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Widening Participation Office University of Bath On Track to Bath 2018/2020 A free two-year curriculum enhancement programme for A level students go.bath.ac.uk/wp-on-track
On Track to Bath
On Track to Bath is a free, What you can gain
two-year programme for from On Track to Bath:
A level students aiming to
study at the University of Bath • Lectures and workshops to
or another leading university. enhance your subject knowledge,
The programme gives you broaden your understanding and
the opportunity to work with help you to achieve the grades
university staff and students that you need at A level
to explore subjects you are
interested in as well as finding • First-hand experience of life at
out how to make a competitive university (including a four-day
application to university. residential stay on campus)
The programme is divided into • Opportunities to develop your
five tracks; Business, Economics independent learning and
and Entrepreneurship, Computer research skills through a project
Science and Electronics, on a topic of your choice
Languages, Science • An Alternative Offer - if you
and Social Sciences. successfully complete and
achieve an A or above in your
On Track project and apply for
a University of Bath course you
will receive both the typical and
alternative offer. See Page 11
• Practical research experience
to equip you for success in the
Extended Project Qualification and
prepare you for university study
Watch this video to see what previous
participants have to say about On Track. • The knowledge you need to
go.bath.ac/wp-on-track find out about and compare
university courses and make
informed choices
• Expert advice from our
Admissions staff on making a
competitive UCAS application
• The confidence and skills to
succeed in Higher Education
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Science | Business | Computer Science | Residentials | Languages | Social Sciences
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The Programme
Year 1 Year 2
The first year of the programme The second year of the programme
includes three compulsory involves:
components:
• workshops to help you make a
• regular sessions at the competitive UCAS application,
University of Bath designed to write a strong personal statement
broaden your understanding of and develop your interview skills
your chosen subject area • study skills and revision practice
• the completion of a research designed to broaden and
project on a topic of your enhance your knowledge and
choice designed to develop understanding, and help to raise
the independent learning your attainment at A level
and research skills which are • opportunities to discover more
so important for success at about student life including how
A level and university. The to make the most of your budget,
project will be particularly what to expect from the social life
useful preparation for students at university, leisure opportunities,
taking an Extended Project academic and personal support,
Qualification or who are and tips and advice
thinking of applying to a course
at the University of Bath (see
page 11 for details). The project
requires you to complete a
written report of 3000-5000
words. The written report for
the Languages Track will be in
your target language so will be
750-1000 words
• attendance at a four-day
residential at the University
of Bath in July that will give
you first-hand experience of
university life and prepare you
for that first step into Higher
Education (Tuesday 9th to
Friday 12th July 2019)
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Support Cost
Throughout both years you will On Track to Bath is a FREE
have a Co-ordinating Tutor to guide programme for successful applicants.
you through the programme. They However, we do not normally cover
will support your learning and travel costs to and from the University.
development and provide advice to
help you to progress to university and
achieve your personal and academic Your commitment
goals. You will also have access to
the University Library as well as online To gain your On Track to Bath
resources and forums. certification you must:
• complete all compulsory parts
During Year 2 of the programme you
of the Year 1 programme and
will have contact with our dedicated
have a good attendance record
Admissions Progression Team
throughout both years of the
who can provide expert advice
programme
and one-to-one support on your
personal statement as well as answer
any admissions questions you might
have throughout the year.
The University will ensure that
your application is given additional
consideration if you do decide to apply
to study at the University of Bath. If you
achieve an A or above in your On Track
project any offers you may receive will
include an alternative offer. (See page
11 for details).
On Track to Bath is supported
by University of Bath Student
Ambassadors, current students who
are there to assist during workshops
and the residential to provide
information about opportunities and
courses. They will be able to share
their first-hand experiences of what it is
really like to study at the University.
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Business, Economics and
Entrepreneurship Track
Take advantage of the opportunity to develop your
learning within the University of Bath’s internationally
renowned School of Management and discover
the challenges of business, management and
entrepreneurship in an ever-changing international
market.
By joining On Track to Bath’s Business, Economics and
Entrepreneurship Track you will begin to develop the
necessary knowledge and skills to make a success in
economics or business and management at university
and beyond. As part of a team you will explore the
Georgia essential ingredients to building a successful business
The Ridgeway School
whilst equipping yourself with tools and practices to
“I study Maths, Chemistry boost your chance of exam success. You will also
and Physics at A-level. receive support and advice on how to make the most of
By doing this two-year
your experiences to strengthen your UCAS application.
programme it has allowed
me to broaden my
experiences and learn Suitable for those considering taking a degree in such
new skills that I will be subjects as Economics, Management, International
able to apply later on Management, Business Administration, Accounting
when applying for a job or
& Finance, Management & Marketing or International
university as well as using it
in my college work.
