Bath School of Design

Design students are the professional problem-solvers of the future: creative, inspired, connected, collaborative and responsive.

#1 in the UK

for Continuation in Interior Design (Guardian University Guide 2025)

Joint #1 in the UK

for Value Added in Graphic Design (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#5 in the UK

for Graduate Prospects in Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#1 in the South West

for Graduate Prospects in Interior Design (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#1 in the South West

and #9 in the UK for Continuation in Graphic Design (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#1 in the South West

for Graduate Prospects for Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#2 in the South West

for Graduate Prospects – On Track for Art and Design (Complete University Guide 2025)

Our courses ask you to define and challenge modern problems – and innovate to create effective solutions through brilliant design.

You'll be curious and resourceful. You’ll learn to combine practical, hands-on making with creative thinking to turn your ideas into reality.

“Bath Spa University was a platform that gave me the confidence to push boundaries, with the aid of some amazing tutors, to turn my business into what it is today. Creativity is implemented in everything we do.”

Kamal Ali, MA Design (Textiles) and inventor of the My Salah prayer mat

“Get involved, use the equipment and studio space to its fullest while it’s on offer to you. Go to the group critiques, professional context sessions and guest lectures, they offer invaluable insight and can really help provide clarity to your work and future direction.”

Tim Gautry, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

“Studying the course has allowed me to realise my own potential in developing my personal practice and the opportunities for creating and selling my own product ranges.”

Stephen R Hughes, MA Design (Fashion and Textiles); BA (Hons) Fashion Design