October 2017

Thank You!^

We would like to start our October Newsletter with a big ‘thank you’ to all of our representatives for their contribution to what is the most successful international student recruitment outcome the University of Bath has seen.  With a small number of students still finalising their registration, we are on course to achieve our overall undergraduate intake target, we have exceeded our goal for new PhD students by a small margin, and surpassed by 100 the number of Masters enrolments we were seeking.  The recruitment to Masters courses represents an outstanding accomplishment.  Many of you will be aware we had set ourselves the challenging objective of significantly growing these numbers and to have not only satisfied that aim but to gone beyond it is something we are delighted to see.  Much of this credit goes to our agents for your support throughout the past year – we are really grateful.

We want to continue to grow our postgraduate community in the years ahead and with the 2018 admissions cycle already well under way we look forward to continuing our collaboration with you.

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018^

We are proud to share the great positions that the University of Bath has been awarded in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018. We can celebrate that Bath has been named Sports University of the Year 2018, once again being the highest ranked university in the South West of England and retaining the 12th place nationally.

This new edition of the guide comments on Bath's strong links with business and the excellent prospects for our graduates, ranking 4th for the highest starting salaries in the country and top in the South West and 7th for graduates prospects at a national level.

After hearing these good news, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, commented that "The guide describes our sports facilities as ‘among the best in Europe’ and how the performance of our student sports teams and our achievement in topping the subject rankings for Sports Science have all contributed to being recognised as Sports University of the Year. We have also topped the subject table for Architecture."

International Recruitment Team update^

As many of you are already aware, we were sad to say goodbye to Zoe Whittle as she left our team after 15 years and moved to a new position within the School of Management of the University of Bath. I am sure you will join us in wishing Zoe well in her new position as MBA Programmes Recruitment Manager.

James has joined the International Relations Office as International Student Recruitment Officer. His markets include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Russia. James has recently completed a Master’s in International Relations at the University of Bath this past year. Before that he worked in China and Vietnam as a teacher after graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Mathematics and Music. After studying at Bath himself, James is looking forward to encouraging students to come to the University and experience what he has enjoyed first-hand. Please, join us in giving him a very warm welcome and wishing him every success in the role.

University of Bath Commission Invoices 2017 Entry^

You should already have received an email from our colleague Fay Pafford with information about how to submit your commission invoices for 2017.  If you can’t find the email, or just need a general reminder about what to do, please continue reading!

Please read the Guidelines before you send us your checking template which should list all the students you are seeking commission for.  We will then check that the students you have listed are enrolled at Bath.  When we have finished checking your templates we will email you details of your final invoice amount.

We would be grateful if you could submit initial invoices (templates) by 31 October. All correspondence should be sent to  international-relations-office@bath.ac.uk

Attached to the email with the link to this newsletter you will find the next documents:

• Checking template
• Guide to Commission Invoices 2017
• Agents Guide to Commission Invoices of the Academic Skills Centre
• Pre-sessional courses fees 16-17

Update from the Faculty of Science^

New courses

We are launching the following new courses for students starting in September 2018:

• 5-year MPharm course including integrated pre-registration year
• MSc Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems (including optional placement year)

Please note that these courses are subject to final approval. Students can register their interest and we will notify them when applications open.

New leaflets and videos available for our master’s courses

We’ve developed leaflets for each of our master’s courses which include entry requirements information and more information about the course.

Please contact us at international-relations-office@bath.ac.uk if you’d like us to send you some leaflets.

We’ve also got some new videos to share with you:

Last chance to sign up for our undergraduate webinars for Computer Science and Physics

Students considering their options for an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Physics have the opportunity to join a webinar where they can find out what it is like to study that subject at the University of Bath.

Register for Computer Science on 25 October

Register for Physics on 1 November

We are also pleased to launch our new Department of Physics video for undergraduate students.

Placements webinar

The University of Bath is highly regarded for its placements scheme, with large numbers of students choosing to do a placement as part of their undergraduate degree. In the Faculty of Science, around 60% of our undergraduate students go on placement and enjoy the many benefits this provides.

We are offering a webinar for students that are interested in finding on more about our Science placements – whether these be in industry or in a research environment. Interested students can sign up for the webinar which is being held on 2 November and they will find out more about: the range of placement opportunities available (much more than just lab work!); support available to students applying for and going on placement; choosing whether or not to apply for a course with a placement; recent placement experiences. Students who have recently finished their placement year will also be at the webinar to tell people about their experiences and to answer any questions.

The time has been set to also accommodate students within the UK, so for those that the timing does not suit, we suggest they register for the webinar and we will be able to send a link to the webinar recording afterwards.

