BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Life at Bath
The city
Bath is the only city in the UK to be awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO and is a popular tourist destination, due to its Roman and Georgian history. The city is known particularly for its beautiful Georgian architecture and natural hot springs.
Located in the south west of England, Bath is also a lively and cosmopolitan city, offering great shopping and a wide selection of cafés, bars, restaurants and clubs. It also has two cinemas and three theatres. As a small city, it is easy to find your way around.
The Students’ Union
The Students' Union offers a wide range of services and activities. It is home to nearly 100 different societies, 55 different sports clubs and offers volunteering opportunities, as well as organising regular events such as Freshers’ Week and the Summer Ball.
The campus
The small campus is set in extensive grounds with open views and is one mile away from the city centre. It houses a range of accommodation, a 24-hour library, shops, two banks, a Chaplaincy, the ICIA arts centre, world-class sports facilities and several restaurants, cafés and bars, creating a strong sense of community.
Sport at Bath
The University’s Sports Training Village offers some of the best sporting facilities in the UK. Facilities include: fitness suite, floodlit 8-lane athletics track, 50m swimming pool, 18 tennis courts, 12 badminton courts, judo dojo, 8 fencing pistes, air pistol range, bobsleigh track and extensive rugby and football pitches. For further information, visit the Team Bath website.
International students
Bath has students from over 100 different countries, making up just over 20 percent of the student population. We offer our community of international students a supportive and cosmopolitan environment in which to learn. The International Office website provides further information and support.
Getting here
London is approximately 90 minutes from Bath and the city of Bristol is 15 minutes by train. Bristol International Airport is convenient for flying to and from a wide range of European destinations, as well as the USA. The campus is easily accessible from the city using the Bright Orange bus service. Maps and guides can be found here.
