Your Offer Holder Day
Congratulations on your offer!
Welcome to your Bath Spa University Offer Holder Day.
This is your opportunity to get a taste of what student life is like here and learn more about your course. Take your time exploring our great facilities and campuses and find out more about the excellent support and opportunities available to you at Bath Spa.
We hope today helps you make an informed decision to study at Bath Spa University. We’re so excited to meet you and hope that you enjoy your visit!
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Why choose Bath Spa?
With great teaching, excellent facilities, and plenty of space for you to discover your best self, Bath Spa is more than just a university – we’re a unique and friendly community. Learn more about why Bath Spa is the place for you.
A NEW HOME
Your new home is ready and waiting for you. We offer a range of accommodation options to suit any of your wants and needs, so you can arrive at university knowing you’ll be living in comfort.
A CITY TO EXPLORE
Bath is a world-famous city with a thriving artistic, creative and cultural scene. You can walk the cobbled streets knowing that it's one of the safest places for students in the country. Fall in love with a new city, ripe with opportunity
OUTSTANDING SPACES AND FACILITIES
Our campuses have everything you need to realise your most ambitious projects. From our state-of-the-art studios, labs and performance spaces to our specialist workshops, fitted with industry-standard technology, you have the very best tools at your disposal to bring your dreams to life.
DISCOVER A NEW COMMUNITY
University is a great place to meet new friends and find new interests. With over 70 different clubs and societies, there’s something for everyone at the Bath Spa Students' Union. Try your hand at ceramics, join a competitive sports team, or even try out for a band; the possibilities are endless.
SUPPORTING YOU
Our community is at the heart of our work, and we strive to make university a place that both inspires you and makes you feel at home. Our Student Wellbeing Service and Careers Team are available around the clock to to help you make the most of your time at Bath Spa.
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Getting the most from your day
Take a look at our suggested checklist below to make the very most of your Offer Holder Day today.
Go to the Welcome Talk
Attend course taster sessions
Visit our student accommodation
Grab food at the Locksbrook Cafe
Take yourself on a trip into the city of Bath once your Offer Holder Day is over
QUESTIONS?
Ask one of our friendly staff or Student Ambassadors for help!
Refuel - where to eat on
campus
Food and drink are available in the Locksbrook Cafe. We offer vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options. A choice of confectionary, cakes, muffins and traybakes is also available, including our delicious pastries.
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A home away from home Finance
Whether you want to live in the bustling city centre or out in the rolling countryside, we offer a wide range of accommodation options to suit your needs. En-suite bathroom? Accessible space? On campus location? We’ve got you covered.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
All of our accommodation comes with free Wi-Fi and fully fitted kitchens. You’ll find everything you need to make living away from home convenient, comfortable and fun.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
Applications open on 28 February 2024 and close on 24 June 2024, with room prices ranging from £77 to £280 per week. Please check our website at: www.bathspa.ac.uk/accom for more details.
GUARANTEED OFFER OF ACCOMODATION
f you’re a full-time first year undergraduate student and choose Bath Spa as your firm choice, we can guarantee you an offer of accommodation for the 2024/2025 academic year - see our website for full details.
ACCOMODATION TOURS
You can take a guided accommodation tour with one of our Student Ambassadors.
Accommodation is open at today's offer holder day. Head to Twerton Mill or Charlton Court to see some of the rooms available, only a short walk from campus.
Accommodation is open at today's offer holder day. Head to Charlton Court or Twerton Mill whilst you're at Locksbrook, or hop onto a shuttle bus to visit Lakeside or Gardens at Newton Park campus.
Starting a degree may be a big investment, but the rewards last a lifetime. When it comes to funding your studies, Bath Spa has plenty of support in place to make sure you feel secure with your finances.
WHAT DO YOU PAY FOR?
• Tuition Fees (generally £9,250 a year)
This can be loaned from Student Finance England (SFE). To qualify for student finance for the 2024/2025 academic year, we strongly recommend that students apply no later than May 2024. Please note, fees may be subject to change, and we encourage you to check the gov.uk website regularly for updates.
• Living Costs
These include paying for accommodation, groceries, going out and so on. You can apply for a maintenance loan from SFE to help with these costs.
• Course Costs
Your course may incur additional fees in the form of art materials, field trips and specialist equipment. For more details on this, please check your course page on our website.
Find a part-time job
Don’t forget to budget
Use your student discount and shop smart
Research grants, awards and prizes
Cycle, walk and use public transport
FUNDING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Bath Spa University offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and other opportunities to help you fund your studies. For further information on the awards available, and their terms and conditions, please check our website, or speak to our Finance Team today.
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Supporting you Your Students' Union
Student Wellbeing Services are here for you. You can access professional advice, guidance and resources 24/7 at Bath Spa to help with any concerns that you may have, with support around accessibility, disability, general wellbeing, and physical or mental health.
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY
We provide information, guidance, advice and practical support to students who identify as disabled and neurodiverse, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism spectrum, mental ill-health, medical conditions and sensory or mobility impairments.
MEDICAL SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH
As a student, you can register with the University Medical Service and access it all year round. Our professional practitioners can also provide a range of interventions to enable the mental health of Bath Spa students.
WELLBEING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our Wellbeing Advisors offer non-clinical advice and practical guidance to coordinate the right support to suit your needs. They can also provide financial advice, including ensuring that you are able to access your full entitlement to student finance, and guidance if you are struggling with your personal finances.
SUPPORT FOR TRANS* AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS
Student Wellbeing Services provide a range of support for trans* and non-binary students, or any students who may be questioning their gender identity. We'll help you find your feet in a new environment, by providing support, guidance and care, and allowing you to express your identity however you wish.
