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Undergraduate study 2024

Find out what it means to belong at bath. discover our courses, campus, and a welcoming community where you'll be supported during your student experience., search by subject.

Choose from over 190 undergraduate degrees in subjects including engineering, humanities, management, science and social science.

Getting into Bath

We're proud to have a student community that welcomes people of any nationality, age, and background. Find out how to apply for a course, access support from our Admissions team or take an alternative programme to strengthen your application.

Applying for an undergraduate course

How to apply for our undergraduate courses through UCAS, including specific advice for international applicants and mature students.

Writing a personal statement for an undergraduate course

A strong personal statement makes all the difference when you're applying for an undergraduate course. It's essential that you plan and write yours carefully.

Taking the EPQ to strengthen your application

Find out how an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) can improve your chances of getting an undergraduate place at university

Study at Bath after a break from education

If you're 21 or over and thinking about studying an undergraduate degree, find out how to apply for our courses as a mature student.

Understanding contextual admissions for undergraduate applicants

Find out about contextual offers, our dedicated Admissions Progression Team and how we use contextual data

Our university ranking

We're highly ranked in independent league tables for overall performance, student satisfaction and graduate employment; we’re a university that's well-placed to help you succeed.

Ranked 5th overall by the Complete University Guide 2024

Awarded triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Ranked 6th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024

Ranked 8th in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

Ranked in the top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024

Ranked 4th overall in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018

Experience the University

There are lots of ways to find out what it's like to live and study in Bath. You can come to an Open Day, visit our undergraduate virtual experience, or chat with some of our current students.

This is where your journey begins

If you're just beginning to think about studying at Bath, this video is a great place to start.

Open Days, visits, and campus tours

Explore our campus, meet staff and students, and learn what it's like to study at Bath.

Step into Bath

Apply now for Step into Bath 2024

Virtual campus tour

Take a virtual tour of our campus, including the student accommodation buildings, teaching rooms, laboratories, and Sports Training Village.

Undergraduate virtual experience

If you can't come to visit us right now, there are other ways to connect with us and find out about our courses, campus and students.

Chat with our students

Ask us your questions about courses and university life at Bath.

Your home from home

Our campus and student accommodation play a huge part in bringing together the University community. Find out more about life on campus and in the city.

Choose your undergraduate student accommodation options

Find out about the types of undergraduate student accommodation available to help you to choose where to live.

Living in Bath as a student

Find out what it's like to live in Bath and the South West while you study for your degree.

Safety and security at the University

Bath offers one of the safest campuses and cities in the UK. Find out what our Security team does to make your time at the University as safe as possible.

Applying for undergraduate student accommodation

What you need to know before you apply for undergraduate student accommodation.

Food and drink

The University's restaurants, bars, cafes and shops on campus.

Be part of our student community

At Bath, there are lots of ways to pursue your passions, meet like-minded people, and learn new skills. Find out about The SU, our sports facilities, and our arts centre, The Edge.

Make the most of your University experience

Explore your interests and make friends at Bath. Join societies and sports clubs, take an art class, or become a volunteer or student representative.

Sport and fitness at the University

You can take part in a wide range of sports and make use of our state-of-the-art facilities for fun and fitness, whatever your level or ability.

Arts and Culture

We provide opportunities to engage with creativity to develop skills, showcase talent, nurture wellbeing and inspire new thinking and ideas.

The SU (students' union)

The SU helps students get the most from their time at Bath.

Fees and financial support

Your time at university shouldn’t be affected by money worries. Learn more about tuition fees so you understand what you’re getting for your money and find out about the funding you may be eligible for while studying at Bath.

Considering the cost of studying at university

What you need to budget for when you come to university, including fees, living costs, and study costs.

Undergraduate scholarships, bursaries, and other funding

See the scholarships and bursaries available at Bath and find out whether you could be considered for funding to help towards the costs of undergraduate study.

Student loans for undergraduate courses

If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Understanding your tuition fee status

How the University determines your fee status and how this affects the tuition fees you pay.

Extra costs in addition to tuition fees

When you come to the University, you may have to pay for some things that your tuition fees do not cover.

What your tuition fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for more than just your tuition. Find out how we spend your fees to help you get the most out of your time at Bath.

