives include the Porthleven Prize, in which selected students take part in a residency on the Cornish coast and produce new work in response to the site. This work forms part of a touring Exhibition that opens at the O2 Gallery in Oxford. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Our aim is to equip our graduates with the skills they need to build successful futures, and professional practice is a crucial part of the course. There are taught sessions that support students to photograph their work, build blogs/ websites, write artist statements, fund-raise, network, manage projects, and curate exhibitions. The professional practice module is delivered by specialists in the field from worldrenowned institutions, through workshops, talks and self-directed projects giving hands-on experience. Our graduates go on to become, amongst other things, professional practicing self-employed artists, they become curators in established galleries or set up their own artist run spaces. We have alumni who are teachers or work in gallery education; others have gone onto work in conservation, TV, or art therapy. Many of our alumni go onto further study at some of the UK’s top postgraduate courses including the Slade School of Fine Art, Chelsea School of Art and Design, The Royal College of Art, Glasgow School of Art and the Courtauld Institute. Alumni include painter and Turner Prize nominee Glenn Brown, Paul Harrison and John Wood whose video work is exhibited throughout the world, Louisa Fairclough, Laura Ford, Nicholas May, Peter Randall- Page, Nigel Rolfe, Michael Stubbs, Graham Dolphin, Clare Woods and Alison Turnbull.

GRADUATE PROFILE EMILY FURNELL — “For me, Fine Art was the sole option for furthering my education. It has allowed me the freedom to approach multidisciplinary work without the boundaries of formal, set projects. As a self-motivated person, Fine Art is the perfect choice, especially in terms of cross-pollinating various fields of making, as well as integrating specific areas of study. Because my interests and ideas are particular, having the time and space to see them through to a standard I am contented with has resulted in some very successful work.”

01 Work by Emily Furnell

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

CONTEMPORARY ARTS PRACTICE BA (HONS) Shares some modules with the BA (Hons) Creative Arts programme. See page 35 UCAS CODE: W190 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill and Dartmouth Avenue campuses LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is based on the submission of coursework that includes practical studio work, presentations and written assignments. During the first year of the course tutors instigate coursework projects, whilst in years two and three, students devise and negotiate their own projects with tutors’ support and advice.

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All candidates are interviewed and selected primarily on their creative ability.

MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £150 (subject to review).

This course is designed for students who don’t want to be limited initially to a single visual arts discipline, but instead want a broad educational experience across different aspects of the contemporary visual arts. The course actively encourages a dynamic mix of making and creative thinking across fine art practice, photography, ceramics, textiles, graphic design, print and time based media. Whilst there is scope to specialise in one of these subject areas during the second and third years of the course, from year one you’ll be encouraged to work with a wide range of materials and processes that are drawn from all of the subject areas. There are opportunities for students to benefit from an active cultural exchange programme with numerous academic partners from around the world. Teaching is delivered by expert staff from all areas of the visual arts. All staff are active practitioners or researchers in their specialist areas.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

For more information see page 28.

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

Do you have a wide field of interests in fine art, photography, ceramics, textiles, graphic design, print and time based media?

TYPICAL OFFERS: We recommend that applicants undertake a pre-degree foundation diploma in Art and Design. However if applying with A-Levels only, grades in the range BBC– CCC (with a grade B in an Art and Design related subject) are expected, supported by a high quality portfolio. Applicants applying with a BTEC Extended Diploma are expected to achieve an overall Merit grade (Merit, Merit, Merit).

COURSE STRUCTURE The course is designed so that you can transfer your skills from a practical and academic environment to a professional working environment. There are opportunities to work closely within the creative industries on a range of projects that might include: creating site-specific artwork, working to design briefs, curating, or undertaking client commissions. Throughout the course you’ll investigate the contextual framework of your specialist area of study, both in the studio and through historical and critical studies. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in cultural visits and public projects at home and abroad. Year 1 You’re encouraged to experiment in a number of disciplines, and you’ll gain extensive knowledge and practical skills as you progress. Specialist disciplines include: 3D-ceramics and sculpture, 2D-drawing and painting, mixed media textiles, and graphic arts. Optional areas include printmaking and photography and time based media. In Year 1, contextual and theoretical components of the course are embedded into practice-based modules, and are supported by lectures and seminars designed to introduce you to contemporary art practice. Years 2 and 3 You’ll have the opportunity to specialise in one area of studio practice, or maintain a broader portfolio of subjects through to graduation – it’s your choice. You’ll also continue your contextual studies – this supports and develops your understanding and critical awareness of contemporary debates surrounding the production and consumption of practical studio work.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Each year a professional development module runs in parallel to studio based modules. These modules cover areas such as: creating an artist’s web presence, marketing, collaborative work, self employment and project management. They encourage students to gain the necessary expertise to maximise their potential after graduation, and include an extensive weekly programme of visiting lectures from practising artists, curators, critics and gallery owners.

As a graduates of Contemporary Arts Practice you’ll leave with a broad portfolio of professional expertise to accompany your practical and theoretical knowledge. The majority of our graduates will progress to art-related employment or self-employment, as studio-based artists, public artists or through employment in the field of arts management or arts administration. The course also attracts many students wishing to pursue a career in teaching.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: WW2R INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is based on the submission of coursework or negotiated projects, demonstrating the intended learning outcomes. Types of coursework are identified in module handbooks and could include studio practice, presentations or written assignments.

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

For more information see page 28.

MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £260 (subject to review).

Do you want to explore design thinking, materials and construction to produce outcomes such as furniture, jewellery, installations, set design, lighting, exhibition design, objects and experience design? As a Three Dimensional Design student you’ll explore your ideas through craft practice with a focus on the process of design thinking. You’ll work in a dedicated studio space where the atmosphere is dynamic and open-minded. There’s a culture of sharing information and perspectives, and we encourage you to develop your ideas and making in a global, sustainable and ethical context. In your projects, you will design and create original outcomes using a range of digital and traditional techniques. You’ll have access to the specialist workshops with processes that include wood, plastic, metal, ceramics, textiles, CNC routing, laser cutting and 3D printing. Our lecturers are research and/or professionally active providing valuable industry perspectives and an insight into contemporary practice. During your study you will visit cultural and industrial establishments both nationally and internationally.

“...the course has been able to foster a strong community spirit amongst its students and staff that results in high student satisfaction and a quality learning experience…” External Examiner 2015

COURSE STRUCTURE The course will take you on a creative journey where the goal is to develop your own individual area of practice, so that you contribute to the future of design. You develop practical making skills underpinned by a strong design ethos and critical investigation. Throughout the course you’ll investigate the subject’s contextual framework both in the studio and through historical and critical studies.

Year 1 You’ll develop skills through the exploration of materials, making processes, methods of digital manufacture, drawing, and photography. The first year provides you with set of core skills not only in making but also in thinking as a contemporary designer. Year 2 You’ll expand your personal making practice and are challenged through engagement with design professionals. In addition, you experience collaborative and live projects with external partners. You will also be introduced to marketing and promotional skills, including building creative narratives in your work and exploring outcomes through photography, publishing, exhibiting and web presence. Year 3 You will further define your own area of design practice, audience and market, perhaps as a specialist maker, or utilising outsourced production and assembly techniques to develop your work. You will be producing a body of physical outcomes alongside a combination of visual and written work. We expect your final project work to be at a professional level, and you will be encouraged to display your outcomes at national and international design show venues. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Throughout the course there’s a multitude of activities which engage with design professionals, industry partners and live projects. This allows you to experience a professional working atmosphere in an academic environment – all great preparation for a successful future career. We expect our graduates to shape their individual career paths as they enter the ever changing future of interdisciplinary design. Careers include furniture and lighting designers, designer-makers, product designers, 3D modellers,

curators, design writers, set designers and design researchers. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to exhibit work throughout your studies. Our students have been very successful at the graduate design show New Designers. Staff, students and alumni exhibit at contemporary galleries such as the Aram Gallery and also have a presence at the best international design and craft shows including 100% Design, Origin, Tent, Dutch Design Week and Milan Furniture Fair.

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

FASHION DESIGN BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: W233 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: The Circus, Bath LENGTH: 3 years full-time

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is based on the submission of coursework or negotiated projects, demonstrating the intended learning outcomes. Types of coursework could include studio practice, presentations, or written assignments.

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26 MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £160 (subject to review).

The course has developed a reputation for producing highly individual and sought-after designers. It covers all aspects of the design process, as well as the business of fashion and its social and cultural context. There’s a focus on combining the ‘technical’ with ‘design’ so both areas become one creative process. You’ll work in an intimate studio environment, developing a personal philosophy within your work, and you’ll benefit from the course’s unique partnership with the Fashion Museum in Bath. Staff with national and international reputations and many years fashion industry experience will teach you. There is also a range of visiting lecturers, and Live industry projects are incorporated into the course.

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All candidates are interviewed and selected primarily on their creative ability.

Graduates have been employed at Issa, Erdem, Roland Mouret, Peter Pilotto, Karen Millen, Mulberry, Boudicca, Chinti and Parker, Osman, Gieves and Hawkes, Esprit (Germany), French Connection, Nicole Farhi, Jack Wills, Coast, and Pentland Brands whilst some have progressed to study Masters’ Degrees at Central St Martins and the London College of Fashion.

STUDENT SUCCESSES There are many very successful graduates from this course, including Ashley Patterson (selected as a second year student to intern for American brand Old Navy, and after graduating in 2015 working for the brand in San Francisco as a womenswear designer); Grace Weller (pictured – winner of the prestigious Womenswear and Gold Awards at Graduate Fashion Week 2014); Stephanie Kitchen (winner of the Fashion Awareness Direct competition and the Textiles Institute award in 2013, and now a successful sportswear designer); and Chloe Jones (winner of the Womenswear and Gold Awards at Graduate Fashion Week in 2012, and now Designer of Special Projects at River Island).

Are you looking for a career in the highly competitive and dynamic fashion industry? If you’re talented, dedicated and ambitious, you could become one of our award-winning designers capable of working at all levels of the market.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

For more information see page 28.

STUDENT FASHION SHOW FUND (2015): £155.

TYPICAL OFFERS: We recommend that applicants undertake a pre-degree foundation diploma in Art and Design. However if applying with A-Levels only, grades in the range BBC–CCC (with a grade B in an Art and Design related subject) are expected, supported by a high quality portfolio of work including ideas for fashion. Applicants applying with a BTEC Extended Diploma are expected to achieve an overall Merit grade (MMM).

Students are encouraged to secure work placements or internships between Years 1 & 2 and 2 & 3. Work placements have been undertaken at brands such as Erdem, Nicole Farhi, Alexander McQueen, Karen Millen, Boudicca, Sharon Wauchob (Paris), Roland Mouret, Warehouse, Adidas (Germany), Diane Von Furstenberg (New York), Matthew Williamson and Tom Ford. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 In Year 1 you’ll be encouraged to develop an individual design philosophy by translating personal research into ideas. This is underpinned with strong practical and technical skills, including design, illustration, pattern cutting, product development, tailoring, a live project, and digital skills for fashion. Year 2 In Year 2 modules include developing drape skills to instigate ideas for the couture market; range building for a commercial brand; a live project, working to an external brief; further illustration; and portfolio presentation.

Year 3 In the final year you’ll use skills acquired throughout the course to develop a final collection, generating unique and exclusive design concepts from initial idea through to final realisation, styling, and promotion. You’ll also develop strategies for your future employment, develop self promotional material as well as write a GRADUATE PROFILE dissertation and prepare for GRACE WELLER, graduation. FASHION DESIGN You’ll have the opportunity to GRADUATED 2014 showcase your collection in the — university end of year exhibition or fashion show, and you may be selected “I learnt so much from my time studying at Bath and have left with a real sense of to showcase at Graduate Fashion achievement. The course was very Week. practical and creative and the tutors YOUR FUTURE CAREER There are many career destinations open to you including: company / in-house designer, freelance designer, design consultancy, creative pattern cutter, freelance pattern cutter, designing / pattern cutting for manufacturers, styling, buying, fabric / colour research, product developer, studio manager, production, and technical designer.

strive to get the most of the students. I loved both growing as a person and as a designer during my time at Bath Spa. I am currently studying an MA in fashion at Central Saint Martins and the level of work required is of a very high standard. Studying at Bath Spa, which also works to these standards, has prepared me to progress on to the MA and produce the level of work expected.” 01, 02, 03 Work by Grace Weller

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

TEXTILE DESIGN FOR FASHION AND INTERIORS BA (HONS) AND INTEGRATED MASTERS UCAS CODE: WW27: BA(Hons) W231: Integrated Masters INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time for the BA (Hons) course; 4 years full-time for the Integrated Masters FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: BA (HONS) We recommend that applicants undertake a pre-degree foundation diploma in Art and Design. However if applying with A-Levels only, grades in the range BBC–CCC (with a grade B in an Art and Design related subject) are expected, supported by a high quality portfolio. Applicants applying with a BTEC Extended Diploma are expected to achieve an overall Merit grade (Merit, Merit, Merit). For all applicants an offer of a place will be made following a successful portfolio review and interview.

MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £260 (subject to review).

However if applying with A-Levels only, grades in the range ABB-BBB are expected, supported by a high quality portfolio. Applicants applying with a BTEC Extended Diploma are expected to achieve grades Distinction, Distinction, Merit. For all applicants an offer of a place will be made following a successful portfolio review and interview. For more information see page 28.

will further engage with industry professionals through the visiting lecture programme, master-classes and workshop activities. COURSE STRUCTURE BA (Hons) students and Integrated Masters students work in parallel throughout the first two years and up until midway through the third year. At this Year 3 midway point the students on the two awards take different routes: the BA (Hons) students commence their final self-directed project leading to a degree show, and the Integrated Masters students work at level 7 (Masters level) alongside other MA programmes. Year 1 In Year 1 you start to cultivate your includes live industry briefs, competitions, forecasting and external observation, thinking and drawing skills into your individual style. You exhibition opportunities. begin to explore the field of textile The course aims to equip you with design and its contextual framework. all the skills you’ll need to develop and You learn skills in understanding adapt your emerging practice for your colour, fabric, yarns, materials and You can apply for either a three year BA future careers – everything from dyeing. Supporting textile design, you (Hons) or a four year Integrated Masters technical and practical skills to engage in sewing construction and in Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors. team-working and self-evaluation. digital design applications. Taught There’s an international context to Both provide a dynamic practical and techniques in embroidery, print, knit theoretical design education, supported the course, and you’ll have an and manipulation provide the opportunity to go on international by industry networks and directed foundation to your design trips. There are also visits to specialist towards a creative career or advanced development. studios, trade fairs, exhibitions, research in the textile discipline. museums and student exchanges. The differing exit points provide a wider range of opportunities for students You’ll work on ‘live’ external briefs and to define their individual direction and professional development for their future. BA (Hons) Graduate Year 1 Year 2 There’s a strong emphasis on (Level 4) (Level 5) Graduates exit with a developed textile creativity underpinned by both digital 120 credits 120 credits design identity and a good understanding technologies and traditional craft of their career direction. Some graduates processes and skills, such as drawing further their study through MA and PGCE courses. skills. You’ll work in an exciting and friendly studio culture, with your own Integrated Masters Graduate Year 1 Year 2 dedicated space. You’ll be expected to express your (Level 4) (Level 5) Graduates exit with a developed strategy design direction and negotiate your own for a professional creative career in textile 120 credits 120 credits lines of enquiry. This will include design or proposals for advanced research, developing networks for creating such as a PhD in the textile discipline. work-based learning opportunities and internships. You’ll be supported throughout by both contextual studies This diagram provides an overview snapshot for the awards and professional practice, which Do you aspire to be one of the designers and innovators of the future? This course is for ambitious students wanting to make their mark as a designer, maker or textile artist.

TYPICAL OFFERS: INTEGRATED MASTERS We recommend that applicants undertake a pre-degree foundation diploma in Art and Design.

Year 2 In Year 2 you start to explore your potential focus as a textile designer for either fashion or interiors, and begin committing to areas of textile specialisms. You’ll tackle a combination of projects looking at advancing textile techniques and understanding your career options - these include competitions, live briefs and exhibitions. You also continue your professional and contextual studies. Year 3/4 In Year 3 as a BA (Hons) or Integrated Masters student you undertake a dissertation and state your identity as a textile designer through an initial exploratory personal studio module. The professional context module leads all students up to midway through the academic year, and at this point as a BA (Hons) student you undertake the final 60-credit module leading to a degree show and graduation, while as an Integrated Masters student you start the Masters modules (Level 7) in business management and research methods for your ‘Audience and Context’ to underpin the establishment of a textile design practice. In Year 4 as an Integrated Masters student you continue to advance your studio practice, while defining your ‘audience’ through market research,

Year 3 (Level 6) 120 credits

Year 3 Year 4 (Level 6) (Level 7) (Level 7) 60 credits 60 credits 120 credits

180 credits

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / COURSES

GRADUATE PROFILE CHLOE GREGORY & ANNIE JAMES GRADUATED 2013

entrepreneurship, business development and promotional skills. Your study concludes with a ‘Final Masters Project’ demonstrating the direction of your future practice, enabling you to understand your work in terms of developing as a discipline specialist researcher potentially leading to doctoral study or developing your practice into a business or industry career. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Professional context modules help to prepare you for a career in the creative industries, and we also expect you to be active in gaining work-based experience. Generally, paid-internships are to be undertaken in the final weeks of Year 2 or during the summer academic break between Years 2, 3 and 4. Past opportunities have included the following: Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Bay & Brown, Michael Angove, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Nina Ricci, Paperclip, Tracy Kendall, Sam Pickard, Clarissa Hulse, Jenny King, Whiston and Wright, Karen Nicol, Milena, Chloé, Nicole Farhi, Jessica Ogden, Zandra Rhodes, Dewhurst,

Tent London, and/or solo exhibitions. Textile Design graduates have secured employment in a range of career directions, working for design studios and design companies, setting up their own businesses or developing related careers within retail and the broader fashion and interior industries. Employers of graduates from this course include; Liberty, The White Company, Bay & Brown, Lyle & Scott, Keeler Gordon, Debenhams, G.M Syntex, Relish Clothing, IVO Prints, Selfridges and Boden. Students have gone on to establish small enterprises such as Badgers of Bohemia, Polly Rowan Textiles and Tabitha Cotterill.

— “ This course appealed to us because of the freedom to experiment within a variety of different specialisms, and not just within the textiles department: wood, plastic, metal and ceramics to name but a few. We experimented within the different workshops throughout our three years here, with help readily available from technicians and tutors, who work within the creative sector. One of the many great things about the course is the amount of contact hours you get with tutors; there was always someone around to discuss your work with, and they encourage new ways of thinking, pushing every element of the design process: drawing, colour and innovation. Live briefs also gave us the chance to work with businesses and gain an important understanding. The course offered a vital professional context module during the final year, where we had to create a cv and personal statement in preparation for applying for work placements and jobs. This was accompanied with a programme of visiting lecturers, who gave an insight into what it’s like working in the textile industry. There is strong emphasis on New Designers, a national graduate exhibition showcasing new and emerging talent in the design sector, which provides an important stepping-stone at the end of final year into work. This show played a huge part in both of us gaining work placements in the industry, such as Sanderson, Scion and Hallmark, as well as job opportunities. Following the success of New Designers, we are now both working in the print department of Joules. In the future we plan to set up our own print design business together.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: W200 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time: part-time available

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

This course will suit you if you aspire to be a strategic thinker, innovator and maker, developing creative and challenging outcomes across a range of media or within your chosen specialist area. You’ll want the skills to be an independent practitioner and to collaborate with others. This is a well-established course with an excellent reputation and employment record. It has an emphasis on understanding and challenging design conventions both past and present. Carefully structured modules and supportive staff encourage hands-on, ideas-based, socially engaged design.

“A crossover of graphics and illustration staff, giving a strong flexibility of advice which the students clearly appreciate. Students expressed their appreciation for the strong working relationship with academic staff on the course.” Course External Examiner 2014

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 You’ll be taught by a team of full-time tutors and visiting tutors, all of whom are active graphic communication practitioners, experienced teachers and specialists in their disciplines. Learning takes place through: tutor led studio projects, critiques, debates, tutorials, and presentations, as well as selfdirected study and peer review. Highly regarded national and international designers and illustrators are invited to share their experience through our course-specific lecture series. Our workshop facilities in specialist craft areas, such as letterpress, photography, screen-printing, etching and lithography are excellent, and complement our digital resources. In Year 1, you’ll study carefully structured but richly diverse studio

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MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £150 (subject to review).

Do you want a career as a professional graphic communicator: designer, typographer, illustrator, or image-maker, and seek to understand the varied and complex nature of contemporary design practice?

TYPICAL OFFERS: We recommend that applicants undertake a pre-degree foundation diploma in Art and Design. However if applying with A-Levels only, grades in the range BBC–CCC(with a grade B in an Art and Design related subject) are expected, supported by a high quality portfolio. Applicants applying with a BTEC Extended Diploma are expected to achieve an overall Merit grade (Merit, Merit, Merit). All candidates are interviewed and selected primarily on their creative ability.

modules examining the core aspects of graphic communication, typography and image. You’ll learn to conceptualise, produce and critique type and images. Attending specialist workshops will help you develop practical skills, including traditional analogue as well as contemporary digital skills. Workshops include: drawing, screen-printing, letterpress, etching and lithography, photography (analogue and digital), motion graphics, and animation (analogue and digital). The ability to think visually and analytically will be nurtured, as will the skills needed to work independently and as part of a team. You’ll gain an awareness of the industry through a Professional Contexts module, and a contextual framework through a Historical and Critical Studies module. Year 2 As you move into Year 2, you’ll explore interactive media in the context of type and image. You can choose to focus on graphic design, illustration or interactive media, or keep an interdisciplinary approach. You might choose to spend a semester in Europe, America, Australia, Japan or China as part of an exchange programme. An optional course trip abroad will introduce you to design studios and working practices in other cultures. You’ll continue your Professional Contexts study, and your Historical and Critical Studies module will prepare you for your dissertation. Year 3 In Year 3, your final year, you’ll concentrate on the production of a series of portfolio projects and you’ll be encouraged to consider these in the context of your audience. ‘Live’ briefs provide experience of dealing with clients and real production problems and solutions. Portfolio clinics conducted by professional designers help you consider and prepare your portfolio before graduation, and career workshops help you get ready for career networking, opportunity finding or further advanced study.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER The course is structured to help you consider and develop your professional identity as a practitioner right from the start, and prepare for your future career. Throughout the course you’ll be given an insight into professional practice. Recent visiting lecture programme speakers include: Andy Altmann (Why Not Associates), Barnaby Barford, Greg Burne (Big Active Agency), Damon Murray, Laura Carlin, Neil Drabble, Naomi Games, Paul GRADUATE PROFILE Gorman, Paul Gravett, Kate Gibb,Keith Harrison, Alaistar Humphreys, Hyperkit MIA SHUREY GRADUATED 2014 (Tim Balaam) Fleur Isbell, James Jarvis, — Patch Keyes, Alan Kitching, Scott King, “ The course really helped to develop my Henrik Kubel, Jurg Lehni, Jeremy Leslie, skills to become a confident graphic Chris Long, Michael Marriot, OK-RM, designer. I also think that work Marcus Oakley, Stefi Orazi, Hans Dieter experience is extremely important to do alongside the course as they work hand Reichert, Paul Sahre, Yuri Suzuki, in hand. I liked the amount of equipment Matthew Hodson,Matilda Saxow, available to the students and the ability Jake Walters, Nick White. to access and use other courses’ facilities The course has an excellent and studios such as photography, employment record. A wide range plastics, ceramics, woodwork and of careers is open to graduates, textiles. including graphic design, art direction, I’m now freelancing for a small illustration, animation, interactive design studio in London 3/4 days a week media, advertising, motion graphics, and for the other two days I am working as a freelance designer from home. photography, and publishing. Currently, I am working on the branding identity and web design for a new art brokerage company and have also just finished designing the graphics and layout for a new biannual magazine which is being distributed by Antenne Books.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

PHOTOGRAPHY BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: WPQ3 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

ASSESSMENT Assessment is based on the submission of coursework or negotiated projects, demonstrating the intended learning outcomes. Types of coursework are identified in module handbooks and could include studio practice, presentations or written assignments.

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk @artbathspa

For more information see page 28.

MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2015): £150 (subject to review).

If you’re looking for an experimental, creative and critical environment in which to explore your love of photography, this is the course for you!

All candidates are interviewed and selected primarily on their creative ability.