ACADEMIC ADVICE
Based in Commons, the Academic Skills team (ASk) are here to help students in their academic pursuits. Each student at Bath Spa is also assigned an Academic Advisor upon their enrolment to support their academic and professional development at university.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
Chat with us today at the Student Wellbeing Services stand. You can also ask us a question via studentwellbeing@ bathspa.ac.uk.
Meet one of our friendly Care Dogs! These lovable pooches are often around on campus to provide support to students.
Your Students’ Union (SU) is here to represent you and your views, and to ensure that you have a positive and valuable experience at university. It can help you with your studies, meeting new friends, prepare you for the world of work and make your voice heard.
From Welcome Week to the end-of-year Summer Ball, the SU runs a year-round programme of events, so there’s always something fun to do!
FACILITIES
The SU building at Newton Park holds the Bar and Kitchen, which serves hot, cold and alcoholic drinks. It’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon studying with your course-mates or unwind in the evening with friends. Just next door, the SU Shop is open seven days a week with all the student essentials to keep you going. Upstairs, you’ll find the SU Gym, which offers over 40 stations with free weights, cardio machines and training zones, and has affordable memberships.
STUDENTS’ UNION ADVICE CENTRE
The SU Advice Centre can help you with a variety of issues you may be facing during your time at university. They provide free, non-judgemental and confidential advice to all Bath Spa students, and are readily available to support you with anything that you may need
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
There are endless opportunities to have fun and meet new people at Bath Spa. The SU boasts over 70 clubs and societies to its name, and there truly is something for everyone. If you can’t find one you want to join, you can always start your own! Take a look at some of our current societies on our website, including Afro-Caribbean Society, Alternative Music Society, Dance Society, Warhammer Society, and many more. If you can’t find one you want to join, you can always start your own!
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SUSTAINABILITY
We take our responsibility to protect and care for our people and planet seriously and are committed to making the world a better place, one student at a time. Over the last 10 years, we’ve reduced our carbon emissions by over 60% per m2, and increased recycling to 80% of all waste. In 2023, we were awarded a Gold Accreditation as a Hedgehog Friendly Campus, and in 2022 received a 1st Class Award from the People and Planet University League Table for our environmental efforts.
ADOBE CREATIVE CAMPUS
As an Adobe Creative Campus, when you join, you’ll be given access to the suite of Adobe programmes to use for your studies and personal use. This enables students to add creative value to their projects and learn important skills to prepare you for the world of work.
GO GLOBAL AND STUDY ABROAD
Our Go Global Team provides opportunities to study, work and undertake research worldwide throughout your time at university. We have over 50 partner universities worldwide who are more than welcoming to any students wishing to spend a semester studying with them. Visit our Go Global stand to find out more about the study abroad opportunities available to you.
CAREERS
At Bath Spa, your degree is more than a qualification- it's the key to the kind of future you want. Our Careers Team is here to help you prepare for your future in a field that both interests and inspires you. From internships to full-time positions, there are plenty of opportunities ripe for the taking, and if you’re unsure of what your future holds, we can help with that too.
Find out more at our Careers stand, or check out our website at www.bathspa.ac.uk/careers
Follow our suggested timetable to get the very most out of your visit today.
Remember, free refreshments are also available during your visit across campus.
10:00 Registration Opens
10:30 School Welcome Talk
11:00 Course Taster Session
13:00 - 15:00
Visit your course stand, chat with our university services teams and grab some lunch.
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The City of Bath
Bath is a world-famous, beautiful and unique city, with a thriving student community. We love being here and hope you will too! View rooms here today!
“Bath is a very friendly and vibrant city. I'm originally from the countryside, but making the move to Bath has been easy, and I feel right at home.”
David Fallaize,Graduate
1. QUIRKY SHOPPING
Full of independents, vintage shops and high street brands, Bath is a shopper’s paradise.
2. EXPLORE THE VIBRANT FOOD AND DRINK SCENE
Experience afternoon tea at Sally Lunn’s, grab dinner at Yak Yeti Yak, and enjoy the city’s rich array of restaurants, cafes and bars.
3. ENJOY THE OUTDOORS
Go paddleboarding down the River Avon, take a dip at Warleigh Weir, or even go trampolining at the Bath Sports and Leisure Centre.
4. WALK THROUGH HISTORY
The entire city of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; everywhere you step, you’re following the footsteps of thousands of past Bathonians. Experience the city’s vast history through its plethora of museums, galleries and heritage sites.
5. SPOT THE FILMING LOCATION
Bath has become renowned as a sought-after film location and hosts its own Film Festival every year. Why not go on a tour of your favourite Bridgerton spots, or see where Timothee Chalamet danced in Wonka?
Bath’s very own Little Theatre is immortalised in the final scene of Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox, with the cinema being a particular favourite of the director.
FUN FACT
Bath is famous for its association with Jane Austen, who lived here in the early 19th century.
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FUN FACT
Bath started out as a Roman spa and temple, built atop the area’s natural hot springs; hence our university’s name!
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FUN FACT
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Professor Sue Rigby, Vice-Chancellor
We hope you enjoy your visit!
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Admissions: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
Accommodation: accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk
Student Wellbeing Services: studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk
Student fees (Tuition fees, tuition loans, sponsorship and accommodation payment queries): myfinance@bathspa.ac.uk
Student funding (Funding, bursaries and scholarships, and international funding): funding@bathspa.ac.uk
Student payments (How to pay fees, instalment dates, payment options and how to update card details): cashier@bathspa.ac.uk
Students’ Union: bathspasu@bathspa.ac.uk
Library and Learning Services (including the Writing & Learning Centre): library@bathspa.ac.uk
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