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.

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.

Experience the University at a postgraduate Open Day or fair

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Find out about life at Bath and studying our courses through Postgraduate Open Days, fairs and events.

Study at our Doctor of Education Winter School 2019

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Our Winter School is for students studying the Doctor of Education (EdD) course. It will take place between 16 and 23 January 2019.

MA English as a Medium of Instruction webinar

If you are considering studying MA English as a Medium of Instruction, we invite you to join us for this webinar on 13 March 2019, 12.00 - 1.00pm GMT.

Study at our Doctor of Education and MA Education Summer School 2019

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Our Summer School is for those studying the Doctor of Education (EdD) and MA Education courses. It will take place between 26 June and 19 July 2019.

Our research and people

We are involved in a wide range of research activities, including collaborative projects at both national and international levels.

Education research

Our department has a longstanding commitment to excellence in research that's nationally and internationally significant.

New study to assess whether learning in English negatively affects outcomes for girls in Rwanda

Supported by funding from the ESRC, Dr Lizzi O. Milligan will lead a major new international project focusing on girls education in Rwanda.

A-levels vs the International Baccalaureate: which makes a more rounded student?

Lecturer Shona McIntosh makes a comparison between the two programmes of education and sheds light on the importance of extracurricular activities.

New research from our Department of Education highlights ethnic split in university choices

The study is the first to explore how the ethnic composition of where students grow up might impact their university choices.

Department of Education academic staff

Contact details for all permanent and visiting members of the Department.

Setting more exams to combat stress among school students is utterly absurd

Dr Ceri Brown writes for The Conversation about the the issues with increasing the levels of tests and exams for young people.

News

Our latest news and updates.

Teaching English and teaching through English: Two global trends

In recent years the demand for English language education has shown two distinct trends leading to the growth of two quite distinct professions.

Bath signs new Memorandum of Understanding with Lingnan University, Hong Kong

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The new agreement will deepen the collaboration between the two universities, promoting student exchange, research and teaching collaboration.

Bath hosts International Baccalaureate Conference

Professor Mary Hayden (left) joins colleagues from the Department of Education and Professor Peter Lambert with members of the IB team at the Conference held on campus.

The IB event brought together over 100 researchers to discuss developments in international education.

Strengthening Scottish education

Alma Harris delivering her inaugural lecture at the University of Bath

Professor Alma Harris has been heavily involved in the new report, from the International Council of Education Advisers to the Scottish Government.

Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship recognition for Bath Professors

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Alma Harris and Nick Pearce have been named Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

National Student Survey 2018 results

Six of Bath’s programmes achieved 100% overall satisfaction whilst a further 16 received satisfaction ratings of 90% or above in the National Student Survey 2018.

The University of Bath has received an overall satisfaction rating of 86.04% in the latest National Student Survey results, published today (27 July 2018).

Upcoming events

See our upcoming events.

Dialogic stance in higher education seminars

5 Dec 2018 2.15pm 6 West, 1.1, University of Bath

In this seminar, Dr Marion Heron will present findings from her study examining tutors' dialogic stances in seminar interaction.

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.

Our excellent networks, include schools, colleges, universities, government departments and other educational institutions.