Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

Bath, United Kingdom

"A creative university in the World Heritage city of Bath"

Public University Creative Arts & Humanities 🌐 www.bathspa.ac.uk https://www.bathspa.ac.uk

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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is a public university in and around the city of Bath, with creative arts, humanities, education and business courses. Its three campuses are Newton Park with open study spaces, Sion Hill with painting and workshop studios, and Dartmouth Avenue for creative work. International students pay set subject-band fees and can apply for scholarships.

Rankings & Recognition

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QS World University Rankings 2026 Not ranked in the QS World University Rankings.

Not ranked in the QS World University Rankings.

Accreditations & Memberships

Public university, England

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

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Key Facts

Newton Park, Sion Hill, Dartmouth Ave Campuses
Not ranked QS Ranking
September Intake

Popular Programs

English Literature International Business International Relations and History Philosophy and Ethics Psychology Art and Design

Application Details

Application Route Direct online or UCAS
Intakes September
Course Deadline (2026) 3 August 2026
Africa Scholarship GBP 2,000 automatic

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS (Undergraduate)
6.0, no band below 5.5
IELTS (Postgraduate)
6.0 to 7.0 by course

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 95%
I-20 Processing Student visa (CAS from university)
Post-Study Work 18 months (PhD 3 years)
Green Card Pathway Skilled Worker visa

Financials

Application Fee N/A
Avg Scholarship N/A

Career Outcomes

18 months (PhD 3 years) Post-Study Work
20 Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

Bath Spa's campuses are Newton Park, Sion Hill and Dartmouth Avenue in and around Bath.

Campus Details

Newton Park campus
Sion Hill campus
Dartmouth Avenue campus

Campus Forecast

Mild winters Warm summers Moderate rainfall Green valley city

Student Life & Housing

Housing

University halls Private flats in Bath

Dining

Campus cafes Bath city centre restaurants

Health & Wellness

Student wellbeing services Disability support

Activities & Clubs

Students Union societies Creative workshops Sports clubs

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented

Cost Deep-Dive

Tuition - Bachelor's band 1 (2026/27) approx. GBP 17,310 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's band 2 (2026/27) approx. GBP 18,585 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's band 3 (2026/27) approx. GBP 19,330 / year

Intakes & Deadlines

Bath Spa admits international students in September. The course application deadline for 2026 entry was 3 August 2026.

Scholarships at Bath Spa University

1 scholarship available

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Bachelor's

Bath Spa Africa Regional Scholarship

GBP 2,000 automatic for applicants from Africa

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate IELTS 6.0, no band below 5.5. Fees depend on subject band.
Postgraduate Relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 depending on course.

English Proficiency

IELTS (Undergraduate)

6.0, no band below 5.5

IELTS (Postgraduate)

6.0 to 7.0 by course

Required Documents

Passport copy Academic transcripts and certificates English test result (IELTS / TOEFL) Personal statement Academic reference CV (postgraduate) Passport photo

Application Process

1
Choose course
Pick a course on the university website.
2
Apply online
Apply directly or through UCAS for undergraduate courses.
3
Offer
Receive an offer and accept it.
4
Pay deposit
Pay the tuition deposit if the university asks for one.
5
Get CAS
Receive the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
6
Student visa
Apply for the UK Student visa, then arrive and enrol.

Campus & Location

Bath Spa's campuses are Newton Park, Sion Hill and Dartmouth Avenue in and around Bath.

4 of 4 courses
Bachelor's 3
Bath Spa University
📍 Bath
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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Bath Spa University
📍 Bath
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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Bath Spa University
📍 Bath
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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FD 1
Bath Spa University
📍 Bath
FD courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1 year
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Application open
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