“Being creative isn’t just about art, music, drama… although that’s part of it. It’s ingrained in the way we teach. Our ethos. All our students are encouraged to be creative problem-solvers – they are enterprising and innovative.”
– Professor Sue Rigby, Vice-Chancellor
Bath Spa University offers the opportunity to study in some of the most stunning and inspiring spaces in the UK. From foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate study to teacher training, short courses and research degrees, we’re here to nurture your talent during your time at Bath Spa University – and beyond.
Our people give Bath Spa its heart. Staff bring passion to their teaching and their areas of expertise, inspiring our students to become thinkers, doers and makers. This, along with our visionary courses and focus on student wellbeing, gives Bath Spa students the skills they need to thrive.
We’re delighted to have been named University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, in recognition of our commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds.
We’re proud to have been awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark in recognition of our outstanding work as a social enterprise, making Bath Spa the first University in the south west to achieve this standard, and fifth in the whole of the UK. As a social enterprise, we put people, communities and the environment at the heart of our work.
Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better. This starts with our students and staff but extends to our local, regional and global community through our teaching and learning, research and partnerships.
Governance comprises the oversight and management of the University.
Corporate governance is a system by which organisations are directed, managed and controlled. It is the process by which the University’s objectives are established, achieved and monitored. At Bath Spa it concerns the relationships and responsibilities between the Board of Governors, the Vice-Chancellor, Academic Board, and relevant stakeholders within a legal and regulatory framework.
