There are two universities in Bath, the University of Bath and Bath Spa University. The University of Bath is highly rated for student satisfaction, with a ranking of 86.04% in the 2018 National Student Survey, it was also 6th place nationwide in the Guardian university guide. Bath Spa University is renowned for its teaching qualifications and high employment rate of graduates, and is also becoming increasingly respected for its creative subjects, for which it was ranked highly by the Which? University Student Survey 2017.
Bath is steeped in history and there is a broad range of museums to learn all about it. Discover the art and artifacts of the beautiful Grade 1 listed Holburne Museum, look to the stars at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, or be transported back to the Georgian era at the immersive exhibits of No. 1 Royal Crescent. There is the Theatre Royal Bath, The Mission Theatre and countless smaller venues where you can catch a broad range of live performances from Shakespeare to Hairspray.
There is a buzzing shopping area, alive with all manner of intriguing retailers and excellent eateries. The drink connoisseur can relive the heyday of “gin fever” amongst the copper stills of the Canary Gin Bar and comedy fans can go and laugh their heads off at the Komedia’s Immensely popular Krater Comedy Club. Music fans can immerse themselves in live jazz at the Green Park Brasserie or butcher their favorite pop hit at The Cork karaoke bar. The classier options might include booking a twilight package at the Thermae Bath Spa, or high rolling at the Century Casino.
Bath has excellent employment opportunities in software, publishing and service industries, also with its cultural and sporting venues the city is a major centre for tourism, with a recorded 3.8 million day visitors to the city each year.
To escape from time to time from the throng of the city you may take a stroll on the Bath Skyline Walk, to enjoy the natural beauty of ancient woodlands and peaceful meadows.
With its blend of high culture, deep history and lively charm Bath provides a unique student experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life, and as a commercial hub you will find it the ideal place to begin a career.
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