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Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is a university in Bath, England, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
131st of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 17.8 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Bath Spa University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.9% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,145 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 71.8% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 54.6% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £28,500 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 4% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Bath Spa University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 86.9% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.5% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 82.8% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 76.3% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 87.2% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.2% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Bath Spa University appears in 8 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing arts | 20th of 59 | 85.1% | £26,4003% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 28th of 41 | 89.4% | £27,10011% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 55th of 79 | 83.3% | £26,5002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 77th of 108 | 82.0% | £23,80043% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 33rd of 45 | 83.3% | £28,2001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 61st of 74 | 88.9% | £29,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 83rd of 100 | 78.8% | £29,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 111th of 122 | 86.0% | £34,0006% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Architecture, building and planning, Biosciences, Education and teaching, Geography, earth and environmental studies, History and archaeology, Law, Medical sciences, Philosophy and religious studies, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 96 to 111 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 263 full-time degree courses; 108 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 1 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Bath Spa University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Bath
Average private rent in the Bath and North East Somerset area was £1,885 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Bath.
Other universities and colleges in Bath: University of Bath.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Bath Spa University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Bath Spa University in the Be Wise ranking?
131st of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 17.8 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Bath Spa University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.9% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,145 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was academic support (89.3%, against 89.1%), and its lowest was organisation and management (76.3%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at Bath Spa University?
On Discover Uni data, 71.8% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Bath Spa University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 54.6% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Bath Spa University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £28,500 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 4% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Bath Spa University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Bath Spa University's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Bath Spa University?
The ONS average private rent in the Bath and North East Somerset area was £1,885 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.