Undergraduate courses in politics, languages and international management
Find out more about our undergraduate courses.
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees spanning politics, languages, economics, international studies and interpreting.
Study modern languages, politics, international relations, translation and interpreting
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Taught postgraduate studies in politics, interpreting and international relations
Our Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies offers postgraduate master's degrees. We offer MA and MRes degrees.
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies postgraduate research
View our MPhil and PhDs available in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies.
Study or work in another country as part of your undergraduate language degree
Experience another culture, enhance your CV and develop your language skills by studying or working abroad during your degree.
Student stories
Find out what it's like to study with us from some of our students and graduates.
Unlocking a new part of myself while studying in Paris during my degree
Grace spent Year 3 of her BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages degree in Paris. She talks about improving her confidence and language skills.
Finding the perfect degree to turn a passion into a career
Emily Helsby, BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations graduate, reflects on finding a degree that helped start a career in the third sector.
Embracing the flexibility of Euromasters
Tabea Weiß talks about how you can take advantage of studying at three different Universities whilst studying MA Contemporary European Studies (Euromasters).
Our research
We conduct research focused on politics and international relations, memory, and culture. We offer opportunities for research collaboration in politics, languages and international studies.
Q and A with Prof. Peter Allen: author of How to Think About Politics
A new book from Prof Peter Allen unpacks five fundamental ideas that shape politics – and our lives.
Is Trump changing tack on ending the war in Ukraine?
Is Trump shifting his strategy on ending the Ukraine war? Professor David Galbreath discusses in The Conversation.
Researchers call for legislative reform to improve transparency in drug company payments
University of Bath research reveal gaps in drug company payment transparency, risking public trust and patient safety.
Mothers bear the brunt of the 'mental load,' managing 7 in 10 household tasks
The study, conducted in the US, found that mothers take on seven in ten (71%) of all household mental load tasks.
How can wrestling help to understand the rise of Trump?
A unique study from PoLIS academic, Dr David Moon, has been shortlisted for ‘The Best Paper Award 2022’ by Political Studies Review.
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies research
Our research concerns politics, governance and culture.
Our Department in the media
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.
Le Pen’s victim narrative is being built – here’s how to prevent her conviction benefiting her
Dr Aurelien Mondon on Marine Le Pen's embezzlement and its impact for The Conversation.
European leaders agree defence ramp-up to support Ukraine – but Hungary continues to block progress
Prof David Galbreath breaks down the latest development in intentional relations on the war in Ukraine - for The Conversation.
Ukraine War: The idea that Kyiv should have signed a peace deal in 2022 is flawed – here’s why
In this article for The Conversation Dr Stephen Hall argues that the notion of Kyiv accepting a peace deal with Russia in 2022 is flawed.
Belarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as opponents were jailed or exiled
As Alexander Lukashenko takes up a seventh straight term as Belarus president Dr Stephen Hall explains why most western leaders dismiss the result as a "sham".
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies seminars
Find out more about the seminars taking place in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies.
View the schedule of our upcoming seminars
News
Our latest news and updates.
BBC launches new two-part series sharing Bath professor’s account of life growing up in poverty
‘From Despair to Where’, inspired by Prof Brad Evans’ work, explores the historical and contemporary problems facing ex-mining communities in South Wales.
Bath students enjoy success at COP simulation event
Two Bath students won the ‘Outstanding Delegation Award’ at the 2024 British International Studies Association (BISA) COP simulation event.
Bath hosts leading experts and family members of Ireland’s Disappeared
A collection of talks from people impacted by disappearances during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland explored the reality of the devastating topic.
Prof Felia Allum's news book "Women Of The Mafia" features in New Books Network podcast
In this podcast, Prof Felia Allum unpacks the complex gender dynamics of the Neapolitan criminal underworld, revealing how women are true partners in crime.
New book challenges Bath and Bristol’s official memory of colonialism and transatlantic slavery
"Breaking The Dead Silence" delves into the overlooked legacies of transatlantic slavery and the forgotten heritage of Bristol and Bath.
The University of Bath celebrates 10th anniversary of the LanGW4 consortium
Dr Irene Macías speaks about the LanGW4 consortium, the recent colloquium in Bath, and what achievements the group has accomplished over the past decade.
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
