Bath Spa University
Bath, United Kingdom
Bath Spa University is a university in Bath, Somerset (South West England), United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not ranked in the QS World University Rankings; topuniversities.com lists it only in the QS Europe/Northern Europe ranking (#182). 226 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: February and September.
Bath Spa University is a public, creatively focused university in Somerset, with its main Newton Park campus near the city of Bath and a creative hub at Locksbrook. It also runs BSU London, which teaches at Canary Wharf and Hackney, mainly business and management courses including the MBA. Its schools cover business, creative and cultural arts, education and humanities, and sciences. It holds a TEF 2023 Silver award, and its homepage reports its highest Guardian University Guide position in 17 years (2026 edition). For Bangladeshi applicants, undergraduate entry is via HSC plus a recognised foundation year (60%), and postgraduate entry needs a 4-year bachelor's with 60% or CGPA 3.0.
- TEF 2023 Silver award for teaching quality
- Highest Guardian University Guide ranking in 17 years (2026 edition)
- Sixth overall in Unifresher's 2027 rankings, with 19 subjects in the top five nationally (university-reported)
- Campuses at Newton Park and Locksbrook near Bath, plus BSU London at Canary Wharf and Hackney
- University Mental Health Charter Award (2026)
- Automatic international scholarship of GBP 2,000 (Bath campuses) or GBP 4,000 (MBA London); Bangladesh is covered by the Asia Pacific region
- Pre-sessional English courses of 6, 12 and 16 weeks
Courses (226)
- BA (Hons) Animation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Animation (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) International Business — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) International Business (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Marketing (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Events and Tourism Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Sports Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Sports Management (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Creative Computing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Creative Computing (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Games Development — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Games Development (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Media — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Media (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Drama — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Dance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Musical Theatre — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Economics (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Education — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Primary Education (5-11) with QTS — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) English Literature — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English Literature (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Creative Arts Practice — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bath Spa University located?
Bath Spa University is in Bath, Somerset (South West England), United Kingdom.
What courses does Bath Spa University offer?
Bath Spa University lists 226 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BA (Hons) Animation, BA (Hons) Animation (with Placement Year), BA (Hons) International Business, BA (Hons) International Business (with Placement Year) and BA (Hons) Marketing. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Bath Spa University?
Published fees at Bath Spa University: Undergraduate Band 1 (classroom-based), 2026/27 entry, per year £17,310; Undergraduate Band 2 (laboratory/studio-based), 2026/27 entry, per year £18,585; Undergraduate Band 3 (Art, Film, Media, Design), 2026/27 entry, per year £19,330; Postgraduate taught Band 1 (e.g. MA Business and Management), 2026/27 entry £17,485; Postgraduate taught Band 2 (laboratory/studio-based), 2026/27 entry £18,755; MBA Leadership (Bath or London), 2026/27 entry £19,390. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Bath Spa University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, Kaplan Test of English and LanguageCert Academic.
When are the intakes at Bath Spa University?
Bath Spa University runs intakes in February and September. The intake currently open for applications is February 2027, September 2027.
Does Bath Spa University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Regional Scholarship Asia Pacific (includes Bangladesh) (GBP 2,000 (Bath campuses) or GBP 4,000 (MBA London)); International Recruitment Office Scholarship (GBP 2,000 (Bath campuses) or GBP 4,000 (MBA London)); Overseas Financial Support Fund (Limited, discretionary).
How do I apply to Bath Spa University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Bath Spa University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment