Studying in the UK at Bath Spa University an introduction

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Studying in the UK atBath Spa University an
introduction

• An opportunity to study in the beautiful
  World Heritage City of Bath

September 2008
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Where are we?

• In the South West of England, only 120
  miles from London
• In a region of great natural beauty and historic
  interest
• 90 minutes by train from London

Bath
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A World Heritage City
Roman Baths 15th Century Bath Abbey Britains
only hot springs Architectural treasures
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The City of Bath
cosmopolitan historical
cultural lively safe
The World Heritage City of Bath
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Why study at Bath Spa University ?
Excellent Support Beautiful Surroundings
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Sunday Times League Table

• Bath Spa became a university in 2005.
• Sunday Times University League Table
• (September, 2006)
• 5th best university out of the 55 modern
  universities in the UK

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National Student Survey 2008for student
satisfaction

• Management 1st (97)
• Food Studies 1st (96)
• Education 8th (93)
• History 13th (96)
• Music 16th (88)
• Sociology 17th (91)
• Psychology 20th (90)

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International Students at BSU Full Year
programmes Breakdown by region 2007-2008

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International Students at BSU Full Year
programmes Breakdown by region 2008-2009

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Two campuses
Somerset Place/Sion Hill
Newton Park
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Newton Park
This campus has its own lake, nature reserve,
woods, farmland and beautiful historic
buildings Circa 400 study bedrooms Regular bus
service into the city centre
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Newton Park
Our main site, on a parkland estate four miles
from Bath, is home to all courses except Art
Design and English language courses. Around
4,000 students are based here.
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Newton Park
The only purpose built concert hall in Bath One
of the finest music and arts centres in the West
of England A new Performing Arts Centre was
completed in Oct 2006
The Michael Tippett Centre
New Performing Arts Centre
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Sion Hill
Bath School of Art Design

• Well equipped studios and workshops for graphic
  design, electronic media, art, textiles,
  sculpture, printmaking and photography

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Somerset Place/Sion Hill
Within walking distance of the city centre

• Near Baths famous Royal Crescent

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Bath Spa University
Our History
1852 Art school founded
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Bath Spa University history
1892 First students enrolled in Domestic Science
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Bath Spa University history
1945 Newton Park estate was leased as a Teacher
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Bath Spa University history
1950 Princess Elizabeth opened the new Teacher
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Bath Spa University history
1960 Queen Mother opens new Domestic Science
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Bath Spa University history
1970 Prince Charles opened the Students Union
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Bath Spa University history
1975 The Teacher Training and Domestic Science
Colleges merged to form Bath College of Higher
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Bath Spa University history

• 1997
• The institution became Bath Spa University
  College

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Bath Spa University today
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Eight Schools at BSU
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Undergraduate Courses

• Bath School of Art and Design Ceramics, Art,
  Creative Arts, Digital Design, Fashion, Textile
  Design, Graphic Communication
• School of Education Early Years, Education
  Studies, International Education
• School of English and Creative Studies (Creative
  Arts jointly with school of Art and Design),
  Creative Writing, English Literature, Broadcast
  Media Process and Production, Publishing
• School of Historical and Cultural Studies
  Cultural Studies, Study of Religions, History,
  Media Communications, Film and Screen Studies,
  Philosophy and Ethics, Heritage Management
• School of Music and Performing Arts (Creative
  Arts jointly with school of Art and Design), Arts
  Management, Commercial Music, Creative Music
  Technology, Popular Music, Music Production,
  Dance, Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Theatre
  Production
• School of Science and the Environment Biology,
  Diet and Health, Environmental Science, Food
  Studies, Geography, Geographical Information
  Systems, Tourism Management, Human Nutrition
• School of Social Sciences Business and
  Management, Health Studies, Psychology,
  Sociology, Counseling, Health and Social Care
  Management, International Marketing and
  Management
• COMBINED AWARDS