Modules cover darkroom, studio and basic principles of digital imaging.

This course covers broad contexts of photography including (but not limited to) portraiture, landscape, advertising, architecture and environment, documentary and fashion editorial. You will develop your creative ability and technical skills through a range of set and self-directed projects, and you will explore potential directions in which technological change impacts upon photography.

Year 2 As you progress to Year 2 you’ll develop a detailed knowledge of major theories relating to photographic practice, and a deeper awareness of social and ethical implications for the photographic industry. You’ll negotiate activities with tutors, and be able to analyse, synthesise and evaluate work more independently. Studio modules offer project work with support from tutors and incorporate professional workshop sessions led by industry practitioners.

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 Year 1 looks at fundamental photographic principles and practice, developing an awareness of photographic practice within the creative industries. You’ll gain practical and technical skills to enable you to apply tools and methods to a defined problem. You’ll learn to research visually and analytically and evaluate your work with tutor guidance.

Year 3 At 3rd year level you’ll become more confident in identifying and defining complex visual solutions and have the freedom to define your own area of practice. You’ll apply appropriate knowledge and practical skills to produce your own body of work. You’ll be able to initiate, manage and critically evaluate your work and that of others, and demonstrate an informed knowledge of contemporary

professional practice and the issues and debates that provide a context. The year ends with a public exhibition of portfolio work. Throughout the course you’ll explore the subject’s contextual framework through Historical and Critical Studies modules and gain industry awareness through Professional Context modules. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Preparation for your future career is embedded in the course right from the start, and you’ll have access to leading photographers through an inspiring visiting lecture and master class programme. Speakers have included Ian Teh, Kathryn Faulkner, Andy Sewell and Jem Southam. Students graduating from this course can find employment and self employment in the following career paths: photo journalism; fashion photography; product photography; portrait photography; photo editor; editorial design; advertising; moving image; curator; art direction; marketing, studio management and teaching.

STUDENT PROFILE MARC LE GALLE — “ Studying Photography has massively widened my knowledge and understanding of photography and art in general. The tutors at Bath Spa University have supported and inspired me in my time here. I have made many friends for life along with industry connections. This has been an experience of a lifetime that I will never forget.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

HISTORY OF ART AND DESIGN BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: W200 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Sion Hill campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time: part-time available AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Creative Computing: 11V3 English Literature: Q3V3 Heritage: V7V3 Publishing: V3P4

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26 MATERIAL AND STUDY VISITS CONTRIBUTION FEE (2016-17): £100 (subject to review).

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM–DMM

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

20th century. Your professional contexts study during this year emphasises experiences in publishing for art and design and working in museums and galleries in a number of contexts.

modules offering you specific experience in areas such as publishing and curatorial practice. As you progress through your three years of study you will increasingly work independently on research projects that represent your interests and experience, acquiring skills that reflect those needed for careers in the creative industries sector. Prospective career development and employment fields for graduates of BA History of Art and Design include: museum and art gallery curatorship, art and design publishing, marketing and advertising, librarianship, broadcasting (film and television), travel services, teaching gallery and museum education, journalism, arts administration, public relations and design management, progression into postgraduate study.

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ASSESSMENT: The course is assessed by coursework including essays, portfolios and dissertations, individual and group presentations, and seen and unseen examinations.

Do you want a career in the art and design and allied sectors, a career that capitalises upon a strong understanding of the historical and theoretical context to art and design? Located in the World Heritage City of Bath, this course draws upon the rich cultural heritage available locally and regionally as well as excellent travel connections to London. We make full use of our extensive contacts with cultural organisations in the area as well as the Wunderkammer Press, the School of Art and Design’s own publishing imprint to support your professional development with appropriate experience. During the later stages of the course there are opportunities for specialisation with an emphasis on developing you as an independent, skilled researcher and worker in the field. The modular nature of the programme allows you to tailor your study of the subject to your particular interests and needs while having opportunities to experience work in the art and design sector. It gives you a strong historical background and context to the subject alongside the methodological tools that you will need to become a motivated, agile professional in a related career. COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure balances a firm historical foundation in the history of art and design alongside opportunities to study topics that reflect your interests. You’ll also be able to undertake work experiences and to take part in visits that will enrich your study. The course is structured around core and optional modules that explore the various contexts and discourses of the subject from the Renaissance onwards. Study and research skills are developed in specific modules across all three years.

Year 1 You’ll learn about the foundations of methodology in art and design history alongside a historical context that spans the period from the renaissance to the early 19th century. You will begin your journey to a career in an area related to the subject by undertaking the first of three professional contexts modules, and you will begin to acquire the skills necessary to research and learn independently. Year 2 During Year 2 you’ll find that you have increasing options and choice in the direction that you choose for your study, alongside a continuing core of history, theory and context in the subject that spans the period from the mid 19th century through to the late

Year 3 You’ll now combine a significant amount of self-directed and researched study with a continuing core that reflects upon the world of art and design since 1945 in detail. The emphasis in your professional contexts work will be on honing your career choices. You will also have the opportunity for personal research in the form of a dissertation. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Throughout the course you explore the world of work, and there are

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ART, DESIGN & CRAFTS

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / EDUCATION & PATHWAYS TO TEACHING

EDUCATION (PRIMARY TEACHING PATHWAY) BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) X301 Early Years Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) X311 International Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) X390 INSTITUTION CODE: B20

AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Specialised Education with: Art XW11; Biology XC11; Creative Writing XW18; Dance XW15; Drama XW14; English Literature XQ13; Geography XF18; History XV11; Music XW13; Psychology XC18; Sociology XL13; Study of Religions XV16; Textiles XWC2

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM– DMM; GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English language, mathematics and science. There is no interview for admission to this course, but your personal statement must indicate clearly at least two weeks of recent experience of observing or working in a primary school. Please be aware that you will be required to complete a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application through Bath Spa University as part of the admissions process for this course.

LENGTH: Three years plus progression to the one year PGCE FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26 ASSESSMENT: Through coursework and work in schools. STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

See page 28.

Do you want a career as a primary school teacher? If so, this is the course to choose. Bath Spa University has had a national reputation in education and teacher training for many years, so you’ll be in very good hands! These awards are known as our 3+1 Primary Teaching Pathway (PTP) courses and offer a three year honours degree followed by one year of teacher training Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary and Early Years at Bath Spa which leads to recommendation for qualified teacher status (QTS). This is subject to availability (see note below). The PTP will also prepare you to continue onto another route into teacher training, such as ‘School Direct’. Bath Spa University is a leading university in the field of Education Studies, providing a broad and flexible range of awards that enable you to discover the latest ideas about the world of education and education around the world. You will be taught by a very experienced and well qualified team of more than 50 tutors with different backgrounds as qualified teachers, academics, authors and researchers. The PTP gives you an introduction to all phases of education from pre-school to post compulsory. It is a very flexible route, there is a wide range of modules for you to choose from which explore education from many perspectives. The Primary Pathway award can be taken as a single honours in Education Studies, Early Years Education or International Education. It can also be taken as part of a Combined Award by studying a second subject to achieve a joint honours degree. COURSE STRUCTURE Throughout the course we encourage you to broaden your knowledge and make the most of a range of opportunities. There are compulsory placements in primary schools in each

year (one day per week over eight to ten weeks). We have excellent partnerships with schools and early years settings and we make all arrangements for placements. In school you can further develop your understanding of the nature of teaching and learning, building on knowledge and skills developed through university study. Year 1 In Year 1, core modules introduce key concepts and skills that underpin the subject of education. ): The compulsory module for the PTP is Introduction to Primary Schools which includes the school placement. If you are not taking a combined honours award, you are also required to take a second subject in year one – this could be a national curriculum subject such as history, geography, a science, English or Studies of Religion. Other subjects and a range of open (interdisciplinary) modules are also available. Years 2 and 3 In Years 2 and 3 you will consider more deeply the current issues in education. In Year 2, the core module includes an assessed placement in a primary school where you will research into an area of learning or teaching that interests you. This could be developed into the focus of your Education Dissertation; the core module in Year 3 The compulsory module in Year 2 offers an in-depth look at the world of the classroom. In Year 3 we support your transition into teacher training through the compulsory module ‘Teaching and Professionalism’. The many optional modules available will allow you to think critically about teaching, diversity, inclusion and educational policy and to explore global and international perspectives in education. There are opportunities to carry out international study visits (e.g. to Spain or Zambia), and develop special interests in selected areas – e.g. inclusion, the arts, the early years.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Students on this Primary Pathway all GRADUATE PROFILE intend to enter the teaching profession BEN HAMBLIN – these are three-year degrees with an GRADUATED 2015 option to continue onto the Primary or — “ I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bath Spa Early Years PGCE course, subject to following the Education Studies meeting course requirements. These specialised award. The teaching staff will require you to demonstrate your suitability for teaching on a compulsory were always supportive, and always made you feel that nothing was too much school placement, to successfully trouble. Being a small campus, Bath Spa is complete the QTS Professional Skills a very close-knit community; and tests and fulfil other entry specifications although Education Studies is one of the such as interviews, and pass designated larger courses, you still have the compulsory modules during your opportunity to forge links amongst all of the learners on the course. This is even undergraduate programme of study. The Bath Spa University Primary PGCE truer for the specialised route, which gives students a grounding in the specific is one of the best in the country, rated knowledge and classroom experience by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’. Please note – the format and entry requirements for the 4th year of this programme (the PGCE year) are likely to change. The government is currently implementing major changes to teaching training entry requirements and modes of training. While the offer of a place on our PGCE course is made in good faith, we cannot guarantee it. You will be advised of any changes during the degree and we will ensure you are supported through these changes to enable you to achieve your goal. SECONDARY TEACHING There is also flexibility to opt out of the 4th year, for example you may wish to pursue a career in secondary teaching and apply instead for the relevant PGCE at Bath Spa. We are currently exploring the possibility of creating a 3 +1 Secondary pathway onto the Bath Spa Secondary PGCE for those students studying Education Studies combined with another curriculum subject – for the latest information on this please visit our website www.bathspa.ac.uk.

that is needed for becoming a teacher. Whilst all modules give students a valuable insight into the teaching profession, the compulsory modules and school placements that are associated with this route allow you to develop skills such as reflection; something that has proved essential during the PGCE course.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / EDUCATION & PATHWAYS TO TEACHING

EDUCATION STUDIES EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, EARLY YEARS EDUCATION, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: Education Studies: X300 Early Years Education: X312 International Education: X392 Youth and Community Studies: L590 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Newton Park campus

We believe that through education, we can change the world for the better. If you believe this too, then this may be the course for you. Education Studies will give you an in-depth understanding of formal and informal education in the UK and around the globe. Bath Spa is a leading university in the field of Education Studies, and you’ll be taught by a very experienced and well qualified team of more than 50 tutors with different professional backgrounds as qualified teachers, academics, authors and researchers. The course is ideal if you want to understand the importance of education to our society and work professionally within a range of education fields in the future. You’ll gain the knowledge, critical understanding and skills needed to explore the nature and functions of education in a rapidly changing world, and we will help you prepare for different professional employment possibilities. COURSE STRUCTURE You have a number of different options, depending on your interests and career aspirations. Whichever route you decide on, there is a wide range of relevant modules for you to choose from, along with some compulsory modules. 1. Education Studies (single honours award) – UCAS code X300. 2. Education as part of a Combined Award (with a second subject) – see page 103 for UCAS codes. See opposite for details 3. International Education (single honours award) – UCAS code X392. See opposite for details 4. Early Years Education (a single honours award) – UCAS code X312. See opposite for details

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26 ASSESSMENT: Through coursework and work on placements; currently there are no examinations.

AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Education as part of a Combined Award (option 5 under ‘About the Course’) Popular combinations include: English Literature: XQ33 Psychology: XC38 Sociology: XL33 Biology: CX13

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM. STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

For a full list of courses to combine with Education, see page 103.

5. Youth and Community Studies (a single honours award) - UCAS code L590. See opposite for details Single Honours Education Studies is a non-specialist option and is chosen by many of our students. As an Education Studies student you can concentrate your study on Education with a sociological, philosophical, psychological and political focus. This route gives you a broad outlook on education and its many related topics. Year 1 You’ll start with a core module introducing key concepts and skills that underpin Education Studies. You are also required to take a complementary module in a second subject in Year 1 – this will be selected at the start of the course from a range of other subjects from the humanities, social and natural sciences. Years 2 and 3 In Years 2 and 3 you will consider more deeply the current issues in education and think critically about teaching, diversity, inclusion, social and educational policy and explore global and international perspectives in education. There are opportunities to carry out original research and pursue your own interests in these areas. You will undertake a placement in a relevant educational setting. We have an excellent partnership with schools, early years settings and other employers. We make all the arrangements for school placements and assist you in sourcing informal education settings locally. Your placement experience helps you develop professional and academic skills. There are also other modules which give you further chances to work in schools and alternative educational contexts either locally or in other countries. During the course you will have the opportunity to find out about careers in teaching and other education settings such as museum education,

charities, education support, consultancy services or Local Authorities. NOTE Integrated Masters Bath Spa University is currently considering offering a four year Integrated Masters course in Education Studies. This would allow students to enrol on a course leading to the award of MA Education Studies, offering an academic alternative to the professionally focused four year route into teaching (page 49). Full details will be posted on our website www.bathspa.ac.uk YOUR FUTURE CAREER Education Studies will provide the basis for you to work with learners – children, young people and adults – in different organisations, from children’s centres to youth organisations and community

organisations. You may choose to work in educational and training advisory roles in a range of organisations including community organisations, youth clubs, businesses, local authorities, non-government organisations, museums, art galleries and libraries. You will also be able to apply for an Initial Teacher Education course such as a PGCE, however if you know at this stage that you want to be a primary teacher you should consider our ‘3+1’ primary teaching pathway course on page 49.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / EDUCATION & PATHWAYS TO TEACHING

EDUCATION AS PART OF A COMBINED AWARD (WITH A SECOND SUBJECT)

BA EARLY YEARS EDUCATION

BA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

BA YOUTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

If you choose Education as part of a Combined Award you will take two subjects throughout your three years and you can choose from a wide range of modules in both subjects. Your study can either be divided 50:50 (Joint honours) or 60:40 (Major/minor options). Many students opt for this route because of the flexibility of studying two subjects rather than one, but it is also a good route for students who may wish to progress to a career as a teacher in a secondary school. If you want to teach at secondary level at least 50% of your undergraduate degree must be in the subject you wish to teach - so, for example, you could choose a combined Award in Education and Biology, and then apply to start an Initial Teacher Education course, such as a Secondary PGCE once you have completed your degree. Bath Spa University is currently considering a four year route into secondary teaching following the ‘3+1’ model currently used for Primary teaching (see page 49). Further details of this will be posted on our website www.bathspa.ac.uk.

This award allows you to both follow your academic programme and engage directly with professional practice in the Early Years education sector. You have a wide range of choices that will be directly related to Early Years in order to prepare you for careers in the profession. There will be some compulsory modules which you must follow, and there will be opportunities to undertake some professional practice in your area of interest. Your third year dissertation will be linked to your degree focus. As part of the Early Years Education award, you will have the opportunity to gain a professional accreditation called the Early Years Educator. This is a recognised Level 3 professional qualification. You may also decide to go on to do the postgraduate Early Years Teacher Status qualification or our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) in early years or primary education (both lead to Qualified Teacher Status). More information will be available at open days and on our website.

This is an exciting and distinctive degree programme that allows you to study education from international and global perspectives. You will have the opportunity to explore education systems around the world while also developing a strong understanding of education here in the UK. You will develop skills and knowledge to help you understand how education changes and the role that education can play in shaping societies in Africa, Asia, America and Europe. As part of this course, you will have opportunities to complete placements abroad and in the UK. The programme is taught by active researchers in international and comparative education. They will support you to develop knowledge and skills that are transferable to a range of careers, including in education and international work. This degree can also lead to a career in primary teaching – see course X390 on page 49.

This new and innovative degree programme will appeal to those interested in working in a broad range of careers with children, young people, families and communities. As well as gaining an important background in Education Studies, you will develop relevant knowledge and skills preparing you for work in informal and community based settings. There are a number of opportunities to gain hands-on work experience through placements offered in youth and community work organisations. The course has a strong emphasis on social justice, as well as the participation and empowerment of oppressed groups. With the support of experienced youth and community work practitioners, you will be encouraged to follow your own interests and develop your specialism in this field.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MEDIA & FILM

CREATIVE MEDIA Practice BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: WP93 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Newton Park campus

ASSESSMENT: Includes creation of original content, essays, research reports, micro and small group projects, reflective learning diaries. There are no written exams.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM– DMM. Offers may be subject to interview and portfolio.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

a freelancer or in work based settings on original projects or live briefs. Students normally follow the same creative specialisms they took in Year 1.

opportunities associated with freelance work and the process of establishing your own business. By equipping you with this range of critical and practice-based skills, the degree will provide a firm foundation for work in a rapidly expanding and changing media sector in which multi-skilling, creativity and agility are increasingly essential.

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LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

Year 3 The final year is industry focused and you will work on individual and client-based projects and develop a portfolio of work as part of your journey to become a media professional. You’ll spend Year 3 at Bath Spa’s Digital Media Enterprise, Artswork Media. This is located off campus at Paintworks, one of the centres of the regional media industry.

If you want a course that combines state-of-the-art facilities with expert tuition in a range of different fields of media production, Creative Media Practice is for you. The course was developed in partnership with the media industry. It fosters creativity, innovation and enterprise knowledge and allows you to express your individual style and creative potential in a professional practice context. Creative Media Practice offers opportunities to work in both educational and professional contexts with the final year of the course being focused on your interests and skills. The modules are designed to allow maximum flexibility for you to develop a showreel of work as you graduate. You will learn how to enhance your ideation and creative problem-solving skills and develop key technical and production-based knowledge.

COURSE STRUCTURE The course is structured around a core that helps you develop your creativity, critical and entrepreneurship skills, while optional modules allow you to develop both contextual and practice-based skills in a range of different fields of media production and for a variety of different platforms. Year 1 You will gain a knowledge of current practices in the UK’s creative media industries, whilst at the same time gaining a grounding in key practical skills in two content creation fields. You will develop an understanding of different approaches to solving technical and aesthetic problems relating to content creation. Year 2 Year 2 equips you with knowledge and critical understanding of both the established principles and techniques and the emerging trends in the application of digital media in a variety of creative and cultural industry settings. During the year you will develop your own creative practice as a budding content creator, working as

The course has links with Columbia College, Chicago, USA and there is potential to visit and work with media students at Columbia College on collaborative projects. YOUR FUTURE CAREER The programme is designed to help you become a more socially aware, culturally grounded, and technologically proficient media practitioner while preparing you for work in a variety of creative media industry roles. Your blend of technical and creative skills, aesthetic appreciation, storytelling and other abilities will be an asset in a range of commercial, broadcast and not-forprofit environments. The degree will encourage you to become a creative media producer able to identify opportunities, assemble and manage teams, access networks, and deliver successful projects. During the course you will have the chance to study and experience a variety of media roles. You will work with industry mentors and the University careers service to plan your future – be it progression to further study or seeking opportunities in the workplace. You will have a solid understanding of key areas of employment which draw on creative media skills. You will develop an understanding of the

GRADUATE PROFILES PATRICK BETHELL GRADUATED 2012 — “It was amazing to be nominated for an RTS award, I feel like the amount of nominations the class received not only represents the talent of the individuals but also the high standards of the class in general. I certainly wouldn’t have got anywhere near making my film without a serious load of help and support from my tutors and fellow students at Artswork Media. So thanks!”

TOM CHARNLEY GRADUATED 2012 — “The most important element of Artswork Media was the combination of support and expertise that I received from technical demonstrators and lecturers when working on personal and client projects. The fact that I was being taught by lecturers who also currently work in the media industry meant that I was one step ahead and well prepared for life after University”.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MEDIA & FILM

FILM, television and digital production BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: 38V4 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Newton Park campus

ASSESSMENT: Includes some essays, research reports, contextual reports, practice-based work, presentations, and viewing of student work. There are no written exams.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM–DMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available FEES AND FINANCE (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

Do you want to study both the craft of film and TV and its contextual formats and cultural meanings? This course gives you practical ‘hands-on’ experience and access to industry-standard equipment, enabling you to develop the highest level technical skills. Not only will you develop high level creative, technical and communication skills, you’ll also be exposed to the realities of working in the industry. There are superb studio and postproduction facilities on campus, including a main studio with both multi and single camera modes. The facilities are equal to any found in commercial broadcast organisations. By undertaking practical projects you’ll develop your technical and craft skills, as well as a critical and theoretical underpinning to your ideas. You will graduate with the ability to understand film and television forms showcased through your projects, while being able to justify decisions made in your creative work and output. You will be

expected to justify your work in relation to film and media contexts and theory. COURSE STRUCTURE While the course consists of a structured programme, there is significant opportunity for you to work on group and individual projects in developing your skills and creative ideas. Year 1 In Year 1 you’ll cover the core elements related to film and television production: camera and lighting, three camera shoots, narrative story-telling through time, storyboarding, framing, editing, image acquisition, file formats, film theory and digital media. You’ll also study film theory and critical analysis so that you’re exposed to a variety of film and TV knowledge and contexts, enabling you to relate your craft and creative practice to your academic studies.

Year 2 You’ll develop your professional practice, always aligned to theoretical/ contextual knowledge and an evaluation of contemporary film and images. You will study film production and design for moving image and 3D animation, designing and editing the material that you shoot to create original work. You’ll use the latest available software used in the industry. Year 3 The final year proposes a model of practice-based projects where you will be able to critically engage with a topic of your choosing and develop a practical piece of work that is informed by context and theory. Taught units will also include research methods and methodologies, research processes and working with post-production technologies. Practice-based tools for research will also be explored.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER This course aims to provide a realistic progression into the arena of film, television and digital production. Employers in film and television sectors value technical skills and contextual references that underpin the film and television making process. Therefore, the main aim of the course is to teach industry practices combined with a strong contextual emphasis to enable graduates to present their work with creative flare and have the tools to make content (craft-based) and deconstruct (contextually) their work. The course also aims to provide the industry with graduates who have relevant skills and who are creative, imaginative, innovative and enterprising. By involving industry practitioners in the development and delivery of the course we make sure that graduates stand the very best chance of employment after graduation in film, television or creative sectors.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MEDIA & FILM

FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: W620

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Media Communications: WP6H English Literature: QWH6 Creative Writing: WW86 Drama: WW46 Publishing: PP3K (popular combination providing access to industry-standard facilities).

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM–DMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk See some of our filmmaking students at work here: www.youtube.com/user/Broadcastlab

ASSESSMENT: Includes essays, research reports, group presentations and examinations. There are no written exams.

Work from our Planning and Making a Film module can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/cmgv426

For a full list of courses you can combine with Film and Screen Studies, see page 103

core module is about Hollywood, and offers an advanced investigation of key STAFF PROFILE DR REBECCA FEASEY theoretical and methodological issues SENIOR LECTURER involved in the study of cinema, and — explores film as a commercial, cultural “Film and Screen Studies is a wonderfully and aesthetic institution. Year 2 and 3 In Years 2 and 3 you can design your programme from a range of exciting modules including film theory, Hollywood cinema, video games, film and national identity, stardom and celebrity, European cinema, film genres such as westerns and horror, young people and the new media, planning a film and making a film, and documentary filmmaking. You can also take part in organising LineUP, the annual Student Film Festival at Bath Spa University.

If you are interested in the theory of film and screen but may want the opportunity for some practical and creative work in filmmaking, this will be the right course for you. We want to enable you to develop a critical understanding of film and screen theory and criticism and to appreciate the relationship between film, media and culture. But we also want to provide you with the conceptual tools for understanding how society and culture are mediated by cinematic, televisual and electronic images. In choosing this course you will be starting on a journey of critical understanding of the institutions of film and screen production, distribution and exhibition. As part of this we will develop your

understanding of reception and consumption practices in film and screen. COURSE STRUCTURE This is an exciting opportunity for you to study film and screen alongside aspects of the new media, together with some optional work in film planning and production. Year 1 There are two cores modules. The first is an introduction to film in which you will investigate film as a specific academic discipline and how meaning is conveyed through film form and content. As part of your work you will analyse how films are constructed and be introduced to ways of writing effectively about film. The second

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Film and Screen Studies aims to produce graduates who have an informed, critical and creative approach to both understanding film and screen in contemporary society and to their own forms of critical, reflective and communicative practice. Employers welcome the high level of subject-based, generic and personal skills which are embedded in our programmes. Film and Screen Studies graduates are prepared for employment in the creative and cultural industries in the UK, including advertising, journalism, publishing, film and film-related employments, television, radio and the heritage sector. However, there are also employment opportunities in local and central government and the voluntary sector.

