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 2024 applications
| Undergraduate applications open | 16 May 2023 |
| Applications can be submitted to UCAS | 5 September 2023 |
| UCAS application deadline | 31 January 2024 |
| UCAS Extra | 28 February - 30 June 2024 |
| Open Days | 18 September 2024 19 October 2024 6 November 2024 30 November 2024 |
| Accommodation application deadline | 30 June 2024 |
| Clearing | 5 July - 17 October 2024 |
| A-level results day | 15 August 2024 |
There's still time to apply through Clearing
Clearing is another opportunity to secure a place at university. This could be because your student's grades are higher, or lower, than predicted, they have no firm offers, they want to make a different choice, or they are applying late.
Take a look at our dedicated Clearing page for more information and to see which courses have spaces.
Clearing 2024
Key dates for 2025 applications
| Undergraduate applications open | 14 May 2024 |
| Applications can be submitted to UCAS | 3 September 2024 |
| UCAS application deadline | 29 January 2025 |
| UCAS Extra | 26 February - 4 July 2025 |
| Open Days | 18 September 2024 19 October 2024 6 November 2024 30 November 2024 |
| Accommodation application deadline | 30 June 2025 |
| Clearing | 5 July - 20 October 2025 |
Bath Spa University Open Days
Our Open Days give you and your student the chance to explore what the BSU community has to offer.
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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.