OPEN DAY 6 NOVEMBER 2024
NEWTON PARK CAMPUS
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WHY CHOOSE US?
With great teaching, excellent facilities, and the space for you to discover your best self, BSU is more than just a university- we're a unique community where creative minds meet.
A CITY TO EXPLORE
Bath is world-famous for a reason. With thousands of years of history behind it, a thriving cultural scene, and a buzzing social atmosphere, it's the perfect city for any student looking for a wonderful place to live. Fall in love with a new city, ripe with opportunity.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We conduct world-leading research that makes a difference. With BSU, you can be a part of a movement of creative thinkers changing the world through creative solutions, impactful cultural partnerships, and the facilities and confidence to succeed.
MAKING YOU A PRIORITY
Our community is at the heart of our work. We aim to make university a place that both inspires you and makes you feel at home. Our Student Wellbeing Services and support networks are here 24/7 to help you make the most of your time with us.
A HOME AWAY FROM 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.
DISCOVER A NEW COMMUNITY
University is a brilliant place to meet new friends and find new interests, and you don’t need to look any further than BSU’s over 70 different clubs and societies to do just that! Try your hand at ceramics, try out for a sports team, join a band; there’s something for everyone.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR DAY
Take a look at our suggested checklist below to make the very most of your Open Day today.
5 Go to the Welcome Talk
5 Attend course sessions
5 Take a campus tour led by our Student Ambassadors
5 Drop in to our student accommodation
5 Grab food at the Refectory
5 Check out the Students’ Union
5 Take yourself on a trip into the city of Bath once your Open Day is over
QUESTIONS?
ONE OF OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS FOR HELP
REFUELWHERE TO EAT ON CAMPUS
Food and drink are available in the Refectory, Cafe Commons (COSTA) and the Students’ Union Bar. We offer vegan and vegetarian options. Complimentary tea and coffee is available in the Refectory and various locations across campus where you can also purchase other refreshments.
NEWTON PARK MAP
ACCOMMODATION & FINANCE
YOUR NEW HOME
We offer a wide range of accommodation options.
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.
ACCOMMODATION VISITS
You can visit some accommodation at our Newton Park campus today with "Open House" style, self-guided visits. These are open between 10:00am - 3:30pm. There'll be staff and student residents onhand to answer questions about living at BSU, and don't forget to attend the Accommodation talks with the team for more details.
GUARANTEED OFFER OF ACCOMMODATION
If 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 2025/2026 academic year.
YOUR FINANCE
Starting a degree may be a big investment, but the rewards last a lifetime. Bath Spa has plenty of support in place to make sure you feel secure with your finances.
WHAT DO YOU PAY FOR?
You’ll be expected to pay for your tuition fees (generally £9250 a year for Home students), your living costs (rent, food, going out, etc.), and your course costs. Your tuition fees can be loaned from Student Finance England (SFE) or other relevant funding bodies, as can your living costs, which can be covered by a maintenance loan. You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply for these via the gov.uk website.
FUNDING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
BSU offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and other opportunities to help you fund your studies. For further information on the awards available please check our website or speak to our finance team in the Commons Atrium.
SUPPORTING YOU
Student Wellbeing Services (SWS) are here for you. You can access professional advice, guidance and resources 24/7 at BSU to help with any issues that you may face.
DISABILITY SERVICE
We provide advice and practical support to students who identify as disabled and neurodiverse, including how to access your Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA), and ensuring you get accessible accommodation.
MEDICAL SERVICES, WELLBEING, AND MENTAL HEALTH
You can register with the University Medical Service once you’re a student with us. Our professional practitioners can also provide help to any students struggling with their mental health, and our Wellbeing Advisors can offer practical guidance to coordinate the right support to suit your needs.
SUPPORT FOR TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS
SWS provide a range of support for transgender and non-binary students to ensure that your experience at BSU is comfortable and positive as it can be. Check out our website for more information.
ACADEMIC ADVICE
The Academic Skills team (ASk) are here to help students in their academic pursuits. Each student at BSU is also assigned an Academic Advisor to support their development at university.
YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION
Your Students’ Union (SU) is here to ensure that you have a positive and valuable experience at university. It can help you with your studies, meeting new friends, prepare you for the world of work and make your voice heard.
From Welcome Week to the Summer Ball the SU runs a year-round programme of events, so there’s always something fun to do! Not to mention our 70+ societies; if you can’t find one you want to join, you can always start your own. Be sure to come and check out the SU facilities, including the SU Gym and the Bar, whilst visiting us today.
YOUR STUDENT JOURNEY
UNIVERSITY SERVICES, INFORMATION AND TOURS
As well as using today to check out some course talks, you can also get expert advice on all stages of your university journey from our services teams, including Student Accommodation, Student Wellbeing Services, and Admissions.
TALKS
Welcome talk for all Schools except those listed below
Bath School of Art, Film and Media
School of Music and Performing Arts
Welcome to the University, an introduction to Schools and information about the day
10:30 - 10:50 11:00 - 11:20 11:30 - 11:50
- 10:50
Michael Tippett Centre Auditorium
COURSE SESSION TIMETABLES
Interested in a combined honours degree or more than one course? If those course sessions are scheduled at the same time with no repeated session, then please visit our teams at the course stands to find out more.
ART, FILM AND MEDIA
• CREATIVE MEDIA Course Session 13:00 - 14:00 Commons 106
• FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES Course Session 11:30 - 12:30 Commons 112
• MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Course Session 11:30 - 12:30 Commons 111
• FILM, TELEVISION AND DIGITAL PRODUCTION Course Session 11:00 - 11:55 Commons 119/120/121
• SPORTS MEDIA PRODUCTION Course Session 12:15 - 13:15 Commons 105
Visit the course stand: Commons G23/24 10:00- 15:30
BUSINESS SCHOOL
COURSE SESSION TIME LOCATION
• BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
• BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
• ECONOMICS AND LAW Course Session 12:00 - 13:00 Michael Tippett Centre Auditorium
• ECONOMICS Q&A Q&A Session 13:15 - 13:45 Commons 221
• FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT Course Session 12:00 - 13:00 Commons 214
• LAW Course Session 12:00 - 13:00 Commons 225/226
• MARKETING Course Session 12:00 - 13:00 Commons 222
• SPORTS MANAGEMENT Course Session 12:00 - 13:00 Commons 224
Visit the course stand: Commons 2nd Floor 10:00- 15:30
DESIGN
• COMPUTING
- 13:00 Commons 125
• CREATIVE COMPUTING AND PATHWAYS Course Session 12:00 - 13:00 Commons G10
• CYBER SECURITY Course Session 13:15 - 14:15 Commons 124
• GAMES DEVELOPMENT Course Session 13:15 - 14:15 Commons G32
MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
11:30 - 12:15 Ashton G15
• ACTING
• COMMERCIAL MUSIC Course Session and tour 11:30 - 13:00 Compton 112
• CREATIVE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Course Session and tour 11:30 - 13:00 Twiverton 115
• DANCE Course Session 11:30 - 12:30 Commons 131 Workshop 12:45 - 13:45 Ashton G01
• DRAMA Course Session 12:30 - 13:15 Ashton G15 Workshop 13:15 - 14:00 Ashton G15
• MUSIC Course Session 13:00 - 14:00 Commons G09
• THEATRE, FESTIVAL AND EVENT PRODUCTION Course Session 12:00 - 13:15 Oldfield Park Theatre Workshop G16 (coach departs Library 11:45, returns 13:15)
EDUCATION
• EDUCATION (INCLUDING COURSES COMBINED WITH EDUCATION)
• EDUCATION (ACCELERATED) Course Session 12:05 - 13:05 Commons 119/120/121
• EDUCATION PRIMARY (5-11) WITH QTS
• EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
COURSE SESSION
• BIOLOGY
• BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Session & Lab Tour 12:00 - 13:30
House G15
• CRIMINOLOGY Course Session 12:00 - 13:00 Commons 107/108
• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Course Session & Lab Tour 12:00 - 13:30
• FOOD WITH NUTRITION
• HUMAN NUTRITION
• SPORTS AND EXERCISE NUTRITION
• FORENSIC SCIENCE
House G14
Session & Lab Tour 12:00 - 13:30 Commons 106 (45 minutes) followed by 45 minute lab tour to Stanton Building
Session & Lab Tour 12:00 - 13:30
House G16
• GEOGRAPHY Course Session 12:00 - 12:50 Commons G09
• GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
• PSYCHOLOGY
• BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY
• EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
• FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
• SOCIOLOGY
• WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
- 14:10
WRITING, PUBLISHING AND THE HUMANITIES
• CREATIVE WRITING
• ENGLISH LITERATURE
• HISTORY
• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• POLITICS
• POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS
• PUBLISHING (ALL PATHWAYS)
• JOURNALISM AND PUBLISHING
• PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS
Session 1 12:00 - 12:30
- 13:15
SHUTTLE BUS
Our shuttle buses run between Newton Park and Locksbrook all day. It picks up from outside the Library at Newton Park, and the Locksbrook Road entrance at Locksbrook Campus.
