Department of Social & Policy Sciences undergraduate courses

View the undergraduate courses that are available in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.

Department of Social & Policy Sciences taught postgraduate studies

Choose from a range of high-quality postgraduate courses that build on our renowned research activities. We offer MSc and MRes degrees.

Department of Social & Policy Sciences postgraduate research

View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorate courses in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.

Discovering a placement, winning an award, and securing a graduate job: Claudia’s story

From not knowing what she wanted to do after her Sociology degree, Claudia is ready for the first step in her career after her College of Policing placement.

A life-changing course: Progressing my career and joining WHO

Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort.

Mastering my development as a public policy leader: Paul’s story

MSc Public Policy graduate Paul talks about how the course helped him to enhance his skills and progress in his career.

Novo Nordisk found in breach of transparency standards by PMCPA

Pharma watchdog rules Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda manufacturer Novo Nordisk seriously breached transparency rules, sparking calls for urgent reform.

Unconditional documentary

Unconditional tells the story of two inspiring policy experiments that combined universal basic income with community organiser support in India and Bangladesh.

Can patient groups remain independent with drug company funding?

Action is needed to safeguard the independence of patient organisations and charities – new study finds.

Boomer couples with degrees retire with 7x the median wealth of those without formal qualifications

The study highlights that parents' education levels and homeownership are key factors in understanding wealth differences in Baby Boomers and Generation X.

Sustainability Governance of China's Global Infrastructure Investments

Research project awarded to Dr Yixian Sun

Criminologists: Victorian prisons must stay open for now - but a new strategy is needed

Victorian prisons will need to remain in service alongside the development of a clear strategy to define their role, say academics.

USAID: the human cost of Donald Trump’s aid freeze for a war-torn part of Sudan

Dr Naomi Pendle discusses the impact of US aid cuts in Sudan, for The Conversation.

Dr Neil Howard: Why social assistance shouldn’t come with strings attached

Dr. Neil Howard argues in The Conversation that conditional aid often backfires. Instead, unconditional support respects dignity & empowers individuals.

The end of Taylor Swift’s Era’s tour will be a loss for many – here’s how to handle it

Drs Annayah Prosser and Kate Woodthorpe, both Swifties, apply expertise in identity, events and grief to the end of the Eras Tour.

University of Bath launches macabre city walk exploring Bath's hidden histories

A new podcast tour from the Centre for Death and Society explores crime, illness, and Bath's hidden, macabre history.

University of Bath academics on Dispatches highlight Novo Nordisk’s "deep cultural issues"

Academics from the University of Bath have featured in Channel 4’s Dispatches investigation, highlighting concerns about Novo Nordisk’s promotional practices

Dr Diana Teggi wins prestigious British Science Award

The British Science Association has named Dr Diana Teggi as the winner of their British Science Award Lecturer for the Social Sciences.

University of Bath film, ‘Cobalt Rush’, screened at United Nations

Award-winning documentary shown at UN event to expose the ