Undergraduate courses in education

The study of education enables us to identify and challenge its purposes, practices and functions in different contexts.

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.

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.

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.

Losing a loved one can change you forever, but grief doesn’t have to be the end of the relationship

Dr Chao Fang visiting (research fellow in the Centre for Death & Society) and Dr Sam Carr (Department of Education) write for The Conversation.

Japan’s Obon festival: how family commemoration and ancestral worship shapes daily life

Honorary Research Fellow in Social Psychology in our Department of Education, Dr Kyoko Murakami writes for The Conversation.

Why language of instruction is a policy priority for girls’ education in Sub-Saharan Africa

Blog: Lizzi O. Milligan and Laela Adamson discuss the findings from their policy brief on girls' education and language of instruction in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Child poverty and its effects on education

Blog: Professor Hugh Lauder discusses child poverty and the UK's education system, and the impact of removing the £20 uplift in Universal Credit.

Government inaction on climate change linked to psychological distress in young people - new study

Largest scientific study of its kind finds climate anxiety affects the daily life and functioning of nearly half of children and young people surveyed globally.

Professor Deborah Wilson announced as new Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Professor Wilson will take up her role from 1 October 2022.

Girls’ chance of success at school in Sub-Saharan Africa shaped by language they are taught in

A new report argues that efforts to increase girls’ education in Africa should assess the detrimental effect teaching in English has on learning.

Sorry Twitter, it wasn’t personal, it’s political

Professor Brad Evans discusses the inherent dangers of Twitter and explores leaving the social media platform.

Greater access to the great outdoors

Dr Simon Hayhoe talks about his new book, Accessible Vacations: An Insider’s Guide to 10 National Parks, which aims to help travellers with disabilities.

Inspirational teaching celebrated at 2021 Education Awards

Outstanding University of Bath teaching was honoured at the 2021 Education Awards, with Department of Education staff recognised for their contributions.

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