“The academic support from tutors has been very good and the enthusiasm of tutors is really great. The willingness and friendliness of the staff are such a benefit.” Student statement in the National Student Survey

diverse programme that gives students the flexibility and choice to look at a wide range of cinematic genres, from a number of fascinating theories, perspectives and historical periods. I am passionate about teaching at Bath Spa because the students are always curious, motivated and interested to learn. Furthermore, because of the small scale of the campus, it is possible to foster genuinely supportive relationships with students.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MEDIA & FILM

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: P390

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Film and Screen Studies: VW9P Education: XP39 Sociology: PL93 Business and Management: NP19 Publishing: PP34 (popular combination providing access to industry-standard facilities).

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT: By coursework only, including media journal, applied media study, group presentations, individual presentations, essays and the dissertation. There are no examinations.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Media Communications, see page 103

“The modules represent a healthy variety of issues related to the study of communications, culture and the media and the material taught is stimulating.” External Examiner

Do you agree that the media affects, influences, reflects and analyses every aspect of our lives? If so, you’ll want to understand and ask fundamental questions about the media, its organisation, representations, audiences and possible impacts and influences. In the 21st century our knowledge of major political, social and cultural happenings in the UK and across the world is routinely shaped by the media. This course examines and explores a diverse range of traditional and contemporary media forms including newspapers, television, video games, and virtual reality. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 First year modules will equip you with the essential critical toolkit for understanding and analysing the media and conducting media research. There is one core compulsory module that will involve you in examining issues such as media technologies, media influence, media ownership and regulatory issues, globalisation, media representation and media effects, together with some

practical media-making work involving community media, and the reporting of panics, disasters and terrorism. social networking tools. The core At various points in the course, you module will also introduce you to have the opportunity to engage in some of the key methods in media media production projects and to research through a series of case undertake work placement and studies including war journalism, volunteering opportunities. TV audiences, news reporting, soap operas and news interviews. In addition to the core module “The lecturing was absolutely fantastic. students in the first year can take Having a team who were passionate modules on television, popular media about each of their sectors within the culture, digital skills and media history. media industry really helped when studying.” Year 2 Student statement in the You’ll explore issues of media power and National Student Survey the everyday, examining for example the influence of media messages and YOUR FUTURE CAREER the ways media are embedded in the The main focus of interest for Media daily lives of audiences. Communications graduates is the You will explore newer forms such creative and cultural industries, which as video games and social media, is one of the largest sectors of considering their role in leisure and employment in the UK. These communication and will research the industries include advertising, magazine and popular music industries. journalism, publishing, film and film-related employments, television, Year 3 radio and the heritage sector. There In the third year you will undertake the are also employment opportunities in study of media audiences, together local and central government and the with elective modules in gender and voluntary sector. film, media technology, computer and video games and the central role that they play in our leisure time,

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / COMPUTING

CREATIVE computing BSC (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: Creative Computing (Software Development): 8GD3 Creative Computing (Animation): T6M2 Creative Computing (Gaming): 6T3D

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Publishing: R2Y6 Creative Writing: 78G3 Business and Management: A2Y6 Media Communications: 672N

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26 ASSESSMENT: Includes digital prototypes, portfolios of practical work, contextual essays, project reports, reflective journals, pitches, presentations.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Applicants are considered on an individual basis, taking into account skills and experience that may not be reflected in your A-level scores. The most important consideration is for applicants to have the potential and drive to succeed in this exciting new area of study.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

graduate who can code sophisticated and intuitive iPad apps, or the history graduate who can bring the past to life through augmented reality and 3D visualisation...

Year 3 You will spend your third year undertaking a major self-directed project that engages your pathway specialism. This will be supported by advanced modules in either animation, games design or software project management, depending on your chosen route through the programme. Industry placement opportunities are also available to third year students.

FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

For a full list of courses that you can combine with Creative Computing see page 103

Are you excited by the collision of computing and creativity? Have you ever wondered how to code intuitive web apps, design slick digital animations or build those imaginative little smartphone games that you just can’t seem to put down? If yes, then Creative Computing at Bath Spa University could be the perfect degree for you. This course is designed specifically to meet the needs of the digital tech and creative industries. Whether you are an artist who is looking to harness software development as a tool for creative exploration, or a ‘techie’ who wishes to design unique and stimulating mobile apps, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing can help you develop relevant expertise that is in high demand across the digital sector today. Creative Computing graduates will be placed perfectly to thrive in an emerging world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). They will be technically proficient, highly resourceful, and poised to make a significant contribution to the digital economy as a multi-skilled, adaptable employee, or an ambitious and informed entrepreneur.

hold a combination of A-levels (or equivalent) in Arts, Humanities, Languages, Maths, IT and Science. The course takes advantage of the specialist facilities at our Newton Park campus, including gamesauthoring machines, physicalcomputing tools, and a range of novel devices such as brainwave readers. COURSE STRUCTURE You can study Creative Computing on its own, choosing one of three specialist routes or you can take it as part of a Combined Award.

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The specialist routes are: Creative Computing: Software Development (UCAS code 8GD3) Creative Computing: Gaming (UCAS code 6T3D) Creative Computing: Animation (UCAS code T6M2)

What qualities do we look for? We want inquisitive students who don’t necessarily fit the model of existing degree subjects. Such individuals may find that a computer science course sidelines creativity to some extent, yet a typical media programme lacks sufficient technical detail. You’ll be curious about the digital world, and excited by the prospect of exploring computation as a catalyst for creativity. You’ll float between disciplines, demonstrate creative flair, and may

If you choose the Combined Award option you can explore how computing (programming, algorithmic thinking and digital creativity more widely) can intersect with the issues and themes raised by your chosen specialist subject. Colliding disciplines in this way often generates new tools, working practices, and artefacts that advance each area of study in ways that are unexpected and valuable. Consider the value to a future employer, for instance, of a publishing

“In order to break into new technologies, technical expertise needs to become more rounded, with multiple specialisms needed.”

Year 1 In the first year you will be introduced to the context and construction of modern computer systems as well as the principles of effective interface design. Alongside this, you will acquire fundamental programming skills and key creative thinking strategies, and deploy them to compile a suite of digital artefacts. Year 2 Your second year builds on the core digital skills developed in year one, extending programming to the C languages, and introducing specialist pathway learning in digital animation, games design, and web and mobile application development. Modules covering topics such as digital social innovation and enterprise, and industry-informed projects will allow you to start applying your skills creatively within real-world scenarios whilst exploring the social and ethical consequences of digital technology.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER This course is industry informed, and designed to address skills shortages that exist across the digital sector. The curriculum is co-designed with industry partners and maintains a close relationship with creative enterprises and tech companies throughout to ensure that you receive the knowledge that will help you transition seamlessly into the world of work. Graduates may go on to develop their own startups or pursue careers in forward-thinking, imaginative companies. The range of career opportunities is vast, from games development to big data analysis, UX design to eLearning solutions, or data visualisation to digital health,

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / COMPUTING

CREATIVE COMPUTING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

CREATIVE COMPUTING: GAMING

CREATIVE COMPUTING: ANIMATION

Creative Computing (Software Development) aims to produce graduates who combine technical ability and creative flair, with business awareness and insight. As such, this course involves creative problem solving, the acquisition of advanced programming skills, and the development of the strategic business skills needed to convert good ideas into successful creative ventures. The Software Development pathway emphasises divergent thinking as a tool for innovation within the field of computer science. Core modules in Year 1 introduce fundamental coding and design techniques, as well as broaden your understanding of digital culture and practice. The aim is to establish a solid foundation of knowledge on which you can specialise in Year 2 and 3. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake placements within regional and national digital media organisations to explore the convergence of software development, enterprise, and digital creativity within a real-world business context. Creative Computing (Software Development) is a highly varied programme that favours artefact creation as a learning method. It is a hands-on, practice-led course that awards experimentation, celebrates ambition, and encourages learning by creative ‘failure’. You’ll graduate with an impressive portfolio that might include, for example, prototype software, database configuration, responsive web development, visual coding, venture creation documentation and much more.

Creative Computing (Gaming) focuses on opportunities and standard development practice within the games industry (at both mainstream and independent levels) and uncovers novel and creative strategies for engaging audiences, motivating players, and encouraging gamers to reflect on the social, economic and political challenges of the 21st century. You’ll acquire key programming and creative thinking skills, while specialising in the tools and techniques required to build effective digital games. Modules in games design and games studio explore all aspects of the ideation and prototype production process, from narrative and character development, through asset creation, UX design and rule making, to development milestones (vertical slice, code freeze, beta testing) and marketing. Collaborative ‘Game-Jam’ sessions and individual projects allow space to further explore the medium, and there are optional placement opportunities with regional and national digital media organisations. This is a hands-on, practice-led course. You’ll develop a varied portfolio covering many skills, including examples of game design, web development, visual coding apps, prototype software, venture creation documentation and much more.

This pathway encourages you to take an experimental approach; investigating digital animation as a way to grab attention, communicate effectively, improve understanding, retain engagement and make a lasting impression. Specialist modules in digital animation and advanced animation introduce all aspects of the design and production process, from image making and character design, through scripting and storyboarding, to showreel compilation, pitching and professional project management. You will develop your creative and technical skills by experimenting with a variety of animation and imagemaking techniques during practical workshops. There are also opportunities to further explore the creative collision between computing, animation and enterprise in a real-world context through optional placements with regional and national digital media organisations.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION

HERITAGE BA / BSC COMBINED AWARD

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: See page 103

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 You will need to choose another subject to study with Heritage. Popular combinations include:

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

History: VV71 Media Communications: VP93 English Literature: QV37 Geography: FV87 History of Art and Design: V7V3 Publishing 3HDI

ASSESSMENT: Includes formal examinations, written essays, industry reports, market research assignments, mock funding applications to the Heritage Lottery Fund, group projects and presentations.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Heritage see page 103

Do you believe that Heritage is crucial to building our sense of identity – as an individual, as part of a community, as a nation, and as a part of the wider world? We do! Studying Heritage will challenge you to put the past into perspective in order to discover how it shapes the future. We live our lives in the midst of the historic buildings, landscapes, and material objects of our past. But heritage is about more than just physical remains – it is about people’s memories, how they make sense of their past and how they understand their culture. The City of Bath, a city of international historical and cultural significance, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. It attracts over four million visitors a year and plays a major role in an industry that contributes billions to the UK economy. It is also a city that provides the perfect backdrop for exploring the meaning and uses of heritage in the past and now, and for considering the issues and debates that will shape our engagement with heritage in the future. Our collaboration with museums, galleries and heritage sites in Bath and the local region offers you the unique opportunity to be taught by heritage sector professionals and by academics who research and write about heritage and public history. COURSE STRUCTURE You will take Heritage with another subject as part of a Combined Award. This course is designed to complement traditional academic disciplines like History, English, Business and Management, Media Communications, Geography Publishing, and History of Art and Design, so you graduate with a solid academic and research foundation combined with specific knowledge about, and practical experience in, the heritage sector and in other cultural and creative industries.

In each year you will take a core module and option modules in Heritage, and a range of modules from your other chosen subject in your Combined Award. Modules cover topics such as heritage and public history; heritage in practice; heritage at work (summer placement); a heritage placement and project; public history, heritage and global politics. The course uses the rich historic environment of the three Bath Spa University campuses, the City of Bath World Heritage Site, and Bath, Bristol and the South West’s extensive collection of museums, galleries and heritage sites as places to learn in and to learn from. It introduces you to the concepts and realities of heritage through lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips to heritage sites, as well as through real-life heritage projects and work placements. On this course you are taught by academics who are experts in heritage and public history, but you are also taught by – and work closely with – professionals who work in heritage and in a range of creative and cultural industries regionally and nationally. YOUR FUTURE CAREER The opportunities offered to you studying Heritage here provide you with invaluable hands-on work experience throughout your degree, and help you make important professional contacts for your future after graduation. The emphasis throughout the course on experiential learning, student-led ‘real world’ projects, placements and volunteering enables you to demonstrate to potential employers that you have the necessary skills, experience and, perhaps most crucially, determination to persevere in your chosen career no matter what the circumstances. Volunteer experience is increasingly vital, no matter what you want to do after university. Students taking Heritage at Bath Spa University have volunteered with, held placements

GRADUATE PROFILE TRISTAN FAITH HERITAGE GRADUATE, 2012

with, and been involved in public projects with just some of the following: Roman Baths; Fashion Museum; No.1 Royal Crescent; Holburne Museum; Victoria Art Gallery; Museum of Bath at Work; American Museum; Bath Abbey; ss Great Britain; National Railway Museum (York); MShed Bristol; National Portrait Gallery; RAF Museum (Hendon); Bath Preservation Trust; Churches Conservation Trust; Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre; National Trust; English Heritage. Studying Heritage prepares you for a variety of future careers both within the heritage sector and creative and cultural industries, but also beyond. In addition to acquiring knowledge and understanding of heritage and public history, and gaining practical experience in a range of heritage contexts, on this course you will develop skills that are highly valued in a diverse range of careers. 01 Legacy of Icons at Dryham 02 Volunteering with Bath Preservation Trust

— “I enjoyed many things about my time at Bath Spa: the inspirational historic campus, and Capability Brown landscape; the Heritage department, and the passionate team within that helped me clarify my aspirations; the community spirit on campus, and the feeling of inclusiveness. I think the course prepared me extremely well for your present career – I have completed my MSc in Architectural Conservation, whilst also working as a historic building Conservator helping preserve some of Britain’s most valuable historic assets. Without the industry links, and contacts, that I was able to make through my Heritage modules, I would not be in the position I am today. BSU gave me the footing to grow both academically, and professionally, in a safe and well nurtured environment.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION

HISTORY BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: V100

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Sociology: VL13 Education: XV31 Heritage: VV71

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

ASSESSMENT: Includes project work, examinations, essays, research papers, timed analysis of documents, seminar presentation.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

For a full list of courses you can combine with History, see page 103

We would argue that In today’s world history remains the most challenging of disciplines. What better way to understand people’s lives, beliefs and problems in the present day than to deal with profound questions from the past?

GRADUATE PROFILE EMMA GATEHOUSE HISTORY BA (2011) AND HERITAGE MANAGEMENT MA (2012)

History provides a challenging, thought-provoking and enjoyable study of the past, covering a wide range of periods from the medieval era through to the modern world. You’ll be able to explore a diverse range of sources, periods and themes, and you’ll develop a wide variety of key employment skills that will be useful in your future working life. You’ll be taught by a wellqualified, and dedicated staff who are frequently seen in the media, and who have innovative approaches in learning and teaching using new technology, and their own historical research. COURSE STRUCTURE The course is designed to enable you to select and explore those aspects of history that most interest you as well as acquiring knowledge and understanding of history as a scholarly discipline. Each year we offer a wide range of modules in terms of periods, places and persons in history, and different kinds of history (social, religious political, cultural, local, women’s, literary), which you’ll view from a heritage, gender or British and international perspective. There is a core (compulsory) module in each year of study, and a wide range of optional modules. Year 1 The core module this year provides the foundation for developing your skills as a historian. You can also choose from a number of option modules, ranging from English social history in the 16th and 17th centuries to

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international history and the emergence of the modern world. Years 2/3 Again you’ll study a core module in both Year 2 and Year 3, and then you’ll have a choice from subjects as varied as: immigration and race in 20th century Europe; British intelligence and espionage; slavery and social cohesion; Britain and France in the Atlantic Trade in the 16th - 19th centuries. Placements are available during your course. Some of the recent student placements were with Bath Central Library Local Studies; Bath Record Office; Museum of Bath at Work; The Building of Bath Collection; The American Museum in Britain; Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Radstock Museum; ss Great Britain. Overseas study trips and exchange programmes are also available.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Employers welcome the analytical and problem-solving skills and the flexible approach to learning that history students acquire. You’ll gain knowledge and understanding of history as a scholarly discipline, but you’ll also develop a multitude of skills that will be useful in your future working life. As a result history students find employment in a wide variety of careers such as: teaching (subject to PGCE); administration and management; lecturing; commerce and banking; media and tourism; museums / heritage; librarianship; police; law and public relations. There are also opportunities to undertake postgraduate work at Masters and doctorate level.

— “I am currently working for the National Trust as a Conservation and Engagement Assistant at Saltram in Devon and Antony in Cornwall. Bath Spa University offered the perfect environment to study history and heritage. The historic settings of Newton Park Campus and the city of Bath, as well as the expertise and dedication of the teaching staff, are invaluable sources of inspiration and motivation. Studying at Bath Spa University enabled me to feel confident and equipped when I entered the workforce. Emphasis was placed on the importance of gaining practical experience in the sector to complement the theoretical aspects of the course. The course provided placements and volunteering opportunities at some of the leading heritage organisations in the South West, including Brunel’s ss Great Britain and The Roman Baths, in addition to access to some of the key figures in the sector both regionally and nationally. I meet new challenges with a belief in my knowledge of the sector and my ability to succeed.”

RECENT GRADUATES — “Studying History at Bath Spa University has proved an excellent foundation for my future academic pursuits. Prior to studying History at Bath Spa I had no real sense of my future career plans. However, the course has provided me with the inspiration, enthusiasm and skills to pursue postgraduate study. The course has also provided me with transferable skills should my projected career plans change.” — “I have found studying History at Bath Spa University immensely enjoyable and rewarding. The History faculty has been supportive, knowledgeable and approachable. I found the course offered real value to my professional and personal development.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION

RELIGIONS, PHILOSOPHIES AND ETHICS BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: VV65 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Newton Park campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

ASSESSMENT: Mainly by coursework such as essays, reports, projects, presentations, on-line discussion board participation, or even the production of a short film. There are also some timed elements such as critical analyses or examinations.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

Do you want to explore responses to ultimate questions and crucial issues facing humanity, taking a global, contemporary and applied approach? The religious traditions studied are diverse, including major traditions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam or Christianity, and the less well known such as newer religious movements. Included in the programme are contemporary developments such as Paganism and Goddess spirituality. We range from the local, such as religions in Bath and Glastonbury, to the global, such as Japanese religions. Crucial to the study of religions is direct encounter and experiential learning, and the course includes visits and a one-week placement in a religious community. Philosophies studied include South and East Asian traditions as well as Western approaches. Gender and sexuality are important issues in both religion and philosophy. Within ethics the emphasis is on applied ethics, addressing contemporary concerns such as the environment, war and conflict and medical ethics. Ethical issues are explored from both religious and secular / humanist perspectives. COURSE STRUCTURE Religions, Philosophies and Ethics is offered as a specialised award, which does not require combination with another subject. Alternatively, you may study either Philosophy and Ethics or Study of Religions as part of a Combined degree in combination with other subjects – see following pages. Year 1 We offer two core modules. One introduces philosophical and ethical enquiry, providing you with the tools of argument and analysis, and critically examining core concepts in epistemology, metaphysics and ethics. The other explores the meaning of religion and spiritualities, and illustrates these from a number of contemporary

traditions, from Druidry to the Bahá’í faith. There is also a field visit to Glastonbury. One optional module in global religions and philosophies looks at major traditions, movements and key thinkers, another looks at the impact of religious traditions on civilisations and cultures, both historically and today, and a third optional module examines key debates in the philosophy of religion. Year 2 The core module in the second year focuses on philosophy in Indian and Chinese traditions. Optional modules include ethics within religious and humanist traditions (on topics such as medical ethics, and social justice); philosophy, religions and the environment (on topics such as ecological degradation and non-human rights); atheism and unbelief (on the non-existence of God); and in-depth study of major religious traditions including Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.

to undertake employment-related projects.

Year 3 In the third year, you’ll undertake a fieldwork placement with a religious community such as a Buddhist monastery, a Christian convent, the Hare Krishnas or the Salvation Army. Other options include a philosophical module on the meaning of human life (encompassing such topics as absurdity, existentialism, mortality and purpose); a module on religion, philosophy and gender that features feminist and queer perspectives; advanced study of Pagan, new and alternative religions; and modules studying, for example. religion and education internationally and religion, culture and society in Japan. There are also opportunities for independent work which could involve participation in a summer school in another country such as China. The Dissertation allows for in-depth concentration on a topic of your choice. You can also choose

YOUR FUTURE CAREER There are opportunities to follow up your own interests or career plans in a variety of special projects, employment related placements and a dissertation. Religions, Philosophy and Ethics develops many skills valued by employers such as clarity and precision in thinking, the ability to recognise unnoticed assumptions, the expertise to present a strong case, and to see the ethical issues involved in everyday decisions. It is increasingly important for people in a wide range of careers to be able to mix with people from different religious and cultural backgrounds. Graduate careers for which the course is good preparation include: law, civil service, local government, journalism, financial institutions, management, and IT. A popular career for our students is teaching Religious Education and/or Citizenship in secondary or primary

schools. The combination of studying religions and philosophy is particularly good preparation for this, and one module is specially designed as preparation for a career in education. Others have gone on to further academic study and university teaching.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION

PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS BA / BSC (HONS) COMBINED AWARD

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: See page 103

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 You will need to choose another subject to study with Philosophy and Ethics. Popular combinations include: History: VV15 English: QV3M Creative Writing: WV85 Sociology: LV53 Psychology: VC58 Education: XV35

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

Year 3 In the third year, options include a philosophical module on the meaning of human life (encompassing such topics as absurdity, existentialism, mortality and purpose); and a module on religion, philosophy and gender that features feminist and queer perspectives. There are also opportunities for independent work which could involve participation in a summer school in another country such as China or focus on applied philosophical and ethical projects. The Dissertation allows for in-depth concentration on a topic of your choice. Recent dissertations and projects have addressed issues as diverse as ethical vegetarianism, feminist utopianism, Kropotkin’s anarchism, Carnap’s critique of metaphysics, Kant’s defence of capital punishment and Zizek’s analysis of consciousness. You can also choose to undertake employment-related projects.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Philosophy and Ethics develops many skills valued by employers such as clarity and precision in thinking, the ability to recognise unnoticed assumptions, the expertise to present a strong case, and to see the ethical issues involved in everyday decisions. Graduate careers for which Philosophy is good preparation include: law, civil service, local government, journalism, financial institutions, management, and IT. Some of our students have gone on to teach Religious Education, Philosophy and/or Citizenship in secondary or primary schools, where there is a shortage of specialists. Others have gone on to further academic study.

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ASSESSMENT: Mainly by coursework such as essays, reports, projects, presentations, online discussion board participation. There are also some timed elements such as critical analyses or examinations.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Philsophy and Ethics, see page 103

Do you want to explore questions of truth, knowledge, meaning and reality – crucial ethical issues facing humanity? The study of Philosophy and Ethics at Bath Spa is distinctive in taking a global approach. You’ll study South and East Asian philosophies as well as Western approaches. We stress ‘doing philosophy’ and developing your own abilities to argue a case and analyse appropriate evidence. We apply philosophical and ethical thinking to address contemporary concerns such as gender and sexuality, the environment, war and conflict and medical ethics. There are opportunities to follow up your own interests or career plans in a variety of special projects, employment related placements and a dissertation. COURSE STRUCTURE Philosophy and Ethics is offered as a Major, Joint or Minor component of a Combined degree. If you want to combine it with Study of Religions you should take the Religions, Philosophies and Ethics specialised award (see page 63).

Year 1 In Year 1 we offer a core module which introduces philosophical and ethical enquiry, providing you with the tools of philosophical and ethical analysis, and critically examining core concepts in epistemology, metaphysics and ethics. There are optional modules in global religions and philosophies, looking at major movements, traditions and key thinkers, and God and reason, examining key debates in the philosophy of religion. Year 2 The core module in Year 2 focuses on philosophy in Indian and Chinese traditions. Optional modules include ethics within religious and humanist traditions (on topics such as medical ethics and social justice); philosophy, religions and the environment (on topics such as ecological degradation and non-human rights); and atheism and unbelief (on the non-existence of God).

