Deanna, Hridaii, Konstantina, Mark, and Ulysse talk about how their social and policy sciences degrees have kick-started their careers and the skills they gained during their studies that prepared them for these roles.
We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.
You might be eligible for one of our brand new undergraduate international scholarships for 2026/27 overseas entrants.
We are delighted to offer up to 300 Bath International Excellence Scholarships that are worth £8,000 per academic year — £24,000 over three years — for high-achieving international students joining an undergraduate degree course in September 2026.
If you are a new first-year, overseas fee-paying student, and have an offer to study an undergraduate degree at the University of Bath starting in September 2026, you are eligible to apply.
Studying social and policy sciences can help you understand why the world is the way it is. You'll analyse how the decisions we make, as individuals and groups, shape our societies, and how to bring about better futures for people.
Employability is integral to our courses. From teaching informed by up-to-date research to professional placements that allow you to gain real-world experience, we aim to give you the foundation to succeed in a variety of sectors.
Find the right social and policy sciences course for you
Bath and North East Somerset is in the top 3 safest university towns and cities in England and Wales (Complete University Guide, 2024).
Our on-campus Security team and Student Support Advice Service are also available 24/7 to give you peace of mind.
Our campus, which is on the edge of the city, contains study spaces, shops, and cafés. It's also home to a wide range of sports facilities.
You can travel between the campus and city by foot, bike, car or bus. Transport links from the city centre also mean you're just 90 minutes from London and onward travel to its international airports, too.
When you are in the city, you can experience its many bars and restaurants, music venues, museums, and historically significant architecture.
* The University of Bath ranked 7th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, 8th in The Guardian University Guide 2026, 8th in the Complete University Guide 2026, and 9th in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026.
