Student handbook > introduction

As a Bath Spa University student who is studying part, or all, of a higher education award at a partner FE College you will receive information about procedures and systems in both institutions.

The purpose of this Student Handbook is to provide you with specific additional information and to provide a binder for easy reference of important course documents.

Do familiarise yourself with the Contents page, and read any sections that are of interest to you. You should then keep this Handbook for more detailed consultation as particular issues arise. You will also be receiving subject-specific module/course handbooks from your tutors.

What is the Wessex Partnership?

Bath Spa University has formed partnerships with a number of regional Further Education Colleges. This enables students to take the first year of their higher education study in their locality. On successful completion students may be eligible to transfer to Bath Spa University to continue their studies. There are also Bath Spa students studying for a 2-year Foundation degree at partner colleges, students studying for the Certificate/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) and at Weston College students studying for a Higher National Certificate or Diploma, HNC/HND.

For each partnership within the Wessex Partnership, there is a signed Memorandum of Cooperation which covers details of the agreement of procedures between the two institutions and their responsibilities with regard to the joint provision. You are entitled to view this document. Should you wish to do so, please contact the School for Development of Participation in the first instance.

Equal Opportunities

Bath Spa University is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.  Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures to form an educational community that supports equality of opportunity for all.

What are your links with Bath Spa University?

You will be a member of the University just like any other Bath Spa student. You will be a member of their Students’ Union and a member of the University Library. You will be encouraged to visit the University at least once a semester. Do feel free to ask!

The School for Development and Participation

The role of the School for Development and Participation, together with colleagues at Bath Spa and the partner colleges, is to help to ensure that the scheme works well for you.