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Master’s Prospectus 2020
Welcome to the
University of Bath
Better at Bath
On behalf of the University Why Bath? 6
community, it is a great What our students say 8
Choosing your course 10
pleasure to invite you to Your career 12
consider studying at the Our alumni 14
University, and to assure you Your learning 16
of the warmest of welcomes Inspiring research 18
were you to join us.
Living and
To choose Bath for Master’s level study is to And if you choose one of our online or
join an innovative and internationally diverse distance learning courses, you’ll be part of studying in Bath
community. We’ll seek to inspire you and to a global community of learners and forge
enrich you intellectually; to help you take what close links with Bath’s outstanding academic Why we love the city of Bath 22
you learned in your first degree or from your experts. You will have access to a range of Top 10 UK university Our campus 26
work life and build on it to achieve your innovative online tools and support, and be
The Guardian 2020 Accommodation28
ambitions; in short, to help you develop able to browse the University’s extensive
as a person and to achieve beyond your online library from day one of your studies. Outside your studies 30
The Complete University
expectations. Guide 2020
I hope this prospectus provides a welcoming
Bath is known for excellence in teaching
and research, for enabling a superb student
taste of what to expect at the University of
Bath. Our campus will always be open to you, Supporting you
experience, and for providing outstanding and I am confident that you will be excited and Top 5 for graduate
Support and welfare 38
preparation for later life. Our staff are inspired by the opportunities that it presents. prospects 2019
international experts in their subject areas and If you’re not able to visit in person before you Support for international students 40
use their research and discoveries to ensure make your decision, I do hope that you join us The Times and Sunday Times
that our teaching incorporates the most relevant at one of our virtual open days. Please do get Good University Guide 2019
topics and reflects latest understanding. As you in touch with our academic and professional
take this next step to postgraduate study, we will services staff if you have any questions about Next steps
help you to succeed whether you are looking to the course you are considering, the admissions
enhance your career development or gain process or life at Bath. Fees, funding and scholarships 44
further subject expertise. Applying to Bath 46
We look forward to the possibility of you joining
Our vibrant campus, right on the edge of Bath, our very special community.
offers an exceptional range of sporting, social
and cultural opportunities – including ones that
are especially for postgraduates. And the city
Course finder 47
itself, with its striking architecture and melding of
cultures, is the UK’s only entire city on UNESCO’s
world heritage list. It provides a wonderful
environment in which to enjoy a most enriching
Professor Ian H White FREng
Vice Chancellor
Visit us58
student experience.
2 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 3
Better
at Bath
4 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 5
Why Bath?
Top10
Join a world-class university
in a world heritage city.
We will help you succeed with Best university
your master’s degree whether in the UK*
86%
of our students
you want to enhance your would recommend
Bath to a friend The Guardian
career prospects or further University Guide (2020)
your subject expertise. The Postgraduate Taught The Complete
Experience survey 2018 University Guide (2020)
*Rankings based on undergraduate data
Top5
UK Government’s
for graduate
Teaching Excellence prospects*
Framework
The Times and Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2019
Bath Abbey & Parade Gardens
*Rankings based on undergraduate data
4th
for student
87% experience*
THE Student Experience
of our research Survey 2018
is classed
world-leading *Rankings based on undergraduate data
or internationally
excellent
The Research Excellence
Framework – REF 2014
The lake on campus
6 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 7
What our
“As a girl pursuing an
students say engineering career you are
sometimes afraid of not fitting
in, but it is very welcoming
“I wanted to study at a School and supportive here.”
with top rankings and which Malu Diaz Megido
is highly attractive to future MSc Engineering Design
employers.”
Ho-Wei Lin
MSc Business Analytics
“The impeccable
standards and excellent
facilities have made my
time here most enjoyable.”
Connor Perrin
MSc Machine Learning
“The beautiful and historic and Autonomous Systems
city of Bath is one of the Student blogs:
main reasons I chose to go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-blogs
study here.”
Find out more
Vicky Hunt
MSc Applied
Clinical
Psychology “Our professors are
so passionate about
what they teach.”
Sam Thomas
MA International Relations
Find out more
Master’s video:
go.bath.ac.uk/masters-video
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Choosing your course
Make the transition from an undergraduate to a
Take a look at the different
postgraduate course. Whether it be on-campus
types of master’s degrees we
teaching or part-time online, your degree will now offer and choose which route
be more academically rigorous and specialised. is best for you:
MA The taught courses will either:
Master of Arts ■
Build on your undergraduate studies
Your postgraduate degree will allow you to Architecture and civil engineering
exploring your subject in more depth. You will be expected
specialise in an area that matches your interest
Business and management to work more independently and think more critically.
and your career ambitions. You can also MSc
choose to build on your knowledge gained ■
Complement your undergraduate degree
Chemical engineering Master of Science
in your undergraduate studies or to study with knowledge, tools and skills in a difference subject area
something completely different. Computer science – for example by taking an MSc in Computer Science or an
MSc in Management.
Drug discovery
We offer a wide range of master’s degrees,
including full-time, part-time and online courses Economics MBA ■ A postgraduate course for those with at least three years
to suit your lifestyle. You will be able to study of full-time, post-graduation professional or managerial
subjects in the the areas listed right.
Education Master of Business
work experience. An Executive MBA requires 5 years’
Electronic and electrical engineering Administration work experience.
Health (health and wellbeing, sport and ■ An MBA can prepare you for a senior management role, can
exercise medicine and sport physiotherapy) accelerate your career and help you become a better leader.
It is a great option if you want to start your own business.
Interpreting and translating
Mathematics MRes ■ A taught course that combines the academic study
Master of Research of a particular subject with a comprehensive exploration
Mechanical engineering
of research methods.
Molecular biosciences ■ It is a qualification in its own right, but can be used
as a preparation for a PhD- ‘1+3’ (MRes +PhD) pathway.
Politics and international studies
Our taught master’s are listed
Psychology
on pages 47 to 53
PG Dip PG Cert
For more information check our Social and policy sciences
website at go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-study Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificates
This prospectus does not include details
■ Qualifications at the same level of study as master’s degrees, but they do not include
of research degrees. To find out more
a written dissertation.
about them visit us at
go.bath.ac.uk/postgraduate-research ■ A PG Dip takes longer and is worth more credits than a PG Cert.
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‘’The Careers Service team Your career
is really great and helpful!
The one-to-one appointments
and the workshops I attended Your master’s degree can help kick off a satisfying
career that really uses your talents and knowledge.
helped me become clearer
We offer courses with the job market in mind to
about my career goals and
help you develop the right skills to achieve your
provided great tips to
career goals.
improve my CV.’’
Dongbin Xiong MSc Applied Psychology ■ Career advice and job ■ Careers support linked to
and Economic Behaviour searching skills your course
Our Careers Service team are here to help you You will benefit from a Careers Adviser working
with career planning and job search skills. You within your faculty, so you can be assured
will have access to online resources and one- of getting support tailored to your areas of
to-one appointments and career workshops. interests and career ideas. Our extensive online
resources include sector briefings and input
The service includes: from alumni working in relevant employment.
■ one-to-one career guidance appointments
■ advice on job search, CV writing, job ■ Connecting you to employers
applications and interview techniques
The Careers Service arranges for up to 400
■ workshops on all aspects of the
employer recruitment visits to the University each
recruitment process
year – including careers fairs. We work with large
■ mock interviews and assessment and small organisations, commercial, public
centre activities sector, charity, and social enterprises, providing
■ support for aptitude tests a wider range of potential future destinations.
■
These visits are excellent networking
access to MyFuture careers portal
opportunities to help you build connections and
explore the career opportunities open to you.
■ Open up global possibilities
Learning a language can increase your
employability by opening doors across the
globe and in international businesses. You can
choose to learn a new language, brush up
on your existing skills or improve your English
language proficiency by taking advantage of
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-skills-development
our weekly language classes or by meeting
with international students in our Language
Exchange programme.
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Our alumni
Studying at the University
“Without my master’s,
of Bath means belonging
to a global network. Our
I wouldn’t have this
alumni are proud of their career. It’s as simple
Bath connection, and they as that.”
want you to succeed too. Gabriel Harry
Whatever you’re aiming for,
Alysia Hunt, MSc Biosciences
our former students want Gabriel Harry, MSc Modern
graduate, now working at Mars
to help you get there. Applications of Mathematics
Iain Nettleton, Partner Petcare UK
graduate, now working at Health
and Head of International
Bath Connection is an easy way to take Education England “Even though the subject area of my
Development Projects at master’s and the job I do now are very
advantage of the support our graduate community
offers. You can network with graduates all BDO LLP “My master’s degree gave me an advantage different, the skills I learnt during my degree
around the world to receive careers support, over other people both when applying for definitely come into use now. I didn’t just
CV advice and interview tips. a role and performing the role itself, so gain the intellectual knowledge, I also
Iain Nettleton, who supports students and every day I am grateful for my time at Bath. developed a lot of general skills that have
You will find profiles of thousands of graduates graduates at our Get Connected networking Without my master’s, I wouldn’t have this given me the confidence and expertise that
around the world to speak to, including high events in the UK, studied for two postgraduate career. It’s as simple as that.” are integral to my role.”
profile execs, start up owners and more. From qualifications here at Bath. He’s now Partner
asking a quick question about working for a and Head of International Development
particular organisation to finding a mentor for Projects at BDO LLP. Iain says:
ongoing support, you will learn from someone
who has ‘been there already’ and wants to help “Undertaking the MSc in International Ilaria Horne, MSc Architectural
you succeed too. Development gave me the academic Engineering: Environmental
grounding, to fit alongside my finance Design graduate, now a Graduate
International applicants: When you receive training, to make the career shift from UK Gwilym Renouf, MSc Applied
your offer of a place, you can access Bath focused work to an international role. The
Infrastructure Engineer at Buro Psychology and Economic
Connection to connect with graduates who’ll Bath MBA then provided me with a wider Happold Engineering Behaviour, soon to be Trainee
share their own experiences of studying at managerial skillset which has been crucial
Bath with you. in progressing my career. When I started “During my studies at Bath I learnt that Detective at the Metropolitan
the MBA, I was a senior consultant at BDO every decision has an effect on the Police Service
LLP and at graduation, I was a director – environment and therefore before I design
subsequently made partner. It has given something, I think of both the material “With this degree I think I can do
me many of the skills I needed to sustain, required, the construction process, the life- almost anything. I am going to London
develop and grow a diverse and globally cycle of the product. I now look at a design to be a Trainee Detective with the
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-bath-connection impactful business.” more holistically.” Metropolitan Police.”
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Your learning
We’ll provide you with teaching of the highest
quality, outstanding learning facilities and a skills
Develop skills your way
development programme tailored to meet your
academic and personal needs so that you can “The teaching is of an ■ One-to-one tutorials
■
make the most of your postgraduate studies. exceptional standard.” Workshops, talks and
presentations
Connor Perrin MSc Machine Learning ■ Online resources and
and Autonomous Systems independent study
Develop a range of skills
■T
eaching excellence ■ Academic study facilities ■ Skills development
■
Thinking critically to enhance
We know that by choosing to study for a We continuously invest in new teaching facilities, In addition to subject specific-skills
your writing
master’s degree, you are looking to gain a informal learning spaces and laboratories for development embedded in your course, we
competitive edge in your chosen field. Our our students. We are constructing a major new offer a skills programme which is designed ■
Creating well-written, clearly
academic programmes are designed to provide School of Management building which will to meet your academic and personal structured essays, reports and
both rigorous intellectual challenge and real- include lecture theatres, seminar rooms, study development needs. This will help you get dissertations
world relevance, giving you the opportunity to and social space to enhance the learning the best out of your studies, enhance your ■
Giving polished and effective
study with researchers and practitioners who experience of our students. employability and achieve success in your academic presentations
are leaders in their field. Our staff are experts in future career in industry, or in further studies, ■
Managing and analysing numbers,
their subject areas and use their industrial links, Alongside general teaching spaces there are including doctoral studies. data and statistics
research and discoveries to ensure you are many other bespoke facilities tailored to our
■
Learning a new language or
taught the most up-to-date topics. different subjects. Our Psychology observation You will have access to a range of skills
suites, refurbished Engineering laboratories development opportunities covering four improving an existing one
We are constantly seeking to improve learning and other specialist equipment will give you key areas – Academic Skills, Employability, ■
Using IT tools and resources
and teaching, acting on the feedback of our a great opportunity to put theory into practice. Language Skills and Personal Skills. You can efficiently
students to ensure their experience is as In addition to the physical learning tailor your own development programme to fit
good as it can be. All of this contributes to our environment, our Virtual Learning Environment flexibly around your other academic studies. These skills will help you in your
student success and employment rates, factors will allow you to access course materials, studies and also ensure you are
which were instrumental in us receiving the TEF quizzes and recorded lectures, as appropriate well-prepared for the workplace.
gold award, indicating that the teaching at the for your subject.
university is of the highest quality in the UK.
You will have access to our library, open Employability-focused
24/7, working around you and your studies. workshops
Alongside the library and general learning
commons, we have dedicated postgraduate ■
Writing effective job
student informal learning spaces. applications and CVs
■
Succeeding at interview
■
Managing your time
For more information on skills,
visit go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-skills-development ■
Leading and managing projects
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Inspiring research The forefront of
evolutionary science
The Milner Centre for Evolution, the first
centre of its kind in the UK, positions Bath
Impactful research lies at the heart of what we do. at the forefront of evolutionary science.
We are focussed on improving lives and changing
our world for the better. We are ranked in the top
10 of British universities for research quality
(The Complete University Guide 2020).
Postgraduate students work alongside some
of the leading researchers in their field from
across the globe. Strong links with industry,
government, NGOs and policymakers provide
unique opportunities for collaborations Reducing vehicle emissions
ensuring Bath postgraduate students’
research has an impact far beyond academia. Our long-standing research partnership
with the automotive industry is helping us
87% of our research was ranked as world develop future generations of ultra-low
leading or internationally excellent according emission vehicles.
Unlocking neurodiversity
to the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
exercise carried out in 2014. While at Bath, We are developing new insights
your studies will be informed by some of the about neurodiversity through our
most exciting and innovative ideas around, Centre for Applied Autism Research
whether you are working to develop new Exposing the and using them to inform activities
drugs to treat breast cancer, collaborating tobacco industry like our autism summer school and
with industry leaders such as Ford to develop We are part of a global alliance, employment school.
fuel-efficient engines, or are involved in our exposing the activities of the
Queen’s Anniversary Prize-winning research tobacco industry to protect and
into child poverty. enhance public health around
the world.
Enthusing and nurturing new research talent
is one of our highest priorities. We have
dedicated training centres for doctoral
research students and around 2,000 current
postgraduate research students. Pioneering astrophysicists
For the first time ever, our astrophysicists
were part of a team involved in capturing
light alongside gravitational waves from
distant merging neutron stars.
This prospectus focusses on master’s courses.
Find out more about our research degrees and Combatting modern slavery
what it is like to be part of our doctoral community
We are shining a spotlight on business
at go.bath.ac.uk/postgraduate-research and
practice to help combat modern slavery. go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-uob-research
go.bath.ac.uk/doctoralcollege
18 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 19Living
and
studying
in Bath
20 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 21The River Avon
Why we love
the city of Bath Students enjoying city life
The Royal Crescent
Bath Abbey Parade Gardens
22 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 23Bath is a Unesco World
Heritage City known for its
natural hot springs, striking
architecture and fascinating
history. But peek beneath
the surface and you’ll find ‘’Bath is a small and
a modern city, with exquisite city, perfect for
experiences well beyond learning and recreation.”
the ordinary. Fumin Zhang MSc Robotics
and Autonomous Systems
■E
xplore your world heritage city ■ Get cultural ■G
et active
Living in a historical city like Bath has many Whether you are interested in history, From paddle boarding on Pulteney Bridge to
benefits, such as being surrounded by beautiful science or art, the city has many museums hot air balloon rides over the Royal Crescent,
places to visit. The Roman Baths, Skyline Walk, and galleries to explore in your spare time. Bath has a host of outdoor activities that can
and The Abbey are all worth a trip, as well as The city also has a couple of cinemas for the be enjoyed throughout the year. The surrounding
the various parks spread around the city. film enthusiasts and three theatres, including countryside is perfect for walking, running and
The Theatre Royal, which frequently host cycling, and can be easily accessed from the
plays straight from a West End run. city. Our much-loved Bath Rugby Club hosts
■G
o for a bite to eat
The Roman Baths Premier League Rugby Union games
For a small city, Bath manages to host a throughout the season.
From sushi and tapas to pizza and pies, huge amount of activities throughout the year.
Bath has over 400 different restaurants to These include The Bath Festival (a two-week
suit your tastes. While there are several well- multi-arts event), The Film Festival, Comedy
known chains, Bath is all about promoting Festival and Bath Fringe Festival to name but
independent businesses, and new places pop a few. Other events include the famous Bath
up all the time. Restaurants and cafés have Christmas Market.
student promotions on throughout the year,
so remember to keep your NUS card handy!
■ Put on your dancing shoes
■H
it the shops If you are looking for a quiet couple of drinks Stonehenge
The Christmas market (Photo: Visit Bath) in a cosy bar or a big night, you’re guaranteed
Bath’s shops are scattered between intriguing a good time. Bath has a great nightlife and
side streets and picturesque alleyways – all with lots of hidden gems for you to explore ■G
oing beyond Bath
within easy walking distance of one another. you’ll never be stuck for something to do on
Most of the high street stores can be found in an evening. There are several music venues in Bath is surrounded by beautiful countryside
the Southgate Centre, with quirky artisan and the city, including Komedia, who host hundreds but if you want to explore a bigger city,
vintage shops dotted throughout the city. of events a year, and the Pavilion which often catch the train from Bath Spa station and
serves as a warm-up venue for acts on their be in Bristol in 12 minutes and London
way to Glastonbury. in 94 minutes. The must-see monument
of Stonehenge is only an hour away from
www.visitbath.co.uk Bath too!
24 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 25Our campus
A thriving community atmosphere and the
natural tranquillity of the Somerset countryside.
Ours is one of the safest campus sites in the UK
and the first university in the country to win a
national police-approved security award.
Campus facilities
Supermarkets
Medical Centre
“With the library, cafés,
Dental Centre
24/7
the SU and the lake, campus Laundrette
is such a great place to be for Post Office
Computer shop
both working and relaxing.”
Our library is open
Sam Powell MA Interpreting and Translating Banks 24 hours a day,
Restaurants and coffee shops 7 days a week!
Bars, pubs and a club
Our campus is the perfect place to meet with
your friends, whether it is to study, have a bite
to eat, or sit outside by our scenic lake. In
addition to our library, Sports Training Village,
award-winning Students’ Union, arts centre
and multi-faith chaplaincy centre, we have
much more all within a five minute walk.
From burritos and noodles to pasta and salads, Transport
we have over 10 restaurants, bars and cafés
that cater for all tastes. You can easily travel between the campus
and the city, either by foot, bike, car or bus.
There are over 160 clubs and societies so
Buses run 24 hours a day during term time.
you will always have something to keep you
It takes 10 to 15 minutes from the campus
occupied on campus.
to the city.
A taxi with friends can cost as little as
£2 each from the campus to the city.
26 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 27Accommodation
“Living at the University’s
Make yourself at home in our brand-new,
newest accommodation
purpose-built accommodation on campus.
– Polden – is a wonderful
Or, if you’d prefer living the city life, we’ve got
experience. I love how
plenty of options available there for you too.
safe it feels.”
Xuelu Chen MSc International
Management
■U
niversity managed
accommodation All our rents include your
We offer accommodation specifically for
bills, insurance cover
postgraduate students, both on campus and in for your belongings and
the city. Living in a university managed building high-speed Wi-Fi.
means that everything is included in your rent
and your accommodation is looked after by our
experienced housekeeping team, leaving you
more time to really focus on your studies.
Polden is our newest building, completed We can offer
in 2018. It has been designed with Polden accommodation
postgraduates in mind so that you can ■ Self-catered accommodation
meet, live and work alongside students who ■ Single or double rooms
understand the demands of postgraduate
study. Polden is located on the quiet, far west
■ Communal bathrooms or
side of our campus, just a few minutes away en-suite rooms ■ Privately managed ■ Private renting
from the library. ■ Single and mixed-sex flats accommodation
The Student Accommodation team offers
■ Family accommodation All fee-paying postgraduate students can a range of services to help you find private
We also have off campus accommodation
apply for private accommodation managed accommodation. If you choose to find
around the city. The main shops, restaurants,
by Hello Student. If you are an overseas housing in the private sector, you should
bars and cafés are all located within a short
fee-paying student you will be guaranteed a make sure you allow for gas, electricity,
distance. All our accommodation is just a few
room if you apply before the deadline. water and internet, as these are not normally
minutes’ walk from the bus stop, so you can
Safety and security included in the rent.
get to campus quickly and easily.
The residences are all conveniently located
To make you feel safe and at home our close to the city centre and the University
If you are an eligible overseas postgraduate
accommodation can only be accessed of Bath is only a short bus ride away. Your
student and apply by the deadline, you are Take a 360° tour of
using swipe cards and we have utilities, contents insurance and high speed
guaranteed accommodation. But it’s not our accommodation
dedicated Accommodation Security Wi-Fi are all included in rent.
just overseas postgraduates who live in options and find out
Officers available 24 hours a day, seven
our accommodation. Although we cannot more at:
days a week. Our campus is also an
guarantee a room to UK or EU postgraduates, go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-
accredited Secured Environment, giving
please do apply – we do try to house as many accommodation
you complete peace of mind.
students as possible. +44(0)1225 383111
28 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 29Outside your studies
The Students’ Union
Societies, groups, new experiences and personal
development – there are so many ways to enjoy yourself “As your Postgraduate
while studying with us. The Students’ Union (The SU), Officer, it’s my
a registered charity run by students, for students, is the ■ Postgraduate Officer responsibility to make
heart-beat of everything extra-curricular. sure that the overall
Bath is one of only a handful of Students’ postgraduate student
Unions in the country with a dedicated
Postgraduate Officer, and we really care about
voice is being heard and
making sure all our postgrads feel represented, represented at all levels
welcomed and supported. We have a wide of the University.”
range of services specifically for postgrads,
from advice and study support to social Jiani Zhou Postgraduate Officer
activities and sports, volunteering and other
personal development opportunities.
