Undergraduate courses in education
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Department of Education
We conduct research and teach courses to further our understanding of a range of education-related issues nationally and internationally.
Study education
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Taught postgraduate courses in education
Our Department of Education offers a range of postgraduate courses, from taught master's to research degrees.
Department of Education postgraduate research
View our MPhil, PhD and Doctor of Education (EdD) courses available in the Department of Education.
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.
Studying for my Bath master's in the Middle East
MA Education alumnus, Chris Jenkinson, talks about studying remotely at Bath and how it enabled him to further his career in the United Arab Emirates.
Two perspectives on child education
Studying our BA Education with Psychology at Bath has helped Sophie Vis ignite her passion for primary teaching.
Our research
We are involved in a wide range of research activities, including collaborative projects at both national and international levels.
Government investment lifted young people’s hopes in ‘left behind’ areas, new research shows
Study finds optimism rising in social mobility ‘cold spots’, bucking national downward trend
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.
London Inclusion Charter launch underpinned by University of Bath research
Work undertaken by Department of Education colleagues informed the first City-wide charter of its type launched by the London Mayor.
Fears about the future of the planet will impact all of us – it’s how we act on them that matters
Eco-distress is rising around the world, but a new article in the journal Nature by psychologists suggests this could be a positive catalyst for action.
Are you a shark or a teddy? How understanding conflict styles can help overcome fights with family
Dr Sam Carr writes for The Conversation.
Department of Education research
Our research interests are broad. They concern educational leadership, globalisation, teaching and educational practice.
Our Department in the media
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.
School’s out – but as young people play with their friends, they’re still learning
Dr Ioannis Costas Batlle explains how children learn informally through their hobbies, like skateboarding and painting during the school holidays.
Sirens: the dark psychology of how people really get drawn into cults
Dr Joy Cranham in the Department of Education reviews the Netflix hit Sirens and explains for survivors, cult life is not eccentric – it is traumatic.
Children from poorer families do worse at school – here’s how to understand the disadvantage gap
Why do children from poorer families do worse at school? Dr Ceri Brown explains the reasons behind the disadvantage gap in this piece for The Conversation.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Bath researchers share insights on NEET prevention in Parliament
Dr Alison Douthwaite and Professor Ceri Brown from Bath's Department of Education were in Parliament on Tuesday 28 October for an evidence session.
New Mental Health Research Group launches in Bath to support young people
New £11m Bath research group will partner with local services to boost youth mental health support across BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire.
University of Bath to receive £4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers
University receives part of £54m Global Talent Fund to help attract and support top international researchers to the UK.
Exciting beginnings: The BAWESS Corpus Project has officially launched
The British Academic Written English Secondary School (BAWESS) corpus project aims to improve teaching and learning outcomes at secondary schools.
University of Bath receives £1M endowment and gift for academic post in Education
The generous donation from Hong Kong-based Yew Chung Education Foundation honours collaboration with Emeritus Professor Jeff Thompson.
Humanities & Social Sciences climbs in Complete University Guide 2024 subject rankings
The Faculty has improved its position in a number of subject areas, according to the Complete University Guide 2024.
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
About the Department of Education
Our department is a thriving academic community. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses of study.
We have a strong national and international reputation for our research, and post updates on our research blog.
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