Elements will start production of the bedroom pods at its Oswestry plant in August.

Neville Golding, Surveying Manager of Berkeley Homes (Oxford & Chiltern) Ltd said: “This is an extremely exciting project in the centre of a historic city and we look forward to working closely with Elements Europe to deliver a development of exceptional quality and functionality.”

All room pods will be manufactured with Georgian sash windows to fit in with Bath’s local architecture.

The first units will be installed in January 2015, with the accommodation set to open in time for the September 2016 intake.

Elements Europe’s Sales Director Kevin Arthur said “We are extremely excited to be involved in a project of this scale and importance, particularly working alongside a company of Berkeley Homes’ stature.

“This is an important redevelopment site for the city of Bath and will offer the highest quality of student accommodation.”