■ Postgraduate Association (PGA)
■ Groups
The PGA represents and helps build community
Societies and sports clubs are a great way for the 5,000 taught and research postgraduates
to meet people, develop new skills, and gain at the University of Bath. You have the chance to
experience. There are over 160 groups that be a member of the PGA Executive Committee
you can join through the Students’ Union. As a and work on priority issues, organise events and
SU Officer Team 2019/20 (Photo: Andy Galloway) postgraduate student, you are automatically a be part of the change.
member of the Postgraduate Association (PGA).
■ Your voice
■ Support
“I’m a member of PhotoSoc You can nominate yourself to be a
The SU has an independent Advice & Support Postgraduate Academic Representative or
and it’s a great way to meet Centre with professional advisors who are Faculty Representative to represent your
on-hand to guide and support you with any peers to improve your study and research
like-minded people. I love problems during your time at Bath. They offer experience. If you want to get involved in
it, I even visited Iceland confidential, independent and non-judgemental postgraduate community building, you can
advice and support. A number of support stand to be a Hall Representative.
with PhotoSoc.” groups run by students organise campaigns
and events for awareness or action purposes.
Shiyi Liu MSc Business Analytics The SU also offers peer support through peer
mentoring and peer assisted learning, as well Find out more:
Students enjoy an arts gala as skills training opportunities. go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-su
30 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 31Our facilities and services
“The sports facilities
Newly-opened Team Bath Gym Water-based hockey and
and events organised and Fitness Centre*, expanded general purpose all-weather
by the SU really helped across three floors pitches/areas
me to settle in and
50m Olympic legacy Football and rugby pitches
meet lots of swimming pool
different people.”
Tokoni Olobio MSc Sustainability
and Management Floodlit eight-lane all weather 300 square metre judo dojo
athletics track
An indoor athletics hall Fencing salle including
featuring a 132m sprint straight eight pistes
Sport, health
and fitness Multipurpose sports hall
including 12 badminton courts
Squash courts
Staying active couldn’t be easier with access to our
Eight-court indoor tennis hall plus Disability sports
first-class sporting facilities seven days a week. Whether four acrylic, four artificial clay and
you’re serious about your shuttle-runs or just want to two clay outdoor tennis courts
de-stress and socialise, our facilities are open to all.
Training is available in a range of activities in We have a big fitness offering through our Sports Pass
an open and friendly environment. Our team of newly-extended gym* as well as lots of classes
coaches, sports science personnel and physios and group exercise options to choose from. Our extensive range of sports and
*Many of these facilities are free to use
work with a wide range of performers from recreation facilities can be accessed
but a charge may be made for some
student recreation up to Olympic level. We also have one of the leading high- via your Sports Pass which will be
of the facilities and membership of
performance environments in Europe, hosting added to your library card when you
specific clubs and there is a charge for
Bath Active, the student recreational sport around 250 international-level athletes and start as a student. This gives you
gym membership.
programme offered by The SU, provides national and regional squads across 10 sports. access to the Sports Training Village
free and low commitment sport and physical and Founders Complex.
activity sessions, including opportunities As a postgraduate student you will also have
especially for postgraduate students. These the opportunity to watch top sport on campus,
activities range from yoga to touch rugby, as we play host to profile events such as the
zumba to football. There are also personal European Modern Pentathlon Championships,
development opportunities through coaching Netball Superleague and British Universities
and volunteering. and Colleges (BUCS) Super Rugby matches go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-sport go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-virtual-stv
amongst others. www.teambath.com
32 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 33Arts and inspiration
Students perform at The Edge
Music Tuition
For complete beginners Handpicked expert tutors subsidised
to accomplished artists and by the University
performers, there are all
Music Rehearsal
sorts of ways to get involved
State-of-the-art practice rooms
in the arts at Bath.
Performance and
The Edge is the University of Bath’s arts exhibiting opportunities
centre. Opened to all it provides a creative hub
on campus. Here you will find opportunities to Exhibition space, open mic nights,
participate in art and creative practice using choir and more
top-class facilities. The Edge Arts Community
free membership provides students with
Dance classes
exclusive events and discounts, keeping you
up to date on visual arts, music and dance
From Ballet to Contemporary
classes plus opportunities to become more
involved behind the scenes too.
Life Drawing lessons
Alongside your own creative pursuits, our
professional programme encourages and Inspirational art classes
nurtures art and research collaborations,
from mechanical engineers and sculptors Scholarships
interested in moving structures, to architects
working with artists, and inventors merging Galleries, theatres, music Funding and showcase opportunities
the lines between science and art. and art studios, plus a
lively café/bar – all can Arts societies
The Edge also offers a range of arts be found at the state-of-
development platforms to facilitate excellence the-art Edge building, a Excellent rehearsal and performance spaces
in creative ambition. We support students destination that promotes
who are keen to develop their arts interests the art in science and the
alongside their studies. Arts scholarships are
Galleries
science in art.
offered to support the best creative ideas and
Free exhibitions on campus
proposals. You could receive up to £1,000 The state-of-the-art Edge building offers
and be part of a scholar network, collaborating galleries, theatres, music and art studios, plus a
with like-minded peers and performing or Art and research collaborations
lively café/bar – a destination that promotes the
exhibiting at our art centre and beyond. art in science and the science in art.
