Discover Bath

Location

South West

Type of opportunity

Preparation for university

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About this opportunity

Discover Bath is a summer programme which aims to give prospective students a taste of first-year life and study at the University of Bath. It is free-of-charge, including on-campus accommodation, free meals for the duration of your stay, a programme of academic sessions (lectures, seminars, workshops) and fun social activities.

All Discover Bath participants who apply to study at Bath will receive additional consideration during the application process.

Level of Study

  • Pre-university

Eligibility

Asylum seeker, Refugee status, Humanitarian protection, Temporary refugee permission, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine schemes, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave), Other

Additional notes about eligibility criteria

If you’re unsure of your eligibility, please contact discoverbath@bath.ac.uk

What is included in this opportunity?

  • Application support and advice
  • Other (see below)

Other support provided

All Discover Bath participants who apply to study at Bath will receive additional consideration during the application process.

In addition, having completed the Discover Bath programme successfully, you may be eligible to receive a reduced offer. The specific terms of your offer will be outlined to you, and may vary by course, but will typically include a reduction of one grade in one of your A-Levels.

Additional notes about support provided

As part of Discover Bath you will:

1. Study a course in your Discover Bath subject area delivered by University of Bath lecturers, researchers and current students
2. Find out what it’s like to study at the University of Bath
3. Stay on the University campus for 3 nights in actual undergraduate student accommodation
4. Complete a pre-work assignment (using Microsoft Teams) to gain knowledge in your subject area, and equip you with university-level study skills
5. Complete an on-course activity log and self-reflection task with support provided by University staff and Student Ambassadors
6. Receive support on writing a personal statement, understanding the UCAS process, student finance, and much more
7. Join in with fun, social activities (led by current university students) to get a flavour of real student life
8. Gain skills that will be essential for successful university study (e.g. research skills, independent study, teamwork)
Network and make new, like-minded friends

Types of study available

  • Face-to-face

Additional details about application process

To apply, please go to https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/discover-bath/

Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?

No

On-going opportunity

Yes

For further questions contact Stephanie Gan

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