Department of Social & Policy Sciences undergraduate courses

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Department of Social & Policy Sciences taught postgraduate studies

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Department of Social & Policy Sciences postgraduate research

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Making a difference to people's lives after studying at Bath

How a master’s in Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development helped Nav Sawhney create his social enterprise.

Doing things I never thought I'd be able to do

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.

Pursuing my interest in the criminal justice system

BSc Criminology student Chloe Woolford shares her experience studying at Bath.

Barely any change to gender earnings gap in 25 years accounting for increases in women’s education

A new commentary from Professor Cooke explores why there has been so little change in UK gender wage equality and the necessary policy steps to close the gap.

Understanding the tobacco supply chain

The Tobacco Supply Chain Database unwraps who and what is involved in the process of getting tobacco products from seed to smoker.

Putting people at the heart of  development assistance – locally, nationally and globally

Our research created the Qualitative Impact Protocol (QuIP). This helps to improve lives by effectively assessing international development assistance projects.

How the intersection of gender and dis-ability impacts work and income

Blog: Dr Tina Skinner, Dr Matt Dickson and Dr Eun Jung Kim discuss the gender and dis-ability work and income gap, and what policymakers can do to help.

Government inaction on climate change linked to psychological distress in young people - new study

Largest scientific study of its kind finds climate anxiety affects the daily life and functioning of nearly half of children and young people surveyed globally.

Social impact of ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ growing year-on-year

New analysis from Ricky Kanabar and Paul Gregg highlights the growing importance of family background in explaining wealth inequalities in Great Britain. 

Professor Jewkes wins MRS President’s Medal 2021

Leading criminology researcher Yvonne Jewkes (SPS), has been recognised by the MRS for her work researching how prison design can help rehabilitate offenders.

How prepared are you to suggest a change in the public sector?

Dr Emma Carmel spoke to UN Today about our MSc Public Policy course and the skills students learn while studying.

University of Bath film takes top honours at international award ceremony

A two-minute film, produced by Bath’s Roy Maconachie and Simon Wharf, has won the Grand Jury Prize at the international ‘Let’s talk about water’ film awards.

Elephant documentaries bring conservation message of young Cambodians to big screen

Three innovative documentary films, facilitated by a Bath project, show the impact of deforestation on wildlife and indigenous peoples in rural south-east Asia.

Professor Cooke conferred as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Leading sociologist, Lynn Prince Cooke, is recognised for the excellence and impact of her work and its wider contributions to the social sciences.

Student initiative aims to rehumanise refugees and asylum seekers through power of personal stories

Masters students Hira Aftab and Maryam Khan want ‘Our World Too’ to highlight the stories of individuals who have been forced to flee homes in search of safety