Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University was founded back in 1852 as an arts college, and while it still offers an extensive range of arts courses, it has since expanded and now offers a varied selection of qualifications related to culture, creativity and enterprise.
The University is rated highly by its students with an overall student satisfaction in the last NSS of 90% and recognised as having excellent teaching with The Sunday Times Good University Guide awarding it 6th place for teaching quality. 93% of 2014 Bath Spa graduates found themselves in work or further study after 6 months.
There are a rang of qualifications on offer at Bath Spa University, from foundation degrees right up to PhD qualifications. For admission to undergraduate courses, the university usually asks for between 260 and 320 UCAS points, although it also considers alternative qualifications.
While known for its Arts and Humanities based degrees, the university offers a variety of courses, many of which offer the flexibility to combine with complimentary courses
Tuition fees in 2016/17 for undergraduate courses are £9,000 per year for home and EU students, while international students’ fees start from £11,600.
Bath Spa University has a wide selection of facilities, and boasts the Michael Tippett Centre, Bath's only purpose-built concert hall. The Newton Park campus has recently undergone a £70 million development, including the brand new academic building, Commons, boasting state-of-the-art facilities including a television production studio.
There are a number of different accommodation options on offer at Bath Spa University for first year students from en-suite rooms to those with shared facilities, either on campus or in the city – there’s something for everyone.
In 2015/16 prices started at £3,861 for a shared room with another student (39 weeks contract length). Single rooms with shared bathroom facilities started at £4,680 (39 weeks contract length), en-suites from £5,616 (39 weeks). Studio flats started from £5,616 (39 weeks). Contract lengths are dependent on location and type of accommodation.
Visiting Bath Spa University on an Open Day is the best way to find out whether it's the right place for you. Undergraduate events take place at Newton Park and Sion Hill, while postgraduate open events additionally take place at Corsham Court.
Open Days offer a chance to speak to the course leader of the subject you’re interested in, explore campuses and see the facilities on offer, find out about the your accommodation options, ask questions from current students and meet support service teams such as Finance, Housing and Student Support.
