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Bath Spa University is one of the top universities for international students. It is located in Somerset, UK and is aimed at offering good quality education to a student community coming from across the world.
Bath Spa University ranking according to Shiksha Popularity Ranking was #818 in 2025 and #753 in 2024 showing a decline in rankings. At national level, this ranking moved from #113 in 2024 to #117 in 2025.
According to another global rank publisher, THE Guardian, the university ranking was recorded at #108 in University Rankings, dropped trend in comparison to its 2024 ranking of #94.
The three year rankings of the university by different ranking bodies are given as follows:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | 89 | 94 | 108 | Not Ranked |
| The complete Guide | Not Ranked | 102 | 104 | 92 |
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As per the Bath Spa University subject ranking 2024, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. The Guardian has ranked the Bath Spa University at #26 for Journalism. Additionally, it is also ranked #45 for Media & Film Studies by The Guardian. The Complete University Guide has also ranked courses offered by Bath Spa University as top programs, namely Law, Art & Design, Communication & Media Studies, and Computer Science, etc. The programs offered by Bath Spa University are quite popular and are ranked at #41 - 66 by The Complete University Guide in 2025.
In addition to the global ranking bodies, Shiksha has also graded Bath Spa University streams, namely Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies, and Law with B, C++, and C++ grades. Due to the availability of multiple rankings online which can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad, Shiksha Study Abroad launched Shiksha Grading. With its launch, students are no longer required to check multiple ranking details to know about the performance of a particular university.
Read on to know more details about Bath Spa University courses and subject rankings in the below article.
BSUThe Guardian Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 94 | 108 | 61 |
| Business and Management | 76 | 91 | 98 |
| Journalism | 26 | 28 | 18 |
| Law | – / – | – / – | 29 |
| Media and Film Studies | 45 | 52 | 28 |
| Sociology and Social Policy | 77 | 77 | 77 |
BSUThe Complete University Guide Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK University | 102 | 103 | 92 |
| Art and Design | 47 | 47 | 55 |
| Biological Sciences | 84 | 78 | 80 |
| Business and Management Studies UK | 68 | 69 | 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 44 | 50 | 39 |
| Computer Science | 78 | 66 | 47 |
| Law | – / – | 41 | 64 |
| Psychology | 89 | 95 | 101 |
| Sociology | 64 | 77 | 73 |
BSUQS Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 551 | 601 |
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Student Forum
Answered a month ago
Some of the differentiating factors for Bath University and Bath Spa University are given as follows:
| Particulars | Bath University | Bath Spa University |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 12% |
| QS Ranking | #132 World University Ranking | #159 Europe University Rankings - Northern Europe |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
Bath Spa University fees vary according to the type of program. The table given below can be referred to know about the fees for international students:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MBA/PGDM(11 courses) | INR 15 L - 24 L |
B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses) | INR 15 L - 19 L |
B.A.(48 courses) | INR 15 L - 21 L |
M.Sc.(17 courses) | INR 15 L - 24 L |
M.A.(36 courses) | INR 14 L - 21 L |
BBA(19 courses) | INR 15 L – 17 L |
B.Sc.(19 courses) | INR 16 L - 20 L |
PG Certificate(12 courses) | INR 17 L - 19 L |
B.J.M.C.(10 courses) | INR 16 L - 18 L |
B.Ed(9 courses) | INR 17 L - 18 L |
LL.B.(3 courses) | INR 15 L - 17 L |
B.Arch(1 course) | INR 19 L |
LL.M.(4 courses) | INR 17 L - 19 L |
Living Cost: Apart from the tuition fees, students are required to pay the amount for living expenses. These include travel expenses, utility bills,
M
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a year ago
According to the Bath Spa University admissions department, the decisions regarding the admission and selection of candidates are communicated within 2-3 weeks of receiving of duly completed application form.
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
Bath Spa University is located in Bath, UK. It is a public research university, established in 1975.
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The applicants who have applied to Bath Spa University will hear back between March – July. Despite the course level to which the applicants have applied, they must check their emails to know about the offer. If the applications are successful, the applicants are going to receive a conditional or un
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