What do I do now? A guide for postgraduates

Over the summer

Do take a look at our checklist which will give you more information about what you  need to do before the start of your course. Please be aware that the start dates and registration dates vary for Masters courses and they will be confirmed to you during the summer so please look out for our email (make sure you check your junk mail too!).

When you have your results

If you have received a conditional offer from us please send your original documents to us when the are available. Please send these by recorded delivery, clearly stating your name and the course for which you have applied, to: The Admissions Service, Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Bath, BA2 9BN. We will then return them to you by recorded delivery.

If your results meet our offer requirements, then you will be notified either directly by the Admissions Officer or via GTTR for PGCE applicants. You will then receive details of your Joining Instructions in late August/early September. Please ensure that the email address you have provided to us is correct as our correspondence to you through the summer will be via email.

If your results were not what you were expecting and do not meet our offer requirements, please call us on 01225 875624 to see if we are still able offer you a place.

If you received an unconditional offer from Bath Spa University for a postgraduate course OTHER than a PGCE course, then you need not do anything until you receive your Joining Instructions in late August/early September (PGCE applicants should consult our checklist for postgraduates for more information).

Terms and conditions

Bath Spa University are committed to all students and our aim is to make your time with us as productive, rewarding and enjoyable as possible. As part of that commitment, we respect and value you as an individual and we seek to support you throughout your studies in any way that we can. Your contribution to achieving our aim is to join with us in a two-way dialogue. In addition, it is a vital that you understand your responsibilities as a student and the regulations and conditions that will apply to you. It is important that you take some time to read and understand this information, and if you have any questions, contact us so that we can assist you. All students have to agree to these terms and conditions when they register at the start of each year – and we publish this information now so that you have the opportunity to ask any questions in advance or to seek advice from a friend or relative should you so wish.

Our terms and conditions will be available for you to view shortly - please ensure that you check back regularly so that you are able to read them in plenty of time before you are asked to agree to them at the start of the year.

Admissions and Student Services websites

You may wish to visit our Admissions and Student Services websites which have more information about our policies and procedures.

The websites are as follows:

Joining Instructions

Online Joining Instructions will be available on the Bath Spa University website in late August/early September and you will receive an email with directions about this. These will provide you with full details regarding your registration at Bath Spa University, will specify where you need to be and when on your first day, as well as how to pay for your accommodation and your course.

Good Luck!

...and finally...we hope you get the results you want, should you be waiting for results, and look forward to welcoming you to Bath Spa University in the autumn.