Bath graduates enjoy a starting salary higher than the national average for first degree graduates in full time UK employment. The University is ranked sixth and seventh respectively for graduate prospects in The Guardian University Guide and The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide.
4.2 out of 5 (36 ratings / 28 reviews) Bath, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (46)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- MChem Chemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
- MMath Mathematics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Natural Sciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physics (Hons)
Social Sciences (35)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Social Policy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Social Sciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Sociology (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (24)
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering (Hons)
- MEng Civil Engineering
Business & Management (21)
- B.Sc. Management (Hons)
- MMath Mathematics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (13)
- B.Sc. Computer Science (Hons)
Humanities (10)
Medicine & Health (8)
- B.Sc. Pharmacology (Hons)
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
Education & Training (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
About
History
Our students have felt the direct benefit of these relationships, and the majority of our courses since 1966 have offered a placement year in industry.
In 1971, Bath University of Technology became the University of Bath. Earlier that year, the University and the city of Bath had exchanged a 999-year lease contract for the use of Claverton Down.
Education
The University offers a broad range of Masters courses and research degrees. Subjects include engineering, design, humanities, social science, management and science.
Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving our students the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.
Research
87% of our research is world leading (according to REF 2014) so your studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields.
Ranking 12th in the research quality ranking of UK universities, excluding specialist institutions, we carry out research that makes a difference to society - from developing new drugs to cure breast cancer, working with Ford to develop fuel-efficient engines, to the Queen’s Anniversary Prizewinning research into child poverty.
Career
With a tradition of building strong links with private businesses, partnerships and the public sector, our graduates enjoy some of the highest rates of employment and starting salaries in the UK.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
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2020
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2019
158
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
301 100
2019
401
2018
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
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2020
251 -50
2019
201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
408 -5
2019
403
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
You can get help and advice from Student Services at any time. Find out what we do and make sure you get the most out your university experience.
The aim is to build a relationship with tutees that can provide guidance regarding academic progression, pastoral care, signposting to support services, and references. Sometimes life can impact on our students’ capacity to study, pastoral care means providing information, guidance and support, not counselling.
The Senior Tutor in each Department provides support to personal tutors including guidance on scheduling and operation of tutorial sessions and evaluation of the departmental personal tutorial system.
Housing services
Become part of a great student community that will make you feel like the University of Bath is your home away from home.
You can live on the campus or in the heart of the city, and choose accommodation that comes with credit to buy food and drink.
We manage 3,586 bedrooms on campus and 944 in the city. We have a further 344 bedrooms that are privately managed by Hello Student.
Library services
Our Library is open 24 hours a day all year. Do come and have a look round while you're on campus. You might also be interested to know that:
During semesters, Library staff are available to help from 9am-7pm Mon-Fri and 10am-5pm Sat-Sun. Library staff are also available 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, during vacations.
The Library holds over 360,000 printed books and 200 current print journals.
ICT services
We know that developing your IT skills is crucial to your studies so we offer IT skills training courses in packages such as Microsoft Office and EndNote. If you have any problems, then our free and friendly Help Desk will answer your questions via online, telephone or face to face.
Medical services
Wellbeing Advisers give students help and advice on all welfare and wellbeing issues. We run daily drop-in sessions on campus.
If you have a disability, impairment, long-term health condition or specific learning difficulty, the Disability Service can provide you with confidential advice, guidance and support.
Student Life
Campus life
Our vibrant campus, and location right on the edge of the city of Bath, provide superb sporting, social and cultural opportunities, and was named The Times and Sunday Times Best Campus University.
We have invested in our campus on new student accommodation, new facilities for the arts, new academic buildings and a new Olympic quality swimming pool situated in the stunning Sports Training Village, which is home to medal-winning Olympic athletes, and is open to students for elite and recreational sport.
Sports facilities
If you study at Bath, you can take part in a wide range of sports whatever your level or ability. You could join a club to keep fit and meet people, take part in inter-halls competitions or be selected to represent the University.
Our £30 million Sports Training Village is the centre of sports on campus. You can use the gym, book fitness classes and take part in sport, whether you're a student, member of staff or member of the public.
Student clubs
The Students' Union is run by students for students; everything is driven by what students want.
Every student is a member of the union.
The union represents all students of the University, locally and nationally.
The union is independent from the University and offers free, confidential support on any issues students have, from troubles with your course to support with personal issues.
There are over 150 student groups to get involved in, including academic reps, support groups (including LGBT, postgraduates, disabled students, student parents), sports, societies and volunteering.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall I had a good experience. Some of the times to receive feedback were excessive, and certain lecturers are slow to respond to email. Otherwise, the education quality is very good and there is a good amount of lab time. For people looking to do a placement year, Bath has many unique contacts and exclusive placements, and the careers team give everyone lots of support...
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It has been very good experience. Lectures were absolutely amazing, friendly and supportive. Our programme had lectures and seminars where all students could participate. Lecturers were very open about sharing my thoughts and encouraged me to express my opinions without any fears. During my dissertation topic selection and actual research, my supervisor gave me enough...
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