Postgraduate study in Bath
Most famous for the naturally occurring hot springs of the Roman Baths, this picturesque and cultural city attracts rising numbers of tourists each year and is now a highly desirable place to live.
The most significant economic sectors in Bath include education and health (the NHS and University of Bath are key public sector graduate recruiters), construction and manufacturing, tourism and leisure, and other professional services.
In recent years the city has also become home to a wealth of creative companies and is now a recognised national centre for publishing. ICT is another growth area, with graduate web and software developers in high demand.
Areas of postgraduate expertise
Best in the South West, the University of Bath was ranked as the tenth best university in the UK overall, with 77 per cent of students achieving high quality degrees. Scores across the board were generally good, but physics; pharmacy; social work; all mathematical disciplines; development studies; European studies; electrical, electronic and chemical engineering; sport; and business studies were particularly high. Bath Spa University is the third best modern UK university, offering a range of research options such as history, psychology, biological sciences and English.
