Funding
Find out more information about the different kinds of financial support that you may be entitled to as a student, both from the UK government and from the Bath Spa University, visit our Funding pages.
Funding
Undergraduate fees
Tuition fees for undergraduate and foundation degrees
Our tuition fees vary according to the type of degree programme you study, your mode of study and where you study. Fees specific to each course are listed on the individual course pages, however this page will give you an overview of the types of costs for our range of undergraduate and foundation courses.
Tuition fees are chargeable for the academic period required by the programme, with annual amounts charged for each academic year of the programme unless otherwise stated.
It is to be expected that tuition fees will rise by a modest amount, for the duration of study. This is to take into account inflationary pressures.
Undergraduate fees
Tuition fees for BA/BSc courses delivered at Bath Spa University, University Centre Weston (UCW) and City of Bristol College.
UK fees (2025/2026)
Bath Spa University fees
- Full-time fee:
£9,535 - Part-time fee:
£4,768
Placement year
- Sandwich Placement full year - £1,907 - undertaking a sandwich work placement (paid and non-paid) year where the periods of full-time study are in aggregate less than 10 weeks - 20% of the full time fee.
University Centre Weston (UCW) fees
- Full-time fee:
£8,900 - Part-time fee:
£6,675
City of Bristol College fees
- Full-time fee:
BA course fees: £8,225 / £8,250 (the fee varies depending on the course of study; please visit the City of Bristol College website for more information) - Part-time fee:
Bristol College will charge and manage their part time course fees.
Module retake fees
If you need to re-take a module you'll be required to pay for the whole module again. The re-take cost will depend on the credit weight of the module. Re-take fees for 2025/2026 year are:
- 20 credit weight module: £1,590
- 40 credit weight module: £3,178
- 60 credit weight module: £4,768
- 80 credit weight module: £6,357
Students who are re-taking a module and funding their undergraduate study via Student Finance will usually fund one additional year to allow for a re-take/restart of a year of their course.
In usual circumstances this is only agreed for one occurrence. If the student has not repeated, re-started or studied at the same level of study with Bath Spa University or another institution they should be eligible for one year of additional funding.
If a student has already received additional funding for the restart or re-take of a year, they may still be able to obtain funding if they apply for ‘compelling personal reasons’. Our Student Wellbeing Services team may be able to support them with this process.
We do strongly recommend that students contact the Student Finance team to check eligibility for funding prior to registering to continue study. You can email fees@bathspa.ac.uk.
International/EU fees (2025/2026)
Full-time fee (BA/BSc degrees)
See individual course page for specific tuition fee.
- Band 1 - £16,460 (classroom based fields)
- Band 2 - £17,670 (laboratory / studio based fields)
- Band 3 - £18,380 (School of Art, Film and Media and School of Design)
- Band 4 - £17,430 (combined Band 1 and 2 courses)
Module retake fees
If students need to retake a module they'll be required to pay for the whole module again. The retake cost will depend on the credit weight of the module. For more information, please contact fees@bathspa.ac.uk.
Foundation fees
Fees for courses delivered at Boomsatsuma, Circomedia, Elizabeth School of London, Fairfield Business School, Global Banking School, University Centre Weston (UCW), The Brighton Academy, New City College, and City of Bristol College.
Foundation fees (2025/2026)
Foundation courses delivered at Boomsatsuma, Circomedia, Elizabeth School of London, Fairfield School of Business and Global Banking School
- Full-time fee
£9,250 - Part-time fee
£4,625
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
Foundation courses delivered at University Centre Weston (UCW)
- Full-time fee
£8,900 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
Foundation courses delivered at The Brighton Academy
- Full-time fee
£9,250 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
Foundation courses delivered at New City College
- Full-time fee
£9,250 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
Foundation courses delivered at City of Bristol College
- Full-time fee
£7,000 - Part-time fee
Part-time fees for courses delivered by our Partners will be charged by, and paid to the Partner College.
When to pay
Whichever payment method you use, you can pay the full amount online for the upcoming year in one go. If you wish to do this, please ensure that payment is received prior to registration for your course or before 18 September (whichever is earlier).
First-Year International students joining the University are required to pay 100% of the tuition fees on or before arrival and commencement of the course.
Instalment options
One instalment
If you'd like to pay your fees in full, payment is due by 18 September. Alternatively, if you are just paying for tuition fees, you can select 'pay now' at registration and make full payment then.
Three instalments
Three instalments are available to pay tuition fees, for UK and returning International students:
- 15 October 2024
- 7 January 2025
- 22 April 2025
Accommodation instalments
If you're staying in University accommodation, your accommodation licence fee is due by 15 October.
All students can pay their accommodation fees in 3 or 8 instalments. Students who are using maintenance loan payments to help with payment of accommodation fees are advised to select 3 instalments. The 3 instalment dates are arranged to coincide with or be just after the date you receive your maintenance loan payments.
We can allow up to 8 months for payment of accommodation charges, but this is not recommended for students paying from their maintenance loans. To choose this option, please select the 3 instalment option and email fees@bathspa.ac.uk to let us know your preference for 8 instalments. We can then make the adjustment to the payment plan.
Please note: if you leave your studies before the first payment date, you'll be liable to pay the accommodation fee according to the terms of your licence.