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION

STUDY OF RELIGIONS BA / BSC (HONS) COMBINED AWARD

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: See page 103

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 You will need to choose another subject to study with Study of Religions. Popular combinations include: History: VV16 English: QV36 Creative Writing: WV96 Sociology: LV36 Psychology: CV86 Education: XV36

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

Year 2 The core module in Year 2 focuses on philosophies and religious or non-religious world views in Indian and Chinese traditions. Optional modules include philosophy, religions and the environment (on topics such as ecological degradation and non-human rights); and in depth study of major religious traditions including Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER It is increasingly important for people in a wide range of careers to be able to mix with people from different religious and cultural backgrounds, for example past students have had careers in the police, hospital administration, social work, and journalism. Study of Religions comes in useful when working overseas whether in tourism or other businesses. A popular career for our students is teaching Religious Education and/or Citizenship in secondary or primary schools, where there is a shortage of specialists. One module is specially designed as preparation for a career in education. Others have gone on to further academic study and university teaching.

FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT: Mainly by coursework such as essays, reports, projects, presentations, on-line discussion board participation. There are also some timed elements such as critical analyses or examinations.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Study of Religions, see page 103

Year 3 In the third year, as part of a core module on religion in the contemporary world, you will undertake a fieldwork placement with a religious community such as a Buddhist monastery, a Christian convent, the Hare Krishnas or the Salvation Army. This course explores a wide range of religious traditions, from Buddhism to Christianity to Paganism, with a focus on living traditions. The approach taken is open and exploratory, with an emphasis on direct first-hand experience of religious communities. The religious traditions studied are diverse, including major traditions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam or Christianity, and the less well known such as newer religious movements. Included in the programme are contemporary developments such as Paganism and Goddess spirituality. We range from the local, such as religions in Bath and Glastonbury, to the global, such as Japanese religions. Crucial to the study of religions is direct encounter and experiential learning, and the course includes visits and a one-week placement in a religious community. There are opportunities to follow up your own interests or career plans in a variety of special projects, employment related placements and a dissertation. We offer excellent teaching with

attention to individuals, and staff are active in research and scholarship in their specialist areas. We welcome non-traditional entrants and mature students. COURSE STRUCTURE Study of Religions is offered as a Major, Joint or Minor component of a Combined degree. If you want to combine it with Philosophy and Ethics you should take the Religions, Philosophies and Ethics specialised award (see page 63). Year 1 In Year 1 we offer a core module which explores the meaning of religion and spirituality, examines a variety of methods of studying religions and spiritualities, and illustrates these from a number of contemporary traditions, from Druidry to the Bahá’í faith. There is also a field visit to Glastonbury. One optional module in global religions and philosophies looks at major traditions and movements, and key thinkers, and another looks at the impact of religious traditions on civilisations and cultures both historically and today.

Optional modules include religion, philosophy and gender that features feminist and queer perspectives; advanced study of Pagan, new and alternative religions; and modules studying, for example, religion and education internationally and religion, culture and society in Japan. There are also opportunities for independent work which could involve participation in a summer school in another country such as China. The Dissertation allows for in-depth concentration on a topic of your choice. Recent dissertations and projects have addressed subjects as diverse as the film Jai Santoshi Maa and women’s empowerment, Anton LaVey and Satanism, sound system culture and Reggae, Mindfulnessbased Cognitive Therapy, new Christian churches in Bath and Islam in the media. You can also choose to undertake employment-related projects.

GRADUATE PROFILE SARA RAHMANI, GRADUATED 2012 — “ I loved the friendly environment at Bath Spa University and having the chance to study with and learn from, some of the finest academics in Britain. I enjoyed the diversity of the modules and the meaningful balance each module had between theory, method and content. Moreover, I appreciate the numerous field trips and fieldwork opportunities that enabled us students to engage in real life situations and effectively learn through practice. The sophisticated teaching methods and wide range of assignments have helped in developing crucial analytical skills and encouraged me to pursue a career within academia.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ENGLISH & WRITING

CREATIVE WRITING BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: W800

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Drama: (as part of Creative Arts – see page 35) Education: WX83 English Literature: WQ93 Publishing: WP84

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM– DMM. Due to the popularity of this course, candidates may be asked to provide samples of creative writing.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT: Coursework only. There are no written exams.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Creative Writing, see page 103

Do you want to be a published writer, or to study literature in a new way, or understand the study of writing to help you as a teacher – or do you simply have a passion for writing?? This course caters for all these aspirations. It’s one of the leading creative writing courses in the country – you’ll find it challenging, exciting and versatile. You can expect a professional level of tuition from highly acclaimed lecturers – and we expect a professional level of commitment and achievement from you. COURSE STRUCTURE This is a modular course, covering topics as varied as poetry; short stories; planning and making a film; writing for new media; feature journalism; writing for theatre; writing for young people; lifewriting; writing a novel. The course has three main components: – Your own development as a writer – Your awareness of other writing and how your work relates to it – Your critical awareness of the markets for creative writing and how you can get your work “out there”. We believe that you need to develop each of these elements in order to achieve your full potential both as a writer and a student of writing. Therefore throughout the course you will be expected to: – Write, rewrite, and rewrite again in order to become a sensitive and efficient editor of your own work – Read extensively, learning how writers do things, so that you can do them yourself – Find out how books get published, how films get made, so that your own work is informed and enriched by an awareness of past and current practice. As you move through the programme you push yourself and your work as far

as you can, taking it (where appropriate) into the world outside the university. Hence our enterprise projects, where you can do just about anything writing-related. Students have (among many other things) organised the Bristol Betjeman centenary exhibition; written and performed plays for youth clubs and schools; promoted a European Fussball championship; made promotional videos for local charities; set up poetry readings, slams and improvised script events; and organised our end of year Showcase for all student work. CREATIVE INDUSTRY FACILITIES If you choose a Combined Award of Creating Writing and Publishing, you will have access to industry-standard facilities across a wide range of print and digital publications. Students can access broadcast media facilities when choosing a Combined Award of Creative Writing with Media Communications or Film and Screen Studies. YOUR FUTURE CAREER “Employability and industry engagement are two of the areas in which the writing programme at BSU excels so dramatically... To my knowledge, no other institution in the country offers such a range of directly applicable modules. These modules produce writers who can develop and adapt their work, who can locate areas in which to use their skills, organise community events, found their own companies, and sell their work to agents and publishers. It really is remarkable. At BSU writing is not a solitary or ‘rarefied’ endeavour; it is one that is important to the world of business, culture, society and art. It is full of energy and direction, and is about ‘making a difference’ at every level. The projects and external connections I have viewed over the last two years are almost humbling: these are students who will go on to believe in themselves and in art in all its incarnations, and we need them” External examiner, 2013

Typically, our graduates are communicators. They can talk, they can listen, and they can persuade. They are confident. They can manage projects through from initial idea to successful completion. They can work alone or as part of a team. That’s why recent graduates have found jobs with the BBC, other broadcast businesses large and small; they’ve gone into publishing, journalism, teaching, social work, marketing – in fact, just about any career that requires a good humanities degree.

GRADUATE PROFILES ROSIE MERCER — “Since graduating I’ve set up my own review site. I now review books, television and audiobooks.”

IVAN MATSUMOTO — “Bath Spa recognizes the importance of work placements and will do their best to provide support and guidance. Now I feel even more confident that I have the education and relevant work experience to back up my degree.”

VICTORIA KNOWLES — “The lecturers were really encouraging, and regularly informed me of new writing competitions and other opportunities to get my work published.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ENGLISH & WRITING

ENGLISH LITERATURE BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: Q300

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: History: QV31 Media Communications: QP39 Publishing: PQ43 Creative Writing: WQ93 Drama: QW3L For a full list of courses you can combine with English Literature, see page 103

Here at Bath Spa we welcome students who share our passion for the written word, and we foster a supportive atmosphere of stimulating, interactive debate. We are also passionate about teaching and we encourage our students to bring their own literary loves into the seminar room. In the latest National Student Survey (NSS 2015) English scored 95% for overall satisfaction, placing us in the top 20 departments in the country for the third year running. English staff are all active researchers, writing scholarly books and articles and engaged in debate on literary and critical issues. We have specialists in the Gothic, writing and the environment, Renaissance literature, the history of the book, women’s writing, and modern and contemporary culture. Lectures and seminars offer plenty of opportunities for involvement and debate. Throughout your study you can experiment with new ideas and new perspectives, both critically and creatively. A recent graduate writes: “Without exception, the English Literature tutors all possessed great enthusiasm… Their choice of set texts and teaching style provoked engagement and involvement and I always looked forward to their classes… Studying English Literature at Bath Spa University was an enlightening, enriching, and a very rewarding experience. I will miss it greatly and remember it fondly.” COURSE STRUCTURE The English programme is large and varied and offers you plenty of choice. It is designed to balance the study of canonical writers – such as Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Charlotte Brontë, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf – with texts and writers who may be less familiar to you. English modules are taught via seminars, lectures, individual tutorials, and IT workshops. We are keen to

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM–DMM; with minimum B in English Literature.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT: By coursework assignments (including essays, study journals and reviews), presentations, and seen and unseen examination.

to combine English Literature and bring literature to life, and the course features options that include field trips Media Communications or Film and Screen Studies you can access to London, Oxford, Krakow and Auschwitz, and Berlin, amongst others. broadcast media facilities. In addition to author-specific modules you can choose modules from YOUR FUTURE CAREER You’ll have access to cutting-edge a wide range of topic-based subjects resources in the areas of publishing (such as environmental issues, and broadcast media to prepare you post-colonial literature, or literature for careers or for self-employment in related to London, crime fiction) and the media and creative industries. As period-based study (such as gender an English student you will also receive and eighteenth century fiction, specialised support in developing your Gothic fiction, the nineteenth century career plans throughout your course, European novel, the 1750–1890 which has been praised by internal and period from The Enlightenment to Victorianism). As you progress through external assessors: your degree we encourage and support you to explore diverse areas of “The department continues to set a literature and develop your expertise high standard in supporting students in areas of the subject that matter in their personal and professional most to you. development. Employability and Although most English modules industry engagement are embedded are optional, there are core modules within the curriculum.” (External in Years 1 and 2, providing a common Examiner comment, 2014–15) framework that allows you to explore central questions, concepts and Our students also go on to higher aspects of literary study. The structure degrees, to teaching, journalism and of the course also allows you to marketing, and to other careers where undertake your own extended piece excellent communication skills and of research as an independent project analytical abilities are valued. or dissertation in Year 3. CREATIVE INDUSTRY FACILITIES If you choose a Combined Award of English Literature and Publishing, you will have access to industry-standard facilities across a wide range of print and digital publications. If you choose

GRADUATE PROFILE CATHY POOLE — “The incredible breadth and depth of knowledge of the course tutors made every lecture or seminar interesting and exciting. I loved the fact that you could learn about such a huge range of things within your subject, as well as being able to focus narrowly on something you’re really interested in. Bath Spa is an incredibly friendly university, and your time there will be unforgettable! My course in English Literature completely made me the teacher I am now, and the passion of my lecturers has really inspired me to go on and inspire others in the same way.”

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / ENGLISH & WRITING

PUBLISHING BA / BSC COMBINED AWARD

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: See page 103

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 You will need to choose another subject to study with Publishing. Popular combinations include: English Literature: PQ43 Creative Computing: R2Y6 Creative Writing: WP84 History of Art and Design: V3P4

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–BCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT: Through coursework. There are no written exams.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Publishing, see page 103

Do you want to work in one of the UK’s largest creative industries, making innovative and engaging books, websites, apps, and magazines, and reaching readers through imaginative approaches to social media? If so, this unique studio-based course needs digitalsavvy creatives like you!

“BSU Publishing students have an ability to mix their innate creativity with digital making skills and an understanding of audience and discoverability.” David Maher Roberts, (Digital tech CEO; Founder, TechSpark UK)

Publishing involves conceptualising, shaping and producing books and magazines, multimedia websites, tablets and mobile apps; ebooks and social media – and applying creativity, imagination and critical judgement to the process. This course shows you how to bring together text, image and video; and ideas, stories and information in a meaningful way that appeals to a particular audience. You will experiment with the handmade and print, as well as new forms of multiplatform digital publishing. User experience and audience will inform the process, and you’ll quickly develop

strong project management and collaborative working skills. Students work on a wide range of live projects with organisations such as Quadrille Publishers, Bath Digital Festival, TEDxBristol, and National Trust. They also run the student digital magazine, Milk. This is a unique opportunity to add a practical, industry-focused dimension to your study and to acquire the skills, knowledge and expertise wanted by creative industry employers. Staff are experienced publishers and continue to practice as well as research and teach. This makes sure that the course content is up-to-date – and provides invaluable access to industry networks. COURSE STRUCTURE You can study Publishing as part of a Combined Award – for example, alongside subjects such as English Literature, Creative Writing, Creative Computing, History of Art and Design. It’s available as a Major, Joint or Minor subject. A wide range of topics are covered over the three years, including: editing and shaping text, commissioning, illustrated books, design and layout, digital multimedia content (photography and video), developing websites and mobile apps, and social media marketing. You learn through

guided research and project work, workshops, tutorials, and lectures. Core digital skills in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, XML, HTML5, epub, and cutting-edge Adobe Digital Publishing Solutions, are taught in our state-of-the-art Publishing Lab by technical experts.

“The strong emphasis on a curriculum that is relevant to the workplace offers a vibrant and stimulating learning experience for students.” External Examiner, 2014–15

YOUR FUTURE CAREER You will gain a wide range of transferable skills, experience working with industry, confidence in your ability, and a knockout digital portfolio – all of which enhance your employability, helping you build an interesting career in areas such as book or magazine publishing, web and digital content development, digital marketing, charity and social enterprise.

“Students undertake a deep analysis of industry and emerge with not only a practical understanding, but an ability to consider likely future developments. They emerge as highly employable.” External Examiner, 2014–15

GRADUATE PROFILES HOLLY SMITHSON PRODUCTION EDITOR, TAYLOR & FRANCIS GRADUATED 2015 — “An exciting, innovative course that teaches the essential skills needed to enter the ever-developing world of modern publishing. I had a professional portfolio to show employers and was immediately offered a publishing job upon graduating!”

LAURA HAYNES DIGITAL MARKETING, SADLER’S WELLS GRADUATED 2014 — “It taught me industry relevant skills and gave me the opportunity to tailor my learning to suit my theatrical interests.”

FRANCES BIRCHER HISTORY AND PUBLISHING GRADUATE, NOW MA STUDENT GRADUATED 2015 — “Adding Publishing to my degree has given me a huge range of opportunities and a huge advantage over others when applying for jobs. I have really enjoyed every moment of the course.” 01 Milk website 02 Social media experiment project 03 Publishing research

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

ACTING BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: W410 INSTITUTION CODE: B20

ASSESSMENT: Through coursework, rehearsal, performance and essays. No written exams.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM– DMM; including two A-levels at minimum BB (one in drama or theatre studies). Entry is by audition only.

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 Introduces you to the essential skills of voice, movement, comedy and singing. Acting and Composition classes explore the range of processes required for a professional career as an actor-interpreter and an actor-creator. To understand how ancient traditions inform contemporary practice you explore theatre history through practical lectures.

Year 3 Is an innovative blend of an apprentice year, preparation for the demands of the industry and the entrepreneurial flare you will need throughout your career. You write an extended essay and choose from a range of professional live and recorded media projects: sitcom, graduate film, acting for the microphone, directed plays, rehearsed play readings, monologue slams and ‘making’ projects. At the end of the course, you are fully equipped for a portfolio career in the industry.

LOCATION: Newton Park campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

Does the idea of being an actor-interpreter or an actorcreator excite you? Are you passionate about acting, writing or directing in theatre, radio, film and television? BA Acting at Bath Spa University immerses you in highly practical, intensive and professionally focused training. You explore in depth a range of skills, processes and job roles. We prepare you for the demands of a portfolio career in the creative industries. We collaborate with professional writers and practitioners in theatre and recorded media. We work with leading theatre companies and established regional and national theatre venues. Become the physically and vocally versatile, creative, intellectually alive and curious artist that employers really value. Our professionally active, experienced and friendly staff foster creative approaches to performance and encourage the development of entrepreneurialism; to create work, not just seek it!

Year 2 Develops and expands your skills base and includes stage combat. You choose from a range of performance projects such as: Directing, Ensemble, Writing, Comedy & American Drama, Actor-Creator and Foundation Film. Classes in critical theory develop your work as an informed and articulate performer. Your year finishes with Shakespeare, where you put into practice all your acquired skills and creativity!

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Our graduates work as actors, theatre makers, writers, directors, teachers, workshop leaders and arts officers, for companies like Warner Bros, Euro Disney, Endemol, BBC, Channel 4, The Unicorn Theatre and The Theatre Royal (Bath). Others establish their own companies and work in theatre film and television – from short film to Bollywood musicals.

STUDENT PROFILE ALEX KNIGHT GRADUATE 2015 — “My time on BA Acting at Bath Spa was better than I could have ever thought it would be. When necessary, I was supported and guided through every aspect of the course and University life; was given every opportunity to diversify my skills and hone my craft; all with a focus on employability and creativity in equal measure. The staff, students, setting and community of Bath Spa’s BA Acting course were simply outstanding.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

COMMERCIAL MUSIC INTEGRATED MASTERS AND BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: W304: 3 year BA course W385: 4 year Integrated Masters

ASSESSMENT: Live performance, audio productions, songs, promotional material, website design, written work and business management, seminars and presentations. There are no formal examinations.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but for the BA course in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM–DMM.

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

Candidates without standard qualifications but with music industry experience considered.

LENGTH: 3 years full-time for the BA course; 4 years full-time for the Integrated Masters

Candidates for the Integrated Masters course will need to achieve the equivalent of ABB or higher at Level 3.

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

For both the BA and the MA routes you will also need: high level of performance and composition skills (assessed via SoundCloud links to your three best original tracks); music technology experience; performance experience.

INSTITUTION CODE: B20

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be auditioned. 01

If you have a flair for writing original music, then Commercial Music can take you on a creative journey to inspire and define a lifelong career. This is a vocational course for original songwriters and musicians.

COURSE STRUCTURE Commercial Music is available either as a three year (BA Hons) or a four year Integrated Masters (MA). Both BA and MA Commercial Music students follow the same study pattern for the first two years.

The course is all about creation: songs, projects, bands and entrepreneurial ideas. In writing, performing, promoting, and touring your creative material you will acquire a wide range of skills with which to broaden your future career choices. Commercial Music’s focus on songwriting is unique in UK higher education and Bath Spa University is host to the annual UK Songwriting Festival. All of the teaching team are active musicians, songwriters and composers with a portfolio of recorded and published work.

Year 1 Year 1 begins with original songs and projects and models the developmental stage of a record deal, with its focus on songwriting, performance, production and digital skills: this is the raw material which will define the launch and release cycle of your second year. You also develop journalistic and promotional skills and engage with critical thinking on a broad range of issues. As a performer you are encouraged to work and collaborate in various projects which lead towards three live showcase events. You are always encouraged to gig and play as widely as possible in the local music scene. Year 2 Year 2 asks you to write, produce, and record your own original material in our recording studios, and develop your visual and branding assets towards a greater visibility in this crowded marketplace. Our yearly Music Think Tank series features keynote speakers from the music

business who will deliver fresh insight into contemporary practice and your understanding of the UK’s £3.8 billion music business. You create, design and edit your own promotional video to showcase your internet presence. With this as your promotional launch pad, you will book and play your own national tour before you return for your third year. Year 3 As a returning BA year 3 student, you can choose to develop either your performance or production skills or pursue a pathway in music for media. You also complete a research dissertation on a topic of your choice and develop your entrepreneurial flair and business skills with a module on creative enterprise.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Graduates go on to work as songwriters, composers, musicians, recording artists, record company and music publishing personnel, engineers, promoters, agents, journalists, graphic designers, live crew and any number of other roles within the music and entertainment business. Please take a look at Commercial Music’s Alumni site for a comprehensive view of the range of career destinations of our graduates: http://cmgrads.wordpress.com/ Watch this YouTube video to hear graduates in their own words: http:// youtube/jKLQrNM3hLA

As an Integrated Masters student on the MA course you add two Level 7 modules in your third year to go with creative enterprise, and in your fourth year you work entirely at Masters level pursuing one of three specialisms: songwriting; music production; or music business.

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

CREATIVE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: J931 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Newton Park campus LENGTH: 3 years full-time

ASSESSMENT: Largely through coursework, such as portfolios of creative and practical work supported by some written evaluation. A small number of timed or multiple choice examinations.

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM– DMM; including A-level Music Technology at minimum grade B or equivalent award in Music Technology or a closely related subject.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

If your application supports the above criteria you are likely to be invited to interview. Your interview will require you to permit access to your audio portfolio to demonstrate current experience and suggest future potential. See page 28.

areas of sound design and production, GRADUATE COMMENTS critical listening and sound design, JETHRO DUNN alongside the introduction of SENIOR AUDIO DESIGNER multimedia skills that will open the AT CODEMASTERS opportunity of creative — multidisciplinary projects and support the creation of powerful self marketing “CMT gave me the basic skills to do my work; To record, edit and manipulate and promotional tools.

Are you obsessively interested in music technology? Do you want to work and learn with others who share your commitment? This course will extend your individual creative voice, your technical knowledge and develop a range of skills required by the creative industries. Creative Music Technology fuses composition and the creative exploration of audio technologies alongside a wider view of digital media through three core areas: – Cutting edge urban and commercial music creation and production – Experimental music, the sonic arts and ‘visual music’ – Audio production, music and sound design for the AV sector such as gaming, broadcast and audio-post. The course is clearly focused on the creative application of current and emerging technology within a wide range of music, sound, broadcast and multimedia contexts. Intended primarily for aspiring creative users of these technologies, the programme is ear-led. We do not describe music in ‘traditional notation’ terms. Though many students will have high levels of instrumental skills and accompanying theory, others will view software and hardware as their ‘instrument’. You will be encouraged to question

assumptions, work across media,and formulate independent judgement in an environment that supports and values personal creative development. The teaching team have very high levels of specialist professional practice and expertise. You will also have access to superb resources and facilities, and benefit from being part of a vibrant community of students and staff collaborating across subject boundaries. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 The first year of study combines an open encouragement for you to continue to explore and grow your existing creative activities along side an array of foundational practical and interpretive skills. This is supported in topics such as audio recording and production, sound design for moving image, critical listening, and the exploration of the relationship between music and sound to picture. Year 2 The second year begins the process of encouraging you to take your skills and creativity into the professional arena, with a series of high level industry guest lectures, and the opportunity to engage with external collaboration, an internship or an industry placement. You will also be guided toward greater technical competence in the core

Year 3 The final year of the degree offers many industry level optional pathways including the areas of Advanced Music Production, Game Audio, Sonic Performance, Visual Music, Audio Post Production, and Composition for Media, from which you can select a specialised route to support your creative and professional aspirations. This combines with individual support in managing a larger scale creative project of your choice, which we offer as an alternative to a traditional dissertation. All of the assignments in this final year are designed to be the foundation of your professional portfolio, and many are submitted as public facing online web content. YOUR FUTURE CAREER We aim to develop creative and technically skilled graduates for employment within the composition, recording, entertainment and new media industries. We don’t consider ourselves a programme of ‘training’, but we encourage students to be clearly focused on developing a wide range of employability skills. Employment possibilities include production, performance, composition, recording, software development, game, mobile and web technologies, specialist publishing, education… it’s a long and ever changing range of opportunities relevant to a mobile employment landscape in which self-employment and entrepreneurship are likely to feature strongly.

sound and to use a wide variety of software audio tools in a creative way. It also gave me the framework to pursue my end goal of working in game audio. The open ended nature of many of the modules meant that I was able to focus on game audio as a foundation for much of my work. There’s very little that I learned during my three years at Bath Spa that I haven’t used and built upon, on a daily basis in my professional career. From surround mixing to DAW use (and abuse), from live performance with home-made “instruments” to video editing and the foundations of programming. Game Audio requires a very multi-discipline skill set touching on all aspects of music, sound and media production so for me, CMT was perfect.”

GRADUATE PROFILE SAM SALEM COMPOSER AND LECTURER AT CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY — “CMT helped me so very much that it is hard to quantify: the course (and tutors) literally changed my life. It was my first introduction to electroacoustic music, sound art, audio dsp programming... so much!”

