University of Bath
Best known in the UK for placement years — most STEM students spend a year in industry.
About University of Bath
Bath built its reputation on the sandwich degree: most engineering, computing and science students spend a paid year with an employer between second and final year.
That placement culture feeds directly into graduate outcomes — Bath consistently ranks in the top handful of UK universities for graduate employment.
The campus is compact and self-contained on a hill above the city, which suits students who want everything in one place.
STEM courses
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Undergraduate · 4–5 years
Optional 12-month paid placement.
Typical entry: A*AA
Computer Science BSc
Undergraduate · 3–4 years
Placement year with tech and finance employers.
Typical entry: A*AA
Pharmacy MPharm
Undergraduate · 4 years
Leads directly to pre-registration training.
Typical entry: AAB
Natural Sciences BSc/MSci
Undergraduate · 3–4 years
Combine two science disciplines.
Typical entry: A*AA
Graduate outcomes
92%
Graduate employment (15 months)
£31,000
Median graduate salary
Majority of STEM courses
Students taking a placement year
£20,000–£24,000
Typical placement salary
Entry requirements
- Typical STEM offers are AAA–A*AA with Maths essential for engineering and computing.
- Physics required for mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering.
- Chemistry and Biology required for pharmacy and biosciences.
Funding and scholarships
- Bath Bursary of up to £3,000 a year for households under £25,000.
- Gold Scholarship Programme with funding plus leadership training.
- Placement years are paid, which offsets a year of living costs.
Outreach and access
- On Track to Bath for local state-school students, with reduced offers.
- Engineering and science taster days throughout the year.
- Sutton Trust summer school partner.
Open days
- Open days in June, September and October
- Applicant visit days from January
- Placement information sessions for offer holders