Science and arts projects to get
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-arts
The Edge team also works alongside the involved with
Students’ Union to provide space for the
creative endeavours of student societies
engaged with the arts, making the most
of the fantastic facilities. go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-virtual-edge go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-arts
34 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 35Supporting
you
36 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 37Support and welfare
Our network of support services is designed to help ■ Faith ■ Health
you whenever you need it. You can rely on our help The University Ecumenical Chaplaincy Centre There is a University Medical Centre and Dental
and expert advice for all aspects of university life – welcomes those of all faiths and no faith with Practice situated on campus, providing a wide
a Chaplain on call for students every weekday. range of NHS services. You will need to register
welfare issues, money, disability support and so We have a Muslim prayer room on campus when you arrive here. Medical Centre:
with a washing facilities.
much more. www.umcbath.co.uk
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-chaplaincy
■ Money ■ Wellbeing service
Nightline
Here to smooth out any bumps along the way,
Managing your money can be a challenge
Students’ Union’s Support Scheme our Wellbeing Advisers are on hand to help
but we have a Student Money Advice team
and support you. You can talk to a Wellbeing
on hand to support. They provide a confidential
Nightline is a confidential listening, Adviser about anything – they work hard to
service on all aspects of student finance,
support and practical information create a safe and inclusive space. Welfare and
including hardship funding, budgeting and
service run by trained students, for wellbeing drop-in sessions are run every day*.
practical tips.
students. You can talk to them about
anything – big or small – in confidence, go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-wellbeing
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-money-advice
remaining fully anonymous. They won’t
studentmoneyadvice@bath.ac.uk
judge you or tell you what to do. They *Hours may vary during weekends and
will simply listen. They are open 8pm- University vacation. Please visit our webpages
8am every night of the semester. Their for further information.
■ Disability
telephone number is on the back of
your library card.
The Disability Service provides advice
and support for students with any form of
■ Counselling and Mental Health
disability. This includes: mobility and sensory go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-nightline The Counselling and Mental Health team can
impairment; specific learning difficulties;
help you get the most out of your studies
autistic spectrum disorders; mental health
through individual and group support. All
difficulty; and long-term health conditions.
support is free and confidential and the team
are able to cover a range of issues.
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-disability-service
disabilityadvice@bath.ac.uk
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-counselling
■ Childcare
Westwood Nursery provides quality campus-
based care for children aged six months
to school entry age. Places are subject to
availability. Contact the Services Manager
for further details.
nursery@bath.ac.uk
+44 (0)1225 386518
38 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 39Support for ‘’Before moving to the
UK to study, I was so
international students apprehensive, but Bath is
both safe and exciting at
Our community is made up of students and staff the same time. I love it!’’
from all over the world. Over 100 nationalities are Raine Luo (China) MSc Marketing
represented among our 3,500 international students
and we embrace the diversity and multi-culturalism
that our international students bring to life at Bath.
■ Before you leave for Bath ■ Accommodation ■ Language support
We recognise that to study in the UK
and to move far away from home is a big We will communicate with you regularly to You will need to submit an online application If you are not a native English speaker, you
decision for you. That’s why we provide help you plan for your journey to Bath. We also for accommodation once you have accepted will be offered English language support to
a range of services to ensure your move suggest that you contact the British Embassy an offer to study at the University. As an help you continue to build your language skills
to Bath is as straight forward as possible. or High Commission/Consulate in your own international student (not including EU while you study. You can attend an intensive
Our postgraduate recruitment team country for advice for entry to the UK as students) you are guaranteed university pre-sessional course in the summer to prepare
makes regular visits to universities a student. accommodation if you apply for it. You will you to succeed here at Bath. Successful
and fairs across the world and offers be housed with other postgraduate students completion of the course means that you will
application support and advice. We can and more than likely with other international meet the English language requirements for
also help you connect with our alumni ■ Your application students. There are several accommodation your postgraduate degree programme; you
students around the world to find out options to suit different needs and budgets – will not need to take another IELTS test.
what it is like to study at Bath. We have a dedicated team to help you with more information can be found on pages 28
any questions you may have when applying and 29.
for a postgraduate course. ■ Get involved
■ Extra support when you arrive We encourage all our students to get involved
■ Tier 4 visas with activities outside of their lectures.
All our international students can expect a Joining a society, a sports club or becoming
Many of our international students live outside helping hand on arrival: we can collect you by a community volunteer are great ways to
the EEA and so will require a Tier 4 visa to bus from London Heathrow Airport and get meet new friends, familiarise yourself with UK
study in the UK. We currently have around you settled into your new accommodation. We culture, develop your skills, and improve your
3,000 Tier 4 students at the University of Bath. organise a welcome programme of events for conversational English.
Our Student Immigration Service is here to our international students, including information
advise on all aspects of your visa application sessions, tours of the campus and city, and
and to support you when you are here. We also social events. You can also speak to an adviser
offer Tier 4 extension appointments for visa in person at one of our daily drop-in advice
applications made in the UK. Find out more sessions in the Student Services Centre.
at go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-visas
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-international
40 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 41Next
steps
42 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 43Fees, funding and scholarships ■ Scholarships and bursaries School of Management scholarships
The School of Management runs a number
We want you to have the means to pursue your of scholarship schemes both for the MSc and
postgraduate study so we provide a number of MBA students.
scholarships and bursaries to help you invest in
Studying for a master’s degree is a great your future: ■
MSc scholarships: we have over 30
scholarships worth £5,000 each, open
investment in your future. We also understand that to School of Management offer holders.
