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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.

Study sociology, social policy, social work, international development and criminology

Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.


Events

Details about our Department's upcoming events.


Basic Income in the Global South winter school

4 Nov 2024 10.00am University of Bath

This three-day event, organised by the UBI Beacon, will explore the multifaceted topic of universal basic income (UBI) in the context of the Global South.

MSc Criminology webinar

4 Feb 2025 11.00am Online

Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Criminology, and ask any questions you may have.

Our research

Our research brings together insights and approaches from social policy, sociology, social work, international development studies and criminology.


Our Department in the media

Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.


News

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Awards and accolades

Our awards, rankings and reputation.


About the Department of Social & Policy Sciences

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.


3 East University of Bath Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY United Kingdom

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