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.

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

Boomer couples with degrees retire with 7x the median wealth of those without formal qualifications

The study highlights that parents' education levels and homeownership are key factors in understanding wealth differences in Baby Boomers and Generation X.

New project to reduce injuries in new military recruits

Professor James Bilzon (Health) is leading a new five-year £1.35 million research project to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in new military recruits.

Labour must address levelling-up failures by promoting a strong skills base in weaker economies

If Labour is serious about tackling regional economic inequalities, it must reverse Tory education policies, specifically the ‘levelling-up’ agenda – new study.

Screen-free bedtimes boost toddler sleep

A world-first trial of toddler screen time shows that removing screen time in the hour before bed improves the quality of toddler sleep.

Scientists challenge “misleading” Dublin Declaration defending meat consumption

The declaration is deliberately misleading and focuses on evidence that only applies to 2% of global livestock, say scientists.

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 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.

Faculty staff volunteer within the local community

Staff from the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences volunteered at Dorothy House, Dyrham Park, Prior Park, and Root Connections.

Prof Felia Allum's news book "Women Of The Mafia" features in New Books Network podcast

In this podcast, Prof Felia Allum unpacks the complex gender dynamics of the Neapolitan criminal underworld, revealing how women are true partners in crime.