Short courses

Unlock your potential by upskilling with Bath Spa University.

Bath Spa University provides short courses that allow you to gain expert knowledge. Whether you're looking to reskill into a new career, start your own business or explore an interest, we have courses to suit everyone.

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Bespoke training

Bath Spa University offers bespoke training designed to elevate your business and empower your employees to thrive. We're flexible and will customise the course to meet your organisation's needs and budget.

Offers include:

  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Microsoft software

To find out more about how BSU can support your training needs, please email Nikki Dodds n.dodds@bathspa.ac.uk.

Fully Funded Courses

We work with local governing bodies and businesses committed to social change to provide the following courses free of charge.

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Learn about Agile Methodologies and gain a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence.

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Learn about the Agile Mindset, common Agile Practices and advanced Scrum concepts.

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Skills Bootcamp in Scrum Foundation

Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset

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Learn about Agile principles and the Scrum framework.

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Two coworkers look at three computer screens of coding language and discuss

Learn about Agile Methodologies and gain a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence.

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Learn about the Agile Mindset, common Agile Practices and advanced Scrum concepts.

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Skills Bootcamp in Scrum Foundation

Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset

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Learn about Agile principles and the Scrum framework.

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Creative Advancement

Further your career or explore a new hobby.

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Learn how to use a sewing machine and explore a contemporary way of translating your designs onto fabric.

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Beginners Screen-Printing

16 - 17 August, £145

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Gain a solid understanding of screen printing, helping you to confidently create professional-quality prints.

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Ceramics

16 August, £155

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Explore techniques in both handbuilding and wheel throwing, and how to glaze your creations.

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Intermediate Screen-Printing

17 September - 22 October, £270

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Discover how to transfer your images onto a screen to produce a series of prints.

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Beginner's Textile Printing

17 September - 22 October, £225

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Explore the screen-printing process from start to finish to create innovative textile prints.

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Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph

3 November - 8 December, £195

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Explore Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph printmaking which are good foundations for the other techniques.

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Introduction to Ceramics

12 November - 17 December, £235

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Learn a variety of techniques in both making and decoration, including wheel throwing and hand-building.

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Relief Printmaking

19 January - 23 February 2026, £195

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Explore traditional methods of Relief Printmaking including linocut to create your own custom prints.

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Etching

20 April - 8 June 2026, £195

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Explore traditional etching techniques, including using metal plates and acid to etch your own designs.

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A student using a sewing machine to embroider a red freehand design onto a piece of cloth within a hoop

Learn how to use a sewing machine and explore a contemporary way of translating your designs onto fabric.

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Beginners Screen-Printing

16 - 17 August, £145

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Gain a solid understanding of screen printing, helping you to confidently create professional-quality prints.

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Ceramics

16 August, £155

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Explore techniques in both handbuilding and wheel throwing, and how to glaze your creations.

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Intermediate Screen-Printing

17 September - 22 October, £270

A student pulling a screenprinting squeegee across a silk screen

Discover how to transfer your images onto a screen to produce a series of prints.

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Beginner's Textile Printing

17 September - 22 October, £225

A student placing one piece of fabric on top of another to transfer black and red ink

Explore the screen-printing process from start to finish to create innovative textile prints.

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Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph

3 November - 8 December, £195

A collection of coloured prints and rollers to print with

Explore Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph printmaking which are good foundations for the other techniques.

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Introduction to Ceramics

12 November - 17 December, £235

A person holds a sheet of clay with sculpted plants inlaid on top

Learn a variety of techniques in both making and decoration, including wheel throwing and hand-building.

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Relief Printmaking

19 January - 23 February 2026, £195

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Explore traditional methods of Relief Printmaking including linocut to create your own custom prints.

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Etching

20 April - 8 June 2026, £195

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Explore traditional etching techniques, including using metal plates and acid to etch your own designs.

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Professional Development

Enhance your professional development and advance your career.

Creative Leadership

9 October - 4 December, £685

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Develop a creative and interdisciplinary approach to problem solving and capture simple insights about your unique approach to becoming a Creative Leader.

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Creative Leadership

9 October - 4 December, £685

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Develop a creative and interdisciplinary approach to problem solving and capture simple insights about your unique approach to becoming a Creative Leader.

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Why a Skills Bootcamp?

Kate Kinson took part in Bath Spa University's Skills Bootcamp in Agile Project Management at the beginning of 2024.

In this interview, she tells us about why she took part, how she is now involved with the teaching side of the Skills Bootcamps and what her highlights of the course were.

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“My experience on my Skills Bootcamp was extremely positive.”

The support I received was incredible and I had the opportunity to really dig deep and think about my career path and where I see myself in the future. I've taken some of the skills and methods learned into my current role and am more confident in managing a project.

Jennifer, Student, Skills Bootcamp in Agile Project Management

“The workshop was a fantastic opportunity to work with other writers, explore new ideas and learn through critique.”

By the end of the Writing for Young People Writing Workshop I had added an additional 10,000 words to my manuscript. Receiving critique was very helpful and I always felt supported and encouraged. It was lovely to be in a creative space with other writers each week.

Dani, Writing for Young People Writing Workshop

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