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Student fees offers advice and guidance on:

• Tuition fees
• Tuition fee loans
• Sponsorship
• Accommodation payment queries

The Student Fees team can also give advice on when and how to apply for Student Finance and liaise with the relevant funding body on your behalf.

Email: fees@bathspa.ac.uk

Student funding offers advice and guidance on:

• Student funding
• Bursaries
• Scholarships
• Studentships
• International funding

Email: studentawards@bathspa.ac.uk

Student payments offers advice and guidance on:

• Student payments
• How to pay fees
• Instalment dates
• How to update card details
• Payment options

Email: income@bathspa.ac.uk  

You can access your Fee statement via the Hub once you've completed online registration. The fee statement details any fee that you're liable to pay, payments made to the University and your scheduled instalment payments. You can also make a payment direct to the University from the Hub; see ‘make a payment’.

For your specific tuition fee, please check your course webpage. Tuition fees are charged at the beginning of each academic period. They're subject to annual review and may be liable to rise each academic year. Your tuition fee will be displayed when completing online registration and if you're liable to pay any fee, you'll have the option to select instalments.

Students often assume that they'll be taught in big groups in lecture theatres – and that's true! You'll also have seminars which are smaller groups, similar to classes in school or college. Seminars provide an opportunity for you to discuss in greater detail with your tutors and peers the material that you've been taught in a lecture. It's a chance to ask questions, explore ideas in depth, or even argue about new topics!

Modules are the individual components, like building blocks, that make up your course. Each module has a specific 'credit point value'. Modules are considered 'core', 'required' or 'optional' for any given course, so you have some flexibility in tailoring the course content to your particular interests.

The My Bath Spa App gives you access to University services on your phone, tablet and desktop. It brings together news, information and updates in one place. You'll use the app to check your timetable.

You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play store.

MyServices is the place to go for questions or queries to do with IT, or to log calls with student services such as the Library, Student Information Team and more.

My Wellbeing is your place to go for all things Student Wellbeing Services. You can ask questions, book appointments and access screening and assessments for Specific Learning Differences.

Led by students, for students, the Students' Union is an independent charity which represents all Bath Spa students. Your SU ensures your voice is heard as well as providing lots of opportunities for you to make the most of your University experience. Head to the SU website to find out more.

Ultra is the name for our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), your digital home while you’re at Bath Spa. This is where you'll find all the information you need for the academic side of university. Find out about modules, course notices and interact with your course leaders and other academics.

Virtual Learning Environment (see 'Ultra')

The Vice-Chancellor is like the CEO of an organisation and is the most senior executive role within the University. Our Vice-Chancellor is Professor Sue Rigby. 

Postgraduate (PG) students are those studying at Master's level including PGCert or researching for a PhD/Doctorate. The home campus for postgraduate students is Corsham Court. 

Undergraduate students are typically studying a Bachelor's degree (BA or BSc). The home campus for undergraduate students will depend on the course you're studying, and you'll likely use more than one.

The academic member of staff who designs and manages the course, making decisions on modules, placements and so on.

You'll have most contact in your course with Lecturers and Tutors (see below) who, like teachers at school or college, facilitate the learning, set and mark your assignments, and support you with your studies.

At Bath Spa most students are allocated an Academic Advisor, who will support your academic and professional development throughout your University career.

Your Academic Advisor will be a member of the teaching team from your course and will be available to help and advise you throughout your studies at Bath Spa University. They'll be your key point of contact and offer you appropriate academic advice, guidance and structured support at key stages of your academic career. They'll also be able to effectively signpost you to our relevant Student Services support service teams across the University.

The Sabbatical Officers (known as Sabbs/Sabs) are the representative voices of the students in the Students' Union (SU). The Sabbs are generally former students who have studied at Bath Spa, so they've been in your shoes before!

Together with the President of the SU, who oversees the SU, the Vice Presidents represent and speak up for the various areas of student life at Bath Spa.

The Sabbatical Officers for 2022-23 are:

• Students' Union President - Jas Raymond-Barker
  The President is the lead spokesperson for the Students' Union and all Bath Spa students. They chair the Students’ Union’s Board of Trustees and work closely with the University’s senior management team to champion you and your interests.
• Vice President Welfare and Community - Laura Bold
  The VP Welfare and Community leads on issues relating to the Bath Spa student community. This includes welfare, mental health and wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, housing, and the Students’ Union’s relationship with the local Council and local residents.
• Vice President Opportunities - Elise Booth
  The VP Opportunities'  job is to help you make the most of the opportunities available to you outside of your course which enable you to have fun, make friends and develop your skills. They lead on Students’ Union activities including all clubs and societies, events, volunteering and trips abroad.
• VP Education - Neetu Karwal
  The VP Education's role is to represent your academic interests. They are the student representative on many University committees which make decisions about the policies which affect your learning and teaching.

Find out more about the Sabbatical Officers on the Students' Union website.

Student volunteers who gather feedback from their peers, present it to academic staff, and work as part of the Students' Union to make change. Course reps are really important in making sure that the student voice is heard when decisions are made about your course. Your course staff and the SU will invite those interested to sign up for this role in the coming weeks. For more information, email su-academicreps@bathspa.ac.uk.

The SU Advice Centre provides independent, confidential advice and support on a range of issues including academic matters, sexual health, housing and general wellbeing. If you have a concern or you just want a chat, contact us via email: su-advice@bathspa.ac.uk.

Your Students' Union is led by a team of four Sabbatical Officers, who are full-time student representatives voted for annually by the student body. They work closely with the University, the local community and the National Union of Students (NUS) to represent you and your interests. Head over to the SU website to get to know your Sabbs – there you’ll find contact details for all your elected representatives, their areas of work and how to get involved.

Student Wellbeing Services provides information, advice and guidance for applicants and students who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, have a mental health or medical condition, and a specific learning difference such as dyslexia. As part of your learning journey, you may be eligible for extra support.

If you haven't already done so please complete an Academic Access Questionnaire to help us understand any requirements you may have so we can give you the support you need to thrive at Bath Spa.

We understand the value of speaking about mental health and are here to help you. We provide professional, short-term interventions and can help you access a range of services.

The Wellbeing Service provides non-clinical advice and guidance, using an evidence-based model to enable positive wellbeing and behaviours. Areas we can help with include homesickness, transitioning to university life, money management, bullying, harassment, drugs, alcohol and general wellbeing.

We want you to get the best out of your course and university experience, and additional support is available if you identify with any of these groups. You can have a named point of contact in our Wellbeing Service. They can speak with you about your eligibility for additional bursaries, accommodation and student finance. If helpful, your advisor will stay in regular contact with you throughout your time at Bath Spa.

The Student Assistance Programme is provided by Student Wellbeing Services to offer professional and free additional mental health support alongside our on-campus services.

You can access the service through a confidential, freephone telephone line, an online chat function through the platform or by requesting a call back.

You can request to speak with a female or male practitioner, someone from a diverse community or someone with specific LGBTQ+ knowledge.

Bath Spa University is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment for all our students, including anyone who identifies as transgender or non-binary, or is questioning their gender identity. 

We have a range of support for students ranging from assistance with name, gender or pronoun changes (for example on official records or on systems), to accommodation and facilities support.

Visit our dedicated space online to see our Inclusion Policy and Transition Support Plan as well as to find out more about how we can help you with any additional practical or therapeutic support.