Design

Our design courses encompass a range of specialisms and methods, from graphic arts and illustration to furniture and fashion. Push boundaries, collaborate and create in a way that interests you.

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#1 in the UK

for Continuation in Interior Design (Guardian University Guide 2026)

#4 in the UK

and #1 in the South West for Graduate Prospects in Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2026)

#7 in the UK

and #1 in the South West for Satisfaction with Teaching in Computer Science (Guardian University Guide 2026)

#2 in the South West

for Value Added in Graphic Design (Guardian University Guide 2026)

#2 in the South West

for Satisfaction with Teaching in Animation and Game Design (Guardian University Guide 2026)

#2 in the South West

for Continuation in Art and Design (Complete University Guide 2026)

Find out more at one of our Open Days

At our Open Days you鈥檒l be able to explore the range of courses on offer, chat with academic staff and learn more about life at Bath Spa. We can't wait to see you there!

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Our design community

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Kristin Doern

Head of the School of Design

Stuart Henley

Course Leader, BA (Hons) Graphic Design
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Erin Deighton

Programme Lead, Senior Lecturer
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Naomi Wood

Teaching Fellow

Dan Mifsud

Senior Lecturer, Product and Furniture Design
Gaby Durnford

Gaby Durnford

Teaching Fellow in Textile Design
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Julia Keyte

Subject Leader, School of Design
Laura Medlicott

Laura Medlicott

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

Rachel Withers

Reader in Art Writing

A top creative university

Creativity is a key part of design, and we've got it in spades.

Don鈥檛 just take our word for it; we鈥檝e been voted one of the top creative universities in the Which? University Student Survey 2017.

Why Bath Spa?

Explore your design specialism(s)

Create a journey that appeals to you.

Unsure which specialism you want to study? Our flexible framework means that you鈥檒l be able to develop skills in a multidisciplinary context.

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Special events and exhibitions

We applaud the creativity and success of our students.

As part of our design courses, you will take part in a number of public facing exhibitions and events, such as our Graduate Fashion Week, where your designs will come to life on the catwalk, or as part of our partnership with the Holburne Museum in Bath.  

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