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Where you can study on campus and in the city

You can study independently in numerous places on campus or in the city centre, whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student.

The University offers a choice of study spaces to support different types of study, on campus and in the city. These include spaces designed for quiet, individual study, spaces suitable for group work and single occupancy rooms which can be used for online or phone interviews or discussions. Many spaces can be booked in advance.

Study spaces available on campus and in the city

Visit the LibCal system to find more detailed venue information, check the availability of study spaces, and to make bookings.

You need to follow the guidelines if you to use the study spaces on campus or in the city:

  • spaces can be booked for two hours at a time, but consecutive bookings are not allowed
  • bookings can only be made up to seven days in advance
  • study spaces are open for all members of the University to use
  • follow any guidance or particular rules for the space you are using
  • don’t disturb other students or staff working nearby
  • you can reserve an individual or a group study room

Summary of study spaces on campus and across the city

Find information on bookable group study spaces, drop in (non-bookable) study spaces, and postgraduate only study areas.

Bookable study spaces

Location Notes
Book a group study room in the Library Information about The Library
Book a study space in the Virgil Building Services at The Virgil Building
Book an individual or group study room in Norwood Common Rooms Information about Norwood House study space Located between the Library and Student Union

Please check the LibCal booking system to identify all other campus and city-based venues currently available for individual and group study.

Non-bookable spaces for drop-in study

Location Notes
The Library Bookings are not required for the majority of single seat study spaces in the Library
Virgil Building Informal study space in 1.06 - Information about Virgil Building
Norwood House study spaces Information about Norwood house Located between the Library and Student Union
6 West South Woodland Lounge Information about the Woodland Lounge
10 East Pavilion space open 7:30 to 22:00 Monday to Friday
Green Park House Between 9:00 and 22:00 the study space is open to students in University of Bath managed accommodation only. From 22:00 to 9:00 the study space is open to all Bath students

Postgraduate only spaces

Location Notes
Library study room 5.07 Available for drop-in use by all postgraduate students
10 West Graduate Commons A range of flexible study spaces for taught postgraduate and doctoral students on campus

Library study room 5.07

You will need your library card to enter this study room. There may be a delay the first time you access the room while your card access is verified.

Using study spaces

Your responsibilities when using University study spaces.

When you arrive at a booked group study room or reserved study space, you need to confirm your arrival. Please refer to your booking email for details.

If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the start of your booking time, the space will be released for someone else to book.

You can cancel your booking up until the start of your booking time, but not during your booking time. To cancel your booking, follow the relevant link in your booking confirmation email.

When using the study spaces, please:

  • vacate your booked space by the end of your reserved time period
  • be respectful of others working in the space
  • make sure any drinks are in sealed bottles, flasks or reusable cups with lids - do not consume food unless specifically permitted for that space
  • do not move any furniture
  • leave the space clean and tidy when you've finished

Enquiries

If you have any feedback about places where you can study, please contact us by email.