Previous events for parents and carers
Watch recordings of previous events run for parents and carers about how to support children who are thinking of applying to university, in particular Bath.
Information for parents
Information to help you support your child through the application process.
Parent events
Our events for 2025/26 have finished. Webinars for students applying for the 2026/7 cycle will start in September and more information will be available shortly.
Supporting your child to apply to university
Resources to help you support your child apply to university.
Personal statements: a parent's guide
Find out about personal statements and how they can help support your child's application.
UCAS guide to applying to university for parents and guardians
A guide for parents and guardians to support students applying to university.
Important dates for undergraduate applicants starting in 2026
Key dates and deadlines for applying to study an undergraduate course starting in 2026.
Important dates for undergraduate applicants starting in 2027
Key dates and deadlines for applying to study an undergraduate course starting in 2027.
Finance and funding
Learn about the costs of studying and find out if your child is eligible for a bursary, scholarship or student loan.
UCAS guidance on student finance
Advice from UCAS on student finance and support for all students considering higher education
The Scholarship Hub
Find out about and search for scholarships via The Scholarship Hub
UCAS guidance on student budgeting and money management
Advice from UCAS on budgeting as an undergraduate student
Save the student
Find out about how students can save money and make their budget go further
Student funding at Bath
Find out about funding and financial support at the University of Bath, including helpful drop-in sessions, undergraduate scholarships, and bursaries students can apply for.
Undergraduate scholarships, bursaries, and other funding
See the scholarships and bursaries available at Bath and find out whether you could be considered for funding to help towards the costs of undergraduate study.
Student Money Advice
The Money Advice team offers practical advice on managing money, funding and sourcing additional income during drop-in sessions and appointments.
Parents and families of international students
Find out about visas, fees and studying at Bath as an international student.
Studying at Bath as an international student
Discover what it's like to live and study at the University, from applying and funding your studies to joining our student community.
Support stories
Students and parents share some of their experiences of family support in action.
Preparing your child for moving out: cooking, laundry and bills
International student Tanisha is in her second year at Bath. Her mother shared with us all the ways she supported her daughter before she went to university.
Supporting your young adult from afar: wellbeing and mental health
Bath student Sam chats with their parents, Vivienne and Robert, to discuss how they support their mental health.
Supporting your young adult with their studies in a new country
Student Tina Cai's mother talks about all the ways she supports her daughter on her University journey from back home in China.
Starting university
Information about starting university, including moving into your accommodation.
Moving into campus accommodation for the first time
What you need to do before you leave home, when to arrive on campus, where to park and what to do once you're here.
Moving into University accommodation in the city for the first time
What you need to do before you leave home, when to arrive, and what to do once you're here.
Contact Us
We offer information, advice and guidance to students and their families on accessing Higher Education.