University Name:
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UCAS Code: B20
Location: Bath, west of England Show on Map
Site: Two main sites close to city; partner colleges
A modern university; a member of the million+ group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 8,800 |
| Undergraduates: | 64% |
| Postgraduates: | 36% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 5,630 |
| Male: | 32% |
| Female: | 68% |
| Full Time: | 91% |
| Mature on Entry: | 30% |
| UK Students: | 97% |
| State school entry: | 95% |
Teaching Staff
291 full and part time
Broad study areas
Art & design, English & creative studies, education, humanities, business & social sciences, science, music, creative & performing arts.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | AS-levels accepted, in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent. UCAS tariff used on most courses. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 260 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 6% |
| Accommodation: | Most first years housed. |
Institution
| Founded: | 1983 from Bath College of Higher Education and Bath Academy of Art. University status in 2005 |
| Site: | Newton Park (4 miles from city centre) and Sion Hill (1½ miles from centre). |
| How to get there: | Rail, road (M4/A4), local buses. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Guidance and support through counselling, disability and welfare offices, and careers office (including Job Shop). Advice on managing study and other commitments and financial issues. |
| Amenities: | Facilities for music, dance and drama. |
| Sporting facilities: | 30-station gym; 14 active sports teams. |
| Accommodation: | Approx 90% of first years in university accommodation. 1043 self-catering places; rents £79 per week (sharing) to £118 pw (ensuite), 45-week contracts. Students live in privately-owned accommodation for 2+ years: rents £73−£80 pw self-catering, plus ultility bills. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | Main library at Newton Park campus and art & design library at Sion Hill campus. 167,000 volumes and 800 e-books; 8500 journals, including e-journals; 370 study places; Annual information provision spend, £62 per student (FTE). 190 open-access computer workstations; IT facilities open average 14 hours/day (some 24 hours in term time); support desk 10 hours/weekday. Introductory talk and self-guided tour of library and information services; IT skills courses within curriculum and on voluntary basis. |
| Other learning resources: | 12,000 DVDs, CDs and other a/v material; image management system; state-of-the-art recording studios, 190-seat theatre, 200-seat concert hall, broadcast edit suites, animation studio, publishing house, digital textile printers and laser cutters. |
| Study abroad: | Erasmus/Socrates programme; links with 28 European institutions. |
| Careers: | Information, advice and placement service. Degree programmes have employability built into the curriculam; co-curricular professional skills, training and development programme; placements/internship support; volunteering; recruitment service; business start-up support. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Budget of £8700 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university for the academic year. |
| Term-time work: | 15 hours pw recommended maximum. Job Shop helps students find work on and off campus |
| Financial help: | Government funds of £233,000; some 530 students helped (awards £100−£3000) due to exceptional circumstances and emergency loans. Apply for help to Welfare Office. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £9000 pa for first degrees. International students pay £9360 pa (but £9965 for BA tourism management). |
Courses
Academic features:
Most courses part of a flexible modular scheme.
Awarding body:
Bath Spa University.
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BSc, FdA, FdSc.
Length of courses:
3 years; 4 years for BA/BSc with PGCE; 2 years for FdA/FdSc.
Main subjects offered:
- Art
- Biology
- Broadcasting
- Business Studies
- Ceramics
- Creative/Performance Writing
- Dance
- Drama
- Education
- English
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Fashion
- Film Studies
- Food Science
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- History
- Humanities
- Interactive Multimedia
- Media Studies
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Technology
- Music Theatre
- Nutrition
- Painting
- Performance Arts
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Popular Music
- Psychology
- Publishing
- Religious Studies
- Sculpture
- Sociology
- Stage Management
- Teacher Training
- Textiles
- Theatre Studies
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Visual Arts
Student view
James Anderson, President 2007/08 (Business & Management)
Living
How’s the student accommodation? Waterside Court – off campus, good value for money, clean and ensuite. On campus accommodation: adequate, some ensuite, generally ok. Private accommodation varies.
What’s the student population like? Small, friendly population. Quite local to South West. Few international students. Good sense of community.
How do students and locals get on? Generally very well. Most students live in on area – Oldfield Park − but students are welcome almost everywhere.
Studying
What’s it like as a place to study? Very flexible in terms of courses and choice. University sports facilities are quite poor but library and ICT services are improving annually.
What are the teaching staff like? As a teaching-led institution the lecturers are very interested in students and want them to fulfil their potential.
Socialising
What are student societies like? Very wide range of societies and clubs with many students involved. Good volunteering opportunities. Student societies have a very powerful voice.
What’s a typical night out? Wednesday night at the SU is Flirt! night!
And how much does it cost? £2.50 entry then cheap drinks.
How can you get home safely? 418 bus nearby or taxis.
Money
Is it an expensive place to live? Rent is expensive and food and drink are a little more expensive compared to other cities.
Average price of a pint? £2.70 in town, £1.70 at the SU.
And the price of a takeaway? £7−£15
What’s the part-time work situation? Good job shop in university. Students are encouraged to find part-time work. Easy to get a job in town.
Summary
What’s the best feature about the place? Small student population with a good sense of community, peaceful countryside campus.
And the worst? Not a great deal of sport facilities on site.
And to sum it all up? A small university that offers good tuition to students on a personal level.
Past Students
Anita Roddick (Body Shop), Howard Hodgkin (painter), Martin Potts (painter); Nicholas Pope, Veronica Ryan, Peter Randall-Page (sculptors); Jason Gardener (athlete).
More info?
Enquiries to SU on 01225 875578, or check out the website www.bathspasu.co.uk.
Contact
Address:
Bath Spa University
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN
Tel:
01225 875875
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
Prospectus Officer
Application:
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