The Student Room GroupThe Student Room Group

Course name

Find a course

Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.

Search for a course

Personalise your search by expected grades and more.

A-level explorer

See where your A-level subjects will lead you.

Where to study

See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.

Image from Bath Spa University
Image from Bath Spa University
Image from Bath Spa University
Image from Bath Spa University
Image from Bath Spa University
Image from Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

(3.7)
38 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
61
92
77

Overview

Bath Spa University information

Level of study
Undergraduate91%Postgraduate9%
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female44%Male56%Other0%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Number of students
24,585
Source: HESA

About Bath Spa University

UCAS code: B20

Bath Spa University offers the opportunity to study in some of the most stunning and inspiring spaces in the UK. From Acting to Wildlife Conservation, we offer a wide range of degrees for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Source: Bath Spa University

Tuition fees at Bath Spa University

  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £17,310 and £19,330 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,310.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£20.4k

Average graduate salary

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Bath Spa University

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University open days

Are you thinking of applying to this university?

Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

Search courses

Here are Bath Spa University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

104-120 UCAS points
Fashion Textiles (Professional Placement Year)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Fashion Textiles

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Computer Science

BSc 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Computer Science (Professional Placement Year)

BSc 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Computer Science (Data Analytics) (Professional Placement Year)

BSc 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Professional Placement Year)

BSc 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Computer Science (Data Analytics)

BSc 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

BSc 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Games Development

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Computing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Geography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Education and Geography

BA/BSc (H) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
English Literature and Publishing

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Business and Management (Human Resource Management)

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Film and Screen Studies

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Drama and English Literature

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Food with Nutrition (Professional Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Criminology and Psychology

BA/BSc (H) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Sociology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Psychology and Sociology (Professional Placement Year)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

Bath Spa University student reviews

(3.7)
Based on 38 reviews from Bath Spa University's students and alumni
5 star
29%
4 star
29%
3 star
29%
2 star
14%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 28 reviews

2nd year student

1 year ago

the student union is small and not many people go, the societies are also small, but they have a good team to support student issues

(2)
Student Union

2nd year student

1 year ago

there is like 3 clubs in bath so the night life is a bit rubbish, everything is quite expensive so itu2019s hard do do stuff on a uni budget

(2)
University life

2nd year student

1 year ago

bath is quite expensive in general and if it wasnu2019t for having saving then it would be really difficult to afford living here, the cheapest accommodation wasnu2019t even covered by my student loan

(3)
Finance

2nd year student

1 year ago

the lectures are normally really helpful and they have a lot of welfare support available

(5)
Support

2nd year student

1 year ago

the library and the data base they have is very big and they have a lot available, they have an on campus gym and su, however the su is very small and normally pretty much empty, the accommodation is nice if u can afford the more expensive ones, however the cheapest options are questionable

(3)
Facilities

2nd year student

1 year ago

there as a lot of independent learning as some semesters your not in everyday all day, the mixture of fashion and business is good as you have model dedicated to normally just one aspect, the teachers are normally available to help especially seeing as the classes are a bit smaller

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bath Spa University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

81%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

81%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

81%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

83%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

66%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

med

Discussions

Discussions

Students are talking about Bath Spa University on The Student Room.

Mobile phone in hand

Bath Spa University socials

Tap these links to go to this university's social media channels

Explore more universities and colleges

Falmouth University

Falmouth | Cornwall

83

Guardian University Guide

(3.8)

25 reviews

Arts University Bournemouth

Poole | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

60

Guardian University Guide

University of Winchester

Winchester | Hampshire

106

Guardian University Guide

(3.9)

104 reviews

University of the Arts London

London | Camden

9

Guardian University Guide

(3.8)

79 reviews

Edge Hill University

Ormskirk | Lancashire

46

Guardian University Guide

(4.2)

91 reviews

University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent | Staffordshire

82

Guardian University Guide

(4)

50 reviews

University of Plymouth

Plymouth

84

Guardian University Guide

(4.1)

111 reviews

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

73

Guardian University Guide

(4.3)

9 reviews

Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich | Norfolk

66

Guardian University Guide

(4.3)

27 reviews

York St John University

York

115

Guardian University Guide

(4.1)

43 reviews