Find out more about studying sport, exercise and health at Bath

Learn more about what studying an undergraduate sport, exercise and health course at Bath is like by watching a taster lecture.

Watch our taster lecture

Explore the growing popularity of 'digital health' and how the technologies that underpin this phenomenon can be used to improve wellbeing, treat illnesses, and improve healthcare systems.

In this lecture, Dr Gareth Roberts looks at how the data gathered through wearable health and fitness trackers and mobile apps is used to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours and help people gain insights into their general health.

This taster lecture is specially designed to demonstrate what it’s like to study at Bath. You can access the full 30-minute lecture below.

Watch the full taster lecture

Great courses at the UK Sport University of the Year 2026

Our degrees span the major areas of sport, exercise and health science. They cover topics like biomechanics, elite sports, public health, and coaching.

BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science
BSc/MSci (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching

Our £35 million Sports Training Village is the centre of sports on campus - home to world-class facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, for more than 50 sports. It also contains fitness, coaching, physio, and sports science equipment.

Students who choose to study with us will join the UK's Sport University of the Year 2026 (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide).

This accolade recognises Bath's commitment to research, state-of-the-art facilities, and creating an inclusive sporting environment.

Explore our sport, exercise and health courses

The Olympic swimming pool at the University of Bath

Highly ranked

We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.

Top 15 in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

1st for Sports Science in the Complete University Guide 2027

3rd for Sports Science in The Guardian University Guide 2027

Top 5 Graduate Prospects for Sports Science in the Complete University Guide 2027

98% of our submitted research activity for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Leisure & Tourism was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the REF 2021

Bath is in the top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2027, The Guardian University Guide 2027 & The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027*

Courses that boost employability

Many of our sport, exercise and health graduates have gone on to work in sport science, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management and sports coaching.

Examples of where our recent graduates have gone on to work include:

50 Sports
Aspire Life Sports
Bupa
GlaxoSmithKline
Mediplus
Sport England
Sports Coaching Group
University of Bath
Youth Sport Trust

Real-world experience

All of our sport, exercise and health courses are available as a four-year degree with a professional placement. BSc/MSci (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science also offers a study abroad option.

These opportunities are designed to help students enhance their CV with demonstrable experience and gain practical skills that will prepare them for life beyond university.

Explore our most recent Graduate Outcomes Survey

A student-focused campus

The University's main campus is located in Claverton Down, on the east side of Bath. It is where our community comes together.

A large group of students sitting on grass next to the lake on the University of Bath campus

Our campus, which is on the edge of the city, has everything a student might need. It has plenty of study spaces, shops, and cafés.

We're proud of our dedicated 24/7 on-campus Security Team and Student Support Advice Service, whose work ensures we give each student a safe and supportive experience. All students can also use our free SafeZone app, where they can contact the Security team directly.

Our campus is also home to our Students' Union (The SU), a student-led community that promotes student interests, provides support, and offers a range of societies.

A safe and vibrant city

Bath is a beautiful city set in the rolling green hills of South West England. It’s famous for its natural hot springs and Georgian architecture. In fact, Bath’s so special it’s the only entire city in the UK that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

But Bath’s not only special because of its history. It’s a great place to live, learn and work. The city has a student population of around 20,000, and is the second safest city in England and Wales to study in.

There is plenty to do in the city, including visiting its historical attractions like the Roman Baths - which students can enter for free!

Students can travel between the campus and city by foot, bike, car or bus. Transport links from the city centre also mean that Bath is just 90 minutes from London and onward travel to its international airports, too.

Find out about the growing popularity of 'digital health' with Dr Gareth Roberts

Watch the full taster lecture

* The University of Bath ranked 8th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, 8th in The Guardian University Guide 2027, 9th in the Complete University Guide 2027, and 9th in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026.