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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Department of Education academic staff
Contact details for all permanent and visiting members of the Department.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Bath trains new generation of leaders in accountable, responsible and transparent AI
The University of Bath will train a generation of experts in accountable, responsible and transparent AI by leading a new Centre for Doctoral Training.
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.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences researchers make their mark at Festival of Social Science
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, our research staff ran a series of events to showcase their innovative work around current social issues.
Upcoming events
See our upcoming events.
Safeguarding Conference
25 Mar 2019 9.30am
East Building,
0.11,
University of Bath
This event brings together academics and practitioners to consider the current research into the complexities of safeguarding against harmful relationships.
Centre for Research in Education in China and East Asia launch event
26 Mar 2019 12.30pm
4 West,
1.2,
University of Bath
Join us for this launch event that will open Asian-European dialogues around knowledge exchange, cross-cultural educational trends and methodologies.
One Young World Bath 2019
6 Apr 2019 9.30am
Chancellors' Building,
Level 2 Foyer,
Level 3,
University of Bath
This exciting one-day conference will consist of a series of international and domestic speaker talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.
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.
