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University of Bath

4.3 out of 5 (29 ratings / 18 reviews) Bath, England, United Kingdom
Ranked 5th for graduate employment after six months in the Guardian University Guide 2017 and as the UK’s top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey 2015, Bath is well established as a nurturing environment for enterprising minds.

Bachelor's programmes

Social Sciences (35)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (34)
Humanities (13)
Business & Management (12)
Engineering & Technology (12)
Computer Science & IT (8)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (7)
Medicine & Health (6)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
Education & Training (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)

About

History

The University of Bath received its Royal Charter in 1966 and is ranked 1st for course satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2016).

Approaching our 50th year, Bath is well established as a nurturing environment for enterprising minds.

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.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
158 2
2018
160 -1
2017
159
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
201 50
2018
251
2017
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
401
2017
-
2016
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
403 -24
2017
379
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.

Services

Student services

The University boasts a vibrant international student community. Over 100 nationalities are represented among our 3,500 international students. We know that moving to a new country and experiencing a different culture can be challenging. Here at Bath our International Student Advice Team can help to settle you in, including an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students relax into life in the UK.

Bath is a cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage and is only one of three cities in the world to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Small enough to explore on foot, you can discover its beautiful stone buildings and the natural hot springs which gave the city its name.

Housing services

The University’s purpose built campus is set in attractive rural grounds overlooking the historic city of Bath. The campus has all the local amenities you could ask for including lecture halls, library, shops, banks and a post office are on campus, just a five minute walk from your accommodation. 

Library services

Our 24 hour library plays an essential role in your learning. Situated at the heart of the campus (number one on the campus map on page 89), it has a variety of study spaces for group, individual and quiet work, so you can find a place to study at a time that suits you.

Over 360,000 books, over 400,000 e-books, over 21,000 electronic journals and 525 print journal titles. 

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

As Bath is a campus university, the University Medical Centre and Dental Practice are right on your doorstep, providing a wide range of NHS services, so register when you get here.

If you have a disability then our Disability Service provides advice and support for students with a disability or Specific Learning Difficulty.  

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 2014.

We have invested over £100 million 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

The £30 million Sports Training Village was officially opened by Princess Anne in 2004

The extensive facilities can cater for over 50 sports.

Unique to the UK is the Push Start track that serves GB Bobsleigh and Skeleton GB. The latter team having medaled at the last 3 Games culminating in Gold for Amy Williams in Vancouver.

Contrary to an urban myth which claims the pool falls short of the Olympic Pool length, due to the designers not taking into account the width of the pool tiles, we can proudly declare that it is 'bang on' 50m long!

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

My experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

I loved the modules available and how flexible the course is. Each year we had more freedom to choose what we study and in the last year it was completely up to us to choose the modules. I had some amazing teachers as well as some that were not my favourite but overall I was satisfied. I really think we should have been thought how to write a proper essay at the beginning...

Do not choose University of bath to study Politics
Ezgi rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hello, I am a second-year Politics and International relations student at University of Bath. Instead of going to King's college I chose Bath. I wish i had not made this mistake. The reasons that attracted me here were the fact that it was a campus uni, gold award in teaching and had placement. Now, I seriously do not know who awarded them with gold award. The real...

Bath Uni
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bath was truely come of the best years of my life, and also a great course. The only possible downside is that its quite small and can get a bit claustrophobic- but if you make a great freindship group (as I did!) it can be the best place in the world

Bath, England, United Kingdom

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