Discover more with a degree at Bath

Choose a first degree that fascinates you and prepares you for your future. Find out how our expert teaching, carefully designed courses and academic skills support contribute to your learning experience at Bath.

Your degree, your choice

On most of our undergraduate courses, you can choose to include work placements, study abroad, and optional units, helping you make the most of your degree.

Learn from the experts

Whether you're studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you’ll be taught by leading academics in an environment of innovation and discovery.

Facilities and learning resources to support your studies

Use our study spaces, labs, specialist facilities, and support services to work towards achieving your academic potential.

Your learning

How we'll provide your teaching and learning so you gain the skills, knowledge, and experience you’ll need for the next steps in your career.

Skills for success at Bath and beyond

If you study at Bath, we'll help you develop the academic and employability skills you need to get the most out of your studies and secure the future you want.

Equip yourself for your future

Whatever you plan to do after university, you’ll find the employment support you need to reach your goals at Bath. Find out about your options for placements, internships, careers and studying abroad.

Prepare for your career with an undergraduate degree at Bath

Make the most of your opportunities at Bath to get the experience and skills you need to start your future career.

Improve your employability with a Bath placement

Choose an undergraduate placement degree from Bath to gain valuable work experience and make contacts for your future career.

Studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree

Take the option to study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters and get valuable international experience.

Grow in a supportive community

At Bath, you’ll be part of a community that looks out for each other. Find out about the support services you can access to make the most of your university experience.

Supporting you during your studies

You can get advice, support, and guidance on an academic and personal level throughout your studies at Bath.

Peer support for new students

Whether you're studying for an undergraduate, taught postgraduate, or doctoral degree, your fellow students can help you settle into university life.

Disability Service

The Disability Service can provide advice and support for applicants and current students and information to staff.

Student Support

We provide students with support and guidance, including counselling and mental health, disability support, money management and international student advice.

Student Money Advice

The Money Advice team offers practical advice on managing money, funding and sourcing additional income during drop-in sessions and appointments.

SU support and advice

The Students' Union Advice & Support Centre is here to guide and support you with any problems you may have during your time at Bath.

Joining us as an international student

We have a diverse community of students and staff ready to welcome you to Bath. Find out about the support available to help you settle in and succeed in your studies, and all the ways you can make new friends in the UK.

International Support Service

The International Support Service offers practical advice, information, and support to international students.

The University of Bath International Foundation Year

The International Foundation Year is a one-year course, beginning in September, which will prepare you for entry onto your chosen degree.

Find out which visa type you need, how to apply, and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.

Guidance and advice on EU Settlement Scheme

Find out how to apply and how the Student Immigration Service can support your EU Settlement Scheme application.

International students' community

The SU connects cultures through socials, support and representation to improve the international student experience.

Our students' stories

Read about the experience of belonging at Bath from some of our current students.

Reaching out for help in a time of need

How getting help from the Student Support teams and his Director of Studies helped Richard complete his studies during a difficult time.

Setting the stage for a great university experience

Pharmacy student, Charlotte, talks about how the University's theatre groups helped her grow her confidence and make the most of her time at Bath.

Staying fit and healthy as a student at Bath

How the sports facilities on campus help student Rachel have fun and stay fit between classes.

Important information

Here are some key things you need to know before you apply for a place at Bath.

Undergraduate offer terms and conditions

These are the standard terms and conditions of an offer of a place at Bath, representing the agreement between you and the University.

Admissions policy

Our policy on student recruitment, selection and admissions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study that lead to an award or qualification.

Cancelling your place after accepting an offer

Your right to cancel your place at the University and how to do it.

Important terms and conditions for applicants

Essential legal information for all applicants, including important terms and conditions and requirements.

Undergraduate applicant privacy notice

How we will process your personal data if you are applying for an undergraduate course at Bath.

Additional information

Other information that you may wish to refer to as a prospective or current student.

Student Protection Plan (SPP)

This plan outlines the arrangements for ensuring the quality and continuation of education for all undergraduate, taught postgraduates and doctoral students.

Student transfer arrangements

Procedure for students wishing to transfer onto courses offered by other higher education providers or who are wishing to transfer onto a course at Bath.

