Our degrees span the major areas of sport, exercise and health science. They cover topics like biomechanics, elite sports, public health, and coaching.
Our courses include:
If you choose to study with us, you'll 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.
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We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.
Develop your CV and boost your employability through a professional placement or by studying abroad.
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.
Our £35 million Sports Training Village is the centre of sports on campus.
It's 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.
Many of these facilities are often used by leading sports teams from across the UK, as well as athletes training to compete in events like the Olympic Games.
In addition, the Department for Health has five dedicated research laboratories. We have a close connection between research and teaching theoretical knowledge. This ensures that what we teach you is directly related to practical application.
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Bath is the 2nd safest university town/city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide, 2025)
Our on-campus Security team and Student Support Advice Service are also available 24/7 to give you peace of mind.
Our campus, which is on the edge of the city, contains study spaces, shops, and cafés.
You can travel between the campus and city by foot, bike, car or bus. Transport links from the city centre also mean you're just 90 minutes from London and onward travel to its international airports, too.
When you are in the city, you can experience its many bars and restaurants, music venues, museums, and historically significant architecture.
Read about recent students' experiences studying sport, health and exercise courses at Bath.
'I feel clearer on what I want. I would love to create more opportunities for girls and women in sport — especially in places like India, where it’s still not seen as a typical path. Coming to Bath helped me find my voice and believe in that goal.' — Chelsea Lewis, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with professional placement
'The combination of my studies, student leadership roles, and voluntary industry experiences has been instrumental in bridging the gap between university and the professional world.' — Kevin Ciobanu, BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching
'Bath gave me much more than a degree; it gave me direction, confidence, and the belief that I could create something meaningful.' — Kiera Williams, BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science and Co-Founder of CaliUnity
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