Bath Spa University is a modern university in Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city in south-west England. It is best known for creative writing, music, art and design, education, psychology and business, with campuses in Bath and London. Choose it for a creative or education degree in one of England's most beautiful cities.
Bath, United Kingdom
Official website: bathspa.ac.uk
One of the UK's best-known creative writing programmes
Newton Park, a country estate outside Bath
Bath and London
£15,500 – £18,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£11,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on bathspa.ac.uk before you apply.
MA Creative Writing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Business Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BA Music
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Creative writing with published author alumni.
Newton Park campus in a landscaped country estate.
Bath — a Roman spa city with Georgian architecture.
Graduates work in publishing, media, music, teaching and business.
Education alumni teach in schools across the UK.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The main Newton Park campus sits in parkland four miles from Bath, with halls and studios, and a city-centre campus at Sion Hill and Locksbrook.
Bath is a historic spa city with high rent for its size. Bristol is 15 minutes by train and London about 90 minutes.
CAS from Bath Spa University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
Most courses start in September, and the MBA and business management also start in January.
You need a Student route visa. Bath Spa issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Creative writing, the MBA, business management and music are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5; creative courses may need a portfolio.
Yes. Bath Spa offers international scholarships that reduce tuition. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
