School of Design

Design students are the professional problem-solvers of the future: creative, inspired, connected, collaborative and responsive.

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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)

Our courses ask you to define and challenge modern problems – and innovate to create effective solutions through brilliant design.

You'll be curious and resourceful. You’ll learn to combine practical, hands-on making with creative thinking to turn your ideas into reality.

“黑料正能量 was a platform that gave me the confidence to push boundaries, with the aid of some amazing tutors, to turn my business into what it is today. Creativity is implemented in everything we do.”

Kamal Ali, MA Design (Textiles) and inventor of the My Salah prayer mat

Our staff

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Joanna Boehnert

Senior Lecturer in Design
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Kristin Doern

Head of the School of Design
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J Ponte

Teaching Fellow in Creative Computing

Coral Manton

Research Fellow in Creative Computing
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Ed Longford

Lecturer in Computing
Gaby Durnford

Gaby Durnford

Teaching Fellow in Textile Design

Ian Parkes

Lecturer in Architecture
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Ian Wills

Programme Leader for BSc Cyber Security
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Andy Gray

Lecturer in Computing
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Anna Gravelle

Joint Programme Leader for Textile Design

Stuart Henley

Course Leader, BA (Hons) Graphic Design
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Tim Vyner

Professor of Illustration
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Milenne Tanganelli

Senior Lecturer in 3D Modelling Game Art Extended Realities XR
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Natalie Francis Massong

Lecturer in Design (Historical and Critical Studies)

Rachel Evans

Senior Lecturer and Subject Coordinator Historical and Critical Studies

Andrew Southall

Subject and Course Leader, MA Design
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Hollie Baker

Associate Lecturer

Toby Smith

Lecturer in Architecture

Nigel Robinson

Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design
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Tom Westwood

Lecturer in Architecture
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Naomi Wood

Teaching Fellow
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Ioannis Christopoulos

Senior Lecturer
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Benjamin Thapa

Associate Lecturer in Critical Studies (School of Creative and Cultural Arts) and Historical and Critical Studies (School of Design)
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Julia Keyte

Subject Leader, School of Design
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Greg Jamieson

Lecturer in Games Development
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James Sale

Senior Lecturer in Architecture
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Ron Herrema

Course Leader, Creative Computing
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Erin Deighton

Programme Lead, Senior Lecturer
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Jake Hobbs

Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Creative Computing

John Curry

Reader in Cyber Security and Simulations
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Funda Kemal

Lecturer in Architecture
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Manoj Jayabalan

Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

Natasha Milosevic

BSc (Hons) Interior Design

Francis Nwebonyi

Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security

Jonathan Kelham

Course Coordinator - Foundation in Art and Design
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Nancy Bakopoulou

Programme Leader

Dan Mifsud

Senior Lecturer, Product and Furniture Design
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James Newman

Research Professor and Senior University Teaching Fellow
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Katharine Hillier

Senior Lecturer
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Dave Cobb

Subject Leader in Computing

“Get involved, use the equipment and studio space to its fullest while it’s on offer to you. Go to the group critiques, professional context sessions and guest lectures, they offer invaluable insight and can really help provide clarity to your work and future direction.”

Tim Gautry, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

Adobe Creative Campus

As an Adobe Creative Campus, all Bath Spa students have access to the entire Adobe Creative Suite of elite industry-leading apps, including Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Express and more.

With the ability to amplify your digital fluency from the moment you join Bath Spa, you’ll have the space to develop a wealth of indispensable skills to help you in your studies, and in the world of work.

 

Find out more about Adobe Creative Campus

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Bring your biggest ideas to life at our award-winning Locksbrook Campus

With specialised space, staff, and specialised equipment, our dedicated art and design campus is the perfect place to explore your individual creativity.

Locksbrook is home to our state-of-the-art studios and workshops, and designed as a unique open-plan facility, built to emphasise collaboration and experimentation.

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Locksbrook Campus
Illustration of Locksbrook by Laura Medlicott

“Studying the course has allowed me to realise my own potential in developing my personal practice and the opportunities for creating and selling my own product ranges.”

Stephen R Hughes, MA Design (Fashion and Textiles); BA (Hons) Fashion Design