GRADUATE PROFILE FRED VAHRMAN & JOSH JACKSON RECORD PRODUCERS FRED V & GRAFIX — “Everything we learnt in CMT can be applied to our work in one way or another; working with different software and developing confidence in exploring the unknown.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

DANCE BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: W500

LENGTH: 3 years full-time

INSTITUTION CODE: B20

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Film and Screen Studies: VW9P Drama (as part of Creative Arts – See page 35): WW5K Music (as part of Creative Arts – See page 35): WW53 Creative Writing (as part of Creative Arts – See page 35): WW95 Education: WX53

ASSESSMENT: Includes practical projects (choreography and performance), essays, portfolios and seminar presentations.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–CCC; BTEC DDM– DMM, with a minimum B from Dance or Performing Arts preferred;

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk @bathspadance

Or dance experience outside education. Eligible candidates will be asked to audition.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Dance, see page 103

If you want to build the skills you need to become a versatile, creative and articulate dance professional, this Dance course at Bath Spa will suit you. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in an exciting and challenging artistic environment, on a dance training programme that is both physically and intellectually challenging. The course has a strong practical focus. You will have regular opportunities to present your work in a variety of different performance projects and lots of chances to work alongside professional dance companies and artists. In addition to your studies you will undertake a work placement that will prepare you for the dance related industries and also enable you to investigate an area of specific interest. You will work alongside highly skilled dance professionals who are committed to helping you to get the most out of the course. Each member of staff within the Department brings a wide range of professional experience to the course to create a student experience that is both unique and challenging (there’s also an exciting schedule of visiting choreographers and artists). Our current areas of research includes film, somatics, creativity and performance. We see you, the student, as an empowered partner in these investigations. The dance staff will foster your individual choreographic and performance style and will help you to build the imagination and confidence you need to apply your creative skills in a wide range of employment contexts. COURSE STRUCTURE At the heart of the course is the study of creativity and performance and your practical investigations are underpinned and enhanced by your theoretical studies. Our aim is to give you the skills you need to be able to engage in a wide range of creative dance practices.

GRADUATE PROFILES LEANNE ODDY GRADUATED IN 2013 AND NOW PERFORMING WITH TRANSITIONS DANCE COMPANY

Year 1 Core studies in choreography will develop your practical skills as a creative practitioner/artist. You will also develop a critical and analytical mindset that will help to support your creative enquiry. Alongside the study of choreography there are modules that support and inform your performance practice as a creative dance artist. Technique forms an important part of this and you take classes in the studio on a regular basis, incorporating Limon and Cunningham-based work and somatic practice. Year 2 Your choreography and movement studies develop this year, and techniques such as contact improvisation are part of your training, helping you to develop into a strong and confident dancer. You’ll explore the significance of digital technology: screendance, and the interface and integration of digital media in live performance work is one of the distinctive features of the course.

Year 3 There are regular opportunities to work alongside professional dance artists and companies and in year 3 you will undertake a work placement with a professional organisation. By the end of your three years you graduate with your video portfolio on your own website and we pledge to continue to support you as part of our graduate alumni scheme, no matter how long ago you graduated. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Typically, dance graduates from Bath Spa go on to work in a wide range of careers as choreographers, performers, community dance practitioners, film makers, teachers (primary / secondary education subject to PGCE) and dance therapists. Many students also take the opportunity to further their studies at postgraduate level. The course gives you the chance to make important professional connections and after graduation you can take advantage of our Graduate Mentoring Scheme that provides help and advice as you embark upon your career.

— “I would highly recommend the dance course at Bath Spa; I have learnt so much over my three years and came out a completely changed dancer, for the better! The course helped me clearly recognise the career path I wanted to take as a performer within my dance career. I really benefited from having an opportunity to work alongside a range of professional guest artists who featured strongly throughout the three years. This helped me in terms of being able to adapt to different practices which was useful in the audition processes and aided me in being open to fully commit to whatever different approaches I am introduced to. The course is very versatile to meet the needs of different individuals, whilst encouraging students to expand their own ideas in whatever they might be.“

CHARLOTTE NEWMAN GRADUATED IN 2012 AND NOW WORKING AS A COMMUNITY DANCE PRACTITIONER — “I chose the course because of the range of subjects available. We not only expanded our technique as dancers, but we also built on our somatic, film, choreographic, production and marketing skills. The tutors were very approachable in helping us grow as artists, allowing us to find our own journey in the style of work that suits us best. Since graduating from Bath Spa University, I have been working for Dance South Gloucestershire and B&NES Youth Dance Company, developing my teaching and choreographic skills within a community setting. My solo choreographic work, ‘Stuff’ was premiered at Bath Fringe festival in 2014 after being supported by BSU graduate support scheme Pilot. I have also performed with Luca Silvestrini’s Protein Dance Company in ‘(in)visible Dancing’.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

DRAMA BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: W400

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Dance (as part of Creative Arts – See page 35) WW5K Creative Writing (as part of Creative Arts – See page 35) WW4Y Education XW34 English Literature QW3L

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM– DMM; minimum B in Drama, Performance Studies or Theatre Studies.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT: Includes essays, dissertations and tests. Practical work is assessed through a variety of presentations, performances, group work and reflective journals.

For a full list of courses you can combine with Drama, see page 103

GRADUATE PROFILES KATY MUIR — “Drama at Bath Spa provided me a world of knowledge, confidence and new friends. The diverse nature of the course acted as platform for countless ways to express myself and to learn from my tutors and peers.“

NATASHA COOK — “The variety given in the second and third year of Drama really helped me to create a course that I could take ownership of. The knowledge and support from all lecturers and fellow students encouraged me to develop both the skills I already had and those I gained during my time at Bath Spa. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in Drama.“

Drama offers students an exciting introduction to the world of theatre and performance. Through critical investigation, practical workshops and textual study, students explore the ways in which theatre today, and through the ages, has contributed to culture and society. The course draws on practical workshops to bring theoretical ideas to life and explores drama from the perspectives of making theatre and performance, textual study and practical exploration. Combining theory and practice, BA Drama gives you the practical and intellectual tools to analyse and create a wide range of performance work. Specialist facilities include a purpose-built University Theatre building, incorporating a fully equipped theatre and three studios as well as a black box studio space. The teaching staff are all distinguished academics who are practising writers, researchers and/or theatre and performance practitioners.

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 In Year 1 you will undertake foundation modules in theatre history, approaches to working with dramatic texts, contemporary performance and theatre skills (for single Honours students). These will be taught through a mixture of practical workshops, seminars, lectures and theatre visits. Year 2 You’ll now have the opportunity to apply your skills in a variety of performance projects. The core modules focus on allowing you to create your own original work, while a range of optional modules allow you to explore your particular areas of interest such as physical theatre, comedy, applied theatre, musical theatre and modern British playwriting.

LUCY PLANT Year 3 — You’ll carry out research into an area “ I absolutely loved my time at Bath Spa on of drama or performance of your own the Drama course. I made so many friends choice on our Dissertation module and had so much fun... the highlight for (optional for Joint Honours) as well as me was getting the chance to direct a full selecting areas of study from a range scale production. Also, the staff are friendly and approachable. I was very of specialist modules such as sad to leave.“ performance projects, staging gender, modern American drama, staging Shakespeare, musical theatre, LUKE DAVIES docu-drama, media and performance, — devising and site-specific performance. “ The Drama course at Bath Spa is perfect YOUR FUTURE CAREER Drama equips you with creative, collaborative, writing, presentational, and communication skills that are invaluable in many professional and vocational areas. Following graduation, some students choose to pursue their interests further into postgraduate study (especially in teaching) or vocational training. Others use the knowledge gained to launch careers in the creative industries, including working with theatre and media companies.

for developing a comprehensive and in- depth knowledge for drama teachers. What I learnt on the course has really made me stand out in terms of my knowledge of drama.“

01 Drama student Natasha Cook in costume for an outdoor assessment

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

Music BA (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: W300

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Dance (as part of Creative Arts – see page 35): WW53 Drama (as part of Creative Arts – see page 35): WW3K Education: XW33

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26 ASSESSMENT: Includes essays, dissertations, performances, group work.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM– DMM; preferably including Music at minimum grade B, plus a good standard of practical instrumental / vocal performance at Grade 8 (ABRSM) or equivalent.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

For a full list of courses you can combine with Music, see page 103

Ensembles include choir, chamber choir, orchestra, wind band, string orchestra, big band, experimental music group and gamelan.

Do you want a course with a strong practical element? This Music course emphasises creativity through performance and composition, with opportunities in classical, jazz, musical theatre, opera and world music. Every week a day is dedicated to ensemble performance and related activities for students in all years – these include choirs, orchestras, wind band, big bands and gamelan. There are also numerous other ensembles throughout the week including brass, wind and string groups, new music and experimental music, small jazz groups, folk group and four smaller choirs. Each year there are student performances ranging from large works for choir and orchestra (such as Fauré’s Requiem, Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms and Will Todd’s Mass in Blue) through to opera and musical theatre productions (including Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Glass’s Satyagraha Sondheim’s Company and Weill’s Threepenny Opera). There are regular opportunities for students to perform in prestigious venues off campus as well as in the purpose-built concert hall on campus, the Michael Tippett Centre. Recent venues have included the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Bath Abbey, Wells Cathedral, Bath Pump

Room, Oxford’s Holywell Room and Bristol’s St George’s Brandon Hill. Facilities on campus are superb. In addition to the Michael Tippett Centre there is a suite of soundproofed practice rooms, a wide range of specialist instruments (including three Steinway grand pianos), networked music technology labs, digital recording studios, band rehearsal rooms and a well-stocked music library. You will be taught by distinguished full-time staff who are all practising performers, composers and musicologists, as well as by visiting staff (many with international reputations). Recent visiting performers and composers have included Peter Donohoe, MarkAnthony Turnage, Judith Weir, Jason Rebello, Joanna MacGregor, Tim Hugh, Graham Fitkin, Iain Ballamy and Rosa Mannion. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 In your first year you will concentrate on three main areas. Performance Studies involves one-to-one instrumental or vocal lessons, with workshops on performance techniques, aural awareness, and conducting, with a choice of classical or jazz). Creative Forum focuses on a range of compositional techniques, notation,

YOUR FUTURE CAREER During the course you will explore the constantly changing needs of the employment market, and you will undertake a placement in Year 2. Recent placements have included the Bath International Music Festival, Bath Philharmonia, the BBC Proms, Welsh National Opera, BBC Music Magazine, Dorling Kindersley and Real World. Career possibilities include performing and teaching, music in the community, composing for concert, screen, stage and education, arts management, music promotion and publishing.

arranging, orchestration, and the use of music technology, and including free composition. Music in the West and Global Musical Styles includes study and research skills for musicians, analytical GRADUATE PROFILE skills and the close study of landmark JOE GATLEY musical works and genres from — medieval to pop, with a series of “ Music at Bath Spa appealed to me seminars around cultural and because of its strong emphasis on performance. Every year the music musicological issues in music today. Year 2 As you progress to Year 2 you will continue to develop your musical skills, and increasingly you will specialise in areas of particular strength and interest – for example in performance, composition or musicology in classical or jazz styles. There is a wide choice of modules, ranging from Performance to Music Analysis. Year 3 In Year 3 you have the freedom for creative output in specialisms such as performance or composition together with the choice of a wide range of supporting modules, from the Opera Project to Music Psychology and Music in Action (which is a community music module). Practical workshops in performance and composition are a key feature of the course, and there is a large amount of ensemble performance and related activities for students in all years.

department stages Opera and Music Theatre productions to a very high standard, which is something that really interests me. There are a large number of ensembles to take part in, and also the support and facilities to start your own if you wanted to. Through these ensembles the music department puts on concerts throughout the year, with many opportunities for solo performances.”

01 University choir and orchestra 02 Orpheus performance

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

THEATRE PRODUCTION BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: W431 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Newton Park campus, Theatre Royal Bath, Theatre Production Centre, Burdalls Yard Arts Centre.

ASSESSMENT: Largely by coursework including practical work, presentations, evaluations, group projects, individual reports and written assignments. There are currently no written exams.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM– MMM; plus a demonstrable interest in an area of theatre production.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk www.youtube.com watch?v=IQ4lJAaDt9Q Theatre Production at Bath Spa University

LENGTH: 3 years full-time FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

GRADUATE PROFILE AARON GOULDTHORPE GRADUATED 2014

Do you want a career in the exciting and diverse world of theatre production? This highly practical programme gives you the chance to study in a professional environment, underpinned by very strong links with the theatre industry. This is a professional theatre training course for a variety of backstage career opportunities delivered in association with industry – and specifically with our partners at Theatre Royal Bath and Salisbury Playhouse. Any discipline that you see being practiced backstage in a theatre can be learned on this programme. Subject areas include stage lighting, sound, costume, stage management, production management, scenic design, scenic construction, scenic art and prop making. We have magnificent and superbly equipped facilities that rival those found in industry. These include our modern University Theatre, brand new television studio, an amphitheatre, digital suite, costume workshop and our Theatre Production Centre facility. The Theatre Production Centre houses a very large scenic workshop, prop making and scenic design facilities, We also have our Arts Centre, Burdall’s Yard in Bath city centre.

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 Unlike many programmes, we don’t ask you to specialise in a particular area before you embark on your studies. You will learn about each discipline in Year 1, and you’ll gain the necessary foundation knowledge of all technical theatre, production arts and stage management. Some people know what career path they wish to follow upon graduation when they start Theatre Production. Many begin this journey of exploration in Year 1 as they discover new skills and areas of interest. Year 2 This year involves working on productions, and you’ll undertake different production-based roles in a variety of backstage departments. These will either be in an area of your interest, or in an area that the staff team feel that you would benefit from engaging in. Alongside this production activity, you build your skills and knowledge by choosing two skills pathways to increase your subject knowledge. The choice of pathways is stage management, scenography, lighting, sound and AV, costume. You will also complete a research project in an area of your interest to be determined by you.

— “The Theatre Production course at Bath Spa University gave me the opportunity to learn and develop skills in a hands-on environment. I benefited from a fantastic wealth of knowledge that the lecturers and staff provided through years of industry experience. We not only learned current practices and processes of all things theatre, but were taught and encouraged to excel in our chosen individual specialisms. I now work as a carpenter for Cardiff Theatrical Services – the in-house workshops of the Welsh National Opera. As well as making sets for all WNO productions, we also build sets and scenery for many other organisations and events, including Royal Opera House, English National Opera and BBC’s Doctor Who. I was introduced to CTS by my lecturer and undertook a work placement as part of my degree, from which I was offered a full-time place in the carpentry department.”

Year 3 Year 3 allows you the facility to focus your study, and to specialise in areas that you have discovered are your particular strengths and interests. You’ll assume ‘Head of Department’ responsibility, allowing you to provide leadership on a variety of productions and projects in areas that you wish to specialise in. Production role opportunities include those of costume designer, scenic designer, lighting designer, sound designer, stage manager, deputy stage manager, head of construction (scenic or costume), scenic artist and production manager. The three year interaction with industry culminates GRADUATE PROFILE in a professional industry work KEZIA BEAMENT placement of at least four weeks GRADUATED 2012 duration. Many placement — opportunities are available with our “ I’m working as a freelance Stage Manager, partners – Salisbury Playhouse and and felt thoroughly prepared for my Theatre Royal Bath, alongside many present career, thanks to the course others nationally. having a high practical content, which CAREERS Career opportunities include production and / or technical roles in either the theatre or the wider entertainment industry: scenic design, costume design, stage management, scenic construction, prop making, lighting technician, lighting design, sound technician, sound design and costume technician. This is an Approved Graduate Course of the Stage Management Association.

followed the processes and practices of a professional theatre environment. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bath Spa. It involved all students assisting on productions from the first term, and there is no substitute for getting involved and getting practical experience. It was an ideal environment to try things out while learning, and to develop skills across all the different departments before deciding where to specialise. The staff on the course were always supportive and since graduating continue to be a source of information and encouragement.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) UCAS CODE: Business and Management: NN12 Business and Management (Human Resource Management): N600 Business and Management (Marketing): N500 Business and Management (Tourism Management): N832 Business and Management (Accounting): N400 Business and Management (International Business): OT6Y Business and Management (Festivals and Events):N285 Business and Management (Entrepreneurship): M362

AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Publishing: NP14 Sociology: NL13 For a full list of courses you can combine with Business and Management, see page 103 LOCATION: Newton Park campus

ASSESSMENT: Assessment varies, including essays, reports, presentations, examinations, projects, group work, computer based tests and podcasts.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM –MMM.

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time (with year placement); part-time available FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increase); see page 26

INSTITUTION CODE: B20

Budding entrepreneur? CEO of the future? Marketing Director in the making? Whatever your aspirations, our Business and Management course will give you a good grounding in the theory and practice of modern business. Along the way you’ll develop the core skills you need to excel in all kinds of businesses and start to build a clear picture of exactly where those skills could take you. If you want to steer your studies in a particular direction, you can add a specialism to our BA (Hons) Business and Management – either Marketing, Human Resource Management, Tourism Management, International Business, Accounting, Festivals and Events or Entrepreneurship.

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 You’ll gain a broad understanding of today’s business environment – from the context that organisations operate in through to trends in economic thinking and the importance of data in business. Modules will cover topics such as organisations and the business environment; economics and globalisation; managing data.

Year 2 You’ll focus on the inner workings of businesses, use business techniques to solve problems and start developing the skills that today’s employers look for. Your range of modules this year will include a key module in creativity and innovation. You’ll also study financial accounting, which is compulsory, along with optional topics such as human resource management; marketing, information and operations management or international business. At the end of the year you’ll choose either a ten-month business placement or a 10-week summer placement – both are a great chance to apply in the real world what you’ve learnt so far.

Year 3 Following your placement, you’ll develop and explore your business learning and focus on the role of management. Your research project is a chance to take an in-depth look at a business-related topic that interests you. You’ll also have a chance to set up a business on your own or with fellow students. Other topics to explore include managing sustainability, marketing for managers; new trends in management and strategic human resource management. As with all our courses, you’ll have a good deal of flexibility to choose modules that are of particular interest to you. You can also bring in modules from areas outside your course if you want to explore issues around a particular ‘theme’, such as sustainability or global affairs

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (UCAS CODE N600)

MARKETING (UCAS CODE N500)

TOURISM MANAGEMENT (UCAS CODE N832)

ACCOUNTING (UCAS CODE N400)

Under this specialism, you’ll study a module on human resource management in your second year and on strategic human resource management in your final year. You’ll also complete projects set by real organisations so that you get a good grasp of different HR strategies relating to employees, development, rewards and employee relations. You’ll also complete a research project on an area of HR Management that really interests you. You can progress from here to a professional qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.

Choose this specialism and you’ll take a module covering the marketing business in your second year and on marketing for managers in your final year. Along the way you’ll build your knowledge of areas including retail marketing, PR, strategies for meeting customer needs and the impact of marketing on society and our environment. In your final year you’ll complete a dissertation in an area of marketing of your choosing. Taking this route can lead on to professional qualifications such as the Chartered Institute for Marketing (which also offers some exemptions to Marketing graduates).

Under this specialism, you’ll take study destination management in your second year and contemporary issues in tourism in your final year. The wide-ranging subject areas you’ll cover will span planning for tourism, research activities in tourist destinations, contemporary manifestations of culture and heritage, sustainability and ethics in tourism and the impact of climate change. In your final year research project, you’ll explore an area of tourism management that really interests you.

Take our accounting specialism and you’ll study a module covering financial accounting in your second year, and management accounting during your final year. You’ll also choose an area of accounting to explore for your final year research project. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a good knowledge of accounting practices and principles that you can apply in a huge variety of business sectors. You’ll have an understanding of the value of a robust accounting system, the financial information that underpins modern businesses and subjects like social responsibility and accounting scandals.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (UCAS CODE OT6Y)

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS (UCAS CODE N285)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UCAS CODE M362)

Under this specialism, you’ll study international business in your second year and take a module covering cross cultural management in international business in your final year, along with writing a research project on an area of international business of your choosing. After an introduction to the global business environment and internationalisation, you’ll look at corporate strategy on the world stage and move on to study areas including global management skills, different corporate cultures and values globally and communicating across cultures.

This specialism takes advantage of an enviable location in the heartland of cultural festivals and events: Bath is well known as a city of festivals, and Bristol and Glastonbury are on the doorstep. In addition to all the core business modules, you’ll cover issues relating to tourism and destination management. There’s unprecedented growth in the UK festivals industry, and the focus of this course on events planning, management and operations will make you ideally placed to work in festival and events.

Under this specialism you’ll have the opportunity to join the ever growing number of start-ups and SMEs in the UK by setting up your own business. You’ll cover all the essentials of the business environment, as well as contemporary international approaches to enterprise and entrepreneurship education, including Design Thinking. This route will provide you with a head-start as a graduate entrepreneur

YOUR FUTURE CAREER There will be lots of opportunities throughout your course to help you learn more about your career options and develop an idea of which direction is right for you. Everything from taking up work placements and attending talks from visiting speakers through to working on projects alongside local businesses. Bath Spa graduates are special – see page 18 to find out how we promise to prepare you not just for employment, but also to be a global citizen, ready to make a difference.

BRAND GUIDELINES FEBRUARY 2015

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIAL SCIENCES

CRIMINOLOGY BSc (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus,

UCAS CODE: 382M

LENGTH: 3 years full-time

INSTITUTION CODE: B20

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Geography: 3W19 Media Communications: 6N1G Psychology: UN28 Sociology: D32M

Are you interested in the causes and motivations underlying criminal conduct and the social conditions and problems which are associated with criminality? Not only do the central questions of Criminology reflect some of the fundamental issues of social science concerning human behaviour, they also tap into some of the key cultural and political debates about the kind of societies we live in and how we would like them to be. The criminal justice system is also a key aspect of your studies and you will critically investigate and scrutinise the policies, processes and practices of criminal justice and punishment at local, national and global levels of society.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

Year 1 In your first year of study you will learn about the theoretical and research traditions of criminology and be introduced to key concepts, theories and issues through investigation of different types of crime such as property crime, sexual and violent crime, corporate crime, anti-social behaviour and drug use. You will also be introduced to criminal law and criminal justice institutions and agencies. The remainder of your programme will consist of optional modules of your choice, including a complementary subject (such as psychology, sociology or geography).

through study of contemporary debates in criminology and criminal justice, the psychology of crime and via training in research methods and crime mapping techniques. You can select from a number of modules to put together your programme according to your personal interests, such as investigating the ecology of crime, delving more deeply into the social divisions that are linked to crime or exploring crime in the media and popular culture.

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ASSESSMENT: Assessment varies, including essays, book reviews, exams, portfolios, online proposals, presentations, individual and group projects.

COURSE STRUCTURE The Criminology course draws from a number of fields enabling you to look at the problem of crime from different angles. At the core of the programme is a suite of modules that will give you a foundational knowledge of the main issues, theories and debates of criminology and criminal justice that are grounded in the traditions of social science. Criminological research has had an impact on public policy, but criminologists also have a responsibility to analyse and question forms of governance and social control. You will interrogate the balancing act that criminology plays between contributing to government policies that control and punish crime and critical exploration of them.

Year 2 In your second year of study you will develop your knowledge and skills

Year 3 In your final year of study, you will undertake an original piece of criminological research in an area which interests you and comparative study of criminal justice and penalty in a global context. Again, you can design your final programme with your own selections from a range of modules, a number of which also highlight the global dimensions of crime and justice. There are also opportunities to undertake a voluntary placement in an organisation that works within the criminal justice sector. YOUR FUTURE CAREER A degree in Criminology will also provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in one of a number of areas of criminal justice including policing, crime prevention, working in courts and legal services, youth justice and the penal system. As a social sciences degree, it will also furnish you with a range of transferable skills which could take you into a career in other sectors. The programme also provides opportunities for work experience and placements.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIAL SCIENCES

PSYCHOLOGY BSC (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: C800

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Biology: CC18 Sociology: CL83 Education: XC38

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

ASSESSMENT: Assessment varies and includes essays, research reports, group presentations and examinations. TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBB–BCC; BTEC DDM–DMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

For a full list of courses you can combine with Psychology, see page 103

GRADUATE PROFILE MADELEINE CARTER GRADUATED 2014

Year 3 Alongside more in-depth study of different aspects of psychology (such as neuropsychology, counselling psychology, developmental psychology), for those taking Psychology as a Major or Single Honours course there will also be a dissertation involving working one-to-one with a member of staff on an original research project in Psychology. Are you interested in the science behind what makes people tick? Psychology is the scientific study of the how the mind works and how our behaviour is shaped. It allows us to understand and explain everything from our dayto-day thoughts and behaviours to the acts of those who are seen as different, exceptional or shocking. COURSE STRUCTURE We’ve structured the course to enable you to develop a critical understanding of the various theories that have been applied to our species (and where appropriate to other species). In order to do this you will learn how we observe people, how we conduct surveys and experiments and how we apply statistical procedures to the evidence that we have gathered. Psychology should not be seen as a ‘cold science’ however, as there is plenty of room for discussion and at Bath Spa our emphasis is on the real world approach to understanding people. Our students tell us they love it! They gave Psychology a 98% overall

satisfaction score in the 2014 National Student Survey (2nd top score in the country). Year 1 In the first year you will take a module that introduces you to the main psychological approaches – social, cognitive, developmental, individual differences and biological psychology. You will also take a module in research methods including survey work and experimentation, and you can opt to take a module in individual differences (the study of personality and intelligence). Year 2 These main areas are studied in greater depth, with a range of modules to choose from covering topics such as health psychology, criminological psychology, social psychology and cognitive psychology.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Psychologists work in a variety of fields from health, clinical and counselling to occupational, educational and research. Recent figures show that approximately 20% of psychology graduates become professional psychologists (following postgraduate training). A large proportion of graduates work in related areas such as teaching and social work where they take their skills. Students graduating with Single Honours in Psychology and the accredited route Major Psychology (both accredited by the British Psychological Society) can apply directly for postgraduate training in order to become a professional psychologist. Those taking a combined award (Major nonaccredited, joint and minor) will need to take a further year’s ‘top-up’ conversion course should they wish to apply for postgraduate training in psychology.

— “The best thing about Bath Spa is that everyone really cares about you as an individual. The lecturers and tutors always go the extra mile to make sure that you get the most out of your degree, and the amount of contact time we had with them was brilliant. Their enthusiasm for psychology was really contagious! It was clear that they felt passionate about their subject and as a result their lectures were inspirational. In short, Bath Spa is a really friendly, caring place which is never content to ‘rest on its laurels’ but constantly evaluates the way it works in order to give you the best experience. I’ve just finished a six-week internship with the National Skills Academy for Social Care. The research project I was involved in during my internship here required me to work independently and to be confident in this, and I could not have done this without the knowledge and skills I had developed through studying psychology at Bath Spa. I drew on what I had learnt through the research methods modules and my dissertation by gathering data, analysing this and then collating my findings into a report. Employers seem to be very interested in the way that Bath Spa’s psychology course focuses on the applications of the field in real world settings. This also makes the leap between university and a career much smoother!”

01 Psychology experiment

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIAL SCIENCES

SOCIOLOGY BSC (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: L300

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Psychology: CL83 Business and Management: NL13 Education: XL33 Geography: FL83 For a full list of courses you can combine with Sociology, see page 103

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT: Assessment varies and includes essays, research reports, group presentations and examinations (seen and unseen).

Do you care about the world and do you want to make a difference to it? Are you concerned about inequalities? Do you enjoy learning about different points of view? Do you want to work in professions that seek to improve people’s lives, protect the environment, enhance communities or make people happier, safer and healthier? If you answer yes to any of the above questions, you will enjoying studying sociology. Sociology is the study of societies, culture and groups. Sociology helps us to understand how society is organised, how it works and how we can change it for the better in the future – at work and at home, in our communities and in the wider world. COURSE STRUCTURE This course provides you with choice about what and how you learn within a flexible structure that includes a range of modules on important sociological topics such as health, crime, identity, culture, ethnicities, gender, work, globalisation, the environment and popular culture. We work hard to make sociology relevant and interesting in our fast-changing world. It will help you to become better informed and better able to make your way in the future as a global citizen. We provide you with supportive and varied learning that can be tailored to your individual needs. We make lecture and teaching materials available on-line to help you with your learning. As well as learning about sociology, you will be able to enhance your skills – the sorts of skills that you will need when you start on your professional career. We invite employers, professionals and recent graduates to speak to you about the relevance of sociology to your professional life.

Year 1 In the first year we focus on identity and you will learn more about yourself and others. We also introduce you to policy-making, understanding social scientific evidence and international social and economic changes. Year 2 The second year allows you to specialise in more specific areas of sociology such as education, popular culture, urbanisation, crime and social theories. We also provide practical training in research skills – essential for your final year project work and valuable in the workplace. Year 3 In the final year you can concentrate on an aspect of sociology that most interests you in a dissertation – a longer research-based project – with the support of a member of staff as a supervisor. You can also focus on more detailed subjects such as globalisation, the environment, work, gender, ethnicities or health. In your second or third year you can

do a work placement or work as a volunteer locally alongside your studies to improve your employability. You can also study sociology abroad with our international partners. YOUR FUTURE CAREER A Sociology degree is useful for any career that involves working with people. Typically people with sociology in their degree will go on to work in management or administration in the public or private sector; human resource management or marketing; media or journalism; social work; health education or nursing; law; the police; penal institutions; probation and working with offenders; work in the voluntary sector; or social research.

GRADUATE PROFILE EMMA JANE TEMPLE-MALT GRADUATED 2009 — “I don’t think I would have embarked on this journey if I hadn’t been welcomed into Sociology. They talked me through the process of taking my interests further and believed in me – at the start of my studies I was full of doubt and lacked confidence. Now I have just completed my post-graduate degree and I am working as a graduate teaching assistant. I have been doing some research assistant work on gender and equality policies in Europe. I recently produced some research summaries on care-giving and their impact on employment. In terms of plans, I’ve applied for a lectureship post. I’m planning on writing up some publications. I’ve been discussing plans for further research work along the lines of exploring the experiences of carers of people with dementia.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BIOLOGICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BSC (HONS) UCAS CODE: F900 INSTITUTION CODE: B20

ASSESSMENT: Generally a mixture of coursework and examination.

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM– MMM; with a minimum B in a science or geography related subject preferred.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

National Statistics, Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]), and not-for-profit organisations (such as the Soil Association), teaching, and research.

GRADUATE PROFILE LUKE HARRISON

Are you passionate about the big environmental issues that really matter? Do you want to make a difference to how we look after our planet? This Environmental Science course will tackle issues such as climate change, pollution impacts, conservation of biodiversity, environmental management, energy use, wastes management, sustainability, and protection of natural systems. We can’t promise you’ll be able to solve these issues at the end of the course – but you’ll definitely have the skills and knowledge to do something about them. You’ll find this a supportive and close-knit working environment. Class sizes are small – typically 25. Staff and students are on first name terms, and you’ll be assigned a personal tutor from day one. Expect to ‘get your hands dirty’! We get you out of the classroom and into the environment as much as possible, so that you’ll develop the sort of practical skills that employers look for. COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 Environmental science is a wideranging subject; at Bath Spa it is studied from two related perspectives:

biological and geographical. You’ll cover both these aspects in Year 1, along with biodiversity and conservation. You also select another module to suit your particular interests, such as global food issues, global development or earth environments. Year 2 You’ll study critical aspects of environmental science in more depth – in particular ecology and environmental management/ sustainability. There is also a wide range of further topics to choose from, either building your course around your particular career aspirations, or keeping your options open with a more general approach. Topics include applied microbiology; biodiversity; river and coastal systems; environmental hazards; climate change and sustainability; and science communication. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to do practical work – fieldwork both in the amazing range of habitats that the campus provides and further afield (in the UK and abroad), and also lab work. And you also have the opportunity to further enhance your employability skills with a work placement.

Year 3 Now you’ll choose a subject to research in depth through your dissertation, and select optional modules from topics as wide-ranging as animal behaviour, nature conservation, climatology, marine biology, plants and people, digital imaging, development and disasters, and coastal and river management. As with all our courses, you’ll have a good deal of flexibility to choose modules that are of particular interest to you. You’ll also continue to have plenty of opportunity to develop your practical skills with project work on campus and residential fieldtrips in the UK and abroad. And you can also bring in modules from other areas if you want to develop interests in managing sustainability, science publishing, preparing to be a freelancer or starting your own business. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Preparing for your future career is a key part of the course – even if you don’t yet know what that career might be. You’ll be well prepared with the knowledge and skills that employers really value. Our graduates have gone on to many different careers, working for organisations such as environmental consultancies, water companies, public sector bodies (for example the Environment Agency, Office for

— “One of the reasons I chose Environmental Science at Bath Spa is because it offered me so many different possibilities with regards to module choices. It gave me the option of both biology and geography modules, which allowed me to specialise in conservation biology – my specific area of interest. Bath Spa in its rural setting offered me a tight-knit university experience – it’s a really friendly community that I was really privileged to be a part of and remain a part of. Its setting also meant it’s the perfect place to study Environmental Science, you go outside the lab and you have grassland, farmland, rivers, lakes and multiple types of woodland, right on the doorstep!”

01 Sampling soil and vegetation in Ecology 02 Marine Biology trip to plankton trawl site

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BIOLOGICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

BIOLOGY BSC (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: Biology: C100 Biology (Conservation Biology): 86T4 Biology (Human Biology): N3K2

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include:

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

Geography: CF18 Psychology: CC18 For a full list of courses you can combine with Biology, see page 103

ASSESSMENT: Assessment varies between modules. Some modules have a 50:50 split between coursework and examination, while others, including all Year 3 modules, are wholly coursework.

For those with other specialised interests we offer modules in areas as diverse as science publishing, abnormal psychology, marketing and sociology, so you can create a degree incorporating your own special interests.

digital hardware for investigating human physiology and behaviour, a wildlife video recording system and a range of other specialist equipment and software for biological studies. In brief, we can provide everything you need to make your biological studies relevant, interesting and applicable to a rewarding career as a professional biologist.

Our staff are friendly and enthusiastic with expertise in many areas of biology from occupational diseases to wildlife conservation. By the end of your degree you will be particularly well equipped for a career in biology but you will also have a broad range of transferable skills and the versatility to succeed in many other careers. There is also the opportunity for you to gain work experience in a relevant organisation as part of your degree programme. Our campus is particularly well suited to the study of biology, boasting many interesting habitats including woodland, farmland, a lake, ponds and a stream. We also have well-equipped laboratories for those interested in studying aspects of human anatomy and physiology, microbiology and cell biology where you can develop important skills. Our facilities include

COURSE STRUCTURE Year 1 In your first year you will study the core module on introduction to biosciences. This allows you to develop your understanding of the fundamentals of biology from cell biology and genetics to characteristics of plant and animal communities. You may also choose to study additional modules in human biology, biodiversity, biochemistry or food. Year 2 In the second year you will investigate the biology of plants, animals and humans in greater depth and be able to study additional topics that particularly interest you, such as microbiology, ecology, human pathophysiology, biodiversity, epidemiology, food and environmental sustainability.

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TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM– MMM, with a minimum B in a relevant science subject such as biology, chemistry, human biology, environmental science or social biology.

Year 3 In your final year of study in addition to the research dissertation you have the opportunity to specialise in specific topics such as animal behaviour, marine biology, human health, environmental consultancy and plant biology.

This course covers all the core aspects of biology while still allowing you to develop expertise in our specialist pathways in human biology and conservation biology. There’s a strong practical element and you will have plenty of opportunities to study plants, humans and other animals in laboratory and wild settings.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

HUMAN BIOLOGY PATHWAY The Human Biology pathway (UCAS code N3K2) will allow you to explore the human body in terms of its biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology and to apply this knowledge in the areas of health and disease, nutrition and exercise. With modules focusing on microbiology, pathophysiology and medical biology, you will develop a range of practical skills including physiological measurements and histological techniques, which will equip you for a future career in life sciences. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY PATHWAY The Conservation Biology pathway (UCAS code 86T4) focuses on biodiversity, ecology and nature conservation. This is a highly practical degree with many opportunities to develop a range of field skills including identification, habitat surveying, sampling techniques and experimental design. You may combine these traditional ecology skills with the latest technological advances in digital imaging and automated data collection. This pathway will appeal to those considering a career in ecological consultancy, wildlife conservation or research.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER We realise that having a degree relevant to employers is crucial if you are going to find a job at the end of your studies. We are particularly aware of skills employers need and this is reflected in the content and structure of modules. Our work placement module allows you to gain valuable relevant experience that also gives you academic credit towards your degree. Our graduates are successful and many take further qualifications such as PGCE, Masters or doctorates. Others have been employed in both public and private organisations such as ecological consultancies, water companies, the National Health Service, environmental health, wildlife trusts, teaching and government agencies such as the Environment Agency.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BIOLOGICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

GRADUATE PROFILE LIZA STANLEY GRADUATED 2013 — “Studying Biology at Bath Spa University enabled me to undertake my MSc in Virology with more confidence. I was taught all the tools to become a great scientist but there were so many, it’s hard to know what to highlight. I was given practical lab skills and the ability to understand statistics (which I would have never believed). However for me the best skill I was taught in biology was how to write scientifically and to look at the world around me with a critical eye! The biology staff give you room to develop and explore biology. Biology at Bath Spa is amazing because no matter what your interest you are actively encouraged to pursue it.”

GRADUATE PROFILE STUART CANNON GRADUATED 2014 — “The thing I enjoyed most about my time at Bath Spa would have to be the space, greenery and overall serene surroundings that are accessible no matter where you are on the Newton Park campus. The course itself was excellent, offering a broad curriculum that led to an understanding of many biological topics. More importantly I believe the process of achieving the learning outcomes provided the skills, such as independent learning, to study in depth about whatever career I ventured into. In terms of my present role, this is essential as I am to facilitate my own learning with minimal supervision. After graduation I was accepted onto the coveted National Health Service Scientist Training Programme (STP) to train as a Clinical Bioinformatician specialising in Genomics.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BIOLOGICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

GEOGRAPHY BSC (HONS) – PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY BA (HONS) – HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

UCAS CODE: Geography: F800 Physical Geography: FF80 Human Geography: LL77

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

INSTITUTION CODE: B20 AVAILABLE AS COMBINED: Popular combinations include: Biology: CF18 Sociology: FL83

ASSESSMENT: Assessment varies between modules. Modules typically have a blend of coursework and examination, though many of our modules are assessed entirely through coursework.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM– MMM; with minimum B in geography or a related subject such as science, sociology, economics.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

For a full list of courses you can combine with Geography, see page 103 LOCATION: Newton Park campus

collaboratively to generate creative solutions to contemporary problems is an important feature of the course, with a focus on the challenges of globalisation, urban environments, sustainability, and international development. Together with human geography modules, you will also be able to study other topics including religion, philosophy, peace and conflict, and criminology. YOUR FUTURE CAREER With a wide skills base, geographers take many career paths: the environment sector, utilities, planning, housing management, leisure, logistics and a wide variety of other businesses. Many geographers also undertake further study or research, or enter teaching as a career. If you want a course that is ‘the best of both worlds’, combining academic knowledge and applied skills that uniquely bridge the gap between the earth and social sciences, then Geography is for you. Geography is clearly important in understanding today’s pressing global and local issues, from climate change to sustainable development. At Bath Spa you learn geographical concepts, theories and knowledge and also gain skills that can improve your career prospects. Geography graduates are valued by employers for this unique combination. Good teaching is important to us and our graduates consistently rate the quality of teaching on the course highly. In our friendly department you will benefit from small classes, specialist expertise, and up-to-date technologies, including Arc GIS, GPS survey instruments, campus river gauging and digital ‘met’ stations. Our rural site is a superb ‘natural laboratory’. COURSE STRUCTURE The course allows you to do both physical and human geography or

to specialise in one or the other after Year 1. Fieldwork is an integral part of your learning and underpins our commitment to a relevant, interesting and useful degree. There are various field days during modules, as well as residential fieldwork options in the UK and overseas in Years 2 and 3. Current destinations include the English Lake District, Spain and Northern India. An important feature of our course is the opportunity to undertake work-based and voluntary placements, which count toward your degree; you can gain valuable experience whilst demonstrating the value of Geography to employers. Year 1 In your first year you take a core module combining ‘foundation’ knowledge, concepts and skills. The rest is up to you! You can begin to specialise by choosing options that interest you, such as in physical landscapes or development and sustainability. Year 2 and 3 In Years 2 and 3 you develop research and survey skills preparing for

dissertation work and a future career. The themes of sustainability, development and geo-information skills add further dimensions to your learning and employability. BSC GEOGRAPHY (PHYSICAL) PATHWAY (FF80) This pathway allows you to focus on the physical environment, including landscape formation and change in a variety of different contexts. As well as studying physical processes, you will also gain experience in using practical tools to understand and monitor changing environments. Together with physical geography modules, you will also be able to study other topics including conservation, environmental consultancy, computing, and science publishing. BA GEOGRAPHY (HUMAN) PATHWAY (LL77) This pathway allows you to focus on society, and its relationship with the physical environment. Key themes include exploration of identities, inequalities, beliefs and social difference, across a range of international contexts. Working

GRADUATE PROFILE PETER BRIDGE GRADUATED 2013 — “ Studying at Bath Spa was a great re-introduction to academic life. The atmosphere at BSU provided me with just the right resources and qualifications to achieve the results I wanted as well as giving me opportunity and direction for future development. My course provided a firm grounding in geographical and geological techniques, knowledge which I have found invaluable as a solid base for further academic progression. The experience and lessons learnt from lecturers with industrial experience has proved particularly valuable in this regard. Enthusiastic lecturers provided inspiration.”

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / BIOLOGICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY BSC (HONS) UCAS CODE: LF81 INSTITUTION CODE: B20

ASSESSMENT: Varied assessment methods – mostly through coursework but with some written exams.

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM– MMM; with minimum B in Geography or a related subject.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

You’ll study geographical concepts and principles in both physical and human geography strands in all three years of your degree to allow you to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding of the fundamentals of thinking and working spatially. This will lead to an understanding of how to tackle real-world development problems

variety of issues including urbanisation and modernisation, hazards and vulnerability, water management, consumption and identities. Year 3 In Year 3 you will take more responsibility for your own learning through the dissertation or extended work placement. A community engagement module is also optional in the third year, and involves a period of volunteering with your chosen organisation. There are also modules covering issues such as globalisation and work, enabling you to personalise your own degree and specialise further in areas in which you are particularly interested.

employers, particularly in the third sector. There are various career opportunities available to graduates from this course, from careers in the development charity sector, humanitarian relief, natural resource management, disaster management, development planning and public service provision, to careers in business, education, tourism, marketing, retail and further study.

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

If you care about the world we live in, and wish to learn more about the environmental, social, economic and geopolitical issues facing peoples and environments of both developed and developing countries, then this course will be of interest to you. This course explores the main themes and issues of development and sustainability, focusing on how we can ensure quality of life for all while also maintaining the quality of the environment. It offers an ideal training for students intending to pursue a career in the development sector or employment related to environmental sustainability. COURSE STRUCTURE This course will enable you to understand contemporary environmental and development challenges and their potential solutions.

Year 1 You’ll start by studying compulsory modules on global development and environment, people and place. You’ll then have a choice of optional modules covering topics such as sustainability, globalisation and peace and conflict. Year 2 Field work is central to the Bath Spa learning experience and most modules have a field day. In Year 2, overseas field experience is gained in Northern India, where we explore a

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Throughout the course you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, understanding and training that will be valued by

01 Exploring dynamic and vulnerable environments through a field trip to Northern India

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / FOOD AND NUTRITION

FOOD WITH NUTRITION BSC (HONS)

LOCATION: Newton Park campus

UCAS CODE: D6B4

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available

INSTITUTION CODE: B20

FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

Are you passionate about food and nutrition? Do you want to learn more? The food choices we make each day, affects our health — how we feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. The primary focus of this course is the food chain and the nutritional and safety issues that are of importance to consumers. This course will enable you to develop an appreciation of the complexities of the food chain, the needs and demands of consumers and the controls that exist to ensure that the food we eat is nutritious and safe.

Year 1 A core module provides the initial science base for the course and introduces some fundamental concepts of human biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology that are necessary for the understanding of food science and nutrition. You will be introduced to consumer perceptions of the food supply chain with particular reference to nutritional, environmental and ethical issues, and develop your practical, study and ICT skills.

COURSE STRUCTURE Food and Nutrition at Bath Spa University can date its origins back to 1892. We were one of the first institutions to offer the BSc degree in home economics. We carry on with those traditions and continue to train and educate tomorrows Food and Nutrition practitioners through our current degree programmes. The course was designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in food and nutrition but who do not have a traditional science background. You do not need a traditional science A-level to apply – applied science is introduced into the programme where appropriate. The course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the professional body for food scientists and technologists in the UK, for its membership purposes. Students appreciate the supportive and close-knit working environment – in the 2015 National Student Survey students rated the course 100% for overall satisfaction (top out of a total of other institutions that offer similar courses in the UK). Class sizes are small. Staff and students are on first name terms, and you’ll be assigned a personal tutor from day one. You’ll be taught by a core lecturing team and we have a number of visiting expert lecturers who take both lectures and seminars on their areas of expertise.

Year 2 A core module in advanced food and nutrition further develops the themes covered in the first year and relates this to the food industry. A compulsory research skills module lays the foundations for the Year 3 dissertation. There is also a compulsory food product development module that requires you to develop an affordable standard range healthy option convenient food. You also have the option to choose a Work Placement module which provides you with a great opportunity to gain experience in an area you would like to work in as a graduate. This experience will inform your appreciation of the subject but also provide networking opportunities and be a great addition to your CV, enhancing your employment prospects. Other topics include the role of diet in normal health and as a risk factor in health disorders; food quality and new food product development. Optional modules explore the biochemical and physiological links between common pathological states and the role of nutrition in prevention and treatment, and factors that affect food choice and eating habits. You could also give your course a different dimension by focusing on the optional modules that focus on business and enterprise,

ASSESSMENT: A variety of methods including, reports, case studies, essays, seminar presentations, examinations, group work and literature reviews.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23 FIND OUT MORE: www.bathspa.ac.uk

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-level grades BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM– MMM

botanical biscuit; developing a salsa product (now on supermarket shelves) and developing hygiene guidance for home catering businesses with the local authority Environmental Health Department (now in use across South West England).

environmental issues or publishing in science/food writing.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER The UK food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the country, accounting for 15.7% of the total manufacturing sector by turnover, and employing around 400,000 people in the UK across 6,360 businesses. The industry needs well-qualified and experienced specialists who can play their part in the complex and increasingly sophisticated food supply system. We have an excellent record in graduate employment – employers value the knowledge and professional skills developed by our graduates. Our graduates are in great demand in the food industry, consumer organisations and enforcement agencies You will be qualified for a variety of careers such as manufacturing (particularly product development), quality assurance and food safety, nutritional adviser, retailing, local and national government and many more. Postgraduate study is another option – you could train to be a teacher (PGCE), do an MSc, PhD or a specialised professional qualification.

Year 3 In your final year, a primary research investigation is an important part of your studies and will enable you to integrate the practical and theoretical aspects of food and nutrition. A module on Food safety investigates the safe manufacture of food and the effectiveness of control systems that are designed to protect the consumer. You also study a module which explores the global trends in food preservation and packaging. You develop a balanced view of processing and food packaging activities relevant to the industry food chain. You will also address the global challenges that future food and nutrition practitioners will need to address in order to deliver safe, wholesome and nutritious food to an ever changing marketplace. Other themes include STUDENT PROFILE contemporary food issues, current ELIZABETH LAMBERT issues in nutrition and nutrition for YEAR 3 optimal health and sports — performance. “I chose the Food with Nutrition course at An optional module allows you to Bath Spa as I do not have a traditional carry out an independent project in science background. Bath Spa enabled me to choose a subject I love and want to collaboration with an organisation in the food and nutrition sector, such as a pursue a career in without having to re-do my A-Levels to include science. The flexible food business. Examples of projects programme at Bath Spa allowed me to undertaken include developing recipe choose the modules I want to take in each cards for Heart UK; working with local year, meaning I was able to tailor the NHS to develop a tool for analysing course to my particular areas of interest. weight loss phone apps and healthy I chose Bath Spa University as I felt eating resources for dietitians; like I would be a name and not just a developing a tea biscuit; developing a number to my tutors and lectures.”

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HUMAN NUTRITION BSC (HONS) UCAS CODE: B400 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Newton Park campus

ASSESSMENT: A variety of methods including, reports, case studies, essays, seminar presentations, examinations, group work and literature reviews.

LENGTH: 3 years full-time; part-time available FEES AND FINANCES (2016): £9,000 tuition fee per year (subject to annual inflationary increases). See page 26

TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, but in the range A-levels BBC–CCC; BTEC DMM–MMM; with minimum CC from at least two science based subjects (Biology preferred plus a related science subject e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Physical Education or Food Technology). Psychology can also be considered as a second science based subject but any offer made would also stipulate a B grade in Biology in this instance. An Access course that includes biosciences and numeracy.

This course will challenge some of your views and opinions about nutrition in health and disease by studying the scientific principles underlying nutritional requirements.

