Undergraduate courses in education
The study of education enables us to identify and challenge its purposes, practices and functions in different contexts.
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.
Two perspectives on child education
Studying our BA Education with Psychology at Bath has helped Sophie Vis ignite her passion for primary teaching.
Rewarding placements in Nepal and a residential care home
Chloe Collins is a final year undergraduate student on the Education with Psychology course. Read more about her placement year experience.
Our research
We are involved in a wide range of research activities, including collaborative projects at both national and international levels.
Home schooling during COVID-19 exposes a UK policy gap
Blog: Dr Shona McIntosh discusses the educational policy gap exposed by COVID-19 and asks, whose job is it to support children’s learning?
Wicked theories and COVID-19 policies
Blog: Professor Hugh Lauder reviews the government's response to COVID-19, the thought process behind herd immunity, and 'wicked theories' in policymaking.
New project investigates indigenous people’s experiences of higher education across Latin America
By tracking students at university and beyond, the research compares how Indigenous students in Mexico fare across different higher education institutions.
Top tips for parental engagement
Dr Janet Goodall offers ten tips for schools staff to improve parental engagement based on research in the field.
Urban ‘escalator effect’ means disadvantaged rural students risk missing top university places
Disadvantaged students from urban areas are more likely to enter elite UK universities than similar peers from rural communities.
Bath researchers contribute to new report on social and emotional skills
Bath education researchers contributed to Nesta's new report on 'Developing Social and Emotional Skills: Education policy and practice in the UK home nations'.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Major research partnership promises ‘new era’ of support for ageing society
Experts from the University will partner with Guild Living to deliver its ambitious plans to enhance urban later living communities, including within the City
An international career in English: Two master’s courses, two professions
Postgraduate degrees to enhance your career in international English language education.
Dr Simon Hayhoe publishes new book on cultural heritage, ageing and disability
Drawing on theory and detailed case studies, the publication analyses how ageing and disability affects engagement with cultural heritage.
Diversity figures reveal deep-seated inequalities internally within elite multinational firms
A two-tier recruitment system is operating in the UK’s top multinational firms, according to new research from Bath's Department of Education.
University looks East with launch of new Research Centre
The new Centre will bring together an interdisciplinary global network to improve Asian-European exchange about education and social sciences.
GW4 researchers awarded £3.4 million to investigate justice in education
Two new projects, announced as part of UKRI’s GCRF Programme, will build on the research and ideas generated from a GW4 Alliance funded collaboration.
Upcoming events
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Education Seminar Series 2021: Lad culture in higher education
17 Mar 2021 4.30pm
Online
We welcome Professor Carolyn Jackson who will examine and discuss sexism, sexual harassment and violence in a university context.
Department of Education Summer School 2021
23 Jun 2021 9.00am
Online
This event has been cancelled due to the pandemic. Continue reading for information on alternative arrangements for the Doctor of Education (EdD).
About the Department of Education
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We have a strong national and international reputation for our research, and post updates on our research blog.
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