As a taught postgraduate student, you can specialise in an area that matches your interests and career ambitions, deepening your knowledge of a subject and enhancing your employability for the future.
We offer a wide range of degrees to suit your circumstances, including full-time, part-time, and online courses in engineering, design, humanities, social sciences, management, and science.
You can choose to build on knowledge gained in your undergraduate studies or study something different.
A scholarship to Bath is a reward for your academic achievements and a prestigious honour that can help you reach your goals.
If you apply to study at Bath, you could be eligible for a scholarship to help you pay your tuition fees and living costs during your master's.
If you're a UK student, you can also apply for a loan to help you cover the cost of your studies.
Bath Global Excellence Scholarships worth £10,000 are being awarded to high-achieving overseas students joining a full-time taught master’s course in September 2026.
The Bath Merit Scholarship is worth £5,000 and is available for overseas fee-paying students permanently living in selected countries who have an outstanding academic record.
We've invested £3 million in scholarships for talented international students joining a full-time taught master's course in September 2026. This also includes scholarships for students studying the Bath MBA.
These £3,000 scholarships are open to full-time taught postgraduate applicants from the UK and are awarded for academic excellence.
We hold Virtual Open Days several times a year so you can experience the University without coming to campus.
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Watch some of our students talk about what it’s like to study for a master’s degree at Bath and how their time here has helped their career prospects.
We can support you to develop skills that will help you succeed in your studies and career.
If you study at Bath, you’ll have access to year-round opportunities to help you develop your academic and employability skills.
You’ll also be able to use our Careers service, which offers information, advice, and guidance during your studies and throughout your working life.
Go further in your career with a master's at Bath
Surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the South West of England, Bath is a vibrant, friendly city with a rich history.
Our campus is close to the city where there's plenty to see and do, including famous tourist attractions, varied shops and venues, and cultural festivals throughout the year.
Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, both as one of the Great Spas of Europe and for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture.
The city is also home to global businesses and start-up companies, so you can find work while you study and when you graduate.
Going beyond Bath, trains take about 15 minutes1 to Bristol and one hour and 20 minutes2 to London.
Discover more about living in Bath
Choosing Bath gives you loads of opportunities to explore your interests and make friends while studying.
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Highly ranked in independent league tables, we're known for excellence in teaching and research, a superb student experience, and providing outstanding preparation for the workplace.
If you have any questions about coming to Bath, please contact us.
Shortest journey time from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads is 12 minutes. Figure from National Rail. ↩
Shortest journey time from Bath Spa to London Paddington is one hour 16 minutes. Figure from National Rail. ↩
The Complete University Guide 2026, The Guardian University Guide 2026, and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 rankings include data based on the experiences of undergraduate students. ↩
