Bath University receives £2.8 million to support defence
The government's hoping to train up students with skills to help the Ministry of Defence
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The University of Bath has been awarded £2.8 million in funding to expand courses in high-demand areas such as computer science, artificial intelligence, and mathematics.
This investment is part of a wider initiative by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), which has selected 24 universities and colleges from 112 applicants to receive funding.
The goal is to increase student capacity by approximately 2,500 places nationally over the next five years, starting this autumn.
The initiative supports the UK Government's Strategic Defence Review, aiming to boost the number of skilled workers in national security.
It also aligns with the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, which sets a target for two-thirds of young people to engage in Level 4 study or higher.
Marcus Munafò, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at the University of Bath, said:
"This investment will help us provide more career pathways and opportunities for our students in high-demand digital and technical disciplines which are increasingly vital to the UK’s future prosperity, resilience and innovation," he said.
The University has internationally recognised strengths in areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, quantum technologies, and advanced engineering, which contribute to key strategic sectors.
In addition, the University of Bath boasts a strong record in graduate employability, industry partnerships, and interdisciplinary research, with established collaborations across engineering, digital technology, and national security sectors.