Life at BSU: Your questions answered!
What do our students like most about BSU, and what advice do they have for people applying? We asked a handful of our students to answer applicants' most-asked questions.
Parents and supporters
We're here to help you to support your student through their journey to Higher Education.
It's great that your student is thinking about joining Bath Spa University. Whether they’re just starting to think about studying at university, or are half-way through the application process, it’s natural to have lots of questions and concerns.
We hope the pages here will provide you with lots of useful information and resources to support your student take their next steps. Please sign up for updates if you’d like to hear more from us.
Key dates for 2027 applications
| Open Days | 6 June 2026 26 September 2026 24 October 2026 28 November 2026 |
| Applications can be submitted to UCAS | 1 September 2026 |
| UCAS application deadline | 13 January 2027 |
| UCAS Extra opens | 25 February - 1 July 2027 |
| Offer Holder Days | February - March 2027 |
| Accommodation application deadline | June 2027 |
| Clearing opens | 2 July 2027 |
Bath Spa University Open Days
Our Open Days give you and your student the chance to explore what the BSU community has to offer.
Find out more
Offer Holder Days
An Offer Holder Day is a great opportunity to dig deeper into our courses and student life at BSU. Applicants with offers to study are invited to a day-long event, where they'll take part in sessions aimed at replicating the student study experience, while parents and supporters will have the opportunity to meet staff from key student experience teams at a panel session.
Offer Holder Days
Useful links
Professional Placement Year
Your student can apply for a four-year course which includes a Professional Placement Year (PPY) – sometimes known as a 'sandwich year'.
- All undergraduate students can take a PPY between their second and third year, working a minimum of 900 hours for a professional organisation.
- Placements are self-sourced but your student will have access to a high level of support during their first and second year, including workshops, 1-to-1 appointments and timetabled support.
- A Professional Placement Year can make a big difference to your student's CV, their networking opportunities, their skillset and their future career.