ROUTE
Newton Park to Locksbrook Campus
Locksbrook Campus to Newton Park
Car Park shuttle bus (offsite parking located at BSU's Sports Ground)
TIMES
Every 30 minutes from 09:30 - 16:00
09:00 - 16:00 every 15 minutes
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! After you’re finished on campus, we encourage you to check out the city centre. We’ve prepared a handy guide of fun things to do in Bath whilst you’re visiting us!
WELL CONNECTED
It’s easy to explore from Bath; big cities like London, Bristol and Cardiff can be reached by train, and Bristol Airport is less than an hour away for adventures further afield.
VIBRANT AND CULTURAL
Outstanding sports venues and facilities, lively nightlife, restaurants and cafés sit alongside great independent shops and quiet corners. Bath also has a vibrant arts scene, including the annual Bath Festival and SPARKFest, both of which BSU students help deliver.
BURSTING WITH INDUSTRY
You’ll graduate industry ready in a city thriving with creative industries and leading organisations in education, publishing, creative technology and more. There is also a large community of entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.
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FIVE THINGS TO DO IN BATH
There’s plenty of history to see in Bath; the whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hop on an open top bus tour and check out the sights, or follow the city trail walking tour and see iconic historic locations like the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and the Assembly Rooms. TOUR THROUGH TIME
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FANCY A CUPPA?
Bath is renowned for its huge array of teahouses, most of which dates back to the 18th century. Get the ‘true’ Georgian experience with a Bath Bun at Sally Lunn’s, the oldest bakehouse in Bath, or enjoy a cream tea at one of the many other independent cafes across the city.
3 EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS
The city centre might be bustling with its fair share of shops, restaurants, and bars, but it’s also home to many beautiful green spaces. Take a tour around the Parade Gardens, or laze in front of the Royal Crescent at Victoria Park and take in the views.
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SPOT THE FILMING LOCATION
Bath has become renowned as a sought-after film location and hosts its own Film Festival every year. Why not go on a tour of your favourite Bridgerton spots, or see where Timothee Chalamet danced in Wonka?
5 QUIRKY SHOPPING
Full of independents, vintage shops and high street brands, Bath is a shopper’s paradise.
MAP OF BATH
CAMPUSES AND PARKING
Locksbrook Campus - Locksbrook Road, BA1 3EL
Newton Park Campus - Newton St Loe, BA2 9BN
Rotork House Parking for Locksbrook CampusBrassmill Lane, Bath BA1 3JQ
OFFSITE ACCOMMODATION
Charlton Court - Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3ES
Waterside Court - Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3ED
Twerton Mill - Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 1EZ
BATH SPA SPORTS GROUND BA2 9EU
Parking for shuttle bus (to Locksbrook Campus)
NEWTON PARK CAMPUS BA2 9BN
NEWBRIDGE PARK AND RIDE BA1 3NB
BRISTOLANDBATHRAILWAYPATH
ROTORK HOUSE BA1 3JQ
Walking route: Locksbrook Campus to off-site accommodation
Please take care when travelling between locations as some routes are along roads, public footpaths and waterways.
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