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About the University of Bath 

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: 

  • Top 10 in all national league tables
  • Ranked 5th for career after 15 months, by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
  • Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025 at 150th.
  • Ranked second safest university town or city in England and Wales by the Complete University Guide in 2023

Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.  

Ninety-two percent of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent (according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021) so your studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields

Our vibrant campus, and location right on the edge of the city of Bath, offer sporting, social and cultural opportunities. We are one of the safest campus sites in the UK - we were one of the first universities in the country to win a national police approved security award. 

Join our friendly, high-achieving community to gain the knowledge, skills and experience you’ll need to thrive in a world of global networks. 

Master’s degrees at Bath

The University offers a broad range of master’s courses. Subjects include engineering, design, humanities, social science, management and science.

Postgraduate Taught students will benefit from:

  • excellent teaching and research facilities, including laboratories
  • support for your research from internationally recognised supervisors
  • opportunities to enhance your employability via targeted skills training or, for selected programmes and work placements
  • access to our library, open 24/7, working around your studying schedule

Bath offers the highest quality of teaching in outstanding learning facilities, with access to a wide range of skills development opportunities. You will be taught by teaching staff, researchers, and practitioners who are leaders in their fields using their research and industry links to inform course content and teach you the most up-to-date topics.

The delivery of our campus-based courses is mainly through in-person activities on campus, supported by online elements and structured independent study.

Research with Impact

We carry out research that makes a difference to society – from developing a sustainable alternative to palm oil, tracking the health of the nation through wastewater, powering up the UK’s energy transition to keeping us safe from cyber threats.

The campus

The University’s campus is set on attractive rural grounds overlooking the historic city of Bath. You don’t have to walk far to reach facilities like the Library, postgraduate common rooms, shops, and post office.

In the last decade, we have invested over £450 million in our campus. This includes new accommodation, academic buildings, and sports facilities such as an Olympic legacy swimming pool and a gym and fitness centre across three floors.

Living in Bath

Choosing Bath for your postgraduate study gives you loads of opportunities to explore your interests and make new friends while studying.

You’ll have access to our:

  • Students’ Union (The SU), offering more than 180 student-led groups, clubs and societies
  • Outstanding Sports Training Village (STV) including Olympic legacy-swimming pool, a gym and fitness centre expanded across three floors
  • Creativity and well-being hub, The Edge, for performances, classes and well being activities

As a postgraduate student, you’ll be living in a city full of opportunities. Bath is a lively, friendly, and historic city, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The city is home to global businesses and start-up companies, so you can find local employment opportunities while you study and when you graduate. Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Sie, both one of the Great Spas of Europe and for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture.

In the event of specific questions about the University of Bath, please contact by email: internationalsponsorship@bath.ac.uk.