WELCOME TO BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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.

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.

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:

• Undergraduate Academic Framework
• Postgraduate Academic Framework
• Foundation Year Framework
• Student Guide to the Undergraduate Academic Framework
• Academic and Student Regulations
• The Student Attendance and Engagement 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.

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.