Department of Social & Policy Sciences undergraduate courses
View the undergraduate courses that are available in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
View the undergraduate courses that are available in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.
Choose from a range of high-quality postgraduate courses that build on our renowned research activities. We offer MSc and MRes degrees.
View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorate courses in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.
Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort.
Ed Jepson-Randall talks about the support he received from his Director of Studies and the Wellbeing and Disability teams during his first year at Bath.
BSc Criminology student Chloe Woolford shares her experience studying at Bath.
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Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Public Policy, and ask any questions you may have.
Hear Professor Eleonora Fichera and Professor Matt Dickson discuss 'big data' in the contexts of health and education policy.
Join Prof Yvonne Jewkes for a taster workshop in the art of written storytelling. No prior experience is necessary. This workshop is part of The Bath Festival.
Our research brings together insights and approaches from social policy, sociology, social work, international development studies and criminology.
The University of Bath and Lund University data analysis reveals huge delays in dealing with complaints against UK drug companies
In episode two, Roland meets Nello Cristianini (Computer Science) and Emma Carmel (SPS) to learn how our research is informing AI developments and regulation.
Dr Ben Radley from Bath's Centre for Development Studies writes for The Conversation.
Over 100 people attended a screening of Prof Roy Maconachie and University filmmaker Simon Wharf's new film, produced in collaboration with TCRG, at the M-Shed.
Research from academics at Bath and Lund, Sweden, urges healthcare professionals to tackle unethical marketing and support stronger regulation.
Analysis from Dr Helen Kowalewska and Dr Agnese Vitali looked at the link between breadwinner status and wellbeing in heterosexual couples.
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.
Santosh Mehrota writes for The Conversation.
The population is due to grow for years to come - says Dr Melanie Channon from our Department of Social and Policy Sciences in The Conversation
Prof Roy Maconachie from our Department of Social & Policy Sciences writes for The Conversation about his research into labour exploitation in cobalt mining.
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Recording of the DECkNO seminar "Can we break through hopelessness” (23/2/24) with John Holloway (University of Puebla)
Prof Yvonne Jewkes (SPS) has teamed up with colleagues at the University of Birmingham and the Howard League for Penal Reform on the new exhibition.
A new photo exhibition at 44AD in Bath focuses on work, discrimination and dignity in the Middle East, Africa and the UK.
The University of Bath climbed the rankings in this year’s prestigious Guardian University Guide 2024
Writing in the journal Science, scholars of sustainable development at Bath call for action from policymakers on the UN's SDGs.
This MoU establishes work experience opportunities, reliable pathways into refugee camps for Bath students and research and collaboration for mutual benefit.
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With a reputation for cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, we focus on international development, social policy and death studies, and offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in sociology, social policy and international development.
Academic staff provide learning experiences including tutorials, debates, seminars, guided reading, online discussion groups, placements and lectures.
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