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.
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.
Search by subject
Choose from over 190 undergraduate degrees in subjects including engineering, humanities, management, science and social science.
Where to live
Find guidance and information about our student accommodation, living in Bath, and exploring South West England.
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 which 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.
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.
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.
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 at the University. Join societies and sports clubs, take an art class, or become a volunteer or student representative.
Safety and security at the University
Bath offers one of the safest University campuses and cities in the UK. Find out what our Security team does to make the University as safe as possible.
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.
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.
Applying to Bath
Read guidance and information about the undergraduate application process.
Applying for an undergraduate course
How to apply for our undergraduate courses through UCAS, including specific advice for international applicants and mature students.
Writing a personal statement for an undergraduate course
A strong personal statement makes all the difference when you're applying for an undergraduate course. It's essential that you plan and write yours carefully.
Access to Bath
An online programme that can lead to an alternative offer for eligible students
Taking the EPQ to strengthen your application
Find out how an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) can improve your chances of getting an undergraduate place at university
Applying for undergraduate study in 2021
Find out how our admissions processes have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Understanding contextual admissions for undergraduate applicants
Find out about our dedicated Admissions Progression Team and how we use contextual data
Experience the University
There are lots of ways to find out what it's like to live and study in Bath. You can chat with our students, come to a Virtual Open Day, book a campus tour, or visit our undergraduate virtual experience.
Virtual campus tour
Take a virtual tour of our campus, including the student accommodation buildings, teaching rooms, laboratories, and Sports Training Village.
Undergraduate virtual experience
If you can't come to visit us right now, there are other ways to connect with us and find out about our courses, campus and students.
Chat with our students
Ask us your questions about courses and university life at Bath.
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.
Important terms and conditions for applicants
Essential legal information for all applicants, including important terms and conditions and requirements.
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.
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