Bath Spa University is a UK-based institution known for its focus on creativity, arts, sciences, education, and business. It emphasizes professional creativity, curiosity, and confidence, aiming to equip students with skills for a dynamic world.
Motto / Slogan
Do. Don't just say you'll do. Make your ambitions happen. Make it – at Bath Spa University.
Bath Spa University's mission is to leverage creativity and innovation to address key issues of our time.
Vision
Bath Spa University's vision is "to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise".
Objectives
Bath Spa University's primary objective is to be an innovative and resourceful university that empowers students and staff to realize their potential for their own benefit and the wider good.
Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)
Bath Business School
Bath School of Art
Film and Media
Bath School of Design
School of Education
School of Writing
Publishing and the Humanities
Bath School of Music and Performing Arts
Reasons to Study at Bath Spa University
A commitment to sustainability
At Bath Spa, they are committed to sustainability. From student allotments to helping hedgehogs, there are a range of environmental societies and activities that you can get involved in to help protect our environment.
Placement opportunities
At Bath Spa we care about you. The Student Wellbeing Services offer advice and support on mental health, disability, accessibility, coping with the cost of living, and more. They even have Care Dogs for you to cuddle!
Where you'll live
Whether you prefer to live in halls on their Newton Park campus, or in the vibrant city centre, you'll be able to find somewhere you'll be happy to call home.
Fees
Undergraduate Tuition
Indigenous StudentsGBP 9,535
International StudentsGBP 16,460 - GBP 18,380
Postgraduate Tuition
Indigenous StudentsGBP 8,985 - GBP 9,950
International StudentsGBP 16,625 - GBP 19,500
Admission
Undergraduate Admission Requirement
Entry requirements are listed on the course pages.
For Undergraduate: For undergraduate (Bachelor’s) courses, international students have two ways to apply. You can either apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) or apply directly to the school. Either way, you apply using the "Apply now" button on from the course page.
For Postgraduate: If you’re interested in postgraduate courses, you’ll need to go to the webpage for the course you’re interested in and hit the "Apply Now" button.
Library: The Library provides 350,000 e-books and more than 30,000 academic e-journals in addition to print books, journals, music scores and DVDs. Other facilities include bookable study seats and computers, as well as copiers, printers and scanners.
Cafeteria: Bath Spa University has great food and dining facilities, so you’re sure to find something to your taste.
Laboratory: The laboratories, glasshouses and experimental areas provide specialist facilities for a wide range of biological studies including aquatic, ecological, anatomical and soil analysis.
Accommodation: Bath Spa University offers single, shared and en suite rooms, as well as private studio flats, across six different locations in Bath and at Newton Park campus.
Research: With nine dedicated research areas, Bath Spa University is a vibrant and well-connected centre for new ideas.
Sports: Bath Spa University Sports Ground facilities are currently being developed for use by students and staff. The recreation ground is located on Lower Bristol Road.
Place of worship: The University has opened a dedicated ‘Mandir’ for Hindu worship at its Claverton Down campus.
Gym: The gym is exclusively for Bath Spa University students and staff, as well as Students’ Union associate members. It's air-conditioned and fully equipped with over 40 stations.
Professor Georgina Andrews was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University on 1 January 2025. She has a background in law and led two distinctive and successful Business Schools before being appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost of BSU.
Vice-ProvostKyriaki is Vice Provost at Bath Spa University, where she strategically leads a team of Heads of School, the Head of Academic Delivery (Partnerships), and the Academic Director at Bath Spa University ... read more
London, overseeing the development and implementation of the University strategy across academic Schools.
Associate LecturerOriginally educated in graphic design and visual communication, Benjamin worked as a creative director and producer in fashion and publishing before training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School as a per... read more
formance designer. He subsequently developed specialist skills as a costume graphic artist and concept artist in film and TV and employs an interdisciplinary approach to engagement and storytelling. His portfolio spans advertising, marketing, fashion, film, theatre, and dance.
Senior LecturerBronwen joined the school in September 2021 and works principally on the Business and Management Programme. Currently, she leads on one of their core modules for first year undergraduates, Professiona... read more
l Practice. This module looks at personal professional development and what university can contribute to students' developing personal brand. She also leads a second-year undergraduate module, Pathways, which in a similar vein is really career focused. She has previously taught on leadership development, project management and design thinking.
Senior LecturerTim is a Senior Lecturer in Law within the Business School. He is the director of the Bath Law Clinic and the module leader for the associated courses. With the Bath Law Clinic, students partner with ... read more
Citizens Advice and local law firms to provide legal assistance to the Bath community. Tim is also the module leader for Civil Litigation and Case Management with Advocacy and Mooting.
Sam Beckbessinger is an Associate Lecturer for the MA in Writing for Young People. She's also a novelist and screenwriter and has published three picture books for young children.
