University of Bath

The University of Bath is rated in the top dozen universities in the UK by national newspaper guides. Its research is internationally-respected, and its students are in demand by employers because of the high quality of the teaching offered here.

The University's buildings are set in an attractive campus about a mile from the centre of Bath, a World Heritage City. It is a safe and friendly campus with strong student services and good social opportunities. The campus was developed in 1964, in preparation for the University receiving its Royal Charter in 1966.

The Department of Psychology

Psychology at Bath is consistently rated within the top five Psychology Departments for the UK in The Times league tables. Psychology at Bath is world-renowned for its excellence in both teaching and research. Our research-active environment draws upon world-class resources to develop outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students.

In addition to excellent tuition in years one, two and four at the University of Bath, our highly successful undergraduate psychology programme boasts an impressive array of world-wide or UK-based destinations for the placement year in year three. Many of our postgraduate programmes also contain placement elements.

We have a prestigious and well-established doctoral research programme (MPhil/PhD; ESRC recognised) in addition to our four taught postgraduate programmes: Master of Research (ESRC recognised); MSc in Health Psychology (ESRC recognised); MSc in Science, Culture and Communication; and M.Sc. in Human Communication and Computing.

We currently have almost 300 undergraduates and 110 postgraduates registered including approximately 30 MPhil/PhD students, many working in multidisciplinary fields. Our students benefit from an enthusiastic and approachable teaching team containing sixteen full-time members of academic staff. There are also numerous Research Centres, Research Officers and Visiting Fellows associated with our research activities. Staff and students are supported by a dedicated team, including a Departmental Administrator, Psychology Officer, Placement Officer, and four secretaries.

Link to the Dept web page: http://www.bath.ac.uk/psychology/

About the city of Bath

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Link to ‘Visit Bath’ website: http://visitbath.co.uk/

The World Heritage Site of Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding it is one of England's most beautiful places to visit.

Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit.

Britain's finest Georgian city is brimming with things to do and see. With around 5,000 buildings 'listed' because of their architectural merit, a wander around Bath reveals a treasure trove of interest and fascination.
For a full list of all the attractions and activities in Bath and the surrounding area, please use the search facility on the right. The following are only a few examples of all that's on offer.

The city boasts a remarkable range of museums, galleries and exhibitions covering almost every subject under the sun - why not walk where the Romans walked at the Roman Baths or bathe in the natural thermal waters at Thermae Bath Spa. You can discover Bath's most famous resident, Jane Austen at The Jane Austen Centre, or enjoy a meal at the oldest house in Bath, Sally Lunn's Refreshment House and Museum. Alternatively, why not visit the only museum of Americana outside the United States and trace the American way of life from colonial times to the mid nineteenth century at The American Museum at Claverton Manor.

When it comes to shopping, it's a case of quantity and quality. Bath has more - and better - shops than a city ten times its size. It's a real shoppers paradise, renowned for its range of independent shops.