Community
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Community

A happy, caring community

At Bath Spa, we like to think we offer the best of both worlds. We’re small enough to focus on every individual, but large enough to have a thriving community with lots going on. There’s also a strong support network to help you with everything you need, from juggling work priorities to coping with emotional or health issues.

Whether you’re a graduate taking the next step or a mature student changing direction, we’ll help you feel completely at home.

Life in Bath

Bath could be the perfect city.

It’s a creative, vibrant place, just moments from rolling countryside. It’s exciting, on-the-go, and energetic, yet safe and easy to get to know. No wonder so many people love it here – and so many students stay.

Bath is one of the world’s most historic cities. Home to famous sites such as the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge, it’s both beautiful to look at and fascinating to explore. But look closer – there’s much more to it than the tourist magnets.

Day and night life

Alongside golden-stone Georgian buildings and fine parks, you’ll find cosy pubs, cool cafés and independent shops. Trendsetting restaurants jostle for position with quaint tea rooms. As for nightlife? Cocktail bars, nightclubs, cinemas, and the famous Theatre Royal mean there’s always something happening. With regular sessions at bars and clubs, there’s no shortage of live comedy or music either. And if you fancy a change of scene, Bristol – with its art galleries, music venues and bold street art – is just a 15-minute train ride away.

Festivals and sport

This is a city known and loved for festivals and the arts. From Shakespeare to Jane Austen, children’s literature to avant-garde film – not to mention nearby Glastonbury – there’s something to suit every interest. Bath is also famous for its sports culture. With a world-class rugby team, Bath City Football Club and Bath Races to its name, it’s a place that’s never short on adrenaline.

Creative hub

Perhaps there’s something in the air (or maybe the waters) but Bath is renowned for attracting world-class creative talents. The city is a hotbed of inventors, entrepreneurs, artisans and independent thinkers. And the South West is renowned as the home to cutting-edge creatives – from Aardman to Banksy, Dyson to Clarks.

You’re in safe hands: Bath has been named the second safest city in England and Wales and number one in South West, according to the Complete University Guide

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Favourite places

Sophie Gonzalez gives you a taste of campus life by sharing her favourite places at Bath Spa.

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Postgraduate support

Prisca Mwewa graduated with an MA in Education (Leadership and Management) in 2021. The support she received from Bath Spa during her studies helped her to overcome the obstacles she faced as a student.

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Bath eats

Chiara Luongo shares her favourite restaurants, pubs and bars in Bath.

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On campus catering

We're committed to providing nutritious, ethical, affordable and locally-sourced food and drink.

Need support? We're here to help!

Money advice

We can help guide you through ways to pay for your teacher training and give advice on loans, alternative funding options, budgeting and how to manage and negotiate debt. If you’re experiencing financial hardship, we also administer loans and grants in special circumstances.

Mental health and wellbeing

As a Bath Spa Teacher, you’re never alone. You’ll have an Academic Tutor to support you throughout your training and who will help you access specialist support if you need it. At Bath Spa, there’s a whole team of people to help you cope with the demands of the PGCE and to look after your emotional and mental health.

Disability and accessibility

Teaching is for everyone and we actively encourage applications from students with a disability. This includes people with a learning difficulty (dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD(H)D), or people on the autism spectrum, with mental health or medical conditions or with sensory or mobility impairments.

The Students’ Union

Run for students by students, the Union is an integral part of Bath Spa. Meeting place, hangout spot, place to stock up on essentials: whatever you need, you’ll find it here. There’s a bar and a kitchen offering affordable food and drink, along with The Union Shop. There’s also the Bath Spa Gym where you’ll find exercise classes and the latest fitness equipment – all offered to our students at a special discounted rate.

Childcare

If you have a child under five, you'll find professional childcare at Oak Tree Day Nursery. Located on our Newton Park campus, the children of Bath Spa students, staff and local parents play together in a safe, happy environment. For full details, visit the nursery's website.

Accommodation

Need help finding somewhere to live while you're studying? We can provide advice on renting privately. Find out more on our accommodation pages.

Teacher Education events

Our open days will help you learn all about our teacher training courses and what it's like to study with us.

Thinking of applying?

Ready to take the next step? You'll find everything you need to know about how to apply on our website.

The information on these pages is as accurate as possible at the time it is provided. Please note that although we do not anticipate that there will be major changes to the information provided, the University may make limited changes to courses and their modules to ensure they remain current and up-to-date, to respond to external developments and for a number of practical reasons. Before making an application, please check the relevant course page on our website (www.bathspa.ac.uk) to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.

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