Life in Bath
From our picture-perfect campuses, to our unique range of courses and our strong sense of community, there are so many reasons to come to BSU.
Why choose Bath Spa University?If you're studying at one of our partner universities, you can choose to spend either a semester or a full academic year studying at Bath Spa University as part of our International Exchange programme.
Alternatively, if your university is not on our partner list, you may still be able to join us as either a Freemover or Study Abroad student.
"The months I spent in Bath have definitely been the best few months of my life. As soon as I arrived in Bath, I instantly felt like it was home. I miss Bath dearly and I can’t wait to visit again soon!"
Kylie Muscat Melito, Exchange Student from Italy
To apply, you need to be registered on an undergraduate course at one of our exchange partner institutions.
You'll then need to:
Please provide us with:
You also need to meet our general academic and English language requirements. For most undergraduate classes, this is an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent).
At Bath Spa University, classes are called modules. Your home institution can help you select modules that fit in with your own academic programme.
Each module has a certain number of credit points allocated to it.
It's your responsibility to gain pre-approval of the modules you'll study at BSU before arriving at the University. Your home exchange or international team should be able to provide you with all the information you need.
You'll be required to engage in more independent study than you would perhaps do at your home university. Many UK higher education Institutions focus less heavily on in-class contact time and you should be prepared for this when you begin studying here.
You'll normally receive your timetable just before you arrive at Bath Spa University. If you are taking any undergraduate Level 4 (year one) modules, then you are likely to receive your timetable after you arrive at Bath Spa University, as these modules can change during the first weeks of term.
After the end of the semester, your tutor or lecturer will notify you of your grade. A few weeks after the end of your study period an official Bath Spa University transcript will be sent directly to the study abroad office at your home university.
There is less in-class and contact time than some other countries, and you'll be required to engage in more independent study than you would do at your home university.
It is important that you take your final exams, because it will form a substantial part of your grade. The exam timetable is posted around Easter for the spring semester. The Exam Period lasts two weeks, usually during the end of May. If you are taking Art, Music, Drama, or Dance classes, you may also have assessments after this period. Please always check with your module tutors for full information before booking any return flights.
If you have any questions about studying at BSU as an international exchange student, please contact us.