Target Bath – University Of Bath

  • Company: University of Bath
  • Location: Bath
  • Closing Date: 30-03-2025

Description

What is Target Bath?


Target Bath supports students of Black African and Caribbean heritage to gain places at the University of Bath. You may also have the opportunity to gain a guaranteed conditional offer (details below).

The programme is run in partnership with Rare, a leading organisation in diversity 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 degree subject choices and preparing for the UCAS process, including 1:1 personal statement reviews.
Target Bath students will also be offered a place on Discover Bath, a free summer residential programme.

Three female Target Bath students sit around a table, talking

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 multiple opportunities to speak with current Black students at Bath, to get an insight into their experiences
  • Be part of a community of Target Bath students where you can discuss your subject interests and thoughts about university
  • Receive personalised advice on choosing your degree subject
  • Receive personalised advice and support on your personal statement and UCAS application
  • Visit Bath with the Target Bath team to meet current Black students and graduates. (Travel expenses will be paid)
  • Experience studying at Bath through Discover Bath, Bath’s free summer residential
  • In year 13 take part in Apply with Bath, for continued support from the university and student ambassadors
  • Receive support and advice when deciding between your university offers

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 current course pages.

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

Apply now or contact student support if you need assistance with your application, we’re here to help!

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