Bath Spa University is a public university located in Bath, Somerset, England. Its origins date back to 1852 with the founding of the Bath School of Art. It gained university status in 2005. The university is particularly known for its strengths in creative arts, humanities, education, and social sciences. Bath Spa operates across several campuses including Newton Park, a historic estate with landscaped gardens, and Locksbrook Campus, a state-of-the-art facility for art and design. The university emphasizes creativity, innovation, and social responsibility in its teaching and research.