Graduate careers in Bath
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Most famous for the naturally occurring hot springs of the Roman Baths, this picturesque and cultural city attracts rising numbers of tourists each year and is now a highly desirable place to live.
The most significant economic sectors in Bath include education and health (the NHS and University of Bath are key public sector graduate recruiters), construction and manufacturing, tourism and leisure, and other professional services.
In recent years the city has also become home to a wealth of creative companies and is now a recognised national centre for publishing. ICT is another growth area, with graduate web and software developers in high demand.
Postgraduate study in and around Bath
The University of Bath is ranked 11th best university in the UK. Postgraduate students make up 29 per cent of the student body – of whom 2,971 students study taught degrees and 1,075 undertake research degrees. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences brings in the largest number of postgraduate students, with the biggest intake of postgraduate students studying education. Postgraduate opportunities also exist in engineering, design, management and science.
Bath Spa University is a modern UK university, offering a range of research options such as history, biological sciences and English.
10 local graduate employers in Bath
- University of Bath, Bath (Teaching)
- Future Publishing Ltd, Bath (Publishing)
- BMT Defense Services, Bath (Engineering; Software development; Environmental)
- Buro Happold, Bath (Architecture; Engineering)
- Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bath (Public sector; Government)
- Helphire Group Plc, Bath (Logistics; Management)
- Information Processing Ltd, Bath (IT; Software and web development)
- Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust, Bath (Public sector; Healthcare)
- Jolly’s House of Fraser Ltd, Bath (Retail)
- London & Country Mortgages, Bath (Financial services)
(Note: these companies may not be currently recruiting. Their names have been provided as a guideline to the type of work available and what areas to look in.)
Moving to Bath
It’s on the map for…
- Naturally warm thermal baths
- Cultural attractions such as the abbey, museums, theatres and galleries
- Busy shopping street and tranquil parks
It’s within commuting distance of…
- Bristol – 12.9 miles
- Chippenham – 13.4 miles
- Swindon – 36.4 miles
Monthly lettings costs in Bath
- Single room: £240–£380
- Double room: £252–£480
- Bedsit: £344–£456
- One-bed flat: £488–£712
- Two-bed flat: £552–£824