Apply with Bath

Apply with Bath is a free, online programme for Year 13 students, designed to help you feel confident and prepared when applying to the University of Bath.

Applications for 2026 are now open

Apply with Bath

Apply with Bath is a free, flexible online programme launching in September 2026. It is designed to support Year 13 students through every stage of applying to the University of Bath.

During the programme, you’ll join interactive online sessions led by current undergraduate students, giving you insight into life at Bath while building your confidence for your UCAS application. You’ll also have access to an exclusive MS Teams group, where you can find useful resources and reminders throughout the application process.

If you meet our widening participation criteria, you can book a 1:1 personal statement session with a member of staff. We also offer tailored support for students who are estranged, young carers, displaced, or care-experienced.

The programme covers key topics including personal statements, accommodation, scholarships, bursaries, and student finance. It’s completely flexible and self-paced — you can choose the sessions that suit you and fit them around your schedule. Our aim is to help you understand what support is available and how to access it, so you can apply to Bath with confidence.

Online Sessions

Join us for our interactive online sessions running from September to December 2026. Live sessions are on a Thursday, starting at 5:30pm and lasting around 30 minutes:

10 September: Kickstart Your Journey with Apply with Bath
17 September: Choosing Your Uni: What I Wish I’d Known
24 September: Writing My Personal Statement: What Worked and What Didn't
8 October: Student Finance Explained: How I Manage My Money at Uni
15 October: Choosing Accommodation: My Experience at Bath
5 November: What Student Life at Bath Is Really Like
12 November: My Experience of Work at Uni: Placements, Jobs and More
26 November: Student Support: How Bath Helps Me to Look After Myself
3 December: Ask Anything: Drop In Session

To get the most out of the programme, we encourage you to attend sessions live wherever you can, as this gives you the chance to engage and ask questions. Recordings will be shared afterwards for anyone who can’t make it or would like to watch again.

How you will benefit

As an Apply with Bath student, you will:

gain access to online interactive sessions where you will hear first-hand insight into university life from current students who have successfully made the transition
receive resources, guidance and support on our exclusive MS Teams group to help you make a strong and competitive application
if you meet our widening participation criteria and are applying to Bath, be able to access 1:1 personal statement support

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Testimonials

Here's what some of the recent programme participants said about their experience.

'I loved the programme, it was very helpful, and looked forward to attending each time.'
'I found the Teams page to be extremely useful. I liked how people could ask questions and get free and accurate answers.'

'I found the personal statement support most useful, particularly what the Uni of Bath is looking for.'

Who can apply

Apply with Bath is open to all Year 13 students who are applying to the University of Bath and:

have achieved at least six GCSEs at grades A*–B or 9–6, including at least a grade 4/C in English and Mathematics
are on track academically to study their chosen subject at Bath

All eligible students are welcome to take part in the online programme.