History
We are one of the UK's leading business schools. We are ranked 1st for Marketing, 2nd for Accounting and Finance (the Complete University Guide 2017) and 1st for Business Studies (The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2016).
Education
The University offers a broad range of Masters courses and research degrees. Subjects include engineering, design, humanities, social science, management and science.
Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving our students the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.Research
The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) have confirmed the University of Bath School of Management’s position as one of the UK’s leading research- intensive business schools.
The results show that 84% of the School’s research has been assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Career
With a tradition of building strong links with private businesses, partnerships and the public sector, our graduates enjoy some of the highest rates of employment and starting salaries in the UK.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (3)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Student services
The University boasts a vibrant international student community. Over 100 nationalities are represented among our 3,500 international students. We know that moving to a new country and experiencing a different culture can be challenging. Here at Bath our International Student Advice Team can help to settle you in, including an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students relax into life in the UK.
Bath is a cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage and is only one of three cities in the world to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Small enough to explore on foot, you can discover its beautiful stone buildings and the natural hot springs which gave the city its name.Housing services
The University’s purpose built campus is set in attractive rural grounds overlooking the historic city of Bath. The campus has all the local amenities you could ask for including lecture halls, library, shops, banks and a post office are on campus, just a five minute walk from your accommodation.
Library services
Our 24 hour library plays an essential role in your learning. Situated at the heart of the campus (number one on the campus map on page 89), it has a variety of study spaces for group, individual and quiet work, so you can find a place to study at a time that suits you.
Over 360,000 books, over 400,000 e-books, over 21,000 electronic journals and 525 print journal titles.
ICT services
We know that developing your IT skills is crucial to your studies so we offer IT skills training courses in packages such as Microsoft Office and EndNote. If you have any problems, then our free and friendly Help Desk will answer your questions via online, telephone or face to face.
Medical services
As Bath is a campus university, the University Medical Centre and Dental Practice are right on your doorstep, providing a wide range of NHS services, so register when you get here.
If you have a disability then our Disability Service provides advice and support for students with a disability or Specific Learning Difficulty.
Campus life
Our vibrant campus, and location right on the edge of the city of Bath, provide superb sporting, social and cultural opportunities, and was named The Times and Sunday Times Best Campus University 2014.
We have invested over £100 million in our campus on new student accommodation, new facilities for the arts, new academic buildings and a new Olympic quality swimming pool situated in the stunning Sports Training Village, which is home to medal-winning Olympic athletes, and is open to students for elite and recreational sport.Sports facilities
The £30 million Sports Training Village was officially opened by Princess Anne in 2004
The extensive facilities can cater for over 50 sports!
Unique to the UK is the Push Start track that serves GB Bobsleigh and Skeleton GB. The latter team having medaled at the last 3 Games culminating in Gold for Amy Williams in Vancouver.
Contrary to an urban myth which claims the pool falls short of the Olympic Pool length, due to the designers not taking into account the width of the pool tiles, we can proudly declare that it is 'bang on' 50m long!
Student clubs
The Students' Union is run by students for students; everything is driven by what students want.
Every student is a member of the union.
The union represents all students of the University, locally and nationally.
The union is independent from the University and offers free, confidential support on any issues students have, from troubles with your course to support with personal issues.
There are over 150 student groups to get involved in, including academic reps, support groups (including LGBT, postgraduates, disabled students, student parents), sports, societies and volunteering.