Faculty scholarships Check our website for more details at
it is expensive. We’ve got all the latest information
The faculties of Engineering & Design, go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-som-msc-fees-funding
regarding fees, loans and scholarships to make it Humanities & Social Sciences and Science
offer the following scholarships: ■
MBA scholarships: the School of
easier for you to make an informed choice. Management offers many school-funded
■
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence: MBA scholarships. Awards funded by
each faculty is offering eight scholarships alumni, industry and key partners are also
worth £5,000. These scholarships reward available to support the best talent from
academic excellence. around the world. Scholarships are available
for both our Full-time and Executive MBA
■T
uition fees ■ Postgraduate taught loans ■
Global Leaders scholarships: programmes. These awards typically range
the faculties are funding forty-five from £3,000 up to 30% of the tuition fee.
Tuition fees will vary depending on your course Getting a postgraduate loan could significantly postgraduate scholarships, each worth go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-funding-mba
and whether you are a UK/EU or an overseas reduce the burden of paying for your studies. £5,000.
student. Fees for the academic year 2020/21 Eligible UK and EU master’s students can
for individual taught courses is detailed in the currently borrow up to £10,906 (2019-20 For both scholarships, we will invite you to Bath students and alumni bursaries
course finder in this prospectus (p47 to p53 or academic year) to support their postgraduate apply once you have received an offer. The University of Bath offers bursaries to its
at go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-tuition-fees). If you are studies. Part-time students can also apply.
graduate students and alumni:
an EU student you will pay the same fees as a Loan repayments will begin after you have
UK student for our 2020/21 courses. completed your master’s degree and you have ■
Bath alumni: if you have graduated with
an annual income over £21,000. Students from
an honours degree or equivalent from the
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have For the most up to date information University of Bath and are self-financing,
access to different loans for their postgraduate about scholarships visit us on you may qualify for a 10% discount on
study and more information can be found when go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-funding tuition fees for a postgraduate course here
you visit www.gov.uk/masters-loan
at Bath. Your fees will be automatically
discounted if you receive an offer.
■ Taught postgraduate master’s bursaries:
Part-time work
we offer up to ten bursaries, each worth
Working part-time during your studies is a £10,000, to students with home (UK)
great way to contribute towards your costs status who have an undergraduate
while studying and can be really useful for honours degree from the University of
future employment, so it is worth exploring Bath and commenced studies from 2012
the options available in Bath. If you already onwards (those who hold an integrated
have a job with a large organisation, you undergraduate master’s degree are not
could see if it is possible to transfer to eligible.). You must also have previously
a local branch. The Students’ Union also been in receipt of an undergraduate Bath
advertises part-time work opportunities, Bursary or Gold Scholarship Programme
both on and off campus, to students. award and have no more than one year
For more advice about employment rights study break before undertaking your
as an international student please visit master’s course. There is no application
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-tier-4-visas process and all awards will be automatic.
44 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 45Applying to Bath
Course
1
Choose a course
Before you apply, find out more about our
4
Apply online
Register online and complete the online
Finder
postgraduate taught courses at application at go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-apply.
go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-study You will be able to save and update
your information before you submit your
You can also contact us at: application. You will also need to include a
pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk personal statement and upload supporting
Discover the postgraduate
documents such as degree certificates, an taught courses available at
or apply for a management course: academic reference and your CV.
msc-mn@bath.ac.uk Bath in this course directory.
2 5 Please visit our website for
more information about entry
The directory includes fees for both UK/EU and
international students. Fees are for the 2020/21
Review the entry requirements Your offer requirements and the content academic year only.
of the courses.
Entry requirements vary by course and are If you receive an offer, use our online portal go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-study Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all
there to make sure that you have the necessary called Application Tracker to accept or decline University of Bath students. Once you have started
skills to succeed. We will consider your whole as soon as possible. For some courses you your studies, you should budget for an increase of up
application when assessing your suitability for will need to pay a deposit when you accept to 5% each year for every further year of study. We
the chosen course and may recommend an the offer. You can receive an unconditional will not increase your fees each year by more than this
alternative when appropriate. or a conditional offer. With an unconditional percentage. If you defer your entry, you will pay the
offer, you have met all the required academic fees for the year that you start your course and these
conditions and we are offering you a place. may be more than 5% higher than the previous year.
If the offer is conditional you will need to
3 work towards meeting the conditions of
your offer. These requirements may include
The directory shows whether you can study part-
time or full-time. The fees are for full-time courses
Check the application deadline English language scores, degree results and starting in 2020 unless the courses are only available
satisfactory references. part-time. The fee for part-time courses is half the
Deadlines to apply may vary so please check cost of full-time courses. Fees for online courses and
when you need to submit your application distance learning are shown per unit.
for your specific course. We recommend that Scan me
you apply as early as possible; the entry for Our courses are grouped in tables by subject area
many courses is competitive and you need and then listed by alphabetical order.
