Bath Spa University
International Relations
international@bathspa.ac.uk
+44 (0)1225 875777
Dear applicant,
Many thanks for your interest and we are delighted that you are applying to Bath Spa University’s
degree programme.
Studying in a different country is one of the most exciting decisions you may ever take in your
academic career and by choosing Bath Spa University, you will be studying in the only UNESCO
World Heritage city in England.
Please read the guidance notes thoroughly before completing the application form. Your application
must be completed in English. Please only submit your application form once fully completed, along
with all of the necessary documents outlined in the checklist. Incomplete applications will not be
accepted. Please return the application pack by scanned copy by email to
international@bathspa.ac.uk or by post to the address above. We endeavour to contact you within 3
working days on receipt of your application with an outcome.
To give you the best chance of gaining a place on the programme you should fully research Bath Spa
University’s courses at http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/international
We would like to thank you for your interest in Bath Spa University and we look forward to receiving
your application form. If you have any questions, please contact us by email
international@bathspa.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0) 1225 875777.
Kind regards,
International Relations
Guidance Notes:
Please be aware that more information on the
admissions process can be found here:
http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/studentservices/prospective-students/your-application/
Academic Year of Entry
If you are unsure of your year of entry, please
email admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
Part 1: Which course are you applying for?
Please note that non-EU applicants must
normally study on a full-time basis only.
Part 2: Personal Details
Please ensure that you enter your Department
for Children Schools and Families (DCSF)
number if applicable and your student number
if you were previously a student at Bath Spa
University.
Part 3: Other Personal Details
If you have any concerns about this section,
please contact admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
Please see Bath Spa University’s disability
statement here:
http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/studentservices/prospective-students/yourapplication/admissions-policydocuments/Disability-statement.pdf
Please see our statement regarding criminal
convictions in our Admissions Policy
document, section 6:
http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/studentservices/prospective-students/yourapplication/admissions-policydocuments/undergraduate-admissionspolicy.pdf
Part 4: Further Information
If you have any concerns about this section,
please contact admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
SECTION A:
All applicants should complete this section;
If you are a UK or EU national who has been
resident, or stayed for longer than 3 weeks
outside of the EU in the last 10 years, please
attach details to the application form. This
should include dates (from and to), the
country, and the reason for your stay. You
may be sent a questionnaire so that we can
determine your fee status.
SECTION B:
Candidates where English is a second or
subsequent language should complete this
section
SECTION C:
Candidates who are not a UK or EU national
should complete this section; please include
your passport number and, if possible, a copy
of your passport and visa with your application.
Part 5: Personal Statement and
Submission
1. Your statement should not exceed one side
of A4 or 600 words.
2. Some of our courses require additional work
to support your application. A list of these
courses can be found here:https://www2.bathspa.ac.uk/services/studentservices/prospective-students/yourapplication/how-toapply/postgraduate/applicationforms/Taught%20Programmes%20Application
%20Guidance%20Notes%202013.pdf
Part 6: Referees
Your reference from your first referee should
be included with your application form. It
should preferably be on headed paper, or, if
sent by email, it should be sent direct to
admissions@bathspa.ac.uk from a verifiable
professional email source with your name and
the course for which you are applying clearly
stated. It should contain the full contact details
of your first referee.
If your reference does not contain sufficient
information, we will write to your second
referee.
Current Bath Spa University students should
enclose an email of endorsement from their
tutor.
Part 7: Qualification, Employment
Information and Accreditation of Prior
Learning (if applicable):
Please complete this section to the best of
your ability. If you have any queries about
this, please contact
admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
Part 8: Declaration
You are required to declare that the
information you are providing in
your application to Bath Spa
University is true and complete
to the best of your knowledge.
Appendix: Checklist
Verified Copies of Documents:
If you are required to produce copies of documents or certificates, please use the ‘Document
Verification Cover Sheet’ (see below). You should make a copy of your document, and then sign your
verification that the document is a true copy of the original(s).
Document verification:
Name:
Course:
Application Year: Choose an item.
Student declaration:
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I enclose copies of my required documents and can verify that they correspond exactly with
the details I have confirmed on my application to the Bath Spa University Admissions Service
as part of the admissions process.
These copies of my documents are an exact likeness to the originals.
I understand that I may be required to produce my original documents to Registry at any time
and I am prepared to do this at short notice.
Signed:
Date: Click here to enter a date.
This form is to be completed and returned, with copies of your documents to:
The Admissions Service,
Bath Spa University,
Newton Park,
Newton St Loe,
Bath,
BA2 9BN
Please read the guidance notes before completing the form.
Please complete the form electronically and send to international@bathspa.ac.uk
Academic Year of Entry:
Part 1: Which course are you applying for?
Please refer to the guidance notes for further details:
Name of course:
Pathway, if applicable:
Mode of study:
Choose an item.
Part 2: Personal Details
Family name:
First name(s):
Title:
Previous name(s) if applicable:
Choose an item.
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)
Gender:
Click here to enter a date.
Choose an item.
Full HOME address (including postal/zip code):
Home telephone number (including international
dialling code):
Mobile telephone number (including international
dialling code):
Email address (please ensure this is accurate as
it is important for future communication):
Full term time address including postal/zip code if different to home address:
Full correspondence or agent contact address
including postal/zip code:
Email address of agent:
Contact telephone number of agent (including
international dialling code):
Nationality (if you are a dual national, please
include both nationalities):
Country of Birth:
Country of domicile (permanent residence):
Have you ever applied or studied at BSU
previously?
If you have applied or studied at Bath Spa
University, please list the courses you applied for
or have studied and the award obtained:
Bath Spa University student number (if known):
Do you have Department for Education qualified
teacher status (QTS)?
Teacher reference number (if known):
Part 3: Other personal details
Bath Spa University (BSU) values the diversity of the community we serve. So that we can ensure
that we provide a sensitive, appropriate and accessible service, please complete this section. Please
be assured that it will not be used in the academic decision making process.
If you have a disability or a medical condition that you would like us to know about, please provide the
code here and any other details you wish to add:
Choose an item.
Do you have any convictions?
Yes ☐
No ☐
Part 4: Further information
SECTION A – to be completed by all candidates
For UK or EU nationals, have you been resident
for more than 3 weeks outside of the EU in the
last 10 years? (if ‘yes’ you will need to provide
details separately)
Date of first entry to live in the UK (other than for
education) – for those born in the UK, please
leave this blank.
Click here to enter a date.
First (native) language if not English (please
ensure you complete section B).
Who will pay your tuition fees and living costs?
Are you applying for a grant or scholarship?
If you are applying for a grant or scholarship, who
are you applying to?
Are you planning to apply for a grant from the
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)?
How did you find out about this course?
SECTION B
Have you taken, or are you intending to take, an
English Language test? If yes, please indicate
which test it is e.g. IELTS, TOEFL etc.
Which date was this test completed or when do
you intend to take the test?
If you have taken an English Language test, what
was your result?
If you have any further information regarding an
English Language test, please give details:
SECTION C – to be completed by candidates who are not UK or EU national who MUST also enclose
a copy of their passport and any current UK Visas with this application form.
Will you require a Student Visa to enter the UK?
Passport Number:
Expiry Date:
Click here to enter a
date.
IMPORTANT
Part 5: Personal Statement and Submission
1. Please write a personal statement to support your application, indicating your reasons for
wanting to study on this course. Please include relevant past studies and other experience. This
should be typed, no more than 600 words and should be in English.
2. For some postgraduate courses, you will need to submit additional information to support your
application. Please refer to the guidance notes for specific details of any additional
requirements for the course you are applying for.
Part 6: References
All applicants should provide one reference when submitting their application and ideally this will be
an academic reference that comments on your suitability for the course you have applied. Please
also provide details of a second referee below who will only be contacted if we require further
information or confirmation.
Name of Referee. Role/relationship
Full Address,
Telephone
Email Address.
to applicant.
including
number (including
postal/zip code.
international
dialling code)
Part 7: Qualifications, Employment Information and Accreditation of Prior Learning (if
applicable)
SECTION A – Qualifications: please list all qualifications you have achieved or are currently taking
and remember to attach copies of ALL academic qualifications, including those at school level, as well
as certified English translations for any qualification not in English. Please continue on a separate
sheet if necessary.
Country
where
qualification
studied (e.g.
UK)
Name of
institution
(e.g. school
/college/
university)
Type of
qualification
(e.g. MA, BSc,
‘A’ Level,
GCSE)
Subject(s)
Examining/
awarding body
Date
awarded/
due to be
awarded
Grade/
result
Was English
the language
of teaching
and
assessment?
SECTION B – Employment History: please list below your employment history with a brief description
of your role and responsibilities. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary
Name of
Employer.
Job Title/
Occupation.
Full-time
or part
time?
Start date of
employment.
End date of
Employment.
Please provide a brief description of
your role and responsibilities
SECTION C – Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): please see guidance notes, and include a copy
of the university/ college transcript as evidence. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary
Title of Course
Institution
Credit Points and Level Date of Completion
Part 8: Declaration
Please read the following declaration and authorisation carefully and sign below to confirm
your agreement to its terms. Please be aware that an electronic signature or electronic
submission of this application form constitutes accepting this declaration.
The information I have provided in, and with, this application is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that any offer of a place is conditional upon the screening, to the satisfaction
of the University, of any or all of the information I have supplied. For the purposes of the Data
Protection Act 1998, Bath Spa University is the Data Controller of this information.
I understand and accept that providing false or misleading information, or failing to mention a material
fact, may be a legitimate cause for the withdrawal of an offer of a lace or, if I am already a student at
Bath Spa University, for exclusion. In particular, this will be the case if, after thorough evaluation of
the relevant circumstances, Bath Spa University forms the view that I provided false or misleading
information or failed to mention a material fact deliberately.
I give my explicit written consent that the University may use this personal data. My consent is
conditional on Bath Spa University complying with its obligations and duties under the Data Protection
Act 1998.
I enclose copies of my required documents and can verify that they correspond exactly with the
details I have confirmed on my application to the Bath Spa University Admissions Service as part of
the admissions process. I confirm that these copies of my documents are an exact likeness to the
originals and I understand that I may be required to produce my original documents to Bath Spa
University at any time and am prepared to do this at short notice.
Signature:
Date: Click here to enter a date.
CHECKLIST: please ensure that you submit all of the following documents with your application:
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Completed and signed application form for each chosen course, including personal statement
and, if required, other submissions.
One reference letter on headed paper, or email directly to us by your referee. This should be
an academic reference or someone who knows you professionally and is able to comment on
your suitability for the course.
A copy of your APL transcript (if applicable).
Copies of your qualifications and transcripts.
A copy of your IELTS, or equivalent English Language qualification, certificate (if applicable).
A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable).
Please return this application to:
Admissions Service, Student Services, Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe,
Bath, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom.
Fax: +44 (0)1225 875444
Email: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date application received:
Interview Y/N
Interview Date:
Accepted for: S / Ja / A / Ju
1st Module
P
All Modules
P
QTS D?:
Y/N
Decision Y/N
Date: