University of Bath

Bath | South West England

Ucas code: B16

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 10 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2019) and we hold the Gold award in the Governments Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), which means that that the teaching at the University is of the highest quality in the UK. All our course areas offer a placement option and 89% of our first degree graduates move into top-level jobs*, factors which were instrumental in Bath being ranked in the top 5 for graduate prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Diverse local nightlife

56%

LOW

Political

60%

MED

Creative

50%

LOW

Varied union activities

74%

MED

Sporty

92%

HIGH

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED

Average graduate salary £26k HIGH

Student satisfaction score 81%

Number of students

18,065

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

74%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

56%

of students are male

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

24%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

504 comments (122 students)

- Accomodation
  
  It's very studenty, but it is far from uni. There's plenty of shops close by and it's very near to town.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Pure Mathematics
  
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- Accomodation
  
  I got a placement in bristol so I've been looking at places to rent within the city that are closer to my job.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Mechanical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Support
  
  My university would tell me to work less because I work more than the limit they have given. I applied for bursaries but was...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Mechanical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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  My university would tell me to work less because I work more than the limit they have given. I applied for bursaries but was rejected.
  
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- Course
  
  Course is very difficult. Have to spend most of my spare time working, can become very stressful with no work/life balance.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Architecture Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Accomodation
  
  Neighbourhood near bus stops and close to town Would choose again
  
  2018, 2nd year, Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Accomodation
  
  Started looking around October to make sure I sorted it out early
  
  2018, 2nd year, Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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