- produce effective written work and develop other key academic skills like critical thinking
- learn how to reference other people's work safely
- improve revision and exam-taking techniques
Find out more about academic skills.
Get ahead with skills at Bath
Get the most out of your studies, get ready for your future.
Throughout your studies at Bath, you can access a wide range of skills and personal development opportunities designed to complement and fit flexibly around your course. You can sign up for these, and find additional useful resources, on MySkills.
"We will seek to ensure students get the most out of their time at Bath, gaining valuable knowledge, transferable skills and intercultural competencies so they leave us well rounded and with a competitive edge." (University of Bath Strategy 2021-26)
Academic skills
Get the best grades possible
Maths and statistics skills
Get to grips with maths and statistics
- develop your understanding of maths, statistics, and numeracy concepts
- revise, practise and build practical mathematical skills and processes
- improve your management and analysis of numbers, data and statistics
Find out more about maths and statistics.
Language and intercultural skills
Get confident with languages
- communicate clearly in English
- learn a new language, or improve an existing one, and learn about other cultures
- deepen your understanding of British culture and society
Find out more about English, foreign languages, and British Studies.
Digital skills
Get up to speed with digital skills
- learn how to use digital devices, applications, software and systems
- find, review, organise and share information effectively
- handle data properly and establish good data security practices
Find out more about digital skills.
Personal development skills
Get ready for the workplace
- build key employability skills like time management, communication and teamworking
- enhance your personal leadership skills
- make your CV stand out and prepare for job applications
Find out more about training from the SU and Careers Service.
Health and wellbeing skills
Get your life in balance
- learn practical skills to protect and enhance your mental health
- learn how to manage your finances effectively
- take part in activities to enrich your life like cooking, gardening and dog walking
Find out more about health and wellbeing skills.
Skills for life. Made in Bath.
Meet Ellie, who graduated from the University of Bath 10 years ago. Every day, Ellie uses a range of skills she developed at university to do her job. Here's a typical day in her life...*
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