Further Information Admissions Information


All applications for our full-time courses must be made through the UK’s central applications service, UCAS. You apply online completing just one application for up to five courses. Your school, college, Connexions office or local British Council Office (outside the UK) will be able to help you.


UCAS apply www.ucas.ac.uk


Or write to: Customer Service Unit, UCAS, PO Box 28, Cheltenham GL52 3LZ


www.ucas.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)871 468 0468 or +44 (0)870 1122211


The University of Bath UCAS code is B16


Age on Entry If you are under 18 when the course starts, your parents or guardians must sign a document acknowledging that the University does not have a parental responsibility towards you and, if they are outside the UK, they must appoint a guardian for you in the UK.


Care Leavers The University of Bath is committed to supporting applicants who are care leavers. The named contact for you at the University is Lindsey Hobbs. Lindsey can help you link with the Leaving Care Adviser, who is already working with you outside university and support you in accessing other services within the University.


Email: L.Hobbs@bath.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1225 383879


Deferred Entry and Gap Years At Bath, we view gap years positively and are happy to consider applicants who intend to take, or are currently taking, a gap year. Some departments, however, do not consider applications from applicants who are asking for deferred entry (applying for entry delayed for one year).


Students with disabilities or serious physical or psychiatric medical conditions We are always happy to receive applications from potential students with particular support needs and we pride ourselves on the quality of our Student Disability Advice team; you are strongly encouraged to contact the Student Disability Advice team in advance to discuss any questions you may have and learn about the support the University can offer you (see their entry on p.11).


It is encouraged that you declare any disability on the relevant section of the UCAS form, and in other contacts with


the University, so that the University can undertake to arrange appropriate support.


Work and professional placements Professional and work placements form an important part of the University of Bath experience for many of our undergraduates and our staff are strongly committed to this aspect of the University’s work. They maintain excellent relationships with a wide range of companies and organisations and are always endeavouring to expand these. However, placements cannot be guaranteed. Students will usually have to complete a process akin to application for a permanent position, with an application and interview process and a final decision by the organisation. The possibilities for placement also depend on the ability of our partner companies and organisations to offer places and this, in turn, may be affected by the outlook in their industry or sector. It is also not possible to guarantee that a placement will be paid, or what the salary level will be.


Period of Study Abroad We cannot guarantee that a Period of Study Abroad will be available, or that it will be in a specific country or at a specific institution. These possibilities all depend on factors outside our control, in particular the willingness of our partner universities to accept our students.


Departments will advise their students as soon as they can of the opportunities available and also of any additional requirements to take up Study Abroad places, such as the achievement of minimum grades in their studies at Bath or linguistic skills.


Widening Participation Bath is a friendly and manageable place to live, with students from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. We value this and are keen to extend the diversity of our student population, particularly encouraging students from backgrounds where no one in their family has been to university. We do select on academic performance but these are not our only criteria. We are always interested in the context in which you have been studying and any factors which might have caused specific difficulties or disruptions.


How our programmes work Our programmes are modular, consisting of self-contained units taught and assessed on a semester basis. As you progress through each semester and successfully pass the examinations, you will receive credit for the units you have successfully completed. Therefore, throughout your programme, you will have a clear indication of your academic progress. All our programmes are


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composed of core and optional units, giving you some flexibility and the opportunity to shape your studies to your developing interests. Normally, you will take about 10 - 12 units per year.


Assessment Units are assessed individually, with methods of assessment varying according to the nature of the subject. Most subjects combine continuous assessment such as essays, projects, lab work, orals and practicals with examinations.


Semesters The academic year is divided in to two semesters; each semester consists of a teaching period followed by revision and assessment. The year begins in September or October and ends in June, with the usual Christmas, Easter and Summer vacations. www.bath.ac.uk/semester


Teaching We have a variety of teaching methods combining the traditional lecture with seminar teaching, team-based group projects and laboratory-based practicals. The University is proud of its small group teaching methods, which help to develop analytical, presentation and communication skills. All of these are highly valued by employers.


Admissions Policy A copy of the University’s admissions policy is available online at: www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/info


On this page you will find links to policies and guidelines on all of the following:


n Undergraduate standard terms & conditions of offer


n Policy on student admissions n Equal Opportunities for students n Race equality policy n Data protection guidelines


n Guidance for applicants required to use CRB disclosure service


n Regulations for students


If you would like more information and are unable to access the internet please write to:


Recruitment and Admissions Office, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY


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