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The University of Bath

South West, England

12.6%
Acceptance Rate
76k
Applications (2024)
£46,500
Median Salary (5yr)
90%
Employment Rate
17
Subjects

How much do University of Bath graduates earn by subject?

University of Bath graduates earn a median salary of £46,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Economics at £66,100, while Health and social care graduates earn £31,800.

Economics £66,100
£51,500 £88,000
Computing £64,200
£46,700 £82,900
£47,100 £77,000
£39,400 £73,700
Politics £52,900
£38,300 £72,600
Engineering £49,300
£40,900 £63,500
£38,700 £79,900
£34,700 £72,600
£37,600 £52,000
£32,100 £57,900

+ 7 more subjects

How competitive is University of Bath?

In 2024, University of Bath received 76,295 applications and accepted 9,645 students, giving an acceptance rate of 12.6%.

76,295
Applications
9,645
Acceptances
12.6%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £25,400 to £32,000 per year in tuition at University of Bath. Living costs are estimated at £10,500–£14,000 per year.

Humanities/Social Sciences
3-year degree
Per Year
£25,400
tuition only
+ Living costs/yr £10,500–£14,000
Total (3 years)
All costs £107,700 –£118,200
Economics/Management
3-year degree
Per Year
£28,650
tuition only
+ Living costs/yr £10,500–£14,000
Total (3 years)
All costs £117,450 –£127,950
Science/Engineering
3-year degree
Per Year
£32,000
tuition only
+ Living costs/yr £10,500–£14,000
Total (3 years)
All costs £127,500 –£138,000

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at University of Bath?

90% of University of Bath graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 17 subjects with median salaries ranging from £31,800 to £66,100.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Economics 90.4% £66,100
Computing 81.7% £64,200
Business and management 88.2% £62,800
Mathematical sciences 91.6% £54,800
Politics 87.1% £52,900
Engineering 89.3% £49,300
Physics and astronomy 82.3% £48,900
Combined and general studies 94.8% £47,600
Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy 93% £44,000
Languages and area studies 85.6% £43,100
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 96.1% £41,100
Psychology 83.9% £40,200
Biosciences 89.2% £39,600
Chemistry 90.6% £39,100
Architecture, building and planning 92.6% £37,200
Sport and exercise sciences 90.1% £32,800
Health and social care 86.2% £31,800

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

  • 1 Economics £66,100
  • 2 Computing £64,200
  • 3 Business and management £62,800
  • 4 Mathematical sciences £54,800
  • 5 Politics £52,900

Quick Facts

Location South West
Country England
Type University
UKPRN 10007850
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International Student Fees

Fee Range £25,400 – £32,000
per year
Fee by Subject
Humanities/Social Sciences £25,400/3yr
Economics/Management £28,650/3yr
Science/Engineering £32,000/3yr
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Estimated Living Costs

Annual Cost £10,500 – £14,000

Bath living costs estimate

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Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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