to allow enough time to apply for funding,
accommodation and visas if required. go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-admissions
46 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University
University
of Bath
of Bath 47 47Courses Tuition fees Courses Tuition fees
2020/21 2020/21 Full-time (FT) 2020/21 2020/21 Full-time (FT)
UK/EU International Part-time (PT) UK/EU International Part-time (PT)
Architecture and Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering
MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design £9,500 £19,400 FT MSc Environmental Engineering £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Civil Engineering: Innovative Structural Materials £9,500 £23,100 FT MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Conservation of Historic Buildings £9,500 £19,400 FT
MSc Modern Building Design (with placement) * £11,875 £24,250 FT (15 months)
Computer Science
PG Cert Professional Practice £1,995 £1,955 PT
MSc Computer Science £9,500 £20,500 FT
MSc Computer Science PT
£722 per 10 credit unit (2
(online degree: 180 credits required) ** years & 3 months)
Business and Management
MSc Data Science £9,500 £23,100 FT
MBA £37,500 £37,500 FT/PT
MSc Data Science £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Accounting and Finance £17,500 £25,000 FT (with 12-month placement) ‡ + placement fee + placement fee (2 years)
MSc Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) PT MSc Data Science and Statistics £9,500 £23,100 FT
£722 per 10 credit unit (2
(online degree: 180 credits required) ** years & 3 months)
MSc Data Science and Statistics £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Applied Economics with Banking (with 12-month placement) ‡ + placement fee (2 years)
£9,500 £19,400 FT + placement fee
and Financial Markets
MSc Human Computer Interaction £9,500 £23,900 FT
MSc Business Analytics £14,000 £20,000 FT
MSc Human Computer Interaction £9,500 £23,900 FT
MSc Business Analytics
TBC See website for details PT (with 12-month placement) ‡ + placement fee + placement fee (2 years)
(online degree: 180 credits required) ** (2 years & 3 months)
MSc Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Economics and Finance £10,000 £19,850 FT
MSc Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Economics for Business Intelligence and Systems † £25,000 £25,000 FT (with 12-month placement) ‡ + placement fee + placement fee (2 years)
MSc Engineering Business Management £14,000 £20,000 FT MSc Software Systems £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Enterpreneurship and Management £14,000 £20,000 FT MSc Software Systems £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Enterpreneurship Management and Innovation (with 12-month placement) ‡ + placement fee + placement fee (2 years)
£833 per 10 credit unit PT
(online degree: 180 credits required) ** (2 years & 3 months)
MSc Finance £17,500 £25,000 FT
MSc Finance with Banking £17,500 £25,000 FT Drug Discovery
MSc Finance with Risk Management £17,500 £25,000 FT MSc Drug Discovery £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Human Resource Management and Consulting £14,000 £20,000 FT
MSc Innovation and Technology Management £14,000 £20,000 FT
MSc International Management £14,000 £20,000 FT
MSc Management £14,000 £20,000 FT
MSc Marketing £14,000 £20,000 FT Fees for the placement are included.
*
MSc Operations, Logistics and Supply Fees are valid until April 2020. For the latest fees
Chain Management
£14,000 £20,000 FT **
information, please visit go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-study.
MSc Sustainabilty and Management £14,000 £20,000 FT Fees are paid per credit unit. To qualify for an online
MSc you will require a total of 180 credits. Fees are liable to increase
MA International Higher Education PT annually. You should budget
£8,000 £9,000 (2
Management (IHEM) †† years) † Subject to approval. for an increase of up to 5%
each year for every further
†† Fees shown are for the first year of study. year of study.
‡ Placement fees for 2020-21 are £1,900 for UK/EU
students and £6,030 for international student.
48 48 Master’s Prospectus 2020 University of Bath 49 49Courses Tuition fees Courses Tuition fees
2020/21 2020/21 Full-time (FT) 2020/21 2020/21 Full-time (FT)
UK/EU International Part-time (PT) UK/EU International Part-time (PT)
Economics Health
MSc Applied Economics £9,500 £19,400 FT MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine (distance learning) See website for full fee structure PT (2-5 years)
MSc Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) PT MSc Sports Physiotherapy (distance learning) See website for full fee structure PT (3-5 years)
£722 per 10 credit unit (2
(online degree: 180 credits required) * years & 3 months)
MRes Health and Wellbeing £4,400 £17,400 FT/PT
MSc Applied Economics with Banking
£9,500 £19,400 FT
and Financial Markets
MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour £9,500 £19,400 FT Mathematics
MSc Economics £9,500 £19,400 FT
MSc Modern Applications of Mathematics £9,500 £19,400 FT
MSc Economics and Finance £10,000 £19,850 FT
MSc Economics for Business Intelligence and Systems ** £25,000 £25,000 FT
MSc International Development with Economics £9,500 £19,400 FT/PT Mechanical Engineering
MRes Economics £4,400 £17,400 FT/PT MSc Automotive Engineering £9,500 £23,100 FT
MSc Engineering Business Management £14,000 £20,000 FT
MSc Engineering Design £9,500 £23,100 FT
Education
MSc Innovation and Technology Management £14,000 £20,000 FT
£1,265 per 12 credit unit PT
MA Education (distance learning) †
+ dissertation fee (3-5 years)
MA English as a Medium of Instruction £9,500 £19,400 FT Molecular Biosciences
MA International Education and Globalisation £9,500 £19,400 FT
MSc Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics) £9,500 £23,100 FT
MA International Higher Education Management PT
£8,000 £9,000 (2 MSc Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology) £9,500 £23,100 FT
(IHEM) †† years)
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MSc Molecular Biosciences (Medical Biosciences) £9,500 £23,100 FT
£9,500 £19,400 FT
(TESOL) MSc Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology) £9,500 £23,100 FT
MRes Education £4,400 £17,400 FT/PT
Postgraduate Certificate in International Education £1,265 per 12 credit unit and PT
(PGCiE) ‡ £630 per 6 credit unit (2 years)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
* Fees are valid until April 2020. For the latest fees
MSc Mechatronics £9,500 £23,100 FT information, please visit go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-study.
Fees are paid per credit unit. To qualify for an online
MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems £9,500 £23,100 FT MSc you will require a total of 180 credits.
MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems
(with placement) ‡‡ £11,875 £28,875 FT (15 months) ** Subject to approval. Fees are liable to increase
annually. You should budget
Fees are paid per credit unit. To qualify for the distance
† for an increase of up to 5%
learning MA you will require 90 credits (including each year for every further
30 credits for the dissertation). The dissertation fee is year of study.
£3,175. Please refer to the website for full fee structure.
†† Fees shown are for the first year of study.
‡ Fees are paid per credit unit. To qualify for the PGCiE
you will require 30 credits. Please refer to the website
for full fee structure.
‡‡ Fees for the placement are included.
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