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Undergraduate

• Business and Management (all pathways)
• Economics
• Fashion Marketing and Management
• Law
• Marketing
• Sports Management

Postgraduate

• Arts Management
• Business and Management
• LLM Law and Business
• LLM Legal Foundations.

Foundation

• Integrated Foundation in Art and Design

Undergraduate

• Creative Arts Practice
• Creative Media
• Fashion Photography
• Film and Screen Studies
• Film, Television and Digital Production
• Fine Art
• Media Communications
• Photography
• Sports Media Production

Postgraduate

• Fine Art (all pathways)

Foundation

• Integrated Foundation in Art and Design

Undergraduate

• Architecture
• Computing
• Creative Computing
• Cyber Security
• Fashion Design
• Games Development
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Product and Furniture Design

Postgraduate

• Creative Computing
• Cyber Security
• Design
• Design (Graphics)
• Design (Illustration)
• Design (Textiles)
• Design (Visual Communication)

Undergraduate

• Early Childhood Studies
• Education (Primary and Early Years)
• Education (Secondary)

Postgraduate

• Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
• Education (Early Childhood Studies)
• Education (Leadership and Management)
• Inclusive Education
• Professional Practice
• Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Waldorf Education and Creative Pedagogies

PGCE

• PGCE students should consult communications direct from the School of Education (via email) to ensure they've completed all their preliminary tasks ahead of arrival.

Undergraduate

• Acting
• Commercial Music
• Creative Music Technology
• Dance
• Drama (including pathways)
• Music
• Theatre Festival and Event Production

Postgraduate

• Dance
• Sound (Design)

Undergraduate

• Biology
• Biomedical Science
• Business Psychology
• Criminology
• Educational Psychology
• Environmental Science
• Food with Nutrition
• Forensic Psychology
• Forensic Science
• Geography
• Global Development and Sustainability
• Human Nutrition
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• Wildlife Conservation

Undergraduate

• Creative Writing
• English Literature
• History
• International Relations (combined award)
• Journalism and Publishing
• Philosophy and Ethics (combined award)
• Politics (combined award)
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics
• Publishing (combined award)

Postgraduate

• Children's Publishing
• Creative Writing
• Heritage Management
• Scriptwriting

If you are 21 years old or over you are officially a mature student! The Students' Union community group - The Mature Student Network- is a place where you can meet and share your unique experiences with others just like you. Check out the SU's webpage for when the next social is going to be. 

We know that coming to the UK to study is a big step, especially if this is your first time away from home. We want to make sure that you have access to all the information and support that you need to help you prepare for student life in the UK.

Visit our International Arrivals page where you'll find further information regarding key dates, activities and a summary of information to prepare you for your arrival.

International tip: We recommend that our international students sign up for the monthly UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) student newsletter.

You can also download the British Council 'Staying safe in the UK' booklet and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

English Language Unit

We're here to support all international students whose first language isn't English. We focus on developing your English and academic language skills through tailored support and individual in-depth 50 minute tutorials to help with your assignments. All ELU services are completely free to Bath Spa students. Get in touch: elu@bathspa.ac.uk.

Useful contacts

Immigration Advice Service: Provides professional advice and support about visas, immigration and study in the UK. Email immigrationadvice@bathspa.ac.uk or visit our webpages.

Key dates (PGCE)

Please note: Exact term dates for PGCE students will depend on the term dates of placement schools. The PGCE course at BSU starts 2 September 2024, and ends 27 June 2025.

It's recommended that PGCE students do not book holiday directly after the end of their course in case they are required to extend their training in order to meet the Teachers' Standards.

Fees and finance for PGCE students

PGCE studies are a big investment. Bath Spa University has a wide range of funding possibilities to explore. If you are a SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) PGCE student then please contact your SCITT provider.

Policies relevant to students are located in the Policies section of our website under the policy theme 'Academic and Student'. There you'll find detailed documentation such as:

• The Undergraduate Academic Framework
• Student Guide to the Academic Framework
• Academic and Student Regulations
• The Student Engagement and Attendance policy
• Policies about assessment, appeals, attendance, engagement and behaviour.

Reading these policies before you arrive will ensure that you're aware of your rights and also our expectations. 

Visit the Policies section.

• Global Citizenship Certificate
  • Gain an international, interdisciplinary perspective by studying Global Citizenship alongside your undergraduate course.
  • Apply by Wednesday 2 October 2024
• Study abroad - applications open this winter
• Attend our Go Global Fairs in the first semester or get in touch with the team to find out more: globalcitizenship@bathspa.ac.uk

We want you to get the best out of your course and university experience, and additional support is available if you identify with any of these groups. You can have a named point of contact in our Wellbeing Service. They can speak with you about your eligibility for additional bursaries, accommodation and student finance. If helpful, your advisor will stay in regular contact with you throughout your time at Bath Spa.

It's important to bring ID with you when you come to university. This could include photo ID such as your passport or a driving license, or other forms of ID such as a birth certificate or Certificate of registration as a British citizen. International students might also need to bring visa or residency documents.

If you're thinking of working at BSU as a Casual Student worker (e.g. Student Ambassador), you'll need to bring some essential documents with you to show proof of your Right to Work in the UK. For some opportunities, for example the Student Outreach Ambassador role, you may need an Enhanced Bath Spa DBS and will need extra documentation.