University of Bath（巴斯大学）entry requirements for Chinese students (2027) — minimum average mark, university list tiers and programme extras
The 巴斯大学（University of Bath） sets its 2027 taught master's entry requirements for Chinese bachelor's graduates by converting UK degree classifications — 2:1 (60%), Good 2:2 (55%), and 2:2 (50%) — into minimum weighted-average marks that differ across three university tiers. The university does not publish how many Chinese institutions fall into each tier, nor does it name specific universities in its public tier tables; applicants should check the university's own pages, which take precedence.
How the tiered grade conversion works
Bath groups Chinese universities into three bands — A1, A2, and A3及其他大学 — and applies a multiplier to each UK benchmark. The resulting minimum averages are:
| University tier | 2:1 equivalent (UK 60%) | Good 2:2 equivalent (UK 55%) | 2:2 equivalent (UK 50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1大学 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| A2大学 | 0.7 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| A3及其他大学 | 0.75 | 0.7 | 0.67 |
Always confirm the tier assignment and any updates on bath.ac.uk.
Programme-specific extras beyond the average mark
Many departments add academic or non-academic conditions. The following are drawn from Bath's published 2027 programme notes; they are not exhaustive and individual course pages may include further details.
Quantitative prerequisites
- Advanced Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics and Data Science, Financial Mathematics with Data Science: calculus, linear algebra, probability/statistics, and often Python or other programming experience.
- Applied Economics, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance: micro/macroeconomics, econometrics, calculus, algebra.
- Computer Science: mathematics at least at A-Level standard (algebra, calculus, discrete mathematics).
- Business Analytics: degree with high quantitative content; business or management background preferred.
- Automotive Engineering programmes: undergraduate degree in mechanical, automotive, electrical, or vehicle engineering.
Subject-specific degree background
- Biotechnology variants: biology-related units preferred; other science/engineering degrees considered if relevant modules are present.
- Molecular Biosciences streams: biosciences degree; Medical Biosciences may accept Medical Lab Technology or Medicine/Surgery with sufficient bioscience content.
- Conservation of Historical Buildings: architecture, engineering, surveying, planning, or related built-environment discipline.
- Football Medicine: qualified medical doctor (FY2 or above preferred).
- Sports Physiotherapy: qualified and experienced physiotherapist.
- Health Psychology, Applied Clinical Psychology, Applied Forensic Psychology: psychology degree with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) and strong research-methods grades.
- MA Interpreting and Translating (Chinese Stream), MA Translation and Professional Language Skills: must meet English requirement at point of application.
Portfolio, personal statement, or interview guidance
- MRes Psychology: research proposal and agreed project supervisor required.
- MA Contemporary European Studies with Transatlantic Track: personal statement must explain choice of Transatlantic track.
- Climate, Sustainability and Social Transformation; MRes European Social Policy; MRes Global Challenges; MRes International Development; MRes Sociotechnical Futures: personal statement must follow programme-page guidance.
- Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics): personal statement should reference programming/Python/computing interest.
- Applied Clinical Psychology: personal statement should discuss research experience and skills brought to the course.
Work-experience substitution
- MSc Finance (January/September start) and MSc Marketing (January/September start): in exceptional cases, relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement, capped at three years' experience.
Professional registration or practice requirements
- PG Cert Professional Practice: professional reference plus at least 10 months in a relevant practice.
- PG Cert Post Graduate Certificate in International Education: not a PGCE and does not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Study modes not accepted
The published 2027 requirements table explicitly excludes online programmes. Applicants interested in distance-learning options should check the university's own pages, which take precedence.
2+2 and joint-degree applicants
For 2+2 (single or dual degree) arrangements, Bath requires transcripts from the final two years completed in the UK or the degree-awarding country, meeting that country's standard entry requirement (e.g., UK 2:1 or Good 2:2). If at least one full-time academic year was completed in a UKVI-recognised English-speaking country, the English-language requirement is usually waived. Verify current UKVI policy and Bath's latest guidance on bath.ac.uk.
Where to verify every figure
All tier multipliers, programme notes, and 2+2 rules above come from the University of Bath's official 2027 entry-requirements publication. Because requirements can change between publication and application, treat the university's live website as the authoritative source.