Spotlight on our Business and Management courses^

There are lots of features that set our courses apart – both from the competition and from each other. Some offer a specialist route such as Marketing, while others allow students to work or study abroad. Most offer students the chance to gain work experience. Whichever course your students choose, they are guaranteed excellent teaching, personal development and great career prospects.

One of the biggest differences between our BSc Business Administration (BBA) and BSc Management (BMan) is the amount of flexibility on the BBA. This course offers far more flexibility on subject choice enabling students to tailor the degree to suit their own interests.

The BBA also features two compulsory six month placements as opposed to one year-long placement on the BMan (4-year course).  On the BBA, students can also study abroad in the final year. This option isn’t available on the BMan course.

Watch ex BBA student, Girish Shamdasani, talk about his experience on placement with Nomura:

Here’s an overall summary of how all of our courses compare:

Cultural feel of the courses:

If you have any questions about our business/ management courses, please contact us on bsc@management.bath.ac.uk

Update from the Faculty of Engineering and Design^

The Faculty of Engineering and Design has three exciting new courses launching for 2018 entry:

MSc Engineering Business Management

We are delighted to launch the new MSc Engineering Business Management for 2018 entry. The new course is jointly delivered by our highly ranked School of Management and Faculty of Engineering. The course is developed and delivered by academics and industry professionals, ensuring the course content is highly relevant to today’s workplace and the perfect head-start your students need for their career.

Engineering Business Management is best suited to students seeking to develop leadership and management skills within areas such as project management, business analysis, design leadership, product development and supply chain management. It is not necessary to have engineering training, but applicants should be interested in exploring the implications of new technology, and incorporate the learning into engineering management.

Students more interested in design creativity, idea generation and the innovation process should consider our Masters course in Innovation and Technology Management, also delivered jointly with the School of Management:

MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Our top 10 ranked department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is delighted to launch a new MSc in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. The course has been designed to equip students with the technical expertise and practical experience to get ahead in this pioneering industry. Students will learn the essential skills and techniques to develop autonomous systems, embedded artificial intelligence and robotics. The new course balances advanced theory with technical skills so that students learn to develop complete operational systems, preparing them for careers in this fast-growing and innovative field of engineering.

MEng (Hons) Robotics Engineering

It doesn’t get more cutting-edge than Robotics Engineering. It’s an exciting and fast-growing industry that’s full of possibilities and challenges – and with our new course in Robotics Engineering at the University of Bath, our students will get to meet them head on. Students will get a head-start in this pioneering industry by gaining real world experience and hands-on skills.

Architecture at the University of Bath has recently been ranked the best in the UK by the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide

Our department of Architecture, combined with Civil Engineering, equips students with the technical and design skills and practical experience to get ahead in today’s built environment industries. Our students are highly sought after by industry, going on to a range of careers in global architecture firms, boutique design practices and large multidisciplinary consultancies. Read the full article in our news site.

Team Bath Racing Electric named top UK electric team

The University of Bath’s Team Bath Racing was recently crowned the number one UK electric team, following a successfully outing at the Formula Student competition at Silverstone.

Team Bath Racing Electric (TBRe17), which is made up of undergraduate student engineers from the University of Bath’s Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, recently competed at the UK leg of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ (IMechE) Formula Student competition where they became one of the first UK teams to ever pass full electrical scrutineering in the main Class 1 event.

Update from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences^

New Postgraduate courses

We are proud to introduce the following new courses to the Faculty's portfolio:

MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour

MSc Public Policy

MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development

This new courses are all open for applications now to start in September 2018.

Webinar MA Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese)

Prospective applicants, students and agents are invited to register for this webinar for MA Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese) that will take place on Tuesday 24 October. This will be a great opportunity for your students to find out more about the course and the opportunity to ask questions directly to teaching staff and our admissions team.

Your students can now register for the Webinars !

Update from UG Admissions^

We have welcomed new students here to the University and now we begin again!

Applications are open on UCAS so please encourage your students to apply. Some courses will be very popular and therefore we would recommend applications by the January 15th deadline in order to not be disappointed.

We are currently reviewing those applications we have received and decisions will be processed shortly. When applicants are in receipt of an offer, please request that they read their Bath offer letter in detail and if there are any questions relating to the conditions given, please email through to admissions@bath.ac.uk

Should a student be studying a qualification that is currently not published on our online prospectus,   please do email for information regarding our typical entry requirements. There is limited space available to publish all qualifications from around the world.

We are here to help and advise so please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any guidance or support.