History
In 1852 the Bath School of Art was established after the Great Exhibition, and there begins our long and prestigious history. The School enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading art schools in the country, and some of Britain’s best known artists, including Walter Sickert and Howard Hodgkin, studied and taught at what was to become the Bath School of Art and Design.
Education
At Bath Spa University, we know education - we’ve been inspiring students, teachers and other education professionals since 1946.
We work with fantastic colleges, both in the UK and overseas, so that you can benefit from a broader range of courses, diverse facilities, and specialist staff - no matter which field of study you choose.
Research
Our excellent research is novel and crosses disciplines; we value both making and the links between thinking and doing. We welcome the diversity of our students, and their multiple narratives, and we are a place where students change their lives and change the world.
Career
Our Careers team are here to help you plan your future, make the best use of your time as a student and advise you on how to work towards your personal, career goals.
Housing services
We offer a range of self-catered accommodation options to suit your needs. En-suite bathroom? Central location? We've got you covered.
Library services
The library provides over 200,000 e-books and 15,000 academic e-journals in addition to print books, journals, music scores, CDs and DVDs.
ICT services
On Newton Park campus there are open access IT facilities in the computer rooms on the first floor of the Library, as well as in Commons, in the Learning Commons and the Digital Literacy suite.
All of our computers include word-processing, email and access to the internet. Some also have additional programmes such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Medical services
It is important to look after your physical and mental health. We encourage all students to register with a GP surgery when living in Bath. Fairfield Park Health Centre provides the University Medical Service on our Newton Park campus.
Campus life
Our inspiring campuses are steeped in history, balancing beautiful period buildings and breath-taking settings with ultramodern technology and facilities.
Campuses
- Neton Park
- Sion Hill
- Corsham Court
- Locksbrook
Sports facilities
We cater for a range of sports, so whether you’re looking for somewhere to have a kick about, a new sport to try or a new team to join we’ve got you covered.
Sports teams you could join include: american football, badminton, cheerleading, dodgeball, football, hockey, netball, polo, rugby and squash. Or if you fancy something a little different you could try out pole fitness, fencing, surfing or snow sports.
Student clubs
The Students’ Union is about much more than facilities and summer balls. They ensure that the student voice is listened to and acted upon. They're there to support, develop and entertain you alongside your studies.
Bath Spa University Overview
Bath Spa University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Bath City
#2 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
Corsham City
#3 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
Bristol City
#4 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
London City
Bath Spa University Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 28 reviews
- 5 Star 11 Reviews
- 4 Star 12 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.0
- Student Diversity 4.6
- Career Development 4.2
Small Bath campus, big support
I am happy about my university. I'll be graduating in a few months, and I can confidently recommend it to future students. Moreover the teachers are very helpful, they support you in everything you do. I have not been in their main campus in Bath, because I live in London, so I can say that the one I've been, it is smaller, but the quality of the service, staff and teachers is very high.
Opportunistic
I had a great experience with this uni in terms of opportunity. I managed to do 2 internships, lots of assistance from course leaders on getting jobs and work experience, and I also studied a semester abroad in Sydney which was a great experience and has only made me more curious to travel abroad again. My course was okay, a lot of improvements needed as we were the first class of marketing, but these changes will be made by now.
Studying assessment based
First of all I enjoy how easy and fast the admission to Bath Spa is making it a pleasant experience, additionally I would like to mention that there is a diverse community in the university but my most favourite part is how instead of exams we have to do assignments, because that's an interesting concept I believe it's better than exams, because after all it aids students to actually gain experience rather than just memorising, I like how university prepares us for the future in order to get employed, as I've heard from my seniors that it is a requirement to write a CV with all the experiences we gained throughout our course. Perhaps what could be improved, would be bigger library although considering that most assignments are based of gaining experience I believe that's not critical. In conclusion I'm happy that my university is doing its best to prepare me for my future career by making me gain experience!
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