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About the Programme
You can study for a semester or full year
- At Bath Spa University, classes are called modules. You select a range of modules to suit your learning and interest.
- You study alongside regular full-time students, ensuring that you have the opportunity to experience British university life and culture.
- For one semester, you study four classes of 10 or 20 UK credits (3 or 4-5 US credits) totalling 60 UK credits (15 to 18 US credits).
- You can also choose to study for a full year programme where you study 120 UK credits (30 - 36 US credits).
- A full list of modules, including description and assessment is available in our Course Catalogue [coming soon].
- It is your responsibility to liaise with your home institution before commencing your studies to validate credit transfer. The International Relations and Study Abroad team will be happy to help you.
Dates
Fall/Autumn 20-Sep-2012 to 19-Dec-2013
Spring 07-Jan-2013 to 06-Jun-2013
Full year: 20-Sep-2012 to 06-Jun-2013
2012/13 DATES
Autumn Term
You should arrive on: 20-Sep-2012
International induction:21-Sep-2012
University induction: During first week of classes
Classes start: 24-Sep-2012 (26-Sep-2012)
Classes finish: 14-Dec-2012
Assessment: During week 10-Dec-2012
Last departure date: 19-Dec-2012
Spring/Summer Term
You should arrive on: 06-Jan-2013
International induction: 08-Jan-2013
University induction: During first week of classes
Before Easter - Classes start: 07-January-2013
Before Easter - Classes finish:22-March-2013
Easter Vacation: 25-March-2013 to 12-April-2013
After Easter - Classes start: 15-April-2013
After Easter - Classes finish: 17-May-2013
Assessment: During exam fortnight 20-May-2013 to 31-May-2013
No of weeks teaching: 18 including one reading week and two exam weeks
Last departure date: 06-June-2013
Courses
You can select a range of modules from across the University’s five schools: Humanities and Cultural Industries; Bath School of Art and Design; Music and Performing Arts; Education; Society, Enterprise and Environment.
Course catalogue
The Summary of Modules gives an overview of the classes expected to be available in 2013/14. A full list of modules, including description and assessment will shortly be available in our Course Catalogue. If you need further information for pre-approval with your home institutions, please contact us at international@bathspa.ac.uk
Choosing your level of study
The British degree system is three years in total, with the final year being an honours year and there is strong focus towards specialised subjects from the beginning. Because of this, most students will take modules belonging to one school or faculty and endeavour towards in-depth study. Time for independent research and study is important and assessments. This differs from the US system where study is broader, you take courses across subject areas and assessments may be more frequent. Due to the differences in the systems you are advised to take level 4 or 5 (200 or 300) modules.
| UK Level | US Level | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 / Year 1 | 200 | Modules are suitable for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the subject |
| Level 5 / Year 2 | 300 | Modules are suitable for students who have previous study and good knowledge of the subject. Some modules will require prerequisites |
| Level 6 / Year 3 | 400 | Modules are suitable for students with advanced knowledge of the subject and are ready for honours level assessment. Some modules will require prerequisites. |
For students whose first language is not English: All classes are taught and assessed in English and you should consider the English language level. Modules labelled as ‘advanced’ should only be taken by those with English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0, TOELF ibt 96 or greater.
Choosing your credit load
If you are coming for one session you are required to take a four classes totalling 60 credits, which equates to 12-15 US credits.
If you are coming for a full year you are required to take classes totalling 120 credits, which equates to 24 - 30 US credits.