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Postgraduate courses

• Bath School of Art and Design Fashion and Textile
  Design, Brand Development, Ceramics, Fine Art,
  Interaction Design, Investigating Fashion Design
• School of Education Education Studies,
  International Education and Global Citizenship,
  Teacher Training, Teaching English to Speakers of
  Other Languages (TESOL)
• School of English and Creative Studies Creative
  Writing, Writing for Young People, English
  Literature, Scriptwriting
• School of Music and Performing Arts Composition
  (including Audio Technologies and Audio Visual),
  Songwriting
• School of Science and the Environment Geography
  (Certificate), Biology (Certificate), Ecological
  Impact Assessment
• School of Social Sciences Health Studies,
  Creating and Developing your Business
• Research Degrees

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English Language Programmeat Somerset Place

• Year-round enrolments
• Maximum 12 per class- average 8
• Social Programme
• Beautiful, convenient location
• All levels of English

• Friendly, supportive environment
• Inspected homestay accommodation
• IELTS examinations
• Access to further study at BSU
• Tailor-made group courses

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Facilities English language programme
Open-access computer room
Self-study room A quiet place to study at the
Somerset Place campus
Spacious classrooms - maximum 12 students per
class
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Foundation Undergraduate support courses for
International Students

• FCIS Foundation Course for International
  Students
• Support for international undergraduate students

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Entry requirements
(Pre-Masters courses available at IELTS 5.5)
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Helping you to achieve your goals from
Foundation to BA/BSc
GRADUATION
BA/BSc Year 3
FOUNDATION STUDIES (FCIS)
BA/BSc Year 2
BA/BSc Year 1 (with support)
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Certificate of Foundation Studies (CFS)
Each course represents Year O of a 4-year degree
programme If you pass the Foundation Studies
course you are guaranteed a place on the
appropriate undergraduate degree course at Bath
Spa University or may gain entry into other
universities
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Presessional course

• 6 weeks long (Aug-Sept)
• Language and study skills development
• Module tasters
• Help and advice with module selection
• Social programme
• Welcome to the University

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Language support for all 1st year undergraduates

• Subject-related language support
• Language tutors who are subject specialists
• Classes in English for Academic Purposes
• Small group teaching and 1-1 tutorials

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After year 1

• Classes in Academic Writing and Speaking
• 1-1 tutorials for essay writing

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Undergraduate modular scheme
Module
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 1 ? 120 credits Certificate of Higher
Education Year 2 ? 240 credits Diploma of Higher
Education Year 3 ? 360 credits BA or BSc
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Additional Support for International Students

• Postgraduate scholarship scheme
• Careers service and Job Shop

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Other Courses

• Study Abroad
• Flexible Tailored Programmes

• English teacher training

Teacher development course, including TKT
IELTS language assessment test
CELTA teacher training course
Certificate in English Language Teaching to
Adults
Teaching Knowledge Test
International English Language Testing System
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On-campus accommodation
All our accommodation is self-catering, with
cookers, microwaves and fridge/ freezers provided
in all kitchens International students can hire
crockery and bedding
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Homestay accommodation

• Live with a family as part of the family
• A good way to learn about the British way of life
• All meals provided except weekday lunches
• Make friends for life

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Accommodation costs

• Homestay accommodation
• 112.00 per week in 2009
• Campus accommodation
• between 55.00 and 95.00 per week during term
  time approximately 125.00 out of term time

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Living Costs in Bath

• Minimum estimate, based on a single student, for
  a 40-week academic year March 2006

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• Our aim
• To offer international students the opportunity
  to enhance their academic studies, whilst
  immersing themselves in day-to-day British life
  and culture

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Social Programme
Organised by the International Students
Advisor Usually two events per month plus trips
to places of interest Runs throughthe
academicyear
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Places of interest
Bath History Tour Guided tour of the Roman Baths,
the best preserved Roman religious spa from the
ancient world
Stonehenge Avebury Visit two of the most
significant stone circles in the world
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Places of interest
Stourhead - a stately home which has very
impressive gardens
Stratford upon Avon, home of Shakespeare
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London
London is about 90 minutes by train from Bath.
Visit one of the most exciting cities in the
world, and then come home to one of the most
pleasant cities to live in.
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The City of Bath
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Course Dates Fees

• Course dates and fees are listed on the Bath Spa
  University Website
• http//www.bathspa.ac.uk/prospectus/international
  /
• All enquiries to international-enquiries_at_bathspa.
  ac.uk

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Approximate equivalence of English language
examinations