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University of Bath

(4.1)
112 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
7
8
8

Overview

University of Bath information
Level of study
Undergraduate 77%Postgraduate 23%
Mode of study
Full-time 98%Part-time 2%
Gender ratio
Female 44%Male 56%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 21%UK 79%
Number of students
19,700
Source: HESA
About University of Bath

UCAS Code: B16

At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; our welcoming community; and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are:

  • Top 10 in all national league tables
  • Ranked 5th for career after 15 months, by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
  • Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025 at 150th.
  • Ranked second safest university town or city in England and Wales by the Complete University Guide in 2023

Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.

We were awarded triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, which assesses higher education institutions in England on the quality of experience and outcomes for their undergraduate courses and subjects. 92% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent (according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021) so your studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields.

Our vibrant campus, and location right on the edge of the city of Bath, offer sporting, social and cultural opportunities. We are one of the safest campus sites in the UK - we were one of the first universities in the country to win a national police approved security award. Join our friendly, high-achieving community to gain the knowledge, skills and experience you’ll need to thrive in a world of global networks.

Source: University of Bath
Tuition fees at University of Bath
  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£29.1k

Average graduate salary

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

94%

Graduates in work or further study

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

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

University of Bath open days

Open Days are an ideal opportunity to find out more about university life. You’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about accommodation, finance and other student support which are all important areas to you as well as extra-curricular activities. You’ll get a real feel for living and studying on campus and living in this world-heritage city in subsequent years. We hope you come away with an understanding of why the University of Bath could be your place for possible.

Our next Undergraduate and Postgraduate open days are taking place as follows:

UG in person

  • Friday 13/ Saturday 14 June 2025
  • Saturday 11 October 2025

UG Virtual Open Day

  • Thursday 30 October

PG Discovery Day - in person

  • Wednesday 22 October

PG Virtual Open day

  • Wednesday 12 November 2025
Source: University of Bath

Courses

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

160 UCAS points

Computer Science and Mathematics with professional placement or study abroad

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

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160 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Computer Science & AI with professional placement or study abroad

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

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160 UCAS points

Aerospace Engineering with professional placement

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2025

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160 UCAS points

Integrated Design Engineering with professional placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

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160 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Mathematics and Statistics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Integrated Design Engineering with professional placement

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2025

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160 UCAS points

Integrated Design Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Mechanical with Automotive Engineering with professional placement

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2025

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160 UCAS points

Computer Science & Mathematics with professional placement or study abroad

MCompu (H) 5 Years sandwich 2025

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160 UCAS points

Mathematics and Statistics with professional placement or study abroad

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

160 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering with professional placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

160 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Computer Science with professional placement or study abroad

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

160 UCAS points

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

MComp (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

160 UCAS points

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

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160 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering w Manufacturing & Management w professional placement

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

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University of Bath reviews & discussions

(4.1)
Based on 112 reviews from University of Bath's students and alumni
5 star
36%
4 star
44%
3 star
17%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
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1st year
Psychology

I love uni life at Bath. I've made amazing friends and really enjoy the nightlife and bars in the city. There is a lot to do considering the city is quite small. The campus is also lively throughout term time, with lots of events from different societies, especially the sports societies.

(5)

1 week ago

1st year
Psychology

Bath is a very expensive city to live in. The accommodations are expensive and it gets even more expensive when you have to find private housing. The cost of living in the city for general day to day life is also super high, including groceries and buses. The university provides good financial suppo...

(4)

1 week ago

1st year
Psychology

I received great support from the university. With the help of the Gold Scholarship team and the disability services, I was able to get a diagnosis of ADHD which has already helped me greatly during my time at university, with access to certain study resources and extra time in exams.

(5)

1 week ago

1st year
Psychology

I stayed at John Wood Court. It wasn't on my list of preferred accommodations, but it worked out okay! I shared 2 bathrooms and 1 shower with 2 other people, so they were kept clean easily. The kitchen was a great size too. The library and campus facilities are great, there are lots of study spaces ...

(4)

1 week ago

1st year
Psychology

So far, the first year of the Psychology course at Bath has been good. My timetable has been very light this year, with about 10 contact hours a week. The course structure is good at providing background for people who haven't studied Psychology at A-level, whilst also introducing some new content. ...

(4)

1 week ago

1st year
Psychology

My first year studying at the University of Bath has been great. The university has been super supportive with the adjustment to student life. Receiving the Gold Scholarship has significantly enhanced my experience, offering numerous enrichment opportunities. I've really enjoyed my course so far and...

(5)

1 week ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of Bath on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

56%

Nightlife

low

60%

Political

med

50%

Creative

low

92%

Sporty

high

74%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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?

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

med

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?

83%

med

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?

80%

med

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

79%

low

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

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

57%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

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

68%

low

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

93%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

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

86%

high

How well organised is your course?

85%

high

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

90%

high

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

93%

high

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

90%

high

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

64%

med

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

88%

high

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?

77%

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?

88%

high

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

73%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

90%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

91%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

88%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

97%

high

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

84%

high

Chat with University of Bath

At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; a superb student experience; and providing outstanding preparation for the workplace.

Bath is a top ten UK university (Complete University Guide 2021 and Guardian University Guide 2019) and ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Our students…

...are happy here Bath is ranked 4th overall out of 122 in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018.

…are equipped with the skills and experience they need to get an excellent job Bath is ranked 5th for graduate prospects by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019

…enhance their employment prospects on a professional work placement Over two thirds of our students undertake a placement, making us 3rd in the UK for students undertaking a placement/study abroad opportunity (HESA).

…benefit from excellent teaching informed by world class research 87% of our research is ‘world class or internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework.

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