University of Bath access and participation plans

Our Access Agreements and Access Participation plans from previous years.

The University of Bath was established on Claverton Down in Bath in 1966. We offer courses in engineering, humanities, management, science, and social science.

We are a campus university in South West England. Bath is only 1 hour and 25 minutes away from London by train.

Social media

The following accounts represent the University on social media. Follow us and find out what's going on at Bath.

Self-guided tour

Download our visitors' guide to explore our campus, a variety of student accommodation, and academic departments, at your own pace.

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Postgraduate campus tours

Visit our campus and explore life as a postgraduate student at Bath.

Campus tours.

If you’re considering studying a master’s degree with us and would like to visit, we can arrange individual or group postgraduate campus tours.

You will be given a personal guided tour of campus and facilities, including:

• academic buildings
• postgraduate spaces and facilities
• the Library
• world-class sports facilities at the Sports Training Village
• arts facility, The Edge
• the Students’ Union

It may not be possible to visit postgraduate taught accommodation during the tour, however if you would like further information about postgraduate accommodation, please visit our accommodation pages .

If you are unable to attend a campus tour, you are welcome to visit and explore our campus on a self-guided tour at a time that suits you.

Meet current students

Postgraduate campus tours are hosted by current students.

Get your questions answered

Meet our postgraduate taught recruitment and admissions team.

How to book

We'll arrange your bespoke tour

Book your campus tour

Discover the city

Explore the city of Bath after your campus tour.

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Virtual tour

• Sports Training Village accessibility
• Bookings and facilities hire
• Prices and online bookings

Take a walk through the £35million Team Bath Sports Training Village and see our outstanding sporting facilities as part of the University of Bath virtual campus tour . 

To view the tour, either click here to open it in a new window or navigate in the window below. Click and drag to look around or click on the flashing chevrons to move forwards and backwards. To move to a different part of the building, such as the swimming pool or hockey pitches, click on the three lines in the top-left corner to open the drop-down menu, then select ‘Sports Training Village’ and either indoor or outdoor to see the extensive list of options.

You can also join Paralympian Kate Grey on a tour of the STV here:

We have a proven track record of hosting major sporting events and training camps - find out what we can do for you.

Get qualified

Where better to gain qualifications for the health, sport and fitness industry than from one of the nation’s top sporting environments?

Find out what we have to offer at the £35million Team Bath Sports Training Village - open to the public, as well as home to elite athletes

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Online MSc courses

Recognised for its teaching, research and graduate prospects, the University of Bath is the perfect place for enterprising minds to grow.

Fuel your mind. Transform your career.

Packed with engaging, challenging, real-world content our online MSc courses will provide you with the tools needed to further your career.

Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) online MSc

Equip yourself with the knowledge to go beyond research and put real-world economics into action.

Artificial Intelligence online MSc

By exploring future trends and the ethical implications of AI, you’ll learn to how apply AI in the real world to solve some of the biggest challenges of modern business.

Business Analytics online MSc

Develop both your data knowledge and your leadership skills, applying the latest insights to solve today’s biggest business challenges.

Business Analytics online PGDip

Build expertise in business intelligence, machine learning, predictive modelling, and beyond while gaining hands-on experience with next-level software through our IBM partnership.

Business Analytics online PGCert

Establish knowledge of business analytics software and techniques as you prepare to analyse big data, spotlight trends, and uncover market opportunities during your business career.

Computer Science online MSc

Develop your coding skills and gain the tools required to upgrade your career and fill the global digital skills gap.

Engineering Business Management online MSc

Prepare for the next step in an engineering or business career with a uniquely tailored course that combines engineering, innovation, management, and business expertise.

Entrepreneurship Management and Innovation online MSc

Delivered by the EQUIS-accredited Bath School of Management, this course is designed to hone your pioneering spirit and drive new business initiatives.

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Our University ranking

We're highly ranked in independent league tables for overall performance. Find out more about our rankings.

Why University of Bath

Join a world-class university with a reputation for research and teaching excellence. Discover more about the University of Bath.

