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Bath Spa University (BSU) is a vibrant and creative university located in England's sunny southwest. It is proud to offer a broad range of study programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level across more than 30 subject areas.
BSU prides itself on its award-winning teaching and research and encourages students to develop their practical skills to achieve their greatest ambitions. Many courses feature work experience and networking opportunities, including an optional placement year in industry, and students graduate with a strong professional skillset to launch themselves to new heights in today's everchanging industries.
Students enjoy an active students' union and a broad selection of clubs, societies and extra-curricular activities. The university works hard to maintain high levels of student satisfaction and student reviewers praise its friendly, diverse community atmosphere.
BSU boasts two main campuses, featuring state-of-the-art learning facilities, equipment and resources. The historic Newton Park campus boasts the cutting-edge Commons building, where students can immerse themselves in modern, inspirational learning environments. The award-winning Locksbrook campus houses collaborative technical workshops and studios.
The picturesque city of Bath offers a lively student experience with something for everyone to enjoy. From its world-famous culture and history to its buzzing nightlife and pretty scenery, surrounded by beautiful countryside, no two days in the city look the same. Students enjoy easy travel options by road and rail and are just a short journey from many of the southwest's famed tourist attractions.
3.6BSU students and alumni benefit from state-of-the-art learning facilities, including innovative learning areas and vibrant social spaces across all two main campuses: Newton Park and award-winning Locksbrook.
Facilities include:
Bath is the perfect student city – not too big, and not too small with an annual schedule of exciting events and activities that make it an attractive study destination. Students enjoy an abundance of entertainment options, places to eat and drink, culture and history, and a vibrant and atmospheric nightlife.
Bath is also well-connected by road and rail to London, Cardiff and Birmingham, and is only a short distance from Bristol International Airport, making travelling further afield simple.
Students at BSU can join clubs and societies across a range of interests including:
Students may also get involved in volunteering or fundraising opportunities, either on behalf of a society or for another charitable cause.
3.4At Bath Spa University, curricula are designed with employability in mind, ensuring students graduate with the skillset needed for career success in the modern world. Many courses feature exciting networking and skill-building opportunities including internships, professional placement years, collaborative projects addressing real-world challenges, and work placements as part of the curriculum.
Careers advice
Bath Spa University's careers and employability team provides extensive careers support and guidance to all students for up to a year after graduation. Students can receive one-to-one support from careers advisers on any weekday at the university's dedicated careers space.
The MyCareer portal acts as a bespoke digital one-stop-shop for all things relating to the world of work, from job listings to event recommendations to careers resources. Students can even use it to receive personalised careers advice.
BSU also offers a number of careers-focused initiatives, including a mentoring scheme, group coaching, networking events, careers fairs and workshops, and even studio residencies for artists. Extensive support is also given to new graduates of BSU, providing tailored advice and exciting work experience opportunities.
3.4Bath Spa University offers self-catered accommodation options at the Newton Park campus, with options to suit a variety of requirements and budgets. All university accommodation includes bills, wi-fi and contents insurance in the rental price and offers round-the-clock security, bike storage and laundry facilities.
Wherever students decide to live, there's quick and easy access from all of the BSU campuses into the city centre. Because of its prime location, BSU also benefits from a broad selection of reputable private accommodation options nearby and within the centre of Bath, and the student accommodation team is on hand to support students with finding a landlord, agency, or flatmates.
Academic
At Bath Spa University, academic entry requirements vary between study programmes. As such, students are advised to check the eligibility criteria for their preferred course before they begin the application process.
Generally, most undergraduate courses require students to have obtained three A-Levels, or equivalent level three qualifications. Specific grade requirements differ between courses.
Other pathways may be available to students who do not meet the standard requirements, such as the completion of a foundation year. Mature students can apply using an applicable non-traditional qualification such as an Access to Higher Education Diploma, and relevant work experience will be taken into consideration.
International
International students can check specific entry requirements for their country on the university website.
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate that their English language skills are sufficient to study for a degree at a UK university. BSU accepts a range of English language test qualifications.
The standard requirement for undergraduate students is an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Bath Spa University offers a comprehensive suite of scholarships, bursaries, and awards to both domestic and international students, reflecting areas such as academic and sporting success, financial need and students from underrepresented backgrounds.
In addition to subject-specific financial awards, scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students include, among others:
All students at Bath Spa University must pay tuition fees. Fees are paid annually and may vary for some courses. Students are advised to carefully check the full cost of their study programme prior to application. The university offers the option for students to pay their fees in instalments.
Courses may incur additional fees in the form of art materials, field trips and specialist equipment. More details of this can be found on the BSU website.
For most full-time undergraduate courses in the 2025/26 academic year, tuition fees are as follows:
Bath Spa University offers an expansive choice of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and students benefit from mindfully curated, modern curricula. At undergraduate level, it is possible to study full-time or part-time on a single or combined honours programme. Foundation degrees and integrated foundation programmes are available for some subjects.
Students are empowered by BSU's award-winning teaching and research, learning in purpose-built spaces and with cutting-edge facilities. Value is placed on practical skills and students have an abundance of opportunities to engage in hands-on learning with top of the range equipment, ensuring they graduate with the diverse and valuable skillsets looked for by modern employers.
Academic staff are leaders in their fields, providing highly relevant insights to their subject matter and developing meaningful relationships with classes. The university prides itself in the quality of its teaching, receiving an overall Silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023). This ranking reflects the very high quality of student outcomes and student experience at the university, and its successful delivery of impactful study programmes.
Bath Spa University offers a range of degree programmes through its seven schools of study:
Degree programmes at BSU are acknowledged across a number of national and regional rankings. The university ranks in the top 50 in the country for art and design (Complete University Guide, 2025).
3.3Bath Spa Students' Union is run by an elected group of students. It advocates on behalf of the student body, helps with the running of clubs and societies, and arranges a schedule of exciting events, activities and volunteering opportunities for students to get involved in.
Students can also make use of the advice centre at the students' union to seek support across a range of academic and pastoral issues.
3.7Students at Bath Spa University benefit from access to extensive student support through the university's Student Hub, including:
All students at BSU are appointed an academic advisor, a member of teaching staff from their study programme. This advisor acts as a first point of contact for academic and course matters and can provide structured support. Students can also attend one-to-one appointments or drop-in sessions at the writing and learning centre for more general academic support.
Students can access BSU's mental health services 24/7 through its student wellbeing helpline, 365 days a year. One-to-one mental health appointments and counselling sessions can also be made with professionally qualified staff through the student wellbeing services team. The university also offers a range of digital wellbeing resources, and its own on-campus medical surgeries.
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