St Andrews or Bath - maths and economics

Hey guys, I’ve got all my offers back for maths and economics from Bath, St Andrews, Bristol, Nottingham and Queens Belfast

I’ve been wanting to go to Bath but am temped by St Andrews

I’m also relatively sporty and know Bath is better for that

What do I do?

Reply 1

oli giben

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by laylasc

Hey guys, I’ve got all my offers back for maths and economics from Bath, St Andrews, Bristol, Nottingham and Queens Belfast
I’ve been wanting to go to Bath but am temped by St Andrews
I’m also relatively sporty and know Bath is better for that
What do I do?

personally I believe that St Andrews would be a perfect fit for a fellow sports person, they have an exclusive selection of exquisite golf courses for your to try.

Reply 2

University of Bath

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Original post

by laylasc

Hey guys, I’ve got all my offers back for maths and economics from Bath, St Andrews, Bristol, Nottingham and Queens Belfast
I’ve been wanting to go to Bath but am temped by St Andrews
I’m also relatively sporty and know Bath is better for that
What do I do?

Hi there!

Congratulations on getting your offers!!

I am a student ambassador here at the University of Bath, I'm currently in my final year studying Psychology. Here's my take:

The sports at Bath are phenomenal. The University of Bath has just been named Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide - https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/bath-wins-sport-university-of-the-year-2026-in-the-times-and-the-sunday-times-good-university-guide/

Our Sports Training Village (STV) has had a £35 million world‑class facility right on campus - https://www.teambath.com/facilities/, and this includes:
• Olympic‑standard 50m swimming pool and hydrotherapy facilities
• Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
• Indoor 120 m sprint track & outdoor 400 m track
• Floodlit all‑weather 3G pitches, multi‑use games area & grass pitches
• Sports halls, judo dojo, pentathlon and fencing facilities
• Wheelchair fencing national training centre, physio & performance hubs
• A top‑end gym & fitness centre with three full gym zones and ~200 workout stations (recently refurbished)

As a Bath student, almost all of this is free to use, and only the gym membership itself has a cost, but you get a discounted student rate compared to public pricing. There’s also a huge social sports scene within the student community, with over 50 societies at any level of skill (recreational, competitive, etc.).

Furthermore, considering Bath vs. St Andrews thoroughly is important. For example, The University of St Andrews is a town-based university rather than a campus university. In contrast, Bath is a campus based university. You can get from one end of campus to the other in about 15 mins. On campus, we have almost everything you might need - lecture theatres, lecturer offices, laboratory buildings, department equipment and facilities, a bar, a nightclub, an SU, study spaces, the library, the lake (as a chill hangout spot!), part-time jobs, 10 food outlets, our amazing sports facilities at the Sports Training Village, career's service, a medical centre, a dentist, a barber, student support centre, shops (though not any large shops), and of course accommodation. There's also plenty of lovely greenery and fields around campus if you ever want to go for a walk or take up running. Societies thrive on campus more so than in the city in my experience, but there can be a good balance. Friends on campus live minutes away from you, so you can hang out with them really easily. In fact, the whole campus is almost like a small village, it's often unlikely to walk through it without seeing someone you know! When I lived on campus in my first year, I was extremely satisfied with the campus, and I still think I would not have enjoyed a city campus as much.

Moreover, Bath has an excellent reputation for employability and graduate outcomes. Around 89 % of full‑time UK graduates were in high‑skilled employment 15 months after finishing (above national averages), and around 62–64 % of students take a placement year or study abroad option, which is fantastic for real‑world experience before you graduate - https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/facts-and-figures/

In terms of your subject interests, it’s definitely worth looking closely at the specific unit breakdowns for each course rather than just the overall title. Here's a website which outlines current course units: https://www.bath.ac.uk/catalogues/2025-2026/. Keep in mind that university life is so much more than course content, and thinking about putting yourself in the best position for the time of study and the future is likely more important than specific modules.

The best advice I can give you is visiting the universities yourself, if you haven't already. There are offer holder days, open days, and regular campus tours offered by many universities, it is 100% worth going if you can to see the vibe of the campus and the university. You also get to talk to current students like myself who will provide you with their own experiences. Our 2026 Offer Holder Days are on Saturday 21 February, Friday 10 April and Saturday 25 April: https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/undergraduate-offer-holder-events/

In the end, I hope you choose whatever you feel is best for you! Both are strong universities, so it really comes down to academic fit and the kind of lifestyle you feel most comfortable in.

University of Bath

Reply 3

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by laylasc

Hey guys, I’ve got all my offers back for maths and economics from Bath, St Andrews, Bristol, Nottingham and Queens Belfast
I’ve been wanting to go to Bath but am temped by St Andrews
I’m also relatively sporty and know Bath is better for that
What do I do?

League table rankings:
Econ
st andrews - 4th bath - 9th
Maths
st andrews - 3rd bath - 7th

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