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.
Experience the University at a postgraduate Open Day or fair
Find out about life at Bath and studying our courses through Postgraduate Open Days, fairs and events.
Register your interest in our new Postgraduate Certificate in International Education for 2019/20
We're planning to launch a new course in International Education (subject to final approval). Find out what you'll study and how you can be kept informed.
Study at our Doctor of Education and MA Education Summer School 2019
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.
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 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.
Top tips for parental engagement
Dr Janet Goodall offers ten tips for schools staff to improve parental engagement based on research in the field.
Banning laptops in the classroom helped foster critical thinking
Lecturer Ioannis Costas Batlle asked his students to stop using laptops during lectures and this changed their level of engagement in more than one way.
Broad regional accents are a barrier to social mobility, research finds
New research via our Department of Education looked at the perception of regional accents for teachers across the UK.
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.
Department of Education academic staff
Contact details for all permanent and visiting members of the Department.
News
Our latest news and updates.
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.
International education in a world of fake news and filter bubbles
Current MA Education (International Education) student Louise Badham writes for the International Baccalaureate about education in a world of fake news.
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
The new agreement will deepen the collaboration between the two universities, promoting student exchange, research and teaching collaboration.
Bath hosts International Baccalaureate Conference
The IB event brought together over 100 researchers to discuss developments in international education.
Upcoming events
See our upcoming events.
Re-imagining parental engagement
25 May 2019 10.00am
Ensemble Room,
The Edge,
University of Bath
A one day conference looking at the latest research in the field of parental involvement in children's education.
Social stratification in language learning in the UK: a large scale study
5 Jun 2019 2.15pm
6 West,
1.2,
University of Bath
Join us for this seminar with Dr Ursula Lanvers. She will discuss her research examining foreign language learning uptake and learner outcomes across the UK.
15th BAAL Language Learning and Teaching in Different Contexts Special Interest Group 2019
28 Jun 2019 9.00am
East Building,
University of Bath
Join us for this British Association of Applied Linguistics (BAAL) Special Interest Group. The theme is Language Learning and Teaching in Different Contexts.
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.
Contact us
Ask us more details about our courses and research.
