Our plans for offering a safe campus experience for the 2021 to 2022 academic year
Read more about our arrangements for in-person, on-campus learning in Bath from September 2021.
Undergraduate study 2021
Discover what it's like to live and study at Bath. Choose a first degree that lets you focus on your interests and study in a way that works for you.
Our preparations for the 2021 to 2022 academic year
We have been working hard and planning for different scenarios, in order to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of the next academic year.
Welcome to Bath
Find out about the events, activities, and other things you should do to help you settle in and meet people during your first few weeks as a student here.
Get involved in Freshers' Week
Freshers’ Week is from Monday 27 September - Sunday 3 October 2021. Meet people, join student groups and discover endless opportunities for your time at Bath.
Living in a new culture (LINC) orientation programme
We run Welcome events for all new international students. We'll help you settle into your life at Bath and get to know other students.
Travel advice
How to get to the city of Bath and the University campus.
Passport checks and visa collection for new international undergraduate and postgraduate students
If you have overseas fee status or need immigration permission to study in the UK, you may need to attend a passport check session before starting your course.
Search by subject
Choose from over 190 undergraduate degrees in subjects including engineering, humanities, management, science and social science.
Student accommodation
Find guidance and information about our student accommodation, living in Bath, and exploring South West England.
Living in Bath as a student
Find out what it's like to live in Bath and the South West while you study for your degree.
Moving into campus accommodation for the first time
What you need to do before you leave home, when to arrive on campus, where to park and what to do once you're here.
Paying your student accommodation fees
When and how you can accept your accommodation contract and pay your fees.
Applying to Bath
Read guidance and information about the undergraduate application process.
Important dates for undergraduate applicants starting in 2021
Key dates and deadlines for applying to study an undergraduate course starting in 2021.
Understanding contextual admissions for undergraduate applicants
Find out about our dedicated Admissions Progression Team and how we use contextual data
Choose a degree
Find out how you can develop your interests at Bath and the ways our teaching, placements, study abroad opportunities, and employability support can help you prepare for work and life after study.
Your degree, your choice
On most of our undergraduate courses, you can choose to include work placements, study abroad, and optional units, helping you make the most of your degree.
Learn from the experts
Whether you're studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you’ll be taught by leading academics in an environment of innovation and discovery.
Make yourself employable
Make the most of your opportunities at Bath to get the experience and skills you need to start your future career.
Improve your employability with a Bath placement
Choose an undergraduate placement degree from Bath to increase your employability by gaining valuable work experience and making contacts for the future.
Studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree
Take the option to study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters and get valuable international experience.
Your learning
How we'll continue to improve your teaching and learning experience, so you gain skills and understanding that are valuable to you and sought after by employers
Our university ranking
We're highly ranked in independent league tables for overall performance, student satisfaction and graduate employment; we’re a university that's well-placed to help you succeed.
Our research
Our world-leading research is improving lives and changing the world.
Informing global policy and decision making around climate change
Drawing upon our research, global organisations have been able to make decisions on climate change, for the future.
‘Prescribed’ smartphone app offers hope to young people who self-harm
New research suggests that the BlueIce app developed by Professor Paul Stallard could have a significant impact in reducing self-harm in young people.
From lab to plate – Bath using tissue engineering to meet our future meat needs
The University of Bath is leading the way in the UK’s efforts to develop lab-grown meat, which could be on supermarket shelves within five years.
Choose Bath
You'll have a great experience living and studying at Bath. We'll support your academic progress and wellbeing while you enjoy life on campus and in the city.
Make yourself employable
Make the most of your opportunities at Bath to get the experience and skills you need to start your future career.
Facilities and learning resources to support your studies
Use our study spaces, labs, specialist facilities, and support services to work towards achieving your academic potential.
Supporting you during your studies
You can get advice, support, and guidance on an academic and personal level throughout your studies at Bath.
Make the most of your University experience
Explore your interests and make friends with The SU and TeamBath. Join societies, sports clubs or an art class, volunteer or become a student rep.
Get involved in sport at the University
You can take part in a wide range of sports and make use of our state-of-the-art facilities, whatever your level or ability.
Improve your employability with a Bath placement
Choose an undergraduate placement degree from Bath to increase your employability by gaining valuable work experience and making contacts for the future.
Our students' stories
Read about how coming to Bath has helped some of our students, through scholarships and placements and preparing them for work after their studies.
Fulfilling my potential on my placement at Kraft Heinz
Business Administration student, Francesca, talks about her decision to do a placement and what she learnt from the experience.
Getting the support I needed at Bath
Amber Snary talks about the support she received from the University and how the Bath Bursary helped fund her accommodation.
My Gold Scholarship: Sherifat's story
In this video, Sherifat talks about how the Gold Scholarship has supported her and enhanced her opportunities at Bath.
Tuition fees and funding
Read about tuition fees and the extra costs of studying and find out if you're eligible for a student loan, bursary or scholarship to help pay for your undergraduate studies.
Considering the cost of studying at university
What you need to budget for when you come to university, including fees, living costs, and study costs.
Understanding your tuition fee status
How the University determines your fee status and how this affects the tuition fees you pay.
Extra costs in addition to tuition fees
When you come to the University, you may have to pay for some things that your tuition fees do not cover.
Student loans for undergraduate courses
If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.
Tuition fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2021
The tuition fees you must pay if you are starting an undergraduate course in the 2021/22 academic year. There are separate fees for placement years.
International students
If you're an international student applying to Bath, find out about visas, fees, and how our Student Immigration Service can help you get ready for university.
Visas
Find out which visa type you need, how to apply, and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.
Understanding your tuition fee status
How the University determines your fee status and how this affects the tuition fees you pay.
Advice for current and prospective EU/EEA or Swiss students regarding Brexit
Information on how leaving the European Union affects EU and EEA students, tuition fees and loans and studying abroad.
Student Immigration Service
We provide advice and information on visas and immigration.
Mature students
If you're returning to study after a break, we can give you advice on your application.
Study at Bath after a break from education
If you're 21 or over and thinking about studying an undergraduate degree, find out how to apply for our courses as a mature student.
Important information
Here are some key things you need to know before you apply for a place at Bath.
Undergraduate offer terms and conditions
The standard terms and conditions of an offer of a place at Bath, representing the agreement between you and the University.
Admissions policy
Our policy on student recruitment, selection and admissions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study that lead to an award or qualification.
Cancelling your place after accepting an offer
Your right to cancel your place at the University and how to do it.
Undergraduate applicant privacy notice
How we will process your personal data if you are applying for an undergraduate course at Bath.
Additional information
Other information that you may wish to refer to as a prospective or current student.
Student Protection Plan (SPP)
This plan outlines the arrangements for ensuring the quality and continuation of education for all undergraduate, taught postgraduates and doctoral students.
Student transfer arrangements
Procedure for students wishing to transfer onto courses offered by other higher education providers or who are wishing to transfer onto a course at Bath.
University of Bath access and participation plans
Our Access Agreements set out how we intend to enhance access, student success and progression for under-represented and disadvantaged groups
About us
The University of Bath was established on Claverton Down in Bath in 1966. We offer courses in engineering, humanities, management, science and social science.
We are a campus university in South West England. Bath is only 1 hour and 25 minutes away from London by train.
Social media
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