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Bath 

University ranking

• 2010  9
• 2009  14
• 2008  9

History

• The University received its Royal Charter in 1966. Its Pharmacy and Pharmacology department is celebrating its centenary in 2007.
• In 1976 the university awarded the first sports scholarship in the UK and in 1995 hosted the European Youth Olympics.
• In 1996 the Library and Learning Centre became the first 24-hour university library in England.

Location and Transport

• The Claverton Campus is 1 mile from the centre of the city of Bath, a World Heritage Site.
• The campus buildings are set in landscaped grounds, alongside a wide range of convenient on-site facilities.
• A frequent bus service runs from campus to the city, from where there are regular transport links to London and Bristol.

Accommodation

• Over 3,000 self-catered study bedrooms located on and off campus. Internet connectivity in all rooms.
• First year full-time undergraduate degree students are guaranteed university accommodation if they meet criteria, including application deadlines.
• University accommodation costs between £67–88 per week. The average cost of rented accommodation in Bath is £65–75.
• More information about accommodation at Bath is availablehere.

Entry standards
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• The university seeks the most academically able students from an international recruitment pool.
• The average number of UCAS points on entry last year was 324.
• More details on entry standards at Bath are available here and here.

Bursaries and Scholarships
In receipt of full Maintenance Grant  £1,200
In receipt of partial Maintenance Grant £300–£900
Living in Region
Sport Scholarship
Academic achievement Scholarship
Subject bursary

• Tuition fees (2009): £3,225
• Merit Scholarships of  £1,000.
• Engineering Scholarships for those living in the region with exceptional ability.
• Choral scholarships.
• Sports scholarships.
• A small number of merit-based fees scholarships for international students.
• For information on bursaries and scholarships at Bath, click here.

Student mix

• Male students 6598 (55%): ffemale students 5367 (45%).
• International students 3032 (25%) (defined as those with non-British domicile).
• Home students 8933 (75%) (those with UK domicile including Channel Islands and Isle of Man).
• Last year there were seven home/EU applications per place and 14 overseas applications per place.
• 80% of undergraduates are recruited from state schools and 20% from public schools.

Course flexibility

• Most courses are offered with an option of a paid placement year or a period of study abroad.
• All students are offered the option of studying a language, or subject of personal interest, alongside their degree course.
• The modular system facilitates opportunities for student choice within the curriculum.

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• The high teaching standards are evidenced by professional body accreditation, national subject reviews and graduate employment profiles.
• The university routinely seeks student feedback on its performance.

Research standards
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• An international reputation for research excellence. The research portfolio is valued at nearly £90 million.
• Three of the university’s departments were awarded the highest 5* rating in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise; a further six had a 5 rating.

Academic strengths

• Humanities, Education, Engineering and Design, Health, Management, Science and Social Sciences.
• An excellent record of supporting students to successful completion of their courses (retention) and employment (graduate destinations).
• An extensive network of student placement sponsors, in the UK and overseas.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing
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• Around 500 computer workstations available for general student use as well as connectivity in all student residences.
• PCs in the library and learning centre are refreshed on a three-year cycle and there is free access to email and internet.
• The library is one of the busiest in any UK university – in 2006 it received more visits than the British Library.

Disability services

• For information on the disability services at Bath, telephone +44 (0) 1225 383241, email or visit the website.

Students’ Union

• 2006 winner of Club Mirror’s Student Union of the Year Award.
• Over 100 societies/clubs address cultural, sports and arts interests. The union also offers welfare services and personal development opportunities.
• BUSU supports a vibrant social/recreational programme and its interactive website receives over 6 million hits per month.
• For more information on the Students' Union at Bath, visit the website.  

Sport

• The £25-million Sports Training Village was completed in 2004.
• Facilities include a 50m swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, athletics tracks, astroturf pitches, and a judo dojo.
• Students have free access to many of the sports facilities.
• More information about sport at Bath is available here.

Recent/prospective new builds

• The university has recently launched a £50-million investment programme on campus which will enhance teaching, research and social space.
• A new development of 355 en-suite study bedrooms was scheduled for completion during 2008.

Availability of part-time work

• A wide range of part-time work opportunities include web design, administration, sports roles, marketing and hospitality.
• Last year, the university’s JobLink found employment on campus for 2,346 students and off campus for 1,164 students.
• JobLink also provides advice about interviews, vacation work, tax, NI and other employment questions.

For further information

• www.bath.ac.uk
• admissions@bath.ac.uk
• University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY 
• +44 (0) 1225 386959 
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