Undergraduate Prospectus

General information
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www.bathstudent.com
“Many people will tell you that university is more than a just degree.
They are right. It is!
We pride ourselves at the University of Bath on the hundreds of opportunities you
have as a student that fall outside of your studies. The numerous volunteering, training
and enterprise opportunities will allow you to pick up new skills, qualities and develop
your own character. The 80-plus societies and 49 sports clubs mean that you will find
people who share the same hobbies and interests as you. It could be dancing, it could
be juggling... you might want to try skydiving or scuba diving, snowboarding or wakeboarding...
the point is, there is something for everyone, and the sense of community and
team you feel part of from getting involved is what you will remember the most.
Some people will also tell you that the years spent at university are the best years of your
life. We are proud, as a Students’ Union, to be part of making Bath a great place to study,
and proving those people right.”
Daniel O’Toole, Students’ Union President 2010/11
Clubs & Societies
There are well over 100 clubs and
societies which are financed and
supported by BUSU.
n Departmental groups – organise
social activities for students within
departments.
n Cultural societies – meet and
socialise with fellow students from
around the world.
n Sports clubs – train for fun or
compete to the highest level with
the SU Sports Association.
n Ethical and Environmental
e.g. People & Planet, Amnesty.
n Arts societies e.g. MusicSoc,
PhotoSoc, BUSMS (Bath University
Musical Society).
n Special Interest e.g. circus
skills with Gravity Vomit, St John
Ambulance.
See www.bathstudent.com for full
listings of everything BUSU offers.
Media & Communications
Gain valuable experience for pursuing a
career in media and communications, or
simply keep your finger on the pulse with…
Bath Impact – the student newspaper
written entirely by students.
Campus Television (CTV) – broadcast
throughout the Students’ Union. Get
first hand experience in the complete
production and broadcasting of television.
University Radio Bath (URB) – get
involved in the technical side of radio or
become a DJ!
Enterprise
The Enterprise office provides a wide
range of support for students who want
to start and grow their own businesses
and develop their entrepreneurial and
business skills.
n SORTED is a programme of training
aimed at developing key skills for work
and study.
n BANTER (Bath Entrepreneurs)
is a group of budding student
entrepreneurs who organise business
training and networking opportunities
for students interested in running their
own business.
n The Bath Award recognises
achievements and accredits the skills
of students involved in all types of
extra-curricular activities.
JobLink
JobLink is our on-campus employment
service, which helps students find
part-time work whilst studying. JobLink
advertises work available on campus
and in the local area; including being a
student ambassador, retail, catering,
office work, teaching, and mentoring in
local schools.
The Volunteer Centre
The Volunteer Centre has been
established to provide a wide range of
volunteering opportunities for students,
for example:
n in local schools as mentors or school
tutors
n the Duke of Edinburgh Award
n community projects with Student
Community Action
n fundraising for local and national
charities with RAG.
Advice and Representation Centre
We offer information, advice and
representation on all academic and
welfare issues that can affect students
at university. The centre is supported by
six members of staff and two sabbatical
officers. Advice and Representation
Centre staff work both with individual
students and various Student Groups
such as International Students’
Association, ACCESS (for students with
disabilities), and mature students.
Entertainment
Whether you live on campus or in town,
there is a wealth of entertainment on
your doorstep!
On Campus
Our newly-built £5.5 million Student
Centre (pictured, left), home to the
Students’ Union, is a great place to
meet, eat, drink and relax with friends.
Our lively on-campus, Students’ Union
bar ‘Plug’ and nightclub ‘Elements’,
situated in the Student Centre, host
numerous events, including club nights,
live bands, karaoke, comedy, dance,
quizzes and much more!
In the City
You can easily access everything that the
city of Bath has to offer in a 10 minute
journey. Regular buses run between
campus and the city centre throughout
the day and late into the night. Bath is
renowned as a safe city and, as a popular
tourist destination, there is always plenty
to see and do. The city of Bath has
something to offer everyone, from live
music and comedy, to relaxing in the
Thermae Spa, to visiting Bath’s abundant
bars, pubs, restaurants, museums and
galleries, to punting on the Avon.
Just make sure you leave time for your
studies!