Management & Modern Languages.
I have thoroughly enjoyed To be eligible for the Business, Economics and
my time at On Track to Bath Entrepreneurship Track there are no essential A level
and have made new friends
subjects but preference is given to those studying a
that made the experience
even better. I would
breadth of subjects including mathematics or sciences
definitely recommend this and humanities/essay-based subjects. You must also
to anyone who wants to have at least a grade B or 6 in GCSE English and
experience university life, Mathematics.
learn new skills and study a
topic you are interested in.”
If you are interested in our Accounting and Finance
or Economics degree then you must be studying
Mathematics at A level. If you are interested in our
International Management and Modern Languages
degree then you must be studying your target language
at A level.
Please see our undergraduate prospectus for full details:
www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/courses/
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Computer Science
and Electronics Track
Discover what it means to be at the forefront of
Computer Science and Electronics and witness
the exciting new technology being used here at
the University of Bath. Create and implement
your own technical project and compare it to
current research projects, take advantage of the
outstanding teaching staff, and discover the world
of possibilities a Computer Science or Electronics
degree affords.
By joining On Track to Bath’s Computer Science
and Electronics Track you will gain first-hand
experience of Computer Science and Electronics
Annabelle
St John’s Marlborough
in practice whilst enriching your subject
knowledge and understanding of its relevance to “On Track to Bath provided
a degree in the field. You will receive advice and me with an excellent
support in making a successful application and opportunity to learn more
about what would be involved
progression to university. if I were to complete a degree
in Electronic & Electrical
Suitable for those considering taking a degree Engineering or in Computer
in subjects such as Computer Science or Science.
Electrical Engineering.
I got to meet an amazing
group of like-minded people
To be eligible for the Computer Science and with the same interests and
Electronics Track you must be studying A level aspirations as myself and
Mathematics. You must also have at least a grade develop the various skills
C or 4 in GCSE English. involved in the completion of
a project which I know will
be invaluable when I go to
If you are interested in our joint Computer Science university.
and Mathematics degree we strongly advise you
to study Further Mathematics at A or AS level. I would definitely recommend
On Track to Bath as it gives
you the chance to see what
If you are interested in one of our Electrical sort of things you will be doing
Engineering degrees then you must be in university.
studying Maths and a second Science or
Technology subject. You also learn how to be more
confident and interact with a
new group of people, a vital skill
See our undergraduate prospectus for more to have as you move forwards.”
details: www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/courses/
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Languages Track
Share your love of your chosen language with
our distinguished academic staff and current
undergraduates. With ample opportunity to
practise your target language in both formal and
informal settings, you will enjoy the exploration of
film and culture in your chosen language using our
world-class facilities.
By joining our Languages Track you will enhance
the key skills required in your A level exams
including essay writing and oral presentations.
You will hear first-hand accounts of what it’s
Hannah like to experience a placement year abroad,
Wellsway School
find out about the fantastic range of degrees
“I applied to learn more that are available to language students at
about what type of university university and strengthen your UCAS application
I wanted to go to and how by demonstrating a clear development in key
learning at university differs
from school and sixth form.
language skills.
I also wanted to use it to
improve my language skills. You can opt to take the Languages Track in
French, German, Italian or Spanish.
I’ve become a lot more
confident in writing long
pieces of writing in German,
Suitable for those considering taking a degree
which has improved my A-level in subjects such as International Management
grades. I have also just started and Modern Languages, Language and Politics,
my EPQ, and the research Modern Languages and European Studies.
skills I’ve learnt from On Track
have helped me massively with
how to select and reference
To be eligible for the Languages Track you must
research. be studying the language you opt for at A level.
I’d recommend On Track to Please be aware that each degree involving
Bath because it has given me languages at the University of Bath requires
a clear idea of what I should
ask at open days. The tutors
specific languages to be taken at A level and will
and Student Ambassadors are require specific GCSE grades.
happy to answer any questions
about studying languages See our undergraduate prospectus for more
and it will vastly improve details: www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/courses/
your language, without any
pressure to be “perfect”.”