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Active online learning

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University of the Year 2023

At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; our welcoming community; and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2023 and a top ten UK university in 3 national league tables (Guardian University Guide 2023, the Complete University Guide 2023, and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). We are ranked 5th for graduate prospects in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide and 5th for career after fifteen months in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Information for teachers and advisers

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• Choosing a course and applying to university
• Applying for competitive courses – factors to consider and advice on writing a great personal statement
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• IB and A Levels: two paths to HE – what’s the difference, what’s the same and what to consider

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Undergraduate campus tours

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Our Talk and Tour events will show you what it's like to be a student at Bath Spa University.

You'll hear a talk from a member of staff, then tour the campus with one of our students. You'll have the chance to chat with current students and find out all about the key features, facilities and activities that make Bath Spa a thriving community of talent.

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Campus tours

If you'd like to book a personal tour of Newton Park or Locksbrook Campus, please complete the campus tour request form .

Book a personal tour

We offer tours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Please give us a few different dates and times that suit you – this helps us to find you a slot. Once you've submitted the booking form, we'll provide confirmation of your campus tour's location, date and time within five working days.

For information about your chosen tour, or if you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] .

Tours of our accommodation aren't included. To meet our fantastic course leaders and find out more about our accommodation options , please book an Open Day .

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Federal officials tour newly online Richard Mine AMD treatment Plant

Rachel Pell | Thursday, April 25, 2024

MORGANTOWN – The new Richard Mine acid mine drainage treatment plant began operation last week, and on Monday, officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement toured the site in advance of a special DOI announcement (see companion story).

“This pretty much will help restore the lower end of the watershed,” Jonathan Knight, with the state Department of Environmental Protection Office of Abandoned Mine Lands told the officials.

Knight gave a brief history of the mine and the efforts to get the plant built, culminating in a Natural Resources Conservation Service partnership with the DEP to get it built. The DEP’s Office of Special Reclamation helped design the site.

AML’s Travis Parsons led the tour, which began at the mine portal manhole where the mine water previously flowed down a concrete trench into Deckers Creek. Above the channel, the water was clear, below it the water was orange.

Now, he showed the group, the water is diverted off to the right (in the downstream direction) and underground through a 12-inch line into a manhole, then to another manhole – the metering manhole – where the water flow is measured before heading into the plant. At the moment it was just over 900 gallons per minute.

The plant crew uses the flow rate to determine some aspects of treatment, he said.

Inside the plant, the water heads over toward the big solo to bring the pH up so it’s no longer acid. Hydrated lime comes down from the silo and is mixed with water to create a lime slurry that is pumped to rapid mix tanks to join the mine water.

The water heads to the flocculators, where the suspended solids are aggregated into larger clumps called flocs. From there, the water goes to the two clarifying pools. The visitors looked down into the pools to see plumes of brown sludgy water flowing in.

In the clarifiers, the sludge settles out and gets pumped to two huge geotube bags situated outside at the edge of the plant. The now-clean water gets pumped back into the creek – through a new channel downstream of the old one.

Parsons led the group into motor control center – the brains of the plant, he called it. A computer server sits inside a gray metal cabinet and the monitor allows the operator to scroll through various screens and see every piece of equipment and make adjustments. Operators will also be able to access this screen from their cellphones and iPads and laptops and make adjustments remotely.

The Richard Mine Complex, Knight told the group, will also become the central hub to remotely control other AMD sites.

“With the exception of this plant, all of our systems are very primitive,” he said. They have a contract to replace six systems with fully automated systems that will all communicate with this one. They expect to have the sites upgraded and tied in within the next two to three years.

DEP also has stream restoration projects planned for downstream on Deckers Creek. Among them: Farther downstream, the Rock Forge mine on the other side across W.Va. 7 is dumping into the creek and saturating backyards and basements of homes along the road.

An orange-colored wet spot crossing the road shows where the mine is draining. They plan to capture the runoff from it and pump it back to the Richard plant for treatment.

And further upgrades are planned for the complex, he told them. Existing buildings will be upgraded and used for storage and equipment. They plan to pave the gravel parking lot. And the whole site will be fenced off for security.

A third clarifier, in an attached building, is not yet online. This one will be used for extracting rare earth elements – a project tied to WVU Water Research Institute’s rare earth element production project. The extracted material will be formed into a preconcentrate and then shipped to a central facility for processing and refining into rare earth metals...

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