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.
Our research and people
Our research brings together insights and approaches from social policy, sociology, social work, international development studies and criminology.
Digital-era government and public participation: The case of virtual courts
Blog: Dr Sarah Moore discusses digital-era government, ongoing court closures, and the potential impact of 'virtual courts' on citizens and public services.
Access to contraception not ‘silver bullet’ to stem population growth in Africa
A new study challenges the misconception that rising population growth in Africa is caused solely by inadequate family planning.
Challenges in crafting Citizens’ Assemblies for local responses to the climate emergency
Blog: Dr Susan Johnson discusses the benefits and challenges of running Citizens’ Assemblies for local responses to the climate emergency.
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).
Department of Social & Policy Sciences academic staff
We oversee and deliver the Department’s teaching and research activities.
News
Our latest news and updates.
University film premiered at the UN in New York
The award-winning ‘Voices from the Mine’ from Roy Maconachie and Simon Wharf was showcased to policymakers at the UN HQ last week.
Bath to play key role in tackling environmental factors of ill health
Researchers at the University will play a key role in UK public health, tackling the rise in conditions such as heart disease and poor mental health.
Innovative project shares lessons in social work between UK and Africa
The GCRF project, led by Dr Louise Brown, focuses on how social work interventions from the UK could translate to low and middle income countries.
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.
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
Upcoming events
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GW4 Social Protection Research Symposium
22 Jul 2019 9.30am
8 West,
2.34,
University of Bath
Register for a one day research seminar on social protection for PhD students from the four GW4 universities, SWDTP and IDS (University of Sussex).
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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