Department of Social & Policy Sciences undergraduate courses
View the undergraduate courses that are available in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.
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View the undergraduate courses that are available in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.
Choose from a range of high-quality postgraduate courses that build on our renowned research activities. We offer MSc and MRes degrees.
View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorate courses in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.
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.
Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort.
MSc Public Policy graduate Paul talks about how the course helped him to enhance his skills and progress in his career.
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A film screening for Unconditional which tells the story of two inspiring policy experiments in India and Bangladesh
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Criminology, and ask any questions you may have.
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Public Policy, and ask any questions you may have.
Our research brings together insights and approaches from social policy, sociology, social work, international development studies and criminology.
Research project awarded to Dr Yixian Sun
Victorian prisons will need to remain in service alongside the development of a clear strategy to define their role, say academics.
New data analysis highlights potential “serious consequences” for patient health and lengthy complaint processing times.
The largest ever study of bereaved people’s experiences of the inquest process in England and Wales has been published by the University of Bath
With a focus on end-of-life care, death and dying, and via an IPR sabbatical, Kate's research has generated policy impacts in Government and in Parliament.
The University of Bath and Lund University data analysis reveals huge delays in dealing with complaints against UK drug companies
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.
Dr Piotr Ozieranski comments on a report revealing that European pharmaceutical companies donated over €110 million to patient advocacy groups in 2022
Writing for THE, Dr Tina Skinner discusses why she started the Researcher Wellbeing Project, which aims to support those doing emotionally challenging research.
Responding to the shocking Hull Funeral Enquiry, Dr Kate Woodthorpe considers regulation of the sector in her piece for The Conversation.
Our latest news and updates.
The British Science Association has named Dr Diana Teggi as the winner of their British Science Award Lecturer for the Social Sciences.
Award-winning documentary shown at UN event to expose the ‘invisible’ working conditions in the multi-billion dollar cobalt industry.
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
Two researchers at the University of Bath have been awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships from UKRI for developing talented Early Career Researchers.
Prof Yvonne Jewkes (SPS) has teamed up with colleagues at the University of Birmingham and the Howard League for Penal Reform on the new exhibition.
In this Guardian Long Read, Prof Yvonne Jewkes explores how thoughtful design can create more humane spaces for prisoners, fostering rehabilitation and hope.
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
With a reputation for cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, we focus on international development, social policy and death studies, and offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in sociology, social policy and international development.
Academic staff provide learning experiences including tutorials, debates, seminars, guided reading, online discussion groups, placements and lectures.
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