Arrival Guide - Bath Spa University

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Arrival Guide
Pre-departure Information 2015 / 16
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Welcome from the
International Team
How to Contact Us
Great Britain
British Culture
Tradition and Festivities
About Bath
About the Area
A BIG WELCOME
to Bath Spa University, the city of
Bath and the United Kingdom
2015-2016 Arrival Guide
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Bath Spa University (BSU)
and hope that you will thoroughly enjoy your time with us. The
International Relations Office will be here to support you during your
stay and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
In this guide, you will find all the information needed to start your
journey at Bath Spa University, including information regarding
academic study; student support; student services and general
information about the UK and Bath.
Please take some time to read through this guide. There will be
some processes which will need to be completed before your arrival
or during your first week of arriving in Bath. But don’t worry. Advice
and guidance will be offered to help settle you in during your first few
weeks at the University.
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You can find us in the
Main House in MH G17
(to the right of the Main
Reception)
Monday to Fridays
between 9 am - 5 pm
Phone
+44 (0) 1225 875777
Email General Enquiries
[email protected]
Website
http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/
international
Please email us, if you would
like to arrange a skype call
Skype ID: bsuglobal
Email Erasmus+
[email protected]
Email Study Abroad
[email protected]
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Email Exchange
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Contact us on social media...
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Samantha
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Student Exchange,
Study Abroad,
Summer School
Ieva
Lakute
Amy
Riddle
Erasmus+
General Enquiries
Coordinator
Charlotte
Taylor
General Enquiries
Mengdie
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General Enquiries
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View of Westminster and the London Eye from the Golden Jubilee Bridge
Great Britain
The United Kingdom, also
known as the UK, Great Britain
and Britain, is a sovereign
state made up of four nations England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland, as well as the
Channel Islands and the Isle of
Man.
General Facts about the UK
Inhabitants: around 64.5 million
Political Structure:
Constitutional monarchy with
a parliamentary system of
governance. Current Prime
Minister is David Cameron.
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Capital: London, also the capital
of England
Current Monarch: Queen
Elizabeth II (since 1952)
Languages: The UK’s official
language is English. It is
estimated that 95% of the UK’s
population are monolingual
English speakers. An additional
four Celtic languages are
spoken in regions of the country:
Welsh; Irish; Scottish Gaelic;
and Cornish.
Religion: mainly Anglican,
Catholic and Presbyterian
(76%), Muslim (2.8/%),
Hinduism (1.0%).
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National Anthem:
God save the Queen
National Days: St George’s
Day (England), St Patrick’s Day
(Ireland), St Andrew’s Day and
Burns Night (Scotland)
Currency: Pound Sterling
(symbol: £) , commonly known
simply as the pound, or casual
as quid. It is subdivided into 100
pence (singular: penny)
Time zone: GMT 0 and
during summer time GMT+1
(also known as BST = British
Summer Time). The Royal
Greenwich Observatory in
London is the defining point of
the Prime Meridian and gave the
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) its
name.
Economy: The UK has a
partially regulated market
economy. Based on market
exchange rates the UK is today
the fifth-largest economy in the
world and the second-largest in
Europe after Germany.
Healthcare: Public healthcare
is provided to all UK permanent
residents and is mostly free at
the point of need, being paid for
from general taxation. See NHS
and Health Care in Chapter 2
and 3 of this booklet for more
information.
Climate
The United Kingdom has a
temperate climate, with rainfall
all year round.The temperature
varies with the seasons seldom
dropping below −2 °C or rising
above 28 °C in the South West
of England.
Essentials for you to pack can
include: Umbrellas, Hats, Gloves
and Jumpers. And for warmer
weather T-Shirts, Dresses and
Shorts.
The Union Flag
The flag of the United Kingdom
is the Union Flag (also referred
to as the Union Jack when on a
ship).
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Famous British personalities
Artists: William Blake, J.M.W
Turner, Francis Bacon, Peter
Blake, Richard Hamilton, Banksy.
Film and Comedy: Alfred
Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin,
Richard Burton, Sean Connery,
Kate Winslet, Monty Python.
Fictional and Legends:
Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter,
James Bond, Laurel and Hardy,
Mary Poppins, Sir Lancelot, King
Arthur, Mr. Bean.
Musicians: The Beatles, The
Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin,
Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton
John, The Who, Coldplay,
Spice Girls, Robbie Williams,
Amy Winehouse, Adele, One
Direction, Ed Sheeran, George
Handel.
Writers: William Shakespeare,
Jane Austen (Bath), Harold
Pinter, H.G. Wells, Charles
Dickens, Thomas Hardy, William
Blake, Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton,
Virginia Woolf, George Orwell,
Agatha Christie, T.S. Elliot,
J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling.
Scientists: Charles Darwin,
Isaac Newton, John Dalton,
William Herschel (Bath),
Stephen Hawking, Thomas
Young, Alan Turing.
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The Royal Family: The British
Royal Family has been a
constant focus of public attention
in the UK, Europe, and indeed
throughout the world. The
births, marriages, and deaths
of its members take place on
the public stage, while reports
about their private lives engage
readers of newspapers and
magazines. The latest example
has been the sight of journalists
camping outside the hospital
as the world awaited the arrival
of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth
Diana of Cambridge.
Although the role of the monarch
is more a representative one,
the Queen has “the right to
be consulted, the right to
encourage, and the right to
warn” the parliament.
Prince William and his wife
Catherine, Duchess of
Cambridge, play an important
part in the British day to day life.
British Culture
The famous British Tea
When people refer to tea in the
UK, they will almost always be
referring to English Breakfast
Tea, which is a hot black tea
usually served with milk, and
sometimes with sugar. Afternoon
Tea (the traditional 4 o’clock
tea) is usually a small meal
consisting of tea served with
scones, clotted cream and jam.
Bath is known for the Pump
Rooms and Tearooms in the city
centre, where you can enjoy
traditional High Tea.
Tea is not always Tea: If
someone asks you, what you
would like for your tea, they
would be normally be referring to
your choice of dinner rather than
the drink.
Britain is famous for being a
nation of animal lovers, and
many people in Britain keep
pets (including dogs, cats and
rabbits). The South West has a
wide range of wild life and Bath
Spa University itself is home to
Swans, Peacocks, Cows, Sheep
and many more smaller animals.
Although they are all harmless
it is best to leave them alone
and avoid entering their natural
habitat.
A BIG WELCOME
A country of animal lovers
Queuing - Standing in Line
Queuing is part of the British
Etiquette. It means standing
in line awaiting your turn to
be attended to or to proceed.
Although most other countries
queue in one way or another,
the English society has a very
particular way of doing it. It is
easy to pick up by just watching
the people around you.
British dialects and accents
When referring to a British
accent, most people actually
mean the Cambridge dialect.
Every region has its particular
slang and to an untrained ear
some of them can seem like a
whole new language.
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Bank Holidays
Traditions and festivities
Every country has its own
unique traditions, holidays and
celebrations.
England celebrates the
traditional Christian holidays
such as Easter and Christmas
- normally referred to as Public
Holidays.
There are also special
occasions, Bank Holidays and
events in England, that are
mostly unknown to the rest of
the world.
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Bank Holidays are additional
public holidays (Christian
holidays) in the United Kingdom.
The name Bank Holiday comes
from the time when banks
were shut and no trading could
take place. There is currently
a total of 7 permanent Bank
Holidays in England: New Year’s
Day, Easter Monday, Early
May Holiday, Spring Holiday,
Summer Holiday, Christmas
Day and Boxing Day. The Royal
Wedding and the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee were special
Bank Holidays, that were only
celebrated in the year of its
occurance. Even though banks
are still closed on these days
many shops today now remain
open but at restricted times.
Burns Night (Jan 25th)
Burns Night celebrates the
life and poetry of the Scottish
writer and poet Robert Burns.
It is an important date on the
calendar in Scotland and usually
consists of a supper celebrating
everything associated with
Scottish tradition: eating haggis,
drinking lots of Scotch whisky
and reciting Burns’ poetry.
St. David’s Day (March 1st)
Shrove Tuesday has traditionally
been the final day of preparation
before Lent (which is traditionally
a time of fasting). Nowadays
it is more commonly known as
Pancake Day and is the perfect
excuse to eat as many pancakes
as you can. Popular fillings in
the UK include sugar and lemon,
chocolate spread, syrup and
jam.
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi (Welsh) is
the feast day of Saint David,
the patron saint of Wales, and
falls on 1 March each year. It is
believed that he died on that day
in 569. The date was declared
a national day of celebration
within Wales in the 18th century,
but has been rejected as a
Bank Holiday by the office
of the British Prime Minister.
Non-military parades are held
around Wales in celebration of
the nations heritage and culture
(with the largest in the capital
Cardiff). The national emblems
of Wales are daffodils and leeks
and therefore many people wear
a daffodil to commemorated the
day
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Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Easter Sunday
Mothering Sunday (March)
A day all about saying thank you
to Mums across the country.
Sons and daughters buy their
mothers gifts and cards to show
their appreciation for all that they
do.
Celebrated all over the world,
traditionally Easter Sunday is a
Christian holiday to celebrate
Jesus rising from the dead.
Though there are still strong
religious ties for many people,
it is now also just as well known
for the chocolate eggs and
Easter bunny in the UK.
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St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th)
This started as a traditional
Catholic celebration of the
patron Saint of Ireland. As
the important day was always
honoured during the time of
Lent, it was the only day the
Lenten restrictions were lifted
and drinking alcohol was
allowed, which has encouraged
and propagated the holiday’s
tradition of alcohol consumption.
These days it is celebrated
throughout the UK and across
the world wherever there is a
large Irish population. In some
parts of the country the day is
celebrated with parades and
you may see people dressed in
Green Hats and clothes.
St. George’s Day (April 23rd)
The day celebrates the patron
Saint of England, who protested
against the Romans’ torture of
Christians and died for his beliefs
in the 3rd Century. His enblem, a
red cross on a white background,
is the flag of England, and part
of the British flag. The day is
celebrated by wearing a rose
in the button hole, the national
flower of England. However,
unlike St. Patrick’s Day, the day
is just another ordinary day for
most citizens.
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April Fools’ Day (April 1st)
On April 1st each year everyone
plays practical jokes on each
other until midday. The pranks
can vary in size and how
complicated they are, but
they are always very funny.
The British media loves to do
April Fools’ jokes each year so
don’t believe everything you
read on this day. Some of the
best include stories about a
spaghetti tree, Big Ben changing
to a digital clock and finding
penguins that could fly.
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is held on the third
Sunday of June in the United
Kingdom. It is a day to honor
fathers and father figures, such
as grandfathers and fathersin-law. Many people make a
special effort to visit their fathers
or to send them a card or gifts.
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The Trooping of the Colour
Special Sporting Events
The custom of Trooping the
Colour dates back to the 17th
Century when the Colours of a
regiment were used as a rallying
point in battle and were therefore
trooped in front of the soldiers to
make sure they recognise their
own regiment. When George
III became King, it was ordered
that parades should mark the
King’s Birthday by Trooping
the Colour on Horse Guards
Parade.This impressive display
of pageantry is now held on the
occasion of the Queen’s Official
Birthday (Her actual Birthday
is April 24th). It takes place in
June each year to celebrate the
official Birthday and is carried
out by her personal troops, the
Household Division, on Horse
Guards Parade, with the Queen
herself attending and taking the
salute.
Sport is a huge part of life in
England. It is so easy to get
involved, whether through
watching and supporting a
sport’s team, or playing it at one
of Bath Spa University’s many
sport clubs.
Whilst the year is dominated by
Football Pemier League and the
AVIVA Premiership Rugby, the
early Summer is host to three
major sporting events.
Ascot Racecourse: The Royal
Ascot is the biggest annual
event at the horse racecourse
and attended by the Royal
Family, arriving each day
in a carriage with the Royal
procession taking place at the
start of each day. It is a major
event in the British social
calendar, and press coverage of
the attendees and what they are
wearing often exceeds coverage
of the actual racing.
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Wimbledon: The
Championships, Wimbledon,
known as “Wimbledon”, is the
oldest tennis tournament in the
world, and is widely considered
the most prestigious. It has
been held at the All England
Club in London since 1877 and
is the only major still played on
grass. The tournament takes
place over two weeks in late
June and early July. Wimbledon
traditions include a strict dress
code for competitors, the eating
of strawberries and cream
by the spectators, and Royal
patronage.
Swan Upping
Rugby 7’s: The London Sevens,
short The 7’s, is an annual rugby
sevens tournament held at
Twickenham Stadium in London.
It is part of the World Rugby
Sevens Series, and since 2012
the last tournament of each
season. Most supporters come
in fancy dress and is mostly
known for its social aspects.
This night commemorates an
attempt to blow up the English
Houses of Parliament hundreds
of years ago by a man called
Guy Fawkes. Therefore it is
also often referred to as Guy
Fawkes night. It is celebrated
by impressive Fireworks and
bonfires all across the country.
The Henley Royal Regatta: Is
a rowing event held on the River
Thames. As part of the English
social season with a strict dress
code, it is famously known for
the comepetition between the
universitiy rowing teams of
Oxford and Cambridge.
Where to Go in Bath: Bath
Rugby holds a firework display
at the Recreation Ground (in
the city center every year).
You can buy tickets to watch it
from the stadium with a mulled
cider in your hand or walk up to
Alexandra Park to get the best
view over the entire city.
British census of its population
takes place every 10 years.
The swan census is an annual
event during July on the River
Thames in a ceremony known
as Swan Upping. Swans are
counted and marked on a 70
mile, 5 day journey up the River
Thames. The Swan Upping
event takes place in July each
year, commencing on the third
Monday at Sunbury and ending
at Abingdon on the Friday.
Bonfire Night (Nov 5th)
Remebrance Day (Nov 11th)
Remembrance Day honours
those who sacrificed their lives
during wars. The eleventh
hour of the eleventh day of
the eleventh month marks
the signing of the Armistice,
on 11th November 1918, to
signal the end of World War
One. Remembrance Day is
also known as Poppy Day,
because of the tradition to wear
an artificial poppy, that is sold
by the Royal British Legion, a
charity dedicated to helping war
veterans.
Do contribute to the cause by
purchasing your own poppy.
St. Andrew’s Day (Scots: Saunt
Andra’s Day, Scottish Gaelic: Là
Naomh Aindrea) is Scotland’s
official national day and
celbrates the patron saint of the
country. The day is marked with
a celebration of Scottish culture
with traditional Scottish food,
music and dance and is a public
holiday in Scotland but not in
the rest of the United Kingdom.
Rather than wearing the national
emblem in the button hole (a
thistle) most men wear a kilt with
a shirt, waistcoat, and tweed
jacket, which is the national
dress.
A BIG WELCOME
St. Andrew’s Day (Nov 30th)
Boxing Day (Dec 26th)
Nothing actually to do with
boxing, this is the day after
Christmas day and is all about
recovering from the excesses
of the day before. It is a Public
Holiday that these days most
people in the UK use to see
family, go shopping (the postChristmas sales start on Boxing
Day) or watch some of the
various sporting events around
the country.
Traditionally, 26 December was
the day to open the Christmas
Box to share the contents with
the poor.
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International Holidays
Halloween
Halloween has its origins in
pagan festivals held around
the end of October in England,
Wales, Scotland and Ireland
with influences from the more
modern American celebrations of
Halloween. People believed that,
at this time of year, the spirits of
dead people could come ‘alive’
and walk among the living. They
thought that it was important
to dress up in costumes when
venturing outside, to avoid being
harmed by the spirits. This may
be the origin of the Halloween
costumes seen today.
Halloween celebrations in the
United Kingdom include parties
where guests are often expected
to arrive in a costume to reflect
the day’s theme and pumpkin
carving. Other people gather
together to watch horror films,
either at home or at a cinema.
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated in the
United Kingdom on the morning
of December 25, aslo known as
Christmas Day. It traditionally
honours Jesus Christ’s birth
(Christian Holiday) but many
aspects of these festivities have
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pagan origins. Christmas is a
time for many people to give and
receive gifts and prepare special
festive meals.
Prior to Christmas Day, people
decorate their homes, gardens
and streets with Christmas
trees, fairy lights, leaves and
berries from holly trees and
mistletoe bushes and various
other decorations with often rich
colours.
Christmas in Bath
Christmas in Bath is especially
beautiful.
In Mid-November the Christmas
Lights are switched on and
fill the whole center and
surroundings with a festive
atmosphere!
Each year the centre of Bath
is transformed into a magical
Christmas shopper’s paradise,
as 170 chalets packed full of
gorgeous Christmas gifts line the
streets surrounding the Roman
Baths and Bath Abbey.
Inside the Abbey the special
Advent services are held at
Matin on Sundays with the Bath
Abbey Choir singing traditional
Christmas carols.
Bath is located in the South
West of England, characterized
by its beautiful rolling
countryside.
Oxford
Cardiff
Bath
Exeter
London
A BIG WELCOME
About the Area
This area is home to
both Stonehenge and the
Glastonbury Festival. Bath is
located 13 miles from Bristol,
a city of 430,000 people that is
easily accessible by bus or train.
Historic Cardiff, the capital of
Wales (with a beautiful castle
downtown!), can be reached via
train in about an hour. London is
just a bit further via train - only
1½ hours!
About Bath
The Romans occupied Bath
for over 300 years, and Queen
Elizabeth I granted it city status
in 1590. From the 17th century
onward, the aristocracy flocked
to Bath for the natural thermal
springs. It was the home of
Jane Austen, and both she and
Charles Dickens set novels in
the city. Bath has been named
a UNESCO World Heritage
Site for its architecture and
cultural importance, and is
home to theatres that attract
internationally renowned
companies, as well as a host of
many festivals.
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VISA information for NONEEA students
VISA information for EU and
EEA students
Tuition Fee Payment
Living Costs in Bath
Currency
Sending or Bringing Money
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Bank Account
Insurance
Budgeting
Bringing Cash
Travel Insurance
Currency Limits
Bank Cards
Medical Insurance
Booking your Flight
Registration and Enrolment
Before Arrival
Preparing and Planning:
VISA, Insurance, Accommodation
All information about VISA’s is provided by UKCISA and subject to change - 20/07/15
VISA information for NONEEA students
Do I need a VISA to come to
the UK and study?
If you already have immigration
permission to come to (or
remain in) the UK in a non-study
related category this might allow
you to study. However, some
immigration categories prohibit
study. You should therefore seek
advice on your status.
If you have already been
accepted onto a course of study,
there are two types of visa for
studying in the UK: Short Term
Study Visa and Tier 4 (General)
Visas.
If you are coming to the UK
to study for a maximum of six
months (or 11 months if you will
be studying an English language
course), you may be able to
enter on a short term visa. For
some nationalities (“nonvisa nationals”) who come to
the UK on a short term visa, it is
not compulsory to obtain entry
clearance before travelling to the
UK, as long as your course is
less than six months long.
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See UKCISA’s information about
Short Term Study Visas for
further details.
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If the Short Term Study Visa
route is not appropriate for you,
then you must obtain entry
clearance with a Tier 4 (General)
Visa before travelling to the UK,
regardless of your nationality.
Where can I study on a Tier 4
(General) visa?
If you have a Tier 4 (General)
Visa, you can study at any
school, college or university
which has been granted a Tier 4
(General) Visa sponsor licence
by the Home Office. Only
institutions with a Tier 4 sponsor
licence can issue you with a
confirmation of acceptance
for studies (CAS), which you
must obtain in order to apply for
immigration permission on a Tier
4 (General) Visa.
For more information on TIER 4
Immigration to the UK visit the
UKCISA webpage.
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Check if you need a visa at
www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Need help with your
VISA?
Get in touch with our Liaison
Team. You can contact them
via...
Alice
Brand
Faye
Matthews
If you want to make a successful
Tier 4 (General) Visa application,
it is extremely important that:
• before you apply, you read and
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Phone +44 (0) 1225 87 - 6277
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Before you start
If you want to come to the UK
to study, you need to apply to
the UK immigration authorities
under Tier 4 of the Points Based
System (PBS). Usually, you
must meet the requirements of
the Immigration Rules which
are in force on the date that
you submit your immigration
application. The information
in this section is based on the
most recent changes to the
Immigration Rules which came
into force in April 2015.
Before your arrival
Please visit www.ukcisa.org.uk for further details or contact [email protected]
understand the Home Office's Tier
4 Policy Guidance - this information
sheet is based on version 04/15 of
the policy guidance, to be used for
all Tier 4 applications made on or
after 6 April 2015.
you check that you meet all the
requirements before you apply.
you provide evidence in the exact
format required by the Home Office,
as explained in the policy guidance
and on the application form.
you complete all sections of the
form, fully and accurately.
you allow plenty of time to collate the
documents required to make your
application.
your application does not come
under the general grounds for
refusal.
you check with an adviser at the
institution (school, college or
university) where you intend to
study, for any further changes that
might affect your application.
You should wait until you have
obtained your Tier 4 (General)
Visa before you book any nonrefundable tickets for travel.
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All information about VISA’s is provided by UKCISA and subject to change - 20/07/15
Any questions?
Phone +44 (0) 1225 875777
Email [email protected]
VISA information for EU
and EEA students
You are a European Economic
Area (EEA) national if you are a
citizen or national of one of the
following countries.
If you have permanent residence
in, but not citizenship of, any of
these countries, you are not an
EEA national.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Republic of Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and
the United Kingdom.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and
Norway are EEA member states,
but they are not members of the
European Union (EU).
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Switzerland is not a member of
the EU or the EEA. However
since 1 June 2002, Swiss
nationals have had rights
which are similar to those of
nationals of EEA countries. The
information in this area of the
website applies to both EEA and
Swiss nationals.
Do I need a visa to come to
the UK?
As an EEA national you do not
need permission to enter the
UK.
Do I need to register to stay in
the UK?
You are entitled to enter the UK
freely and have an automatic
right of residence for up to
three months without needing
to demonstrate that you are
exercising a right of free
movement, for example, to study
or work.
You do not have to register
or apply for any particular
documents in order to stay
in the UK. However, you can
choose to apply for a registration
Before your arrival
Please visit www.ukcisa.org.uk for further details or contact [email protected]
certificate which confirms that
you have a right of residence
as a student. You might want to
apply for a registration certificate
if you have family members
who are not themselves EEA
or Swiss nationals, as this can
make it easier for your family to
apply for an EEA family permit
or residence card. If you are a
Bulgarian or Romanian national,
you might have to apply for a
registration certificate if you want
to work in the UK.
For more information on EEA
Immigration to the UK visit the
UKCISA webpage.
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Reporting obligation of
your residency in the EU
Some countries in the EEA
(such as Germany and
the Netherlands) have a
law, that requires citizens
to register their current
address with the government
and to report any second
residencies. The United
Kingdom does not require
their citizens to register and
it is therefore best to contact
your government office in
your current home city or the
embassy of your nation in
the UK.
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Tution Fee Payment
Please see below the methods
of payment accepted by Bath
Spa University for tuition,
accommodation and studio fees.
All payments are to be
made in £ sterling. Students
are reminded that it is their
responsibility to ensure they
have sufficient funds available to
cover any agreed payment.
Bank Transfer - Option 1
Students, who want to
make payment for their
accommodation and/ or
tuition fees by international
bank transfer, will experience
changing exchange rates. Also,
there are usually additional bank
charges from both the sending
and receiving bank which the
student is responsible for.
Bath Spa University has
partnered with Western Union
Business Solutions to provide
students with a bank transfer
service (GEO for Education) that
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helps eliminate these problems
and provides the following
benefits:
• It allows students to freeze a
guaranteed exchange rate for
72 hours
• It allows students to pay
in their own/preferred
currency giving them a clear
understanding of their course
fees
• It ensures that 100% of the
funds transferred, reach
the University and that no
expensive bank charges are
deducted
• It ensures that the payment
can be easily identified and
recognised by the University
giving the student peace of
mind
• It is a secure and quick way
to pay
• No additional charges for
using this service are made
by Bath Spa University or
Western Union Business
Solutions.
By using this service you avoid
or significantly reduce the costs
incurred to you and Bath Spa
University as well as any delays
through making/ receiving
international payments.
Use the GEO for Education
Service
LLhttp://bit.ly/BSU-GEO4Education
Some international students
may prefer to pay fees by Bank
Transfer prior to arrival. Bank
Transfer payments can be made
direct to the University’s bank
account using the following
details:
Lloyds Bank, 47 Milsom Street,
Bath, BA1 1DX
Account Name:
Bath Spa University
Account Number:
00162405
Sort Code:
30-90-54
Swift Code:
LOYDGB 21 090
IBAN:
GB29LOYD30905400162405
Reference: You must quote your
full name, course details and
student number on the bank
transfer.
Please note: You should instruct
your bank to charge you for
both our and your bank transfer
charges. We must receive the
full fee, net of all charges. Any
currency conversion costs or
other charges incurred in making
a payment or in processing a
refund shall be borne by the
student or the third party making
or receiving the payment.
Paying for your study in
instalments
Before your arrival
Bank Transfer - Option 2
If you choose to pay for your
fees by instalment during the
academic year, we offer the
following options:
Tuition, Accommodation and
Studio Fee Payment Dates
• 1 instalment: October (or as
soon after as possible, please
see below);
• 3 instalments: October,
January and May;
• 6 instalments payable:
October, November,
December, January, February
and March.
Our ability to take payment of
fees is dependent on the fee
being raised on the student
account. Due to the volume of
transactions processed at the
beginning of the academic year
there may be some short delays
in raising some tuition or studio
fees.
For more information go to:
LLhttp://bit.ly/BSU-how-to-pay
or email
[email protected].
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Costs to Consider
Laundry
Food
Living Costs in Bath
Your Living expenses will
vary depending on your
accommodation type and your
life-style. The following are
estimated costs based on an
average single student for a
40-week academic year. You
must do your own calculations
taking into account your lifestyle, arrangements and specific
needs to find out exactly how
much money you are likely to
spend during each year of your
studies in the UK.
For details about accommodation
costs, please visit
LLhttp://bit.ly/BSU-Housing
Make sure you consider your
accommodation and tuition fee
costs when working out your
budget.
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£ 300.00
£ 2,400.00
Personal
toiletries
£ 320.00
Local Bus fares
£ 360.00
Clothes
£ 295.00
Mobile Phone Bill
£ 400.00
Contents/
personal
belongings
insurance
£110.00
Medicines
£296.00
Sport & Societies
membership,
Eating out
£ 1,200.00
Leisure travel
(VISA may be
required)
£ 450.00
Police
registration
(if applicable)
£ 34.00
Travelling home
£ 850.00
Study expenses
£ 900.00
TOTAL
8,060.050
Before your arrival
Coins from left to right: £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p
Notes from left to right: £5, £10, £20
Currency
Throughout the United Kingdom
we use Pounds Sterling written
£ (GBP). Most payments are
made by debit or credit card in
the UK.
You will find that £50 notes may
not be accepted and you should
always try and bring smaller
denominations such as £20, £10
or £5 notes. Buses sometimes
do not accept £20.00 notes
either and often prefer if you
give the correct change.
The International
Student Calculator
LLhttp://international.
Sending or Bringing Money
to the UK
Before you arrive you should
check with your own government
to see if there is a restriction
in the amount of money that it
allows you to take out of your
country. If there is a restriction,
you may need to begin your
arrangements for transferring
money to the UK several
months before your course
commences, as you will need
to obtain permission from your
government’s authorities. Once
permission is granted, you must
deposit your money in your local
or national bank. Check how
long it will take for the money
to arrive in the UK after it has
been deposited and if there are
charges for any international
transactions/transfers.
studentcalculator.org/
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Accessing Your Money
Make sure that you have
several ways of gaining access
to your money in your first few
weeks, as it can sometimes
take a long time to set up a
UK bank account (see note
below and further information
in the “Practicalities” section).
We advise you bring a variety
of means of obtaining money perhaps some sterling cash, a
credit/debit card from home that
you are able to use in the UK
and also travellers’ cheques.
For security purposes you
are advised not to carry large
amounts of cash with you and
be careful if you leave it in your
accommodation.
Travellers’ cheques are safer
than cash because they are
insured against loss and theft,
although they are less widely
used now. If you bring them you
must keep a record of their serial
numbers separately from the
cheques just in case you lose
them or they are stolen. You
can exchange your travellers’
cheques at banks, shops and
travel agents throughout the UK.
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Credit & Debit cards are
predominently used in the UK
to pay for every day items and it
may be an idea for you to apply
for one in your home country
before you leave so that you
have access to money in your
first few weeks in the UK. The
most popular ones used in the
UK are Visa and Mastercard,
some places accept American
Express but not everywhere.
You can manage them in Online
Accounts, which makes them
easy to use and accessible.
It is advisable to ask your bank
before you leave your home
country if you are able to use
the cash card from your home
country in UK bank machines
and to pay for items in shops
with your card. Speak to the
bank before you leave to find
out what they would suggest is
the best way of accessing your
money when you are abroad
and if there are any charges for
using this method.
Foreign currency can be
converted at a Bureau de
Change, at a bank and some
Post Offices. Exchange rates
should be on display along with
transaction and commission
charges.
Most banks require you to be
studying in the UK for 6 months
or more to be able to open a
bank account in the UK, so short
stay students will usually not be
able to open an account. If you
are staying in the UK for over 6
months, you will probably find
it useful to have your own bank
account set up so that you can
have money sent over to it from
your home country and if you
would like to do some part time
work during your studies you will
probably need to have a British
bank account for your wages to
be paid to you. (Please check
the terms and conditions of your
visa to ensure you can work
while studying).
International students do not
always find it easy to open bank
accounts in the UK and after
you have applied, it can take
several weeks to set up, so
you are advised to arrange for
your tuition and accommodation
fees to be paid by some other
way - bank transfer from your
home bank account or by credit/
debit card as well as having
access to enough money to
support yourself for several
weeks without access to the
account. You have to have a UK
address for opening an account
in England.
Find out from your bank in
your home country what their
advice is regarding running a
bank account in the UK and
what methods of transferring or
accessing money abroad are
available (including the security
and cost of each method). Your
own bank at home might have a
special relationship with a bank
in the UK, in which case this
might help you with setting up an
account or in other ways.
Before your arrival
Bank Accounts
UK banks offer a variety of
services and accounts. You
should find out what each bank
can offer you by visiting each
bank personally. Some banks
provide a lot of information on
banking on their websites which
you may find useful and you
may also find that you are able
to apply for an account online
before you arrive in the UK.
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Bath Spa University has a bank
on campus: Santander. They
are able to give you advice
about your money and you will
be able to open an account with
them during your first weeks at
BSU. You do not have to open
an account with Santander and
may choose to open an account
at one of many other banks in
Bath. To help you decide which
one to choose you could also
contact your bank in your home
country for their advice and
to check whether they have
branches in the UK or whether
they have any special deals with
particular UK banks.
Note on Different Banks
Recently, Barclays bank has
advised us that it will allow
international students to open
bank accounts if they take their
passport and a bank statement
from their own country of
residence which states their
address there. Other banks may
also be adopting this means of
identification but all students are
advised to contact the individual
bank to ask which documents
that they will require to open an
account.
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HSBC has advised us that
students are first required to
apply online: an application
is sent to you in the post and
then this completed application
and other required documents
should be taken into the local
bank branch along with proof of
your student status.
Insurance
You should ensure that you
are adequately covered by
insurance for loss, theft or
damage of personal belongings,
passports, tickets, travel
documents, personal liability.
This could also include any
medical costs- however, for
more information on health
please see the “Health and
Healthcare” section.
Find your own insurance
company in your home country
or alternatively try the Student
Union supported Endsleigh
Insurance Services Ltd which
has a policy specifically for
international students studying
in the UK. You should however,
make sure that you know what
you are covered for in your
policy and what is excluded
and you should always keep
photocopies of important
documents.
We strongly advise against
bringing large amounts of cash.
Budgeting
This varies, according to where
in the UK you decide to study.
London and other big cities
are more expensive than other
areas.
The International Student
Calculator gives a general guide
to the cost of living in the UK.
In cash, you should carry
enough money to pay for:
transport from the airport to
your final destination; one or
two nights' stay in 'bed and
breakfast' accommodation (in
case you cannot immediately
access your booked
accommodation); food;
telephone calls home; and any
other expenses for the first week
(bus fares, stationery, social
events and so on).
£400-450 should be enough in
most parts of the UK. (However,
please note that for Visa/Entry
Clearance applications UKBA
specifies minimum amounts)
LLhttp://bit.ly/BSU-VISA-
Before your arrival
Bringing Cash
immigrationrules
Travel Insurance
We recommend that you take
out travel insurance before you
leave home, to cover you for
your journey and the first week
of your stay in the UK.
The International Student Calculator
LLhttp://international.studentcalculator.org/
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Currency limits
Medical Insurance
If you bring money worth 10,000
Euros or more (including money
in other currencies) and you
are coming to the UK from a
country that is outside of the
European Union, you have to
declare that sum to customs
officers by filling in a form when
you arrive.
If you are not entitled to NHS
treatment it is important that
you arrange medical insurance
before your arrival. Sometimes
it is also required for your VISA
application.
You should also check whether
the country where you live
has any restrictions on cash
that may be taken out of the
country, or amounts that can be
transferred to the UK.
However, we recommend you
don’t travel with large amounts
of cash.
Bank Cards
Before you leave your home
country, you should notify your
bank that you will be using
your debit/credit card in the
UK. Some banks may need
to activate this facility for you.
Card transactions are far more
common than cash transactions
in the UK and if you have a card
with Visa or Mastercard, this
will be accepted in most retail
stores.
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If you already have medical
insurance in your home country,
check whether you can extend
it to cover your stay in the UK,
as well as looking at options
available from UK insurers.
Even if you are entitled to free
NHS treatment whilst in the UK,
you should consider taking out
insurance which covers other
medical-related costs.
An insurance policy may cover,
for example:
• lost fees if you are unable to
complete your course;
• costs of returning home if a
relative is ill;
• costs of a relative visiting you
in the UK if you fall ill;
• cost of returning to your home
country for treatment.
There is often a long wait for
NHS treatment, sometimes
many months. An insurance
policy which gives you access to
private medical care could give
you much quicker access to the
treatment you may need.
Before your arrival
You may need to pay a healthcare surcharge as part
of your Tier 4 (general) visa application. If you are
required to pay the charge then the amount is £150 per
year as a student. Dependents usually need to pay the
same amount as you.
If you’re applying for a visa online or through the
premium service centre, you’ll pay the surcharge
as part of your application or when you book an
appointment.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
provides further details about who is entitled to treatment through
the National Health Service (NHS) at the following link:
LLhttp://www.ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/Study-work--more/Healthand-healthcare/Free-hospital-treatment-in-England-after-6-April-2015/
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Booking your flight
Bath Spa University offers a free
airport pick up service for flights
arriving into Bristol Airport on the
26th & 27th September 2015
between 9am and 6pm.
A member of the International
Team will welcome you at the
Airport and a bus will then take
you on a short 50 minute trip
into Bath. If your flight arrives
outside of these hours, you will
be advised on how to travel to
Bath.
Where possible, we recommend
that students arrive at Bristol
Airport which is only 50 minutes
from Bath Spa University. (For
students entering the UK on
a Short Term Study Visa, you
will not be able to fly to Bristol
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airport via Republic of Ireland).
Alternatively, free airport pick
up will be provided to students
arriving to Heathrow Airport on
26th & 27th September 2015
between 9am and 6pm. It will
usually take 2 hours to travel
from Heathrow Airport to Bath.
It is really important that you fill
out the Arrival Questionnaire,
which will be emailed to you
shortly. The information
provided will allow us to
offer you the support you
need. You must complete the
questionnaire, even if you don’t
require airport pick up.
Attendance confirmation
Completion of online registration
You will be expected to attend all
induction programmes offered
by your School and also to the
International Relations Welcome
Session.
Prior to your arrival at Bath Spa
University you will be asked
to complete online registration
using the University’s
registration portal. The link to
the portal will be emailed to
you in September. To help you,
we would encourage you to
complete as much as possible,
but don’t worry if you are unable
to complete it all before you
arrive as we will be able to help
you with any questions you have
when you get here. We will have
online registration sessions
available where staff can guide
you through each section of the
registration portal.
The registration portal enables
you to check that we have the
correct information for you
including your full name, course
details and contact information.
We will also ask you to provide
other information that we need
to collect, so that we can issue
you with a student card and
other important documents.
When you complete your
online registration you will also
be asked to read and agree
to the University’s terms and
conditions.
Before your arrival
Registration and Enrolment
Registration will take place on
26th & 27th September and
we will check your photo ID.
Once your online registration
is complete, we will update our
database to show that you are
in attendance at University and
fully enrolled.
Enrolment during arrivals
weekend
During the arrivals weekend, you
will be able to register for the
following services
• NHS - Services (Health Care).
• Bus Passes.
• Council Tax Exemption.
IMPORTANT. A guide detailing a
step by step explanation on how
to register will be emailed to you
when registration opens.
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Travelling to the UK
How to get to your campus
How to get to your
accommodation
What to bring to your Halls
of Residence
Supermarkets and Shops
Council Tax
Preparing for your course
Upon Arrival
Travelling to the UK
Bath Spa University is located
in the South West of England,
approximately one and a half
hours from London.
Where possible, we would
advise that you fly into Bristol
Airport. Please note that if you
are entering the UK on a Short
Term Study Visa, you must
not fly to Bristol Airport via the
Republic of Ireland.
Bristol Airport
Our closest airport is Bristol
International Airport and we
would strongly recommend that
you use this airport, especially
for European flights.
Free airport transfer available for
students arriving on the 26th and
27th September 2015 between
9am - 6pm.
London Heathrow
London Heathrow is one of the
busiest airports in the world and
you should allow plenty of time
to pass through immigration.
Travelling from Heathrow to
Bath:
The National Express coach
service direct to Bath Bus
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Station. You can book your ticket
in advance online or buy at the
ticket office or ticket machine at
Heathrow. The journey time is
approximately three and a half
hours and the cost is £20-30.
Coach tickets can be cheaper if
you buy online and in advance.
Tickets MUST be booked prior to
travel.
By train you take the Heathrow
Express to London Paddington.
You then take the First Great
Western train to Bath Spa train
station. The journey time is
approximately 2 hours and the
cost is from approximately £50.
Trains leave every half an hour
from London Paddington to and
from Bath Spa train station.
Journey time is approximately
1hour 30minutes.
Free airport transfer available for
students arriving on the 26th and
27th September 2015 between
9am - 6pm.
Birmingham International
Airport Birmingham International
Airport is approximately 160
kilometres from Bath. Take the
free Air-Rail Link to Birmingham
International station and then
take the train to Birmingham
New Street. You then change
trains to Bristol Temple Meads,
Airport
Location and approx.
Distance in Miles
Web Address
Bristol
West of Bath
20 Miles
www.bristolairport.co.uk
London
Heathrow
South London
100 Miles
www.heathrowairport.com
London
Gatwick
South London
140 Miles
www.gatwickairport.com/
London
Stansted
North London
160 Miles
www.stanstedairport.com
Cardiff
Wales
70 Miles
www.cardiff-airport.com/
Travel Type
Company
Web Address
Trainline
www.thetrainline.com
First Great Western
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Network Rail
www.networkrail.co.uk
South West Trains
www.southwesttrains.co.uk
Mega Bus
www.megabus.com
National Express
www.nationalexpress.com
First
www.firstgroup.com
Traintimetables
and Online
Ticketing
Bus and Coach
Services
UPON ARRIVAL
and change again to Bath Spa
station. The cost is approximately
£50. The total journey time is
approximately three hours.
LLwww. birminghamairport.co.uk
Free airport transfer
available for students
arriving on the 26th and
27th September 2015
between 9am - 6pm at
Bristol Airport
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How to get to your campus
The University’s address post code is BA2 9BN (Newton Park). If you
insert this post code to any satellite navigation device, this should get
you to the university.
Newton Park
Main Campus
BA2 9BN
Walk to the Bus Station and enter
the building to take the First Bus
service 15 direct to Newton Park.
(≈ 20 min )
Corsham Court
Postgraduate Campus
SN13 0BZ
Walk to Bath Bus station and
take the First Bus service
231/232 to Chippenham. Ask the
driver to stop at Newlands Road.
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BA1 5SF
UPON ARRIVAL
Sion Hill
School of Art and Design
Walk to the City Centre Ambury,
stop Wq, off Broad Quay and
take the First Bus service 2. Ask
the driver to stop at the junction
of Lansdown Road and Sion Hill.
Directions to Hall of Residence
Waterside and
Charlton Court
Lower Bristol Road
BA2 3ED
Newton Park
Gardens & Commons
Newton St. Loe
BA2 9BN
LLIf you are arriving independently, you will need to report to the Security Team
(located in the Security Lodge as you enter Newton Park or in the Reception at
Waterside/Charlton Court). Please inform us of your intended arrival by filling out
the Arrival Questionnaire so we can arrange for you to pick up your keys.
Bankside
Harley Street
BA1 2SF
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What to bring to and buy
for Halls of Residence
At Bath Spa University we
provide the basics in your room.
This means you will need to
bring and buy all your own room
comforts to make your new room
a home away from home.
Below is a list of bedding items,
personal items, laundry items
and kitchen items you will need
to buy. This list also provides
what is already included in your
bedroom and kitchen.
Students living in Private
Housing are advised to
check with their landlord or
host families for details.
What’s in my kitchen?
Within each kitchen there will
be an oven, grill, fridge, freezer,
kettle, toaster, microwave,
cupboards, table, chairs and
waste/recycling bins provided.
These are for the communal use
of 4-10 people.
What’s in my bedroom?
Bath Spa University provides
basic furnishings including a
bed frame, mattress, curtains,
wardrobe, desk, lamp, chair,
side table, drawers and a waste
bin within each room. For
bedrooms which do not have an
en-suite bathroom there will also
be a sink within the bedroom.
What’s in my bathroom?
(applies to en–suite and non–
en–suite)
In both en-suite and communal
bathrooms there will be a
shower, toilet, sink, towel rail
and a mirror.
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What will I need to buy for my
bedroom?
Basics:
• Pillow(s) and duvet
• Bedding- sheets, pillowcases
and duvet covers (x2)
• Under blanket or mattress
protector (optional)
• Warm blanket/ fleece throw
(optional)
What will I need to buy for the
kitchen?
• Crockery – plates, bowls,
mugs, cups, glasses
• Cutlery – knife, fork, spoon,
teaspoon
• Cooking utensils – useful
items include a tin opener,
bottle opener, wooden
spoon, chopping board,
cheese grater, colander,
baking tray, sieve, chopping
knives, kitchen scissors or a
vegetable peeler, tea towels
• Pots and pans
• Microwaveable dishes
• Mixing bowls
• Airtight food containers
• Foil, cling film, freezer bags,
plastic drinks bottles
• Basic ingredients – cooking
oil, salt and pepper, sugar,
sauces, hot drinks, pasta,
tinned foods, cereal, crisps,
fruit squash etc.
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Personal Items
• Alarm clock
• Coat hangers
• Photos/ posters to make your
room feel homely (must be
placed on allocated boards)
• Drawing pins for notice boards
• Laundry basket
• Clothes dryer
• Hot water bottle
• Stationery & study materials
General Items
• Towels
• Cleaning materials – washing
up liquid, sponges or brush,
products for cleaning a sink/
en-suite bathroom, duster,
polish
• Washing powder/ fabric
softener
• Toiletries – toothbrush,
toothpaste, shower gel,
soap, shampoo, conditioner,
deodorant, hairbrush etc
• Toilet rolls
• Iron
• Basic food provisions to last
you until you do your first
shop
Please note that kitchen appliances (e.g. Rice cookers and
kettles) are not allowed to be used in your bedroom.
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Laundry Facilities
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The following items are
banned from halls (so
please leave them at home)
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Deep fat fryers/chip pans
Candles and incense sticks
Barbeques
Electric/paraffin heaters
Electrical items that are over
a year old that have not been
PAT tested. Initial PAT testing
will be offered at the start of
the academic year.
Any appliance you bring to
halls of residence must be:
• CE approved
• Operate from UK voltage (240
volts) & standard 3 pin plug
In the interests of safety
we do not permit the use of
international travel adaptors in
halls of residence.
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There are laundry facilities on
site that are accessible 24 hours
a day. The washing machines
and tumble dryers are all coin
operated. The cost of a wash
is £2, and a dry is £1, but you
will need to supply your own
washing detergent.
Accommodation Starter
Packs
Student specific accommodation
starter packs can be bought
online from various companies.
Further information and links
will be supplied to you shortly
or offerred during your housing
application.
UPON ARRIVAL
Supermarkets and local
shops
Lidl - Fielding’s Road, Bath,
BA2 3DF
If you forget anything on the
day, there are a number of
supermarkets and shops you
can visit to pick up supplies.
The centre of Bath will be very
busy on moving in weekend so
we have provided you with a
few useful supermarkets on the
outskirts of the city as well as in
the centre.
Sainsbury’s & Homebase –
Green Park Station, Bath, BA1
2DR (Central)
Sainsbury’s – Frome Road, Odd
Down, Bath, BA2 5RF
Waitrose – Broadmead Lane,
Keynsham, BS31 1ST
Tesco Superstore – Bristol
Road, Keynsham, BS31 2BA
Asda Supercentre – Craven
Way, Longwell Green, Bristol,
BS30 7DY
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Council Tax
Council Tax is set by local
authorities in England, Scotland
and Wales to pay for local
services that they provide, such
as rubbish collection, the police
and the fire brigade. It is based
on the value of the house, flat
or other accommodation (in this
information these are all called
‘dwellings’) in which you live.
There is no Council Tax in
Northern Ireland but there is a
different local tax which students
may have to pay called Rates.
For more information speak
to your Students’ Union or
institution’s advice service. The
Northern Ireland government
also publishes useful
information.
You may be exempt from paying
tax, if you live in:
Accommodation provided by
the university or college that
is occupied only or mainly by
students (for example, a hall of
residence or student house).
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only by students.
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Private accommodation, that
is occupied only by students
and their dependants, who are
not British citizens, and are
prevented, by the terms of their
UK immigration permission, from
taking paid employment or from
claiming benefits (for example
a spouse with PBS dependant
leave that has a condition that
they have no recourse to public
funds).
A dwelling will not be exempt
if you are living with your nonstudent spouse, civil partner or
adult dependant, and they are
one of the following:
• an EEA or Swiss national,
or the family member of an
EEA or Swiss national, who
is exercising a right of free
movement in the UK,
• a British Citizen,
• settled in the UK (with
indefinite leave to enter or
remain).
UPON ARRIVAL
You will receive your University Email Address once you
have registered on the student portal. It is really important,
that you regularly check your emails for course and induction
information throughout the year.
Preparing for your course
You can prepare for your
course by reading your course
handbook. It will be emailed
to you or uploaded onto
the website under the “New
Students” page from the 1st
of September. The handbook
will include vital information
about your first few weeks at
University and what you should
be attending. A reading list and
an outline of your upcoming
academic year will be included.
You will also receive an email
from your course leader stating
any exercises or readings,
that will be required of you
and where you need to go /
be on your first few days from
28th September. But do not
worry, if you don’t receive any
information. Some courses
might not require any particular
preparation. Please check your
spam folder in case the email
has been marked as such.
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The English Language Unit
Research Facilities
The Students Union
Wifi Connectivity
Transportation
Safety on Campus
During your stay
Student Services
Admissions
The Admissions Service
processes applications to study
at Bath Spa University.
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Administration
The Student Administration
Service covers all aspects of
student-related administration.
• Student records (including
students’ personal details).
• Assessments and results.
• Mitigating circumstances.
• Requests to change course,
route or modules.
• Unfair practice.
• Student ID cards and student
status certificates.
• Organisation of Graduation
ceremonies, printing of
certificates (including the
provision of replacement
certificates) and transcripts.
Enquiries about any aspect of
your course should be made by
e-mailing Student Services at
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Student Support
The Student Support Service
offers specialist information,
advice and guidance to
students, principally in the
following areas:
Disability Support, Medical
Service, Peer Mentor Scheme,
Well-being, Money Advice and
Chaplaincy.
Student Support operates a
combination of drop-in sessions
and pre-bookable appointments
and aims to respond to all initial
enquiries within 24 working
hours.
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email beforehand to ensure that someone will be available to see you. We are
open Monday & Tuesday 09.00 - 17.00, Wednesday & Thursday 10.30 - 17.00,
and Friday 09.00 - 16.00.
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DURING YOUR STAY
Disability Support
The Disability Support specialists
work with disabled students,
including those who have
sensory or physical impairments
or specific learning difficulties
(SpLD), to ensure that their
learning and social experience
at University is as wide-ranging
and successful as possible. The
team will endeavour to provide
support from first contact with
Bath Spa University, throughout
your course of study and until
completion.
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Emotional and
Mental Health Support
Student life is often a period of
enormous change and it is quite
natural to find this difficult at
times. A particular problem may
cause stress and make it difficult
to concentrate on academic
work or to enjoy student life.
Whatever is troubling you, we
are able to offer you support
through a range of mental health
services, including Well-being
Advice, Mental Health Advice or
Counselling.
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Money Advice
University life can a be a period
of significant financial strain
and juggling money between
academic, personal and social
life may be a challenge.
Student Support Advisors work
with students to provide practical
advice on managing your money
and enabling you to deal with
any issues that may arise.
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University Medical Service
All students are encouraged
to register with the University
Medical Service.
Regular surgeries are held
at Newton Park, or students
can visit a doctor at the group
practice in Fairfield Park.
To find out more, pick up a
leaflet or go to the website
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University Chaplaincy Service
The University welcomes
students of all faiths and none.
Student Support Service works
with the Chaplaincy to provide
details and information for
anyone wishing to make contact
with any faith.
Please contact Student Support
for further information.
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Academic and Language
Support
Academic and Language
support: the Writing and
Learning Centre (WLC) has
been set up to support all
students (home and international
students) with their academic
writing. This can include the
university referencing system,
time management, organisation
and coping with deadlines.
This service is in the form of
workshops or 1:1 support and
appointments can be booked
online.
THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE UNIT
There are different types of
support offered
Teaching seminars
Focus on
• Writing skills
• Seminar and presentation
skills
• Social and cultural English
These are a series of 6 seminars
running twice a year.
Language surgeries:
Here, students can drop in to get
the specific support they need.
These are held once a week.
Welcome to ELU,
the English Language Unit
at Bath Spa University
ELU is here to support all
international students whose
first language is not English.
Teaching and support will focus
on developing your English and
academic language skills while
you are a student at Bath Spa
University.
Individual tutorials
Here, students receive oneto-one support with their
assignments.
Information about how to sign up
for classes is posted on the Bath
Spa University website.
Opening Times
Reserach Facilities
Library and Information
Services
All students have access to our
on-site library and online journal
articles. Your student card will
act as a library card and you will
be able to loan books from the
library when you want. Please
remember to bring them back
in good time before you leave.
Any late items will incur a fee
and any items that are not
returned will be charged fully to
your account. On completion of
the registration and enrolment
process, you will be given a Bath
Spa email address and you will
also have access to ‘Minerva’,
our virtual learning environment.
You can access lecture slides
via Minerva and readings, as
well as discussion boards with
students and staff from your
classes.
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The Library foyer and IT Suite is
open 24/7 during term-time with
study space, full Wi-Fi access,
issue/return facilities, vending
machines for light refreshments
and computers and printers
(1st floor). Access to the library
stock is only available when
library staff or helpers are on
duty. Full details of opening
times are on the website.
Loans and Renewals
Your student card is also your
library card: you will need it to
take out and renew loans – you
can have to up 15 loans at a
time. You can renew them up
to five times through the Library
catalogue or visit the self-service
machines, provided no-one else
has put a hold on them and
you don’t have any outstanding
fines.
Library Communications
All notices, such as when your
loans are about to go overdue,
will be sent to your Bath Spa
email account.
DURING YOUR STAY
Enquiries
Ask at the Library Reception
Desk for help and advice.
Subject specific assistance is
provided by the relevant School
Librarian.
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enquiry-services
Computers
With your Bath Spa network
login, you can use the
computers in the Libraries and
in open access computer rooms
around the campus. Your log
in details will be emailed to
the email address you sent to
Bath Spa University along with
instructions once you have
initially registered.
Online access to the library
The Library subscribes to an
increasing number of electronic
services which give online
access to academic journals and
other material such as images
or music. For more details, visit
the website.
Internet on campus
Once you have completed
your final registration with
Bath Spa University on your
arrival, you will be able to
access Eduroam and all
online services.
If you need to connect to
the Internet before the
registration day, please sign
up to The Cloud.
Select The Cloud from your
available WiFi connections
and follow the on screen
instructions.
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The Students’ Union
The Students’ Union is run by
the students, for the students
- you automatically become a
member for free. They are a
charity with over 8,000 members
- Independent of the University
and exist to help you get
involved, make friends, have fun
and have your voice heard.
Visit the Students’ Union
Website to find out more.
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The SU runs a host of services
and facilities for students
studying at Bath Spa University.
These services and facilities are
run on a not for profit basis with
any income being put back into
the system, in order to improve
your time at BSU!
The SU’s Shop, Bar & Kitchen
and Gym are all within the
Students’ Union building located
at the top of the Newton Park
campus. The Shop & Cafe offer
a large range of good quality
value for money products to suit
your needs.
Opening Times
Bar
Mon-Fri, Weekends
09.00 - 23.30
12.00 - 23.30
(closing times vary on event nights)
Kitchen
Mon-Fri, Weekends
10.00 - 20.00
12.00 - 16.00
Shop
Mon-Fri, Weekends
08.30 - 18.00
11.00 - 16.00
Gym
Mon-Fri, Weekends
07.30 - 20.30
10.00 - 18.00
Whatever you think of your
course, Academic Reps
can help you get your
opinions heard. There are
two Course Reps for every
year of every course and
they meet regularly with
University staff to represent
students’ views - the good,
the bad and the ugly. There
are also Department Reps
and School Reps who
attend high-level meetings
on behalf of all the students
and academic reps in their
School or Department.
DURING YOUR STAY
Your Academic Reps
Academic Reps don’t just
attend meetings; they get up
to all sorts, from organising
teaching awards to
campaigning for more space!
They hold stalls, champion
the National Student Survey
and answer students’
questions.
The most important thing
is that Course Reps are
students just like you. In fact,
why not become one?
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The Office
Mon-Fri, 09.30 - 16.30
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Hi all, I’m Kitty - your Vice President Activities.
A degree is often the end goal of university, yet
there is so much more that can be done with
your time at Bath Spa.
Now is your chance to immerse yourself in
student life. Maybe you fancy joining a sports
club or society? We have plenty for you to
choose from; each with its own unique offering.
If none of them tickle your fancy you can
always start up your own.
We have a wide range of volunteering* and
RAG (Raising and Giving) opportunities for you
to choose from. This gives you an opportunity
to engage with communities and meet likeminded people who love to interact. This year
we will be offering a charity skydive; raise
money for charity and tick off the bucket-list in
one go!
SpaLife is our student led media group - by the
students for the students! Keep an eye out for
them around campus and do not hesitate to get
involved if it appeals to you.
We’ve got three trips lined up for you; heading
to Dublin in December, Amsterdam in March,
and then Salou for sports tour in April. Sounds
good - see you there?
Drop me a line at su-activities@bathspa.
ac.uk if you have any questions/suggestions/
comments.
“It’s impossible to be involved in all situations,
but theres no excuse not to be involved
in something, somewhere, somehow with
someone” - Richelle Goodrich
Enjoy your year :)
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volunteering. Check your visa information for further details.
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Bath Spa Choral Society
Bath Spa Concert Orchestra
Bath Spa Cosplaying Society
Bath Spa Enterprise Society
Bath Spa Musical Theatre
Big Band
BSU Film Society
Campus Games Society
Chess
Cocktail Society
Comedy
Debating
Doctor Who
Dungeons and Dragons
Genshiken Anime
Geography Society
Journalism
Lord of the Rings Society
Meditation
Poker
Raising and Giving (RAG)
Samba Drumming
Sign Language Society
SSAGO
Volunteering Society
American Football
Badminton
Basketball
Bath Spa Cricket
Cheerleading
Cycling
Dodgeball
Equestrian
Fencing
Football
Gymnastics
Hockey
Kickboxing
Latin and Ballroom
Netball
Pole Fitness
Polo
Rugby
Snow Sports
Surf
Squash
Tennis
Yoga
DURING YOUR STAY
Socities available
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Transportation
Getting the bus
General
Bath and Corsham benefit
from excellent public transport
infrastructure. Please note that
whilst the information on this
page is reviewed periodically it is
subject to change and therefore
if you are travelling to Bath or
Corsham from some distance,
you may want to check the
national Traveline website http://
traveline.info/
For most foreigners, the British
drive on “the wrong side” of the
road - i.e. in the left hand lane,
and the driver sits on the right
hand side of the car. It takes
some time to adjust to the new
system, if you are not used
to it. Always be careful when
crossing a street and check both
directions before walking over.
Street markings often indicate
the direction from where the
traffic will be coming. Use
crossings to safely navigate
across a street.
First Bus operate services
into Bath and Chippenham
from locations as far afield as
Gloucestershire, Somerset,
Wiltshire and Bristol.
For further information on the
local First Bus services please
follow the links below:
Journey Planner and Timetables
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Parking
It can be very difficult to find
parking space in the centre of
Bath and all citizens living in
the city can apply for a parking
permit for the zone they are
living in. Unless necessary,
it is easiest to use the public
transport system.
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First Bus
Bath & Wiltshire Maps
LLhttp://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/
bristol_bath/journey_planning/maps/
bath.php
At the Bus stop
Busses in Bath and Somerset
do not stop at every stop
automatically. If you would like to
stop a bus that is approaching,
hold out your hand to signal the
bus driver that you would like to
board.
All passengers enter the bus
at the driver’s door and display
their tickets. When you are not
the holder of a season ticket,
you can buy a single, return or
day pass from the bus driver. If
you are not sure which one you
need, ask the driver for help.
With your student card you will
be able to get a discounted
fare. Make sure you have small
change with you, as busses
have only a limited amount of
change. On most busses there
won’t be a display that shows
you the next stop. If you are
unsure ask the driver to let you
know where to get off.
DURING YOUR STAY
On the Bus
To find out how to get to
your campus please visit the
Students Union website, that
provides a list on available
options to all sites.
LLhttp://www.bathspasu.co.uk/et/bus/
You can purchase your student
bus passes online through the
students union website, at the
Bath Bus station or on campus.
More information will be given to
you during Registration.
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Cycling
Bath is a bicycle friendly city,
and many of our staff and
students choose to cycle to
our campuses. The University
provides covered bike racks
and shower facilites for staff and
students. The website of our
Bicycle User Group (BUG) has
advice and suggested routes for
cyclists. http://users.bathspa.
ac.uk/bug/
Bath Spa University have
partnered with nextbike which
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will provide a free rental period
of any nextbike for those staff
and students that have a BSU
email address (eg, one ending
with @bathspa.ac.uk). There are
nextbike racks at Newton Park
campus, Waterside Court halls
of residence, Green Park (near
Sainsbury’s), Bath Spa Railway
Station, and at several other key
locations within the city.
To find out more visit
LLhttp://www.bathspa.ac.uk/about-us/
how-to-find-us/travel-by-bike
ON AND OFF CAMPUS
Bath is ranked as the safest
student city in the UK and is
known for its great friendly
environment.
Here are a few useful tips to
keep you and your belongings
safe and secure...
• Lock your room/flat when you
go out. Most burlaries happen
through open windows.
• Don’t leave valuables on show
• Student accommodation is
a great busy environment
and friends might visit the
properties. But if someone
seems suspicious, contact
the security on site. You’d be
suprised how often people
just wander in and help
themselves!
• Insure your valuable items
and register them with
www.immobilise.com. The
British police check this
register and can therefore find
the owner of stolen goods.
• There are not many bus
services after midnight. Check
your bus timetable for the last
service available to you or
take a taxi back home.
• Travel with friends at night
Bath Taxi numbers:
Abbey Taxi: +44 (0) 1225 444444
Bath Taxi: +44 (0) 7949 696950
River safety
Please avoid walking along the
side of the river, especially at
night. Ensure you use the main
roads in full sight of others.
DURING YOUR STAY
SAFETY
Contact us
If you have any worries or
problems please do not
hesistate to contact us (Monday
‘till Friday between 9am and
5pm). We are here to help!
In an Emergency
In the event of an emergency,
the emergency contact number
is 999. Only use this number if
you need emergency assistance
from police, fire brigade or
ambulance.
Security on campus
In an emergency on campus,
you can also report incidents to
Security: Newton Park
+44 (0) 1225 87 5555
Security: Sion Hill
+44 (0) 1225 87 5533
All Halls of Residence have a Security
Team on site. Please note the one
relevant to you upon arrival.
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Campus Map
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The British culture from
an international student
perspective
We asked our International
Students to share some of their
experiences of living in the UK.
You may find this a useful guide
to help you settle into life in the
UK.
Cultural Differences
Living in a new country is
really exciting: Loads of new
impressions, a new language
and culture to get to know. All
this new information can make
you feel tired and sometimes
disorientated. But don't worry.
After a few days you will feel
like your normal self again. Give
yourself time and plenty of rest
to adapt to the changes.
Most international students
experience something that is
referred to as 'culture shock' - a
normal part of the process of
adapting to new surroundings.
Symptoms include lack of
concentration, tiredness and a
slight feeling of loneliness. It
helps to keep in touch with home
and talk to other international
students about your feelings.
The international community is a
big family and all will experience
similar emotions.
Tips
• Share your own culture with your
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they understand your culture, the
more they will understand you.
Cook your favourite food from back
home, when you feel homesick.
Use skype, Facebook and/ or Twitter
to stay in touch with home
Greetings
People shake hands (the right)
when introduced for the first
time, or at formal occasions.
When greeting a close friend,
you may choose to greet with a
hug and/ or a kiss.
When talking to peers British
people tend to call by their first
name, otherwise Mr and Miss
followed by the Surname. At
Bath Spa University students
usually call their tutors by
their first name. Listen to how
someone introduces themselves
as a cue.
Visiting others
In England people tend to
contact others before visiting
each other at home, in respect
of their privacy and personal
space. Most invitations will
include specific date and time.
Social customs
British people and especially
those living in Bath are very
warm and friendly people. For
example it is customary to thank
the bus driver and offer your
seat to the elderly, disabled or
pregnant.
In restaurants it is common to
leave a tip (around 10% of the
bill).
When walking through a door
first, it is polite to hold the door
open for others following.
Respecting others privacy
is very important to British
people. Unless you are friends
with someone, it is considered
impolite to ask intimate
questions. For example, their
age or how much they earn.
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always given with a specific
time and date. It is considered
impolite to be late for lectures
and meetings. If you run late
always message the others to
inform them about your delay.
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Understanding the British
Being a polite nation, the British
people are very careful with
making a critical comment or
saying no in a direct manner.
If you are in any doubt what
something means to you, don't
be afraid to ask. Especially when
it comes to feedback related to
your course.
01 AUG - 31 AUG
Sign up for Peer Mentoring
beginning of term to show you around
campus and check how you are. They
will keep in touch with you throughout
your first year to offer you help when
you need it.
Peer Mentors can also help you with
the following matters:
• Answering any questions that
Peer Mentors are current second
or third year students who volunteer to
help new students settle into university
life at Bath Spa and adjust to living in
Bath and the UK. We have Peer Mentors from most courses at the University and they have been specially trained
to support new international students. If
you request a Peer Mentor then we will
pair you up with a mentor who is on the
same course or from the same School
of study as you. Your Peer Mentor
will then contact you by email before
you come to Bath Spa to introduce
themselves and you’ll be able to ask
them questions. Your Peer Mentor will
also be able to meet up with you at the
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Finding services on campus
Coping with a new environment
Tips about shopping and budgeting
Finding out about transport and
travel
Helping you find things to do and
places of interest in Bath
Achieving a good life/study balance
Module choices or exams and
revision
To get a Peer Mentor, please email your
full name, date of birth and course to
[email protected].
We will then match you up with a Peer
Mentor at the beginning of September
Calendar Key
Important Dates for International students
University Dates
Public Holidays and Bank Holidays
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Airport Pickup and Registration
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Bath Spa
University in September 2015!
All new Bath Spa University students MUST complete the Arrivals
Questionnaire concerning their travel into the UK by the 11th
September 2015.
The deadline for submitting your questionnaire is 11th September.
Please note that you will not be able to arrange an airport transfer
with Bath Spa University after this deadline. You need to complete
the form even if you are not requesting an airport pick-up service
from Bath Spa University.
Please also remember to check your emails regularly for important
communication from Bath Spa University in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact the International Relations
team at [email protected]. We are happy to help!
September 2015
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Yom Kippur (Jewish Holiday)
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Eid-al-Adha (Muslim Holiday)
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Arrivals and Registration
27
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Arrivals and Registration
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University Start Date / Begin of Freshers‘ / School Induction
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Freshers‘ Week Day 2 / School Induction
30
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Freshers‘ Week Day 3 / School Induction
Deadline to Submit Arrival Details
Rosh Hashana (Jewish Holiday)
26 OCT - 30 OCT
International Awareness Week
This week will include:
• Language Workshops
• Learning more about;
Erasmus+, Exchange
and Global Citenzenship
opportunities
• Culture Awareness sessions
• Meetings with International
Buddies
• Gaining insights into how
International links help your
employability prospects.
Global connections, ensuring
students have country and
culture awareness is extremely
important to Bath Spa
University. To raise awareness
of exactly this the International
Relations Team are holding an
from the 26-30 October 2015.
Further information will be given
to you during Induction Week
but do come along and get
involved in the sessions that are
offered.
As an International student
yourself - you are in a perfect
position to support the event and
hopefully it will be a lot of fun!
October 2015
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/ Wednesday
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/ Thursday
09
/ Friday
10
/ Saturday
11
/ Sunday
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/ Monday
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/ Tuesday
14
/ Wednesday
15
/ Thursday
16
/ Friday
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/ Saturday
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/ Sunday
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/ Monday
20
/ Tuesday
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/ Wednesday
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/ Thursday
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/ Friday
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/ Saturday
25
/ Sunday
Daylight Saving Time ends (Clocks change to GMT)
26
/ Monday
27
/ Tuesday
28
/ Wednesday
29
/ Thursday
30
/ Friday
31
/ Saturday
Halloween
Simchat Torah (Jewish Holiday)
Muharram/Islamic New Year (Muslim Holiday)
05 NOV
Training Day:
International Student Ambassador
Become an International Student Ambassador
The International Relations Team are always keen for students to
be involved in international events that are orgnaised by the team.
This could include showing potential students and visitors around
campus, helping out with new arrivals or assisting on social trips.
International ambassadors represent a range of different countries
and sometimes they attend university fairs to inform students about
our courses and services we offer here at Bath Spa as well as
encouraging them that Bath Spa University might be the right place
for them too!
If you would like to become involved, please email Missy White,
International Recruitment Manager on [email protected]
Full training will be given to all new ambassadors and every time you
work for us you get paid £ 8.17 an hour.
Please note that in order to become a 'casual worker' for the
University you must apply for a National Insurance number and a
photocopy of your passport will also be needed. It's important you
don't work over the indicated hours that your visa allows and our
University policy is a maximum of 15 hours a week.
November 2015
01
/ Sunday
All Saints‘ Day (Christian Holiday)
02
/ Monday
All Souls‘ Day (Christian Holiday)
03
/ Tuesday
04
/ Wednesday
05
/ Thursday
06
/ Friday
07
/ Saturday
08
/ Sunday
09
/ Monday
10
/ Tuesday
11
/ Wednesday
12
/ Thursday
13
/ Friday
14
/ Saturday
15
/ Sunday
16
/ Monday
17
/ Tuesday
18
/ Wednesday
19
/ Thursday
20
/ Friday
21
/ Saturday
22
/ Sunday
23
/ Monday
24
/ Tuesday
25
/ Wednesday
26
/ Thursday
Bath Christmas Market Opening
27
/ Friday
Bath Christmas Market
28
/ Saturday
29
/ Sunday
First Sunday of Advent / Bath Christmas Market
30
/ Monday
St. Andrew‘s Day / Bath Christmas Market
Student Ambassador Training / Bonfire Night
Remembrance Day
December 2015
01
/ Tuesday
02
/ Wednesday
03
/ Thursday
04
/ Friday
05
/ Saturday
06
/ Sunday
St Nikolaus (GER) / Sinterklaas (BEL/NED) /
07
/ Monday
First Day of Hanukkah (Jewish Holiday) /
08
/ Tuesday
09
/ Wednesday
10
/ Thursday
11
/ Friday
End of University Autumn Term for Undergraduate students /
12
/ Saturday
13
/ Sunday
Bath Christmas Market Last Day
14
/ Monday
Last Day of Hanukkah (Jewish Holiday)
15
/ Tuesday
16
/ Wednesday
17
/ Thursday
18
/ Friday
19
/ Saturday
20
/ Sunday
21
/ Monday
22
/ Tuesday
23
/ Wednesday
24
/ Thursday
Christmas Eve
25
/ Friday
Christmas Day
26
/ Saturday
Boxing Day
27
/ Sunday
28
/ Monday
29
/ Tuesday
30
/ Wednesday
31
/ Thursday
Bank Holiday
New Year‘s Eve
Newton Park Campus Map and Legend
Non-Teaching Buildings
Teaching Buildings
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Day Nursery
Michael Tippett Centre (MT)
Refectory
Stewards Lodge (SL)
Library (LY)
East Wing Coffee Shop
Main House (MH)
Student Support Centre (SC)
Students’ Union (SU)
Walled Garden
VR
Visitor Reception
SID
Student Information Desk
=
Security
Energy Centre
Commons (CM)
Twiverton (TN)
Compton (CP)
Ashton (AN)
University Theatre (UT)
Newton Annex (NA)
Newton (NE)
Stanton (SN)
Dairy (DY)
Twinhoe (TE)
Corston (CN)
Castle (CE)
Wellow (WE)
Gatehouse (GH)
Stable (ST)
Sophia (SO)
Bus Stop
Parking
Disabled Parking
Cycle Parks
Refreshments
Washroom
Sports Pitches
A
Amphitheatre
Construction site area
Residences
A J
J
B J
J
C J
J
D J
J
E J
J
F J
J
G J
J
H J
J
I J
J
Hiscocks
Harington
Temple House
Temple
Langton
Sydney
Pope
Gore House
Garden Court
9
10
I
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26
21
25
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8
LAKESIDE WALK
4
VR
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15
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5
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SID
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TO BATH
(A46, A4, A39, M4/M5)
C
A
Bath Spa
International
Relations
Phone
+44 (0) 1225 875777
Email [email protected]
Website
www.bathspa.ac.uk/international

Arrival Guide - Bath Spa University

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