If you apply before the deadline, you’ll receive equal consideration, regardless of how early or late you apply. Your school or college may give you an earlier deadline to ensure you have time to arrange for your academic reference, write your personal statement and submit your application on time.
If your application is late, it may still be considered if there are still places available on the course. If you applied after the deadline and you receive an 'unsuccessful' decision, even though you meet the entry requirements, it is likely that it’s because the course is full. You may also receive a 'withdrawn due to course being full' notification.
Are you desperately seeking a gap year? We totally understand.
Get your future self organised by applying now for a deferred entry. Just like any other application, an application for a deferred start needs to meet the entry requirements for the year in which the application is made. If you decide to defer after you’ve already applied, please get in touch.
Are you already studying at a different university, but would prefer to be studying with us?
You can apply to transfer to Bath Spa for your second or third year, by adding ‘2’ or ‘3’ to the ‘point of entry’ box.
We recommend that you contact us to discuss your situation, qualifications and experience before you make your application. We’ll advise you on your best course of action.
Your application needs to include:
We want to hear why you’re applying, your ambitions, what makes you suitable for the course and any relevant skills and experience you can bring to your studies.
This is your opportunity to show your motivation, readiness and commitment to studying your chosen course at Bath Spa University. Don’t be afraid to be your quirky self.
A strong personal statement should include:
If you need more guidance, please see the UCAS guide to writing a personal statement.
We know that writing a personal statement can feel intimidating. That's why we've put together some key advice on what you should include, how to make the most of the wordcount, and how to make your personal statement stand out in the crowd.
How to write a great personal statement
We realise that AI tools are already reshaping the way we work and will become integral to many careers.
Tools such as ChatGPT can be helpful to you in helping to brainstorm ideas, improve the structure of your personal statements, and check readability; however, so can a trusted friend or supporter. Remember, your personal statement is your chance to show us who you are – and we expect it to be written by you.
A personal statement written using generative AI is likely to be less personal and therefore less effective at conveying who you are and why you want to study the course. If we find that a personal statement has been written using generative AI, we'll consider this plagiarism and your application may be rejected.
UCAS has a helpful guide on AI and personal statements that potential applicants at all stages of their studies could benefit from reading.
Your predicted grades will be used as part of our selection process. It is essential that your referee includes all predicted grades for any qualifications which you have not yet completed.
Your referee should preferably be someone who knows you academically. If you’re applying from a school of college, a teacher or tutor will be able to write you a reference. If not, you should ask your employer or a school/college you recently attended.