History, Affiliations and Rankings

A public University in Bath, England, Bath Spa University was established in 1852, as the Bath School of Art. Later, it expanded to form the Bath College of Higher Education. In 1992, the institution gained degree-awarding powers, and received its University status in March, 2005. With more than 180 years of tradition, Bath Spa University has been nurturing creative thinkers and professionals through its diverse and unique courses at the most stunning locations in the UK. It is academically affiliated with Universities UK and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is also a partner institution of Santander Universities, which offers academic and employability opportunities to the students, such as international mobility. Fostering values of “creativity, culture and enterprise,” Bath Spa is one of the top 100 universities in the UK according to the Complete University Guide rankings 2022. 

Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses

Spanning four spectacular locations in the city of Bath, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath Spa University features one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. These are the Newton Park campus, the Locksbrook Campus, the Sion Hill campus and the Corsham Court campus, which blend period buildings with technology-enabled learning spaces. The Newton Park campus is modern University campus stretched across a beautiful parkland estate, which has a castle and a lake, where you can take lunchtime walks. Bath Spa University offers academic programs at the Undergraduate level as well as Postgraduate study and research options across its 7 constituent Schools. Each of these Schools offers courses in a particular study area, namely, Business, Art, Film and Media, Design, Education, Writing, Publishing and the Humanities, Music and Performing Arts and Sciences. Social and creative life is the core of Bath Spa University. There are Dance and TV studios, a theatre, and Green Screen film studios along with several exciting clubs.

Accomplishments and Alumni

In February, 2022, Bath Spa University became a certified member of the Social Enterprise UK (SEUK), which is leading global authority and the largest network social enterprises in the UK. Also, Bath Spa’s Placement Team was one of the 19 winners of the National Undergraduate Employability Award for the Most improved Commitment to Employability. This is direct reflection of the Graduate outcomes at the University, with 95% of undergraduates and 98% of postgraduates securing employment or enrolled in further studies within 15 months of graduation. Bath Spa University holds Silver Accreditation for Hedgehog Preservation by the the British Hedgehog preservation Society, which also aligns with the University’s commitment for a more sustainable, environment-friendly campus. The University has a list of distinguished alumni members who have ventured on a successful career path for themselves. Some of the notable names include, Glenn Brown (Turner Prize-Winning Painter), Mary Berry (TV Presenter and Food Writer), Alastair King (Composer).

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

As a student at Bath Spa University, you will be part of a close-knit community, that celebrates difference and multiculturalism. Currently, the university has a student population of more than 19,000 students. A significant portion of these students are from outside the UK, from nearly 130 countries. You can get involved in a variety of events happening around the campus, for instance, joining a club, leading a campaign, or making a change on the campus. The Careers Team at Bath Spa ensures that students get the right head-start and helps them achieve their professional goals through career mentoring to getting work experience. Some of the best brands recruit Bath Spa graduates including, HSBC, BBC, Marks and Spencer, Deloitte, and more.