Department of Economics
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We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements scheme.
Our six academic departments are research active and teach our portfolio of courses.
We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements scheme.
We conduct research and teach courses to further our understanding of a range of education-related issues nationally and internationally.
We deliver highly-rated courses in sport, exercise and health, alongside research to promote wellbeing and enhance functional performance.
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees spanning politics, languages, economics, international studies and interpreting.
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.
One of the UK's leading centres for social sciences, we offer degrees in sociology, social policy, social work, international development and criminology.
Join us online or in person and find out more about our courses and research.
Join us as we bring together key individuals and organisations to explore what a social security system fit for the 21st century ought to resemble.
In this inaugural lecture, Javier will cover his career to date, including his research on the effects of nutrition and exercise on health and performance.
In her inaugural lecture, Lizzi will look at the role education plays in enabling global social justice and achieving the SDGs.
Our research contributes to improving the world around us.
A new study has revealed that when academics express political opinions on X (formerly Twitter), it can damage how credible the public thinks they are.
New research reveals how short bursts of daily mindfulness can boost wellbeing, combat depression and anxiety, and inspire healthier lifestyle choices.
Victorian prisons will need to remain in service alongside the development of a clear strategy to define their role, say academics.
A University of Bath study reveals that ketogenic low-carbohydrate diets can increase cholesterol levels and reduce beneficial gut bacteria.
A surprising number of US Democrats and Republicans agree on their fundamental values – with important consequences for feelings of hope about the future.
New research on grassroots sports club sheds light on their ability to strengthen communities and give young people a sense of belonging
Many of our students do a placement or project with a real-world organisation as part of their degree. For undergraduate language students, there's also the opportunity to work or study abroad during Year 3.
Put your degree into practice and gain vital experience with a placement. Placements can be in the UK or overseas, and some are paid.
Experience another culture, enhance your CV and develop your language skills by studying or working abroad during your degree.
The Practice Track is an alternative to a traditional dissertation. You will work in a group or alone to complete a project with an external organisation.
Take the option to study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters and get valuable international experience.
Vertically Integrated Projects (VIPs) are innovative research-based projects that enable students and staff to collaborate on long-term real-world issues.
Find out what it's like to study with us from some of our students and graduates.
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.
Yuyang talks about her experience studying Sport Management at Bath and how the master’s has helped her career goals.
Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.
Maya Butovskaya talks about studying MA International Education and Globalisation and her career helping students to go to universities in the US and Europe.
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.
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.
The latest news from our Faculty
The University of Bath has received funding by the Bone Cancer Research Trust to explore the effect of spinal sarcomas on patient mental health
The Fellows will work reporting on science, learning how the media works from inside a newsroom.
Students given the chance to develop their research and public engagement skills by articulating and discussing their work with an external audience.
University of Bath Senior Lecturer Miguel Fialho on interpreting at the Cannes Film Festival, 2024
The generous donation from Hong Kong-based Yew Chung Education Foundation honours collaboration with Emeritus Professor Jeff Thompson.
Bath is named one of the world’s best places to study subjects including architecture, development studies and business, retaining a top 10 position for sport
We offer a diverse range of undergraduate courses covering economics, education, psychology, policy and languages. We also offer a variety of taught and research-based postgraduate courses, from master's to doctorate qualifications.
View our teams or contact one of our departments.