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.

Researchers call for legislative reform to improve transparency in drug company payments

University of Bath research reveal gaps in drug company payment transparency, risking public trust and patient safety.

Can patient groups remain independent with drug company funding?

Action is needed to safeguard the independence of patient organisations and charities – new study finds.

Midwife stress: research reveals what creates most stress for midwives and the best interventions

University of Bath StART research group uncovers how midwives experience and respond to stress, and which interventions are most effective at reducing it

Mothers bear the brunt of the 'mental load,' managing 7 in 10 household tasks

The study, conducted in the US, found that mothers take on seven in ten (71%) of all household mental load tasks.

Young vision-impaired creators launch audiobook on life transitions

Twenty-one young people have created an uplifting account of how to navigate key life transitions when living with a vision impairment.

Intimidation tactics against researchers in tobacco, ultra-processed food and alcohol sectors

New research reveals public discreditation is the most common tactic used across all three sectors to intimidate researchers

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.

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.

Preparing for an international career in sport marketing: Yuyang’s story

Yuyang talks about her experience studying Sport Management at Bath and how the master’s has helped her career goals.

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.

Bath students enjoy success at COP simulation event

Two Bath students won the ‘Outstanding Delegation Award’ at the 2024 British International Studies Association (BISA) COP simulation event.

Researchers call for action to protect prison staff and prisoners from hidden psychological harm

Overcrowded prisons are at breaking point. Now, researchers are sounding the alarm over a largely overlooked issue: moral injury

Bath hosts leading experts and family members of Ireland’s Disappeared

A collection of talks from people impacted by disappearances during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland explored the reality of the devastating topic.

Bath honorary doctorate wins Nobel Prize

Prof Daron Acemoglu, honorary doctorate from the University of Bath since 2017, has been honoured his for work on economic growth and political institutions.

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.

EU Director-General for Interpretation visits the University of Bath

A delegation met Vice-Chancellor Phil Taylor and interpreting staff and students in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies.