Bath Spa University can trace its origins back to 1852 when the Art School was founded. It is a medium-sized institution with around 5,500 students offering pre-degree study, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees in art & design, performing arts, education, humanities, business & management and many other subjects. It is linked with more than 50 institutions in Europe, North Asia, South-East Asia, the USA and Africa.

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Bath Spa University accepts students from around 35 to 40 countries each year on a variety of programmes. International students account for roughly 3 per cent of its overall student population.

The University has two beautiful teaching sites within and around Bath. The larger campus at Newton Park is set four miles west of Bath. The other is at Sion Hill in the centre of Bath.

Bath is England’s only World Heritage City and is famous for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture, as well as its Abbey. Excellent shopping, the theatre and its art galleries give Bath a cosmopolitan yet traditional feel.

Academic strengths

Bath Spa University has been designated a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), the only one in the UK for both Creativity & the Arts AND Enterprise & Employability.

Under the Higher Education Funding Council for England’s (HEFCE) inspection system, English and Environmental Studies at the University were judged to be Excellent. Sociology, Environmental Biology, Art and Design, Psychology, Business Studies, Study of Religions and Education were assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and awarded an excellent average of 22 out of a maximum of 24 points. An institutional review confirmed the excellent status of this institution.

Bath School of Art & Design Facilities

International students can stay on campus (if they apply early) or in homestay accommodation. All campus accommodation is self-catering with cookers, microwaves and fridge-freezers provided in all kitchens. Many rooms have views over the beautiful parkland surroundings.

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Throughout the campus the art school has an array of workshops and studios, many with technicians on hand to offer help and advice. These range from computer suites to the more 'hands-on' wood and metal workshops. In addition, the school has premises in The Circus in Bath's Georgian centre which houses our Fashion studios.

Fashion Studios at The Circus: Suituated in one of the buildings on The Circus in the Centre of Bath, the fashion studios benefit from an incrediably inpirational setting. Large light rooms with high ceillings add to the creative atmosphere.

Printmaking Studios: The printmaking studios are well equipped for Silk Screen Etching, Lithograph and all other types of printing production.

Ceramics Studios: Part of the Sculpture School, this workshop facilitates mould-making & casting in plaster, resin & bronze. All students receive health & safety training as part of their workshop introductions.

Wood and Plastics Workshop: This workshop is well-equipped with a range of machine & hand tools for working wood & plastics including planer, circular & band-saws, drill-press, sanders, & a vacuum former. All students receive health & safety training as part of their workshop introductions.

Metal Workshop: This workshop is well-equipped with a range of machine & hand tools for working metals including welders, saws, drill-press & a sand-blaster. All students receive health & safety training as part of their workshop introductions.

Highlights

Bath Spa Programs in Brief

Post Graduate Courses (1 year)

• MA / PG Diploma / PG Certificate - Design (Brand Management)
• MA / PG Diploma / PG Certificate - Design (Ceramics)
• MA / PG Diploma / PG Certificate - Design (Communication Design)
• MA / PG Diploma /PG Certificate - Design (Fashion and Textiles)
• MA / PG Diploma / PG Certificate - Design (Investigating Fashion Design)
• MFA / PG Diploma / PG Certificate  - Fine Art

Undergraduate Courses (3 years)