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Science Track
Develop your science knowledge and skills with
world-renowned University of Bath academics and
gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art
laboratories whilst discovering the world of
pioneering research taking place at the University.
Consistently ranked amongst the top 10 in the
UK, the University of Bath’s competitive science
programmes attract some of the highest-achieving
students from diverse backgrounds.
By joining On Track to Bath’s Science Track you
will enhance your understanding of science and
its challenges, gain experience of what it is like to
Sofia
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
study science at university, receive regular support
in your academic study, develop your lab skills and “It’s a great opportunity
learn how to make a successful application and to find out what type of
science you enjoy the most
transition to Higher Education from specialists in
and which one you would
the field. like to focus on for your
career.
Suitable for those considering taking a degree
in subjects such as Biology, Biochemistry, The programme has taught
me how to use more
Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Natural
specialised equipment and
Sciences, Pharmacy and Pharmacology how to develop new skills.
or Physics. This is not suitable for those
considering studying Medicine or applying for a It’s a great way to meet new
degree in Medicine. people who are interested
in subjects like yours. It will
also give you a chance to
To be eligible for the Science Track you must be experience what studying
studying at least one science subject plus another science at university will
science or Mathematics subject at A level. be like.”
Please be aware that each science degree at the
University of Bath requires a specific science/
specific sciences to be taken at A level and may
require specific GCSE grades. For example our
Chemistry Degree programme requires students
to have grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
See our undergraduate prospectus for more
details: www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/courses/
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Social Science Track
Access the expert teaching and strong
interdisciplinary research collaboration between
our Social Science departments. Experience
lectures and seminars with our academics and
PhD researchers whilst developing fresh insights into
topical issues and enjoying the rich resources and
world class facilities that can be offered on campus.
By joining On Track to Bath’s Social Sciences
Track you will have the opportunity to develop the
necessary skills and abilities to be a successful
Ellie Social Scientist, including enriching your critical
thinking, evaluation and writing skills and enhancing
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
your ability to analyse and communicate effectively.
“I applied for On Track because You will strengthen your UCAS application by
I felt I needed to gain as much demonstrating a proven development in the key
experience and knowledge as
skills required for studying the Social Sciences.
possible about university life and
which course is right for me.
Suitable for those considering taking a degree
I’m benefitting from this in subjects such as Psychology, Education with
programme as I have obtained Psychology, International Development with
higher skills required for a
Economics, Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy,
successful time at university
that I would not have received Social Sciences or Social Work.
at sixth form. I am also more
familiar with university life and To be eligible for the Social Sciences Track you
the requirements, which is must be studying at least one humanities subject at
extremely important to have
A level. You must also have at least a grade C or 4 in
for any transition, whether
you’re certain you want to go to GCSE English and Mathematics.
university or not.
If you are interested in our Psychology degree then
On Track is not as stressful and you must have at least grade B or 6 in GCSE English
time-consuming as some might
and Mathematics, and preferably an A or 7. Please
think; you have plenty of support
from the lecturers and Student also see our list of desirable A level subjects and
Ambassadors and the project A level subjects that we cannot consider*.
itself is not too difficult.”
For International Development with Economics you
must have grade A or 7 in GCSE Maths plus English
grade B or 6.
See our undergraduate prospectus* for more details:
www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/courses/
10Our Alternative Offer
All students who successfully complete On Track to Bath and apply to a
University of Bath course will receive additional consideration throughout the
admissions process.
All students who complete the programme, attend satisfactorily, apply to
a University of Bath course and achieve an A or above in their project are
eligible for an alternative offer.
This means that if you are made an offer then you will receive both the typical
offer and the alternative. The alternative offer is usually a reduction by one
grade in one of your A levels. For example AAA would become AAB with an
A in the On Track Project.
There are a few exceptions where we are not able to make an alternative offer
that includes your On Track Project grade A:
- our Mathematics and Economics & Mathematics courses give out
an alternative offer based on achieving a grade 2 in a STEP paper
rather than the On Track Project
- our Foundation Degree in Sports Performance does not issue
alternative offers
- we may not be able to make an alternative offer if you are not
studying three A level qualifications e.g. if you are studying a
combination of A levels and BTECs
Details of the alternative offers that we make can be found on the entry
requirements section of each course on our online prospectus:
www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/courses/
The level of offer that you could expect is the same as if you were applying
with an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
By Wednesday 12th October 2016
11Who can apply?
Our Widening Participation Programme aims to encourage students from all
backgrounds to study at the University of Bath.
Priority is given to students who are currently under-represented in Higher Education.
You must also have achieved:
At least 6 A*- B / 6 or above grades at GCSE with Mathematics and English at
least at grade C or 4 and meet the subject specific requirements for each
Track (please see pages 6-10 for details).
We want to ensure you are academically prepared and have chosen the best
possible subjects for your chosen course if you decide to apply to the University.
If you require any advice regarding the suitability of your subject combination or
the admissions requirements for the degree you are interested in please contact
our Admissions Progression team who will be able to offer advice and support:
admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk
Why you should apply?
Watch this video to see how you could benefit from On Track.
https://youtu.be/15_C3omQt80
How do I apply?
To take advantage of this opportunity you must complete the On Track to Bath
application form which you can get from your teacher or download from our
website at:
go.bath.ac.uk/wp-on-track
Please make sure that all parts of the application form are completed and
signed by your school and parent/carer and then return it to:
Hillary Brummitt, The Virgil Building Room 3.1, University of Bath,
Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JW
By Wednesday 10 October 2018
12An overview
of your first year
The 2018 Launch takes place on 7 November from 1.00pm-5.00pm
All sessions are held at the University of Bath. Most sessions take place
on Wednesday afternoons between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. There are
three project days in February and a residential in July. Please see next
page for full details.
The programme starts with an initial Welcome and Induction event to which
you and your parents/carers are invited. You will have the opportunity to
meet your tutors and get to know the other students on your Track as
well as current students of the University of Bath. You will be able to find
out more about the programme, get to know the University and start your
research while making new friends and becoming part of the ‘On Track
community’.
The first year consists of five afternoon sessions and three full days at the
University where you will attend subject specific sessions, work on your
projects and get to know the other students. Your project work is submitted
in April.
In July there will be a four-day residential stay at the University of Bath to
give you a taste of what it is like to live on campus, experience student
life and familiarise yourself with opportunities you can take advantage of
on campus. This is a fun, relaxed experience with plenty of time for you
to enjoy university life with your friends on the programme and current
university students. The final evening will include our On Track Celebration
event. This is an informal evening where we invite parents/carers, teachers
and university staff to come together to discuss, see and celebrate the work
that has been achieved and to see how the year has gone.
See page 14 for key dates.
13Key dates and times
for Year 1
Calendar 2018 - 2019
NOVEMBER 2018
Wednesday
7
1pm – 5pm*
Welcome
NOVEMBER 2018 DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019 JANUARY 2019
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday
21 12 30 31
2.30pm – 5.30pm* 2.30pm – 5.30pm* 10am – 5pm* 10am – 5pm*
Project Project Project Project
FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 MARCH 2019 APRIL 2019
Friday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
1 27 20 24
10am – 5pm* 2.30pm – 5.30pm* 2.30pm – 5.30pm* 2.30pm – 5.30pm*
Project Project Project Project
JULY 2019 JULY 2019 JULY 2019 JULY 2019
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9 10 11 12
10am* 7.30pm*
Residential Residential Residential Residential
* The times shown are approximate.
Specific details, times and timetables will be sent out nearer the event.
14Watch these videos
to find out how
On Track to Bath...
- helps you with your Extended Project Qualification
- complements your A level studies
- influences your decision to go to university
- helps you make friends with like-minded students
- helps you understand how to carry out a
research project
https://youtu.be/sALBdzhQpY8
15The University of Bath
At Bath we are known
for excellence in both
teaching and research;
a superb student
experience; and providing
outstanding preparation
for the workplace.
But this isn’t all.
The evidence shows
that Bath provides
quality in all the areas
that matter. You will
have a fulfilling time
here, and a great future.
We have an excellent
reputation overall and
a high league table
position. Bath was ranked
6th in the UK by the
Guardian University Guide
2019 and is rated Gold in
the Teaching Excellence
Framework.
The information in the publication For more information please contact:
is correct at the time of going to
print. For the latest information Widening Participation Office
Virgil Building Room 3.1
about On Track to Bath,
University of Bath
go to the website at Manvers Street
Bath
go.bath.ac.uk/wp-on-track BA1 1JW
01225 386587
P-WP0282-0518 ontrack@bath.ac.ukYou can also read
