Funding
Find out more information about the different kinds of financial support that you may be entitled to as a student, both from the UK government and from the Bath Spa University, visit our Funding pages.
Funding
Undergraduate fees
Tuition fees for undergraduate and foundation degrees
Our tuition fees vary according to the type of degree programme you study, your mode of study and where you study. Fees specific to each course are listed on the individual course pages, however this page will give you an overview of the types of costs for our range of undergraduate and foundation courses.
Tuition fees are chargeable for the academic period required by the programme, with annual amounts charged for each academic year of the programme unless otherwise stated.
It is to be expected that tuition fees will rise by a modest amount, for the duration of study. This is to take into account inflationary pressures.
Undergraduate fees
Tuition fees for BA/BSc courses delivered at Bath Spa University and Weston College.
UK fees (2023/2024)
- Full-time fee:
£9,250 - Part-time fee:
£4,625
Placement year
- Sandwich Placement full year - £1,850 - undertaking a sandwich work placement (paid and non-paid) year where the periods of full-time study are in aggregate less than 10 weeks - 20% of the full time fee.
End of year shows
- For BA (Hons) Fashion Design, the contribution towards the graduate fashion show is £200 per each three years of study.
- For the integrated Foundation Fashion Design, the contribution towards the graduate fashion show is £150 per each four years of study.
Module retake fees
- Module retake fees are based on the weight of the credit module. As an example, a 20cr weight module fee would be £1,542.
Weston College fees
- Full-time fee:
£8,900 - Part-time fee:
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
International/EU fees (2023/2024)
Full-time fee (BA/BSc degrees)
See individual course page for specific tuition fee.
- Band 1 - £15,050 (classroom based fields)
- Band 2 - £16,150 (laboratory / studio based fields)
- Band 3 - £16,800 (School of Art, Film and Media and School of Design)
- Band 4 - £15,930 (combined Band 1 and 2 courses)
End of year shows
- For BA (Hons) Fashion Design, the contribution towards the graduate fashion show is £200 per three years of study.
- For the integrated Foundation Fashion Design, the contribution towards the graduate fashion show is £150 per four years of study.
Foundation fees
Fees for courses delivered at Boomsatsuma, Circomedia, Elizabeth School of London, Fairfield Business School, Global Banking School, New City College, The Brighton Academy and University Centre Weston.
Foundation fees (2023/2024)
Foundation courses delivered at Boomsatsuma, Circomedia, Elizabeth School of London, Fairfield and Global Banking School.
- Full-time fee
£9,250 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
Foundation courses delivered at University Centre Weston.
- Full-time fee
£8,900 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
Foundation courses delivered at The Brighton Academy
- Full-time fee
£9,000 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
Foundation courses delivered at New City College
- Full-time fee
£9,250 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
When to pay
Whichever payment method you use, you can pay the full amount online for the upcoming year in one go. If you wish to do this, please ensure that payment is received prior to registration for your course or before 18th September (whichever is earlier).
First-Year International students joining the University are required to pay 100% of the tuition fees on or before arrival and commencement of the course.
Instalment options
One instalment
If you would like to pay your fees in full, payment is due by 18 September.
Three instalments (accommodation only)
Your accommodation licence is due on the 20th September however you can opt to pay your accommodation fees in three instalments, with the following payment dates:
- 17 October 2023
- 9 January 2024
- 16 April 2024
Please note that the three instalment dates offered are arranged to coincide or be just after the date for students receiving their maintenance loan payments.
Students who are in Bath Spa University halls of residence and who are using maintenance loan payments to help with payment of any fees are advised to select this payment option.
If you leave your studies before the first payment date please note you will be liable to pay the accommodation fee according to the terms of your licence.