Department of Social & Policy Sciences undergraduate courses
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Department of Social & Policy Sciences
One of the UK's leading centres for social sciences, we offer degrees in sociology, social policy, social work, international development and criminology.
Study sociology, social policy, social work, international development and criminology
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Department of Social & Policy Sciences postgraduate studies
Choose from a range of high-quality postgraduate courses that build on our renowned research activities.
MSc Public Policy course video
Watch a video introduction to our new 2 year part-time course in Public Policy.
MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development course video
Dr Jason Hart introduces this 2 year part-time, blended-learning course in Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development.
5 reasons to study social sciences at Bath
There are lots of reasons to study social sciences at Bath. Here's our top 5.
Attend a Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences webinar
Our webinars give you the opportunity to find out more about our courses and to ask questions to teaching and admissions staff.
Our research and people
Our research brings together insights and approaches from social policy, sociology, social work, international development studies and criminology.
Social policy, sociology and international development research
Our research contributes to policy and practice. We are focussed on new and emerging challenges of the contemporary world.
Department of Social & Policy Sciences seminars spring 2019
View the schedule of seminars taking place in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences (SPS).
Greater financial transparency needed as big pharma boosts funding to patient organisations
The existing disclosure system of funding from pharma companies to patient organisations needs greater transparency, argues a new SPS study.
The rise of the grey vote
Professor Nick Pearce and Joe Chrisp examine the age divide in the UK, and consider the rising importance of older voters in British politics.
Prison Crisis and the Penal Merry-Go-Round
Professor Yvonne Jewkes addresses the current prison crisis and how continual changes in leadership contribute to an unsustainable penal system.
Department of Social & Policy Sciences academic staff
We oversee and deliver the Department’s teaching and research activities.
Upcoming events
See our upcoming events.
Ending the Pacific chronic disease crisis: Insights from Tonga and New Zealand
21 May 2019 1.15pm
6 East,
2.2,
University of Bath
Professor Louise Signal explores the challenge of ending the noncommunicable diseases crisis in the Pacific with local, regional and global level solutions.
International development research and action: Global challenges, new openings?
26 Jun 2019 6.00pm
Widcombe Social Club,
Bath
This meeting is being co-hosted by SWIDN, DSA and CDS to share ongoing international development research and action in and around Bath.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Memorial lecture to highlight challenges posed by dementia to end of life care
The inaugural lecture, in memory of former Bath student Beatrice Godwin, takes place during ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’.
University documentary makers scoop HE Oscar for second time
A feature-length documentary produced by the University of Bath all about diamond mining in Sierra Leone has taken home a top UK film award.
Brexit could have real effects for UK rare disease patients
SPS graduate Maddie Collin's dissertation cited in expert ALS News Today article warning about the consequences of Brexit for rare disease patients in the UK.
Joe Devine conferred as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Joe Devine, Head of the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, is one of 73 social scientists to become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
New book on attributing development impact
Professor James Copestake is one of the authors of a newly published book about an innovative approach to social impact evaluation.
Bath event shines spotlight on future of UK aid
Amy Dodd from Development Initiatives and Richard Darlington for Well Told Story were both keynote speakers at a recent IPR - CDS event.
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
About the Department of Social & Policy Sciences
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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