Target Bath

Target Bath is a free programme for Year 12 students of Black African and Caribbean heritage where they can find out about life at the University of Bath.

What is Target Bath?

Target Bath supports students of Black African and Caribbean heritage to gain places at the University of Bath, together with the opportunity to gain an alternative offer (details below).

The programme is run in partnership with Rare, a leading organisation in diverse recruitment with a proven track record of supporting Black students to gain places at the UK’s top universities.

Target Bath is free of charge and is open to UK-based students in Year 12. The programme provides support throughout Year 12 and 13, providing insight into life at Bath as a Black student. It will support you with subject choice and preparing for the UCAS process. Target Bath students will also be offered a place on Discover Bath, the free summer residential programme.

We hope to be able to deliver some parts of the programme in person in the summer, COVID-19 permitting, with other aspects taking place remotely and online.

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What will you do?

As part of Target Bath you will:

Have regular contact with Black or ethnic minority university graduates to pinpoint your strengths, discuss your aspirations and identify areas for development
Have the chance to speak with current Black students at Bath through webinars, individual and group mentoring to get an insight into their experiences
Be part of an online community of Target Bath students where you will discuss your subject interests and thoughts about university
Receive personalised advice on making the right degree subject choice
Receive personalised advice and support on your personal statement and UCAS form
Visit Bath with the Target Bath team to meet current Black students at the University. (Travel expenses will be paid)
Take part in Discover Bath, Bath’s free summer residential programme
Take part in a series of summer sessions providing access to academics
Receive support and advice when deciding between your university offers

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Summer Residential - Discover Bath

As part of the Target Bath Programme, you will be invited to take part in Discover Bath, a free summer residential providing you with the opportunity to get a taste of first-year life at the University and explore the city. On-campus accommodation and meals will be provided for the duration of your stay.

Who can apply?

Target Bath is available to UK based Year 12 students who:

Are of Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other heritage, including mixed-race students of Black heritage
Have achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades 9, 8, 7 or 6
Are academically able to study at Bath in their chosen subject

The University does not offer courses in Law or Medicine. Please check the courses on offer carefully before submitting your application using the digital prospectus.

Priority will be given to students who meet our widening participation criteria.

Applications are now open for the 2022 cohort.

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Alternative Offer

If you complete Discover Bath as part of Target Bath, write up your work as a report which achieves a B/2:1 or above, and subsequently apply to and receive an offer from Bath you will receive an alternative offer which is typically one grade below our standard typical offer.

For example, for a course with a typical offer of AAA the alternative offer would be to achieve AAB plus a B in the Discover Bath project.

Our alternative offers are currently only available to students studying A Levels or Cambridge Pre-Us. Read about limitation and exemptions to our alternative offers.

Find out more about Bath's alternative offers

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FAQs

Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

Q: Why should I apply to Target Bath?

A: The competition for places at Bath is high, meaning any expert advice you can receive when applying is invaluable. Target Bath will provide you with advice and develop the skills you will need to succeed. Even if you don’t get into Bath, the skills that you will gain on this programme will help you to succeed, whatever you go on to do.

Q: How do you decide who gets onto the programme?

A: We are looking for students that we think have the skills and the motivation required to get into Bath. We will consider your academic record, your written skills, your ability to communicate ideas clearly and, most importantly, your motivation and passion for achieving your goals.

These things will be assessed through an online application form and a telephone interview.

Q: How long with the telephone interview be?

A: The interview should last about 20 minutes.

Q: How much does Target Bath cost?

A: Nothing, it is completely free.

Q: How many places are there?

A: Target Bath will support 50 students a year.

Q: Will I have to take time off school to attend the workshops and sessions?

A: No. You will be able to arrange your meetings with your mentor at a time that is convenient for you. The workshops and sessions will take place during the holidays or in the evenings. You will always be informed well in advance of the dates and times of the sessions and workshops.

Q: When will I need to be available?

A: You will have regular contact with the expert team of Bath mentors based at Rare including the Target Bath coordinator. During term time, you will have regular contact over email and phone, with events & activities taking place during the holidays. The dates for the Discover Bath residentials are already scheduled.

Q: What if I don’t get a place on Target Bath?

A: If you are not offered a place on Target Bath, do not let this discourage you from applying to Bath. As we are only able to take on a small number of students, we know that there will be great students that we will not be able to take onto this programme.

You should be able to get advice from your teachers at school if you decide to apply and there are lots of other opportunities for you to get involved with the University.

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