Year 1 In Year 1 core modules in the biological sciences and food and nutrition provide you with introductory information on global food issues, nutrition and dietary analysis; human biology; biochemistry; and public health. Year 2 In Year 2 a core module in advanced food and nutrition will develop themes covered in the first year. Other themes include pathophysiology and nutrition; research skills and epidemiology and public health. Importantly you gain an understanding of the ethical and professional framework you will work within as a graduate of a human nutrition degree.

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STUDENT PROFILE ANTONY WOOD YEAR 1 — “The main thing I like about the course is the diverse and challenging subject content. I absolutely love the general feel of the University, its beautiful setting and excellent facilities. Meeting so many new people including academic staff and fellow students during Fresher’s Week has been the highlight of the year so far – getting involved helped the settling in process and making long lasting friends. If you are committed to making a real difference in the field of nutrition then this course is excellent. The tutors offer an amazing amount of support and feedback, it really helps. Alongside University I have also volunteered for the Lighthouse charity who provide a variety of support to people in need. The majority of work the charity do involves providing food and meals for the vulnerable. Since starting University I have gained employment in a psychiatric hospital.”

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. This means that graduates will be eligible for direct entry registration, at Associate level, on the UK voluntary register of nutritionists, which means you can use the letters A.Nutr. after your name. COURSE STRUCTURE The specialised nature of this course is such that most of the modules are compulsory. However, in order for you to tailor your degree towards future career aspirations or interests there are some module options, and a research project in Year 3. You are also encouraged to undertake relevant work experience. You’ll have personal on-campus access to dietary analysis software, which is used frequently in lectures and seminars. We have excellent specialist facilities that include a new low hazard physiology and food workshop and biology and microbiology laboratories.

STUDY ABROAD: See page 23

Year 3 In your final year you will critically explore the complex nature of issues related to dietary intake and physical activity and how these choices impact on health. You will also have the opportunity to take optional modules to help tailor your degree, which includes a work-based project set by an external organisation. The primary research investigation is an important part of your studies in Year 3 and this will enable you to integrate the practical and theoretical aspects of diet, nutrition and ethics. You will be taught by a core lecturing team and we have a number of visiting expert lecturers who take both lectures and seminars on their areas of expertise.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER There is a growing interest in human nutrition and its effect on health. There is an increasing demand for multi-skilled graduates with knowledge of nutrition and health who will be able to find employment in both the public and private sector. Private sector careers include development of new food products; food safety and compliance with nutritional claims; marketing; public relations; and medical food companies. Public sector careers include local or national government in health or food departments; public health; health science in schools, colleges or universities. Graduates of the BSc Human Nutrition degree may go on to do postgraduate study, such as dietetics, or research, such as MPhil or PhD.

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foundation degrees WITH OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION Gloucester Oxford

Swindon Circomedia

Cardiff

Bristol

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Bath College

Bath Weston-super-Mare Weston College Wiltshire College

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Southampton

Exeter

Many students can study vocationally b ased Foundation Degrees at their local FE college or at one of our specialist education partners. Foundation Degree students are based in the colleges with access to all the facilities and resources available there, but are Bath Spa University students and will have access to the University facilities too. Many students who are taking Foundation Degrees apply to progress to the third year of an appropriate Honours degree at Bath Spa when they complete their Foundation Degree (subject to places being available). In the event of insufficient places being available to accommodate all foundation degree students who wish to progress, applicants will be subject to a selection process.

BATH COLLEGE UCAS CAMPUS CODE E — Avon Street, Bath, BA1 1UP Tel: (01225) 312191 Email: enquiries@bathcollege.ac.uk www.bathcollege.ac.uk F dA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills FdA Music Production and Artist Development

NEW COLLEGE, SWINDON UCAS CAMPUS CODE L — New College Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AH Tel: (01793) 611470 Email: he@newcollege.ac.uk www.newcollege.ac.uk FdA Early Years Tuition Fees (2016 fee, subject to annual review) £7,500

Tuition Fees (2016 fee, subject to annual review) £7,500

CIRCOMEDIA UCAS CAMPUS CODE H — Britannia Road Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8DB Tel: 0117 9477288 Email: info@circomedia.com www.circomedia.com F dA Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance BA(Hons) Top Up Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance Tuition Fees (2016 fee, subject to annual review) £9,000

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE UCAS CAMPUS CODE D — Wiltshire College Salisbury Southampton Road, Salisbury Wiltshire, SP1 2LW Tel: (01722) 344344 Email: info@wiltshire.ac.uk F dA Education Studies for Teaching Assistants Tuition Fees (2016 fee, subject to annual review) £7,500

WESTON COLLEGE UCAS CAMPUS CODE C — Knightstone Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 2AL Tel: (01934) 411411 Email: he.unit@weston.ac.uk www.weston.ac.uk FdA Early Childhood Studies FdA Contemporary Art and Professional Studies FdA Early Years FdA Performing Arts FdA Graphic Design FdA Popular Music FdA Music Production FdA Musical Theatre BA(Hons) Creative Industries: Graphic Design (Work-based) ‘top-up’ year BA(Hons) Top Up Contemporary Art and Professional Studies BA(Hons) Early Years Education (Work-based) ‘top-up’ year BA(Hons) Top Up Musical Theatre BA(Hons) Top Up Performing Arts Tuition Fees (2016 fee, subject to annual review) £7,500

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CONTEMPORARY ART AND PROFESSIONAL studies UCAS CODE: WV44 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: In the range BTEC MMP-MPP; ; A-levels CDD–DDD (applicants with only two A-levels considered individually). Art, design or media preferred. LOCATION: Weston College, Westonsuper-Mare (UCAS Campus code C) LENGTH: 2 years full-time; part-time available TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.weston.ac.uk he.unit@weston.ac.uk

Work-based learning and placements form the focus and ethos of this course, preparing you for a career as an art and design practitioner. This Foundation Degree has been applauded by external examiners for its cutting edge approach to creativity. The course will develop your 2D and 3D skills covering the breadth of applied arts practice including painting, sculpture, ceramics, print making, surface manipulation, creative lens and time-based media. You will be encouraged to capture what is most unique about yourself and how you respond to this creatively. Whilst you develop these skills you will also gain a thorough understanding of the professional, commercial and entrepreneurial skills necessary to promote yourself and your work within the creative industries. As the course progresses you will develop your 2D or 3D specialisms, and work-based learning will continue to play a pivotal role.

COURSE STRUCTURE The course is based at Weston College. You are also classed as a Bath Spa Student and will have access to the University facilities. There’s a strong emphasis on the applied nature of art and design, so that you will be well prepared to move directly into employment or art practice. The vocational focus of the course includes ‘live’ projects from the creative industries and businesses, outside placements in studios, galleries, museums, foundries and animation companies, and work placements alongside art / design practitioners. Modules cover topics ranging from the creative industries to professional practice and practice and theory. . Taught sessions will include lectures, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, tutorials and critiques. Work-based learning alongside art practitioners will take place through a range of external placements, and will help prepare you for employment in the creative industries. You’ll be assessed in a variety of ways, including 2D and 3D finished artwork and preparation work (including sketchbooks); essays; seminar presentations; seminar reports, journals and case studies; and practice in the workplace. YOUR FUTURE CAREER This course leads to employment in the creative industries: self employment as an artist/designer /crafts person; gallery/ museum administration; community based art work; prop making for theatre, television or animation companies. If you successfully complete this course you can apply to progress to the third year of an honours degree at Bath Spa University (subject to places being available, and there may be a selection process). Alternatively you can apply to the BA (Hons) Contemporary Art and Professional Studies at Weston College.

CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE UCAS CODE: W900 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: In the range BTEC MMP-MPP; A-levels CDD–DDD (applicants with only two A-levels considered individually) from Drama, Dance or Theatre Studies. Entry is by audition only. LOCATION: Circomedia in Bristol (UCAS Campus code H) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.circomedia.com info@circomedia.com

This two year, full-time course is taught at the internationally renowned circus-theatre school, Circomedia, located in the vibrant city of Bristol. The course uses circus and theatre techniques to create new forms of physical performance. This specialist qualification focuses on producing professional, multidisciplinary performance pioneers. COURSE STRUCTURE With a central emphasis on practical creativity and breadth of styles rather than intense specialisation, you will locate circus disciplines in their historical and contemporary contexts. You will also learn how to manage yourself as a professional, you’ll promote your own work and perform in a range of formats and professional environments. The course is comprised of five main areas: – Specialist Choices (Acrobatics, Aerial, Equilibristics and Manipulation or Physical Theatre) – P erformance, Movement, Voice and Creative Studies – Body Training – Complementary Studies – including Practical, Technical and Academic Theory – Practice and Evaluations.

Year 1 In Year 1 you’ll discover and develop a solid technical foundation in your chosen skill area. You will explore your own optimum performance range, developing choreographic skills along with an understanding of the cultural and commercial contexts of contemporary circus practice. Year 2 In Year 2 you will broaden your range of styles, techniques and understanding. You will reinterpret work through different mediums and for different audiences, building up a diverse portfolio of work and creating a specific act or piece of work over an extended period. The course will also develop and professionalise your understanding of the performing arts sector. Upon graduation, you will be well equipped with the industry specific skills necessary to promote and stage your own work and to manage yourselves in a variety of industry contexts. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Circomedia has a high success rate of individuals finding professional work. Students have gone on to work solo, set up their own schools and companies, perform on TV and film, and into teaching. If you successfully complete this course you can apply to progress to a Year 3 ‘top-up’ for a full degree in Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

UCAS CODE: X315 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Taught at Weston College, Weston-super-Mare (UCAS Campus code C) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 TYPICAL OFFERS: Assessed individually, BTEC MMP-MPP in Childcare or related subjects; A-levels in the range CDD–DDD (those studying only two A-levels considerd individually), Access to Higher Education course. If you do not possess the relevant entry requirements, other qualifications and experience may be taken into account. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis. Please be aware that you will be required to complete a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application through Bath Spa University as part of the admissions process for this course. MORE INFORMATION: www.bathspa.ac.uk www.weston.ac.uk he.unit@weston.ac.uk

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to work with young children in any setting, from nursery to reception class. The course provides the theory and practice to enable you to become an effective practitioner, in line with government recognition of the importance of high level practitioners in early years development. The course provides extensive placements to ensure that you have a good knowledge of many different types of childcare. The course is taught at Weston College in Weston-superMare so this is where you would be based. However you would be classed as a Bath Spa University student and have access to the University facilities. COURSE STRUCTURE This two-year course includes study skills to provide you with the competences needed for effective academic work. The modules provide a mixture of theory and principles that underpin good practice, and explore current issues around children and how to make the best provision for children from birth to five. Modules cover a range of topics to enable you to consider your current practice in light of research and policy

and supporting you to reflect and develop and make changes to your practice. Year 1 Modules cover issues such as children and childhood; choices on theory and practice; the learning environment; celebrating diversity. Year 2 Holistic development and learning; protecting children; working with the family and carers; issues in early years. You will be assessed in a variety of ways including written essays, presentations, portfolios and a research project. YOUR FUTURE CAREER The course is designed to provide you with the professional knowledge and skills to develop your professional role in an early years setting to actively support the national agenda for childcare. You will be prepared to work in a variety of roles in early years and childcare settings such as children’s centres, nurseries and schools. You may also have the opportunity to continue on to the work-based Early Years Education Honours top-up at Weston College. You can enter the early years sector at this point, or after completing the Honours top-up apply to progress onto an initial teacher training course to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or onto an Early Years Teacher course. If you wish to do this you will need a Science GCSE at C or above as well as Maths and English.

EARLY YEARS

UCAS CODE: X310 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 LOCATION: Taught at New College Swindon (UCAS Campus code L); Weston College, Weston-super-Mare (UCAS Campus code C) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 ASSESSMENT: By written papers and presentations. There are no written exams. TYPICAL OFFERS: Appropriate accredited Level 3 qualification (for example A-levels or vocational qualifications) in Early Years, Childcare or Playwork (or equivalent). PLUS, Experienced practitioners currently working in the sector. Candidates will be assessed on an individual basis. Please be aware that you will be required to complete a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application through Bath Spa University as part of the admissions process for this course. MORE INFORMATION: www.bathspa.ac.uk www.newcollege.ac.uk www.weston.ac.uk

Are you an early years practitioner with recent experience in a setting or mainstream classroom with children up to the age of eight? This course will enable you to develop your career as an early years practitioner into leadership and further professional roles in the early childhood education and care sector. In line with the national and local drives to improve the career pathways of early years practitioners, this course gives you the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of early childhood education and care by taking a hands on approach to your learning. Work-place learning is central to our degree, so you will maintain your current role in an early years setting while you study – which means you will have continuity of professional experience and will be able to put your new pedagogical learning into practice to benefit the children and families with whom you currently work. You will also have opportunities to critically engage with international early childhood education and care debates and practices.

COURSE STRUCTURE In your first year, you will be able to use reflection as a key personal and professional tool. We will explore the role of the practitioner in supporting babies and young children learn and develop. We will focus on the importance of play and you will develop your understanding of holistic health and well being in childhood. In your second year, you will be able to consider diversity and inclusion, the place of the child and family in society and the rights of the child. Crucially, your second year culminates in carrying out a small scale early childhood research project, on a topic chosen by you and based on your current professional interests. You will be supported by a college tutor to carry out this research which will prepare you for ongoing study and professional development. YOUR FUTURE CAREER The course is designed to provide you with the professional knowledge and skills to help you develop your role in an early years setting as a leader, manager or professional development trainer or teacher. Following your Foundation degree, you can apply to progress to the third year of the BA (Hons) Early Years at Bath Spa (see page 50). This is subject to places being available and there may be a selection process. Successful completion of the BA Hons allows you to apply to progress onto an initial teacher training course to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You can also apply to the Top Up BA Hons Early Years Education course at Weston College WHAT DO STUDENTS SAY? “I’d thoroughly recommend this Foundation Degree, not only as a valuable learning tool for your current career but as a way of up-skilling your whole life. It makes your brain think in creative ways and you begin to look at everything differently. The course content was varied and interesting. I really enjoyed the assignments and getting my teeth into new ways of thinking and then putting them into practice at work.”

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EDUCATION STUDIES FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS UCAS CODE: X900 TYPICAL OFFERS: Appropriate accredited Level 3 qualifications (For example A-levels or vocational qualifications) Plus Working as a teaching assistant with some experience of the role. Candidates will be assessed on an individual basis. Please be aware that you will be required to complete a new Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Application through Bath Spa University as part of the admissions process for this course. LOCATION: Wiltshire College Salisbury (UCAS Campus code D) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.wiltshire.ac.uk info@wiltshire.ac.uk

As a teaching assistant, you have a crucial role in supporting successful learning and inclusion for all children. This course gives you the opportunity to consider in depth current aspects of supporting learning in educational environments and will help you develop your professional role and career by improving your qualifications ABOUT THE COURSE This is a two-year degree in which workplace learning is central so that you will study alongside your current work as a teaching assistant, attending College for one day a week. Underpinned by supporting you to develop and change practice through professional reflection, the course will introduce you to a range of perspectives on education by connecting your practice to theory and research In the first year, you will explore the context of the curriculum from Foundation Stage to the end of secondary education, consider the importance of engaging in inclusive practices in education, reflect upon developing an inclusive learning environment and be introduced to key theories and research concerning the nature of learning and development and effective teaching methods. You will then be supported by your college tutor to apply your new learning directly into your role.

In your second year, you will investigate working in teams and partnerships along with strategies and research based approaches to supporting children with emotional, behavioural and specific learning needs. You will also experience the exciting opportunity of carrying out a research enquiry into an area of professional interest chosen by you. YOUR FUTURE CAREER The course is designed to provide you with the professional knowledge and skills to develop your professional profile and can provide you with a route into teaching or into other careers in education or with young people. Many students progress further in their academic study. Following your Foundation degree, you can apply to progress to the third year of the BA (Hons) Education at Bath Spa (see page 50). This is subject to places being available and there may be a selection process. Successful completion of the BA Hons allows you to apply to progress onto an initial teacher training course to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN SKILLS UCAS CODE: W232 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: BTEC MMP–MPP; A-levels CDD–DDD; candidates with only two A-levels considered individually. Art or Design, Textiles or related subject. OR Art Foundation course. All applicants will be interviewed. See page 28 LOCATION: Bath College (UCAS Campus code E) LENGTH: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.bathcollege.ac.uk enquiries@bathcollege.ac.uk

The course covers both fashion and textiles in equal measure, providing the opportunity to follow your chosen path in the fashion and textile industry. The course aims to train students primarily through experience of practice in designing and making, giving a sound practical skills base. You’ll be based at Bath College, but you are able to use Bath Spa University’s facilities such as the specialist Art and Design library and attend the visiting speaker programme. COURSE STRUCTURE The course is run at Bath College in the centre of Bath and provides a lively and demanding introduction to the basics of fashion and textiles with the emphasis on innovation, skills and creativity. Throughout the course you will be given a wide range of skills and experiences, both technical and creative, supported by an understanding of cultural, social and business skills. In Year 1 you are introduced to technical and design processes in fashion and textile including: drawing, visual research, digital media, fashion Illustration, fashion design skills, pattern cutting, sewing / construction skills, stand modelling, knit, embroidery / fabric manipulation, print, plus historical and cultural understanding of fashion and textiles. There are also opportunities for study visits in the UK and overseas and a visiting lecturer series.

In Year 2 the emphasis is to develop creatively and professionally, working more as independent learners. Further fashion and textile design skills are developed including digital design for fashion and textiles (both CAD and CAM), fashion illustration, flats and specs, sewing / construction skills, pattern cutting. The practice-based work is supported by historical and critical studies and professional practice. This year also provides opportunities for work placements and live industry projects. You will create a portfolio of work and create a final collection either as a fashion collection with textiles or a textiles collection for fashion. The final collection will be displayed as a static exhibition. On successful completion of your Foundation Degree you can apply to progress to Year 3 of an associated Honours Degree course at this, or another, university. At Bath Spa you would apply to the BA Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors course (see page 42) or BA Fashion Design course (see page 41), subject to places being available, interview and submission of a clear proposal of final study in Historical and Critical Studies YOUR FUTURE CAREER Professional practice and entrepreneurial skills are embedded within the course to help you prepare for your future career. This course offers graduates a broad career route, which includes in-house designer, freelance fashion designer, freelance textile designer for fashion, embroiderer, pattern cutter, manufacturing / production assistant, quality control assistant, buying and merchandising.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

UCAS CODE: W210 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: BTEC Art and Design or other designbased course MMP–MPP; A-levels CDD– DDD; candidates with only two A-levels considered individually. OR Art Foundation course. See page 28 LOCATION: Weston College, Westonsuper-Mare (UCAS Campus code C) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.weston.ac.uk he.unit@weston.ac.uk

A skills-based course with strong commercial links to the creative industries, focusing on professional and practical skills development and design studio work. This course aims to equip you with a relevant, thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the design industry. The ‘Design Studio’ will be the central hub and ethos of the course, providing an introduction to the working studio culture and providing you with an insight into the day-today running of a commercial studio. You’ll work on live projects, working to briefs set in collaboration with various industries, so that you gain a real understanding of commercial design. The course is taught by practising creative professionals and has strong commercial links within the local design industry. COURSE STRUCTURE You will work on projects from concept stage through to implementation, developing skills both for print and digital disciplines. You’ll become expert in the use of industry-standard software, working in state-of-the-art Graphic Design Studios and Digital Media Suites at Weston College’s University Campus, with your own dedicated workspace available five days a week. Work-based learning is central to the course, allowing you to develop a portfolio of work and skills for your future career development. Alongside your practical and creative skills, you will become competent in effective client liaison and project management. In each of the two years of the course you will study three modules, ranging from practical design skills, to design in context, and creative showcase.

Throughout the course the emphasis will be on developing the skills necessary to work in the design and media industry. You’ll be taught by enthusiastic lecturers who have extensive experience in the design industry. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Graduates from this course will be prepared to work in the graphic design and digital media industries. Possible career areas include: graphic designer; art director; web designer; interactive designer; studio assistant; production designer. On successful completion of the Foundation Degree you can also apply to progress to the third year of the BA (Hons) Graphic Communication degree at Bath Spa University’s Sion Hill campus (this is subject to places being available and there may be a selection process). Alternatively you can apply to the BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Work-based). This programme, which is based at Weston College, is available either full-time (one year) or part-time. It allows you to progress from the Foundation Degree to Honours level using the workplace as a learning environment, and you will develop research and project management skills by undertaking a major work-based project and managing a full-class touring exhibition from concept to implementation.

MUSIC PRODUCTION/ MUSIC PRODUCTION AND ARTIST DEVELOPMENT UCAS CODE: Music Production: J930 Music Production and Artist Development: WV38 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: BTEC MMP–MPP in Music Practice, Music Technology, Performing Arts; A-level grades CDD–DDD in Popular Music, Music Technology or Music (candidates with only two A-levels considered individually). Candidates who do not have the standard qualifications but who are over 21 and have music industry experience will be considered. In addition you will need a portfolio of music production recordings, music technology experience and hardware / software knowledge. See page 28 LOCATION: Music Production Weston College, Weston-super-Mare (UCAS Campus code C) Music Production and Artist Development Bath College (UCAS Campus code E) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016) : See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.weston.ac.uk he.unit@weston.ac.uk www.bathcollege.ac.uk enquiries@bathcollege.ac.uk

incorporating aural awareness, acoustics and music industry studies. The course aims to equip you with a broad-based set of skills relating to music production, including software literacy, studio production techniques and live sound. These subject-based skills are developed through practical assignments which include studio projects, front-of-house mixing for other students’ performances and work placements with local music industry employers. Over the two year course you will study modules covering advanced audio software skills; studio techniques; aural awareness; acoustics; sound design; live sound techniques; and marketing. You will also explore the music industry through a Professional Studies module, and you will undertake industry-based projects. Some modules are shared with Popular Music (page 101), so you will have opportunities to collaborate with performing musicians from this course if you are based at Weston or Bath campuses.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER Graduates from this course will be prepared to work in many aspects of the music production industry including live sound, the music industry superstructure, and events Do you want to develop your skills management. and understanding of music and If you successfully complete this audio production techniques relating course you can apply to progress to to commercial trends and current technologies? You don’t need to be a the third year of a full honours degree performing musician to apply for this at our Newton Park campus (this is subject to places being available, and course, but you will need a high there may be a selection process). standard of music technology literacy and you’ll be expected to demonstrate a body of recorded work that shows your music production skills. This two-year full-time course is taught at our FE partner colleges, Weston College and Bath College. You’ll have access to industry-standard equipment throughout the course. You’ll be working in fully-equipped digital recording studios, running Pro Tools HD and Logic Pro on Apple Macs. Apple Mac labs support class teaching, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Reason. Live sound modules are supported by large-scale PA systems, which for some projects are provided by local employers and venues. COURSE STRUCTURES The curriculum covers three broad areas of learning – practical /professional skills development; recording and production activities; and core academic skills,

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MUSICAL THEATRE

UCAS CODE: WW34 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: BTEC MMP–MPP in Performing Arts, Dance, Drama or Theatre Studies; A-level grades CDD–DDD in related subjects. See page 28 Alternative qualifications and non-traditional entry applications will be considered. Group and / or individual auditions will be held. LOCATION: Wessex Academy of Performing Arts, Weston College, Weston-super-Mare (UCAS Campus code C) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.weston.ac.uk he.unit@weston.ac.uk

If you want a practical, performerbased course in which you will develop musical theatre performance skills in acting, singing and dance – then this is the course for you. Industry awareness is a key feature of this programme and as well as gaining a practical and theoretical understanding of Musical Theatre as an art form, you will develop the necessary skills and industrial awareness to prepare you for work in a broad range of employment fields. You will develop an understanding of the American and European Musical Theatre repertoire in its historical and cultural context. COURSE STRUCTURE Students on this two-year full-time course are based at The Wessex Academy of Performing Arts at Weston College, Weston-super-Mare. The delivery of the programme is based on the concept of the ‘intelligent performer’ who combines technical accomplishments, contextual understanding and the necessary business skills to generate work for themselves within a broad range of employment fields. You will undertake weekly skills classes in acting, singing and dance and will learn how to apply both practical skills and contextual awareness through a series of process-driven, skills-based practical projects that will explore the relationship between the disciplines of acting, singing and dance. Industry awareness is a key feature of this course and will be delivered through classes with visiting industry lecturers, employment-related workshops in Year 1 and a professional work placement in Year 2. There may be opportunities for you to undertake work placements in other

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countries, such as Germany and Switzerland, which have flourishing Musical Theatre industries. Whether undertaken locally or abroad, the aim of work placements will be to serve both as an educational resource and as a way of increasing your employability in your chosen field. On successful completion of the Foundation Degree, you can apply to progress to the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at Weston College in Year 3 (subject to places being available). Entry to Year 3 will be by interview and audition and is normally restricted to applicants who have completed the Foundation Degree in full. Building on the integration of theory and practice in the FdA Musical Theatre, the third year BA encourages increased student autonomy in the application of skills and knowledge. YOUR FUTURE CAREER The course aims to prepare you for careers in musical theatre, music, theatre and media industries, community arts and teaching.

UCAS CODE: W492 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: In the range BTEC MMP–MPP; in Drama, Dance or Theatre Studies; A-levels in range CDD–DDD. Applicants with two A-levels considered individually. ENTRY CRITERIA: Entry is by audition only. See page 28 LOCATION: Wessex Academy of Performing Arts, Weston College, Weston-super-Mare, (UCAS Campus code C) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.weston.ac.uk he.unit@weston.ac.uk

This is a practical actor training course: it will develop your vocal, physical, emotional and technical skills, allowing you to build these essentials in workshops and sessions and then channel this learning into rehearsal and production practice. COURSE STRUCTURE The Foundation Degree in Performing Arts is based in the Wessex Academy of Performing Arts at Weston College in Weston-super-Mare, where you will be based. The approach is one of ‘theatre-asplaying’ in an ensemble or company context. In play we are the most creative and great emphasis is placed upon exploration of the self and the world around us. Throughout the course, you will engage in all aspects of performance making. The course is practice based and makes extensive use of visiting industry professionals as a means of instilling professional rigour in your training. You will be taught by a highly experienced body of staff practitioners. The course excels in its fusion of professional actors and undergraduates working together in the creation of events. The course has established working partnerships with a variety of venues including the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton, the Tobacco Factory Theatre in Bristol and the Bike Shed Theatre in Exeter. Partnerships are also well established with theatres and universities in Poland, Germany and America. In Year 1, modules in acting, individual exploration and performance skills will introduce you to the ‘art of playing’ as an overarching framework for gaining and practicing performance skills and for understanding performance. In Year 2 you will concentrate on production and performance. You will

develop your understanding of performance both through theoretical research and through practical engagement, and you will produce more challenging and innovative work. You will work with visiting specialists and tutors in the application of performance skills for the creation of multifaceted theatre. Previous visiting practitioners include Steven Berkoff, Forkbeard Fantasy Theatre Company & Candoco Company. YOUR FUTURE CAREER As a graduating student you will have the skills and knowledge to begin to work in theatre in one of its many forms. During your second year you will begin to investigate professional pathways in the industry and gain the necessary tools to enter into the wider profession. At the end of Year 2 you may apply to progress to the third year of the BA (Hons) Acting course at Bath Spa University. This is subject to places being available, and entry is subject to an interview/audition. You may also apply to progress to the Year 3 ‘top-up’ in Performing Arts at Weston College.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS / FOUNDATION DEGREES WITH OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

POPULAR MUSIC

UCAS CODE: W340 INSTITUTION CODE: B20 TYPICAL OFFERS: BTEC MMP–MPP in Music Practice, Music Technology, Performing Arts; A-level grades CDD–DDD in Popular Music, Music Technology or Music (candidates with only two A-levels considered individually). Grade V111 Rockschool (guitar, keyboard, bass, drums, voice) accepted in lieu of one A-level. Portfolio of music recordings required (assessed via CD/digital demo or audition). High level of performance skills, e.g. voice, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums. Candidates who do not have the standard qualifications but are over 21 and have music industry experience will be considered. See page 28 LOCATION: Weston College, Westonsuper-Mare, (UCAS Campus code C) LENGTH: 2 years full-time TUITION FEE (2016): See page 95 MORE INFORMATION: www.weston.ac.uk he.unit@weston.ac.uk

This course is tailored to support musicians who wish to work as performers, session musicians, songwriters and arrangers, become freelance players/producers of their own music or promote their own band. You will develop musical performance and analysis skills in parallel with an understanding of the music industry. You will need to be a performing musician to apply for this course (some of the modules are performance based) and you will need to demonstrate a high standard of instrumental or vocal proficiency at audition or through your portfolio. As the course progresses your musical performance and analysis skills will develop and you will gain a sound understanding of the music industry, particularly local commercial trends. You have access to industry standard equipment, including fully equipped band rehearsal and instrumental teaching spaces; facilities also include digital recording studios, running Pro Tools HD and Logic Pro on Apple Macs. Live sound modules are supported by large-scale PA systems, which for some projects are provided

by local employers and venues. There are weekly performance opportunities in venues around the South West, along with studio residential visits throughout the year, offering professional recording opportunities. COURSE STRUCTURE This two year fulltime course is taught at our FE partner college, Weston College, in Weston-super-Mare. The curriculum covers three broad areas of learning – practical / professional skills development; performance and composition; and core academic skills, incorporating music theory, popular musicology and music industry studies. The course aims to equip you with a broad-based set of skills relating to popular music, including instrumental proficiency, music theory and live performance. These subject-based skills are developed through practical assignments which include studio projects, live band-based gigs (see the ‘Music Production’ sister programme on page 99) and work placements with local music industry employers. You receive instrumental lessons as part of the course. Over the twoyear course you will study modules covering performance; studio techniques; music theory; live sound techniques; and marketing. Some modules are shared with Music Production (page 99), so you will have opportunities to collaborate with music producers from this course. YOUR FUTURE CAREER Graduates from this course will be prepared to work in many areas of the music industry. Typical career destinations include performance, instrumental teaching, promotion and events management. If you successfully complete this course you can apply to progress to the third year of a full honours degree at our Newton Park campus (this is subject to places being available, and there may be a selection process).

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CourseS and combinations Single / Specialised Awards – BA / BSc (Hons)

Single / Specialised Awards – BA / BSc (Hons)

Page

Course Title

UCAS Code

Award

Page

Course Title

UCAS Code

Award

WW2R

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Food with Nutrition

D6B4

BSc (Hons) – Specialised

Film and Screen Studies

W620

BA (Hons) – Single

Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object Acting

W41O

BA (Hons) – Specialised

38V4

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Biology

C100

BSc (Hons) – Single

Biology (Conservation Biology)

86T4

BSc (Hons) – Single

Film, Television and Digital Production Geography

F800

BSc (Hons) – Single

Biology (Human Biology)

N3K2

BSc (Hons) – Single

Geography (Physical)

FF80

BSc (Hons) – Single

Business and Management

NN12

BA (Hons) – Single

Geography (Human)

LL77

BSc (Hons) – Single

Business and Management (Human Resource Management) Business and Management (Marketing) Business and Management (Tourism Management) Business and Management (Accounting) Business and Management (International Business) Business and Management (Festivals and Events) Business and Management (Entrepreneurship) Commercial Music

N600

BA (Hons) – Single

LF81

BSc (Hons) – Specialised

N500

BA (Hons) – Single

Global Development and Sustainability Graphic Communication

W200

BA (Hons) – Specialised

History

V100

BA (Hons) – Single

History of Art and Design

R327

BA (Hons) – Single

Human Nutrition

B400

BSc (Hons) – Specialised

Media Communications

P390

BA (Hons) – Single

Music

W300

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Photography

WPQ3

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Psychology

C800

BSc (Hons) – Single

Religions, Philosophies and Ethics

VV65

BA (Hons) – Single

Sociology

L300

BSc (Hons) – Single

Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors – Integrated Masters Theatre Production

WW27

BA (Hons) – Specialised

W231

W431

BA (Hons) – Specialised

80 80 80 81 81

N832 N400 OT6Y N285

BA (Hons) – Single BA (Hons) – Single BA (Hons) – Single BA (Hons) – Single

M362

BA (Hons) – Single

W304

BA (Hons) – Specialised

W385

Commercial Music – Integrated Masters Contemporary Arts Practice

W190

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Creative Arts

(Below)

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Creative Computing (Animation)

T6M2

BSc (Hons) – Specialised

Creative Computing (Gaming)

6T3D

BSc (Hons) – Specialised

8GD3

BSc (Hons) – Specialised

Creative Computing (Software Development) Creative Media Practice

WP93

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Creative Writing

W800

Criminology

382M

Dance

W500

BA (Hons) – Single

Drama

W400

BA (Hons) – Single

Education Studies

X300

BA (Hons) – Single

Education – Early Years

X312

BA (Hons) – Specialised

X392

BA (Hons) – Single

Education – International Education Education – Youth and Community Studies Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) Education, Early Years (Primary Teaching Pathway) Education (Primary Teaching Pathway with a second subject:) Art Biology Business and Management Creative Writing Dance Drama English Literature Geography History Media Communications Mixed Media Textiles Music Psychology Sociology Study of Religions English Literature

XW11 XC11 XN11 XW18 XW15 XW14 XQ13 XF18 XV11 XP13 XWC2 XW13 XC18 XL13 XV16 Q300

BA (Hons) – Single

Environmental Science

F900

BSc (Hons) – Specialised

Fashion Design

W233

BA (Hons) – Specialised

Fine Art

W101

BA (Hons) – Specialised

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50 49 49 49

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Course Title

BA (Hons) – Single

Art

BSc (Hons) – Single

L590

BA (Hons) – Specialised

X301

BA (Hons) – Specialised

X311

BA (Hons) – Specialised BA / BSc (Hons) – Specialised

Ceramics and Sculpture WW1G

Creative Writing

Dance

Drama

Music

Textiles

Graphic Arts

WW19

WW15

WW1L

WW13

WW12

WWCF

WW28

WW2M WW2L

WW2H

W290

W294

WW28

WW95

WW4Y

WW93

WWX2

WW82

Ceramics and Sculpture Creative Writing Dance

WW2M

WW95

WW5K

WW53

WW52

WW5F

Drama

WW2L

WW4Y

WW5K

WW3K

WW2K

WW42

Music

WW2H

WW93

WW53

WW3K

WWH2

WW32

Mixed Media Textiles

W290

WWX2

WW52

WW2K

WWH2

W295

Graphic Arts

W294

WW82

WW5F

WW42

WW32

W295

Foundation Degrees Page

Course Title

UCAS Code

Award

Contemporary Art and Professional Studies

WV44

FdA

Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance

W900

FdA

Early Childhood Studies

X315

FdA

Early Years

X310

FdA

Education Studies for Teaching Assistants

X900

FdA

Fashion and Textile Design Skills

W232

FdA

Graphic Design

W210

FdA

Music Production

J930

FdA

Music Production and Artist Development

WV38

FdA

100

Musical Theatre

WW34

FdA

100

Performing Arts

W492

FdA

101

Popular Music

W340

FdA

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Combined Awards

Drama

Education Studies

English Literature

Film and Screen Studies

See P.102

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Biology Page 88

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NC11

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WC91 WC51 CW1L CX13 CQ13 CW16 CF18

Business and Management Page 79

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NC11

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AY26

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NW19 NW15 NW1L NX13

Contemporary Arts Practice Page 39

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W1I1

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Creative Computing Page 58

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AY26

W1I1

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78G3

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78G3

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See P.102

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Dance Page 74

See WC51 NW15 P.102

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See P.102

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Drama Page 75

See P.102

CW1L NW1L

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See P.102

Education Studies Page 50

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CX13 NX13

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WX83 WX53 XW34

English Literature Page 68

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CQ13

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7Y54

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WQ93 WQ53 QW3L XQ33

Film and Screen Studies Page 55

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CW16 NW16

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M53W

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WW86 WW56 WW46 XW36 QWH6

Geography Page 90

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CF18

NF18

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Heritage Page 61

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NV17

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39G5

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History Page 62

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CV11 NV11

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4CV5

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History of Art Page 46

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I1V3

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Media Communications Page 56

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CP19

NP19

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672N 6N1G WP99 WP49 WP4H XP39

Mixed Media Textiles Page 37

See P.102

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See P.102

Music Page 76

See CW13 NW13 P.102

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See P.102

See XW33 QW33 WW63 FW83 P.102

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WV85 WV55 WV45 XV35 QV3M

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R2Y6

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WP84

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Creative Writing Page 67 Criminology Page 83

See P.102 WC91 NW19 –

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Publishing Page 69

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Psychology Page 84

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CC18 NC18

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UN28

Sociology Page 85

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CL13 NL13

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D32H WL93

Study of Religions Page 65

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CV16 NV16

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Graphic Arts Page 37

See P.102

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NP14

–

– –

See P.102

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CV11

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CP19

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CW13 CV1M CC18

NW16 NF18 NV17 NV11

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NP19

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NW13 NV1M NC18 NP14

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See P.102

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See P.102

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CL13

CV16

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NL13 NV16

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39G5

4CV5

I1V3

672N

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R2Y6

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WV91

–

WP99

See P.102

3W19

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6N1G

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See WX53 WQ53 WW56 WF58 P.102

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WV51

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WP49

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VW1L

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XV31

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7Y54 M53W

See WX83 WQ93 WW86 WF98 P.102 –

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D32H

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See P.102

See WV55 WC58 P.102

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WV56

See P.102

WP4H

See P.102

See WV45 CW8L P.102

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WL4H WV46

See P.102

XP39

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XW33 XV35

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XL33

QWH6 QF38 QV37 QV31 Q3V3 QP39

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XW34 QW3L WW46 WL49 –

XF38 –

XQ33 XW36 XF38 –

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QF38 WL67 QV37

–

Q3V3

–

QP39 WP6H

–

PQ43

–

XC38

XV36

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QW33 QV3M QC38 PQ43

QL33 QV36

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WC68 PP3K

WL63 WV66

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WL67

–

WP6H

–

WW63

–

FV87

FV81

–

FW83

LV75

FC88

–

FL83

–

FV87

–

VP93

–

3HD1

–

FV81

VV71

–

VP19

–

VC18

VP14

VL13

VV16

–

V7V3

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V3P4

–

VP93

VP19

–

PC98

PP34

PL93

–

See P.102

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See P.102

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VW13

–

PW93

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VV71 V7V3

VW13 VV15 –

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PW93 PV3M

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WV3M WC38

–

WL33 WV36

See P.102

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LV75

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VV15

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PV3M

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WV3M

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VC58

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VL53

VV56

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PP3K

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3HD1

VP14

V3P4

PP34

–

VC18

–

PC98

–

WC38 VC58

–

VL13

–

PL93

–

WL33 VL53 CL83

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LV36

–

VV16

–

WV36 VV56 CV86

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LV36

–

See P.102

–

WL4H XL33 QL33 WL63 FL83

See P.102

See See WV85 WC88 WP84 WL93 WV96 P.102 P.102 UN28

WV96 WV56 WV46 XV36 QV36 WV66 See P.102

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WC58 CW8L XC38 QC38 WC68 FC88 –

Graphic Arts

See P.102

Study of Religions

–

Sociology

I1V3

Publishing

–

Psychology

–

WV91 WV51 VW1L XV31 QV31 P3V1

Philosophy and Ethics Page 64

CV1M NV1M

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3W19 WF98 WF58 WL49 –

–

Philosophy and Ethics

Dance

–

Music

Creative Writing

–

Mixed Media Textiles

Criminology

–

Media Communications

Creative Computing

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History of Art

Contemporary Arts Practice

–

History

Business and Management

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Heritage

Biology

Art Page 36

Geography

Art

Degree codes – BA / BSc (For * See Creative Arts on page 102)

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See P.102

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CL83 CV86

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VISIT US

Liverpool Nottingham

Birmingham

One of the best ways of finding out about Bath Spa University and what it would be like to be a student here is to visit us. – Find out about student life and support for students – Meet the staff and students – Attend presentations and workshops – Take a tour of the campus – View the student accommodation

How to book You will need to book a place on these Open Days please visit:

Cardiff

Bristol

www.bathspa.ac.uk/ study-with-us/open-days Or for further info email: opendays@bathspa.ac.uk

Oxford

London

Bath

Exeter Plymouth

Please note – if you are thinking about applying to a course based at one of our partner colleges, you would be advised to attend an Open Day or Evening at the college itself in order to talk to the teaching staff there and view the facilities.

OPEN DAY DATES FOR THE DIARY 2016

SATURDAY june

SATURDAY October

Saturday october

Saturday november

WEDNESdAY december

All subjects, both campuses

In addition to our main Open Days there are a number of opportunities to visit us. PARTNER COLLEGE OPEN DAYS FOR FOUNDATION DEGREE STUDENTS Each of our partner colleges holds Open Days for students interested in Foundation Degrees taught at the colleges. Please check the colleges’ websites for dates and booking arrangements (see page 95). CAMPUS TOURS Throughout the year there are regular tours of the campus, led by our student ambassadors, giving visitors the opportunity to look around the University (including halls of residence) on a normal working day and get a ‘feel’ for life at Bath Spa. For dates and online bookings see: www.bathspa.ac.uk/prospectus/open INDIVIDUAL VISITS We are happy for visitors to come and visit on an individual basis at most times (the exception would be when there are particular events on campus such as Freshers’ Week or Graduation). We ask visitors to report to main reception at either campus, where they will be given information to enable them to take a ‘selfguided’ tour of the campus. Please note that there is permit parking only at the Newton Park campus. Permits can be obtained from the Security Lodge at the entrance to the campus.

All subjects, both campuses

MATURE AND ACCESS LEARNERS If you are thinking about returning to education after a break from studying, advisors who are experienced in supporting mature students and Access learners are available for consultation on our main Open Days. Meeting an advisor will enable you to find out more about what is like to be a mature student Bath Spa University and talk over any issues of particular concern that you might have. There are also opportunities to meet and talk with current mature undergraduates and undergraduates who come to study at the University through the Access to Higher Education route. Annual Access Conference: Learners on Access to Higher Education courses in further education colleges are also invited to attend an annual one-day Access Conference. The Access Conference brings together Access learners and advisors from regional universities to take part in a day of motivational activities. ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Each year our widening participation team organises a programme of events for younger students from schools and colleges to raise awareness of, and aspirations to higher education. A range of activity days are held on campus and give younger students a taste of university life. We also run a programme of activities with our Academic Schools, including a range of Sixth Form Conferences, to help raise attainment and provide students with an insight into how subjects are studied at university level.

All subjects, both campuses

Sion Hill campus only: Bath School of Art and Design subjects

VISITS TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Our staff and specially trained student ambassadors visit schools and colleges to give talks, attend careers events and parent evenings. POST APPLICATION VISITS If you apply to us and are offered a place you will have another opportunity to visit us, so don’t worry if you don’t have the chance to visit us before making your application. For most courses applicants will be invited to special Applicant Visit Days, usually between February and April. These are for applicants only, and are designed to help you make up your mind whether or not to accept any offer made to you. Some courses require auditions and / or interviews, and visit arrangements are therefore slightly different. Details of the application process are on page 30. CONTACT US For information on general Open Days and visits contact our Recruitment and Events team: email opendays@bathspa.ac.uk. Tel 01225 875831. For information on activities for young people, mature student and Access learner drop-in sessions on main Open Days and the Access to Higher Education Conference contact our Widening Participation and Access Manager on 01225 876223, email: s.griffin@bathspa.ac.uk

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INDEX

MORE INFORMATION Enquiries about entry requirements and applying for courses admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries about student housing and living in halls accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk

COURSES Acting 71 Art 36 Biology 88 Biology: Conservation Biology 88 Human Biology 88 Business and Management: Accounting 80 Entrepreneurship 79 Festivals and Events 79 Human Resource Management 80 International Business 79 Marketing 79 Tourism Management 79 Ceramics and Sculpture 36 Commercial Music 72 Contemporary Arts Practice 39 Contemporary Art and Professional Studies 96 Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance 96 Creative Arts 35 Creative Computing: Animation 59 Gaming 59 Software Development 59 Creative Media Practice 53 Creative Music Technology 73 Creative Writing 67 Criminology 83 Dance 74 Drama 75 Early Years 50, 97 Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) 49 Education Studies: Early Years 50 International Education 50 Youth and Community 50 Education Studies for Teaching Assistants 98 English Literature 68 Environmental Science 87 Fashion and Textile Design Skills 98 Fashion Design 41 Film and Screen Studies 55 Film, Television and Digital Production 54

Fine Art Food with Nutrition Geography Global Development and Sustainability Graphic Arts Graphic Communication Graphic Design Heritage History History of Art and Design Human Nutrition Media Communications Mixed Media Textiles Music Music Production Musical Theatre Philosophy and Ethics Photography Popular Music Psychology Publishing Religions, Philosophy and Ethics Sociology Study of Religions Teacher Training Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors Theatre Production Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object Youth and Community Studies

38 92 90 91 37 44 99 61 62 46 93 56 37 76 99 100 64 45 101 84 69 63 85 65 49 42 77 40 51

GENERAL Access learners 24, 28, 104 Accommodation 10 Applications 30 Awards 102 Bath 14 Campus Visits – See Open Days 104 Campuses 7 Careers Service 18 Certificate of Global Citizenship 23 Colleges 95 Combined Awards 25, 103 Day Nursery 21 Disability 21 EcoCampus 09 Employment 18 Entry Requirements 28 Environmental Policy 09 Erasmus 23 Fees 26 Finances 26 Further Education Colleges, Partnerships 95 Global Academy of Liberal Arts 23 Global Citizenship 23 Halls of Residence 10 Integrated Masters Courses 42, 72 International Applications 30 International Exchanges 23 International Students 22 JobShop 18 Library Services 20 Living Costs 26 Loans 26 Mature Students 24, 28, 104 Medical Services 21 Modular Scheme 25 Money advice 26 Nursery 21 Open Days 104 Part-time Study 31 Qualifications 28 Residential Fees 10 Single Awards 25 Societies 16 Specialised Awards 25 Sports 16 Student Exchanges 23 Student Loans 26 Students’ Union 16 Studying Abroad 23 Tuition Fees 26 Volunteering 16 Welfare Office 21 Widening Access 24,28 Writing and Learning Centre 20

Enquiries about tuition fees myfinance@bathspa.ac.uk Advice about Bath Spa University bursaries bursaries@bathspa.ac.uk For money advice (and information on student loans and maintenance grants) and student welfare issues welfare@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries about open days and campus tours opendays@bathspa.ac.uk (See also www.bathspa.ac.uk for dates, booking form and FAQs) For enquiries from applicants / students with disabilities disability@bathspa.ac.uk For more copies of this prospectus, or for our other prospectuses (postgraduate and teacher training) prospectus@bathspa.ac.uk Other enquiries enquiries@bathspa.ac.uk Telephone 01225 875875 www.bathspa.ac.uk This prospectus is available in large print and Braille format on request. Published February 2016 The contents of this prospectus are correct at the time of going to press. We will try to publicise any changes to it. If a facility mentioned in this prospectus is of great importance to you, please check its continued availability with the Registry Department (Tel. 01225 875875) before you apply. The University will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational services described in this prospectus, but the operation of each course or module depends on recruiting viable numbers. If insufficient numbers enroll for a course or module we may not be able to run it. As a condition of enrolment all students will be required to abide by the policies and regulations of the University. If you accept an offer of a place at Bath Spa University you will receive further information about teaching, assessment and educational services offered by the University, as well as policies and regulations. Designed by: Mytton Williams Printed by: Linney Group

ART, DESIGN AND CRAFTS 35 Creative Arts 36 Art 36 Ceramics and Sculpture 37 Mixed Media Textiles 37 Graphic Arts 38 Fine Art 39 Contemporary Arts Practice 40 Three Dimensional Design: Idea Material Object 41 Fashion Design 42 Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors 44 Graphic Communication 45 Photography 46 History of Art and Design EDUCATION AND PATHWAYS TO TEACHING 49 Education (Primary Teaching Pathway) 50 Education Studies: Education, International Education, Early Years Education, Youth and Community Studies MEDIA AND FILM 53 Creative Media Practice 54 Film, Television and Digital Production 55 Film and Screen Studies 56 Media Communications COMPUTING 58 Creative Computing – Animation – Gaming – Software Development HISTORY, HERITAGE AND RELIGION 61 Heritage 62 History 63 Religions, Philosophies and Ethics 64 Philosophy and Ethics 65 Study of Religions ENGLISH AND WRITING 67 Creative Writing 68 English Literature 69 Publishing

96 Contemporary Circus and Physical Performance 97 Early Childhood Studies 97 Early Years 98 Education Studies for Teaching Assistants 98 Fashion and Textile Design Skills 93 Graphic Design 93 Music Production / Music Production and Artist Development 94 Musical Theatre 94 Performing Arts 101 Popular Music

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE 71 Acting 72 Commercial Music 73 Creative Music Technology 74 Dance 75 Drama 76 Music 77 Theatre Production

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