Department of Economics

We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements scheme.

Department of Education

We conduct research and teach courses to further our understanding of a range of education-related issues nationally and internationally.

Department for Health

We deliver highly-rated courses in sport, exercise and health, alongside research to promote wellbeing and enhance functional performance.

Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies

We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees spanning politics, languages, economics, international studies and interpreting.

Department of Psychology

A large and growing team of staff offers expertise in a broad spectrum of psychology topics, which allows our students to work across traditional boundaries.

Department of Social & Policy Sciences

One of the UK's leading centres for social sciences, we offer degrees in sociology, social policy, social work, international development and criminology.

Rich Brits blamed for high emissions – but they might hold the power to accelerate climate action

Survey data reveals the UK’s top earners are more likely to adopt green technologies but remain unwilling to compromise their lifestyle to cut emissions.

Researchers call for free preschool for working Universal Credit claimants

Academics urge bold reforms to end crippling childcare costs for UK families on low incomes

UK gambling industry is using Big Tobacco tactics to downplay harms and influence the public

New analysis reveals the UK gambling industry is mimicking the tactics first used by Big Tobacco decades ago.

Childhood trauma strongly linked to mental health problems in Brazilian adolescents

A UK-Brazil study links childhood trauma to psychiatric disorders in adolescents from low- and middle-income countries.

Is Trump changing tack on ending the war in Ukraine?

Is Trump shifting his strategy on ending the Ukraine war? Professor David Galbreath discusses in The Conversation.

Enhance your employability with a humanities and social sciences placement

Put your degree into practice and gain vital experience with a placement. Placements can be in the UK or overseas, and some are paid.

Study or work in another country as part of your undergraduate language degree

Experience another culture, enhance your CV and develop your language skills by studying or working abroad during your degree.

Consultancy projects: solve a real-world business challenge as part of your degree

Consultancy projects are an alternative to a traditional dissertation. You will work in a group or alone to complete a project with an external organisation.

Studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree

Take the option to study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters and get valuable international experience.

A master's that started a career with real-world impact: Selin's story

Selin talks about the freedom of studying MA International Security and how she's since thrived in her career with the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus.

Discovering a placement, winning an award, and securing a graduate job: Claudia’s story

From not knowing what she wanted to do after her Sociology degree, Claudia is ready for the first step in her career after her College of Policing placement.

How Bath virtual reality research is opening doors: Ben explores VR at Bath

Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.

How volunteering led me to a global career in education: Maya’s story

Maya Butovskaya talks about studying MA International Education and Globalisation and her career helping students to go to universities in the US and Europe.

Unlocking a new part of myself while studying in Paris during my degree

Grace spent Year 3 of her BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages degree in Paris. She talks about improving her confidence and language skills.

My award-winning placement at IBM

Simona Koleva, who won the ‘Best Placement Student’ prize at the NUE Awards 2022, talks about studying BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics and her ambitions.

University of Bath academics on Dispatches highlight Novo Nordisk’s "deep cultural issues"

Academics from the University of Bath have featured in Channel 4’s Dispatches investigation, highlighting concerns about Novo Nordisk’s promotional practices

Bath Professor awarded Wellcome grant to investigate cognitive impairment in psychotic disorders

Bath researchers set to investigate how cognitive decline and brain ageing can contribute to psychotic disorders, following funding award

Honorary Fellowship awarded to former Team Bath coach Paul Tisdale

With over 30 years’ experience in the game, ex-pro footballer and Team Bath coach, Paul Tisdale, has received an Honorary Fellowship from the University.

Government Chief Scientific Adviser launches new Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour

New research Institute to put people at the heart of research into threats posed by digital technology.

University of Bath receives £11 million to launch a Mental Health Research Group

The research group will address the urgent mental health needs of the region and increase capacity for applied research.