Rankings of Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.

Latest ranking updates for Bath Spa University
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #3329.
  • September 2023: Publication of The Times Good University Guide. Ranking position #74.
  • September 2023: The Times and The Sunday Times announced latest results of The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) with Bath Spa University in position 73.
  • September 2023: Bath Spa University ranks 94 in the latest The Guardian League Table from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
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University rankings

    • #56 
    • #74 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #94 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #83 
    • #102 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #99 
    • #3329 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #94 
    • #2791 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #301 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #23 
    • #26 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #26 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #27 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #53 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #63 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #61 
    • #78 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #80 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Design

    • #43 
    • #51 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #23 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #34 
    • #44 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #49 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #72 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #22 
    • #26 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #38 
    • #49 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #56 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #77 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #60 
    • #77 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #48 
    • #60 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #76 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #77 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #88 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #89 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #82 
    • #102 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #83 
    • #105 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #64 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #82 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Bath Spa University

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23 
Design
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#26 
Arts Visual & Performing
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#26 
Journalism & Media Studies
Education The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#44 
Education
English The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#49 
Languages & Literature
Geography The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#60 
Social Studies & Humanities
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#77 
Natural Sciences
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#78 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for Bath Spa University

Student satisfaction:
4.5 (based on 206 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.5 (based on 206 student ratings)

“I’m impressed with the campus here, being located in such a vibrant, green countryside. The teachers here have absolutely no problem with you approaching them outside class hours to ask for help with assignments, which is important for me.”

“The careers guidance team are clearly highly-experienced people, because the advice they were able to give me was specific to my industry rather than just generic, and for being a campus relatively far away from major cities they were able to set me up with a work placement too. I can’t thank them enough.”

“I feel that the staff could do more to move students on who are not really studying, as it tends to fill up quickly. Many people come into the library just to eat their food and chat. With limited resources, I need to feel that I can use them when I need them.

About Bath Spa University

PROS

  • Students highlight that there is a vibrant social atmosphere here due to an abundance of clubs, societies, and social events.
  • A recurring comment among learners is that there is a culture of mutual support on campus, especially when compared with universities that have a competitive student culture.
  • International students express how safe and welcomed they feel here, due to the inclusive and internationalist environment on campus. Free English classes are provided for those who would like them, which are recommended as they also include information about living in Bath.

CONS

  • Some consider that many of the courses’ content is too basic, and that they would have liked a more challenging and advanced curriculum.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2005
Telephone:
+44 1225 875875
Address:
Newton Park, Newton St Loe
Bath
England UK
Website:
https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Mphil / PhD
    • 7.0
    • PGCE
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
66 /100
472 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 101 students of Bath Spa University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Bath Spa University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 73.7

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Bath Spa University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
7335
postgraduates:
1285
Total:
8620
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2250
Education and Teaching:
1430
Performing Arts:
1270
Creative Arts and Design:
1010
Psychology:
505
English Studies:
465
Sociology:
405
Computing:
210
Biosciences:
190
History:
130
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
95
Theology and Religious Studies:
80
Law:
60
Politics:
15
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
105
China:
65
United States:
45
Switzerland:
15
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Norway:
5
Ukraine:
5
Nigeria:
5
South Africa:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Japan:
5
Malaysia:
5
Singapore:
5
Thailand:
5
Bermuda:
5
Colombia:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of Bath Spa University

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FAQ

Bath Spa University ranks #93 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

Bath Spa University ranks #2 in Bath in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Bath.

Bath Spa University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, Scimago Institutions Rankings, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities, THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall See all 9 rankings of Bath Spa University.

Bath Spa University achieved #74 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Bath Spa University.

Bath Spa University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #21 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Nutrition and Food Science). See all subject rankings for Bath Spa University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Bath Spa University ranks #2 among universities in Bath and #93 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Bath Spa University.

In our meta ranking Bath Spa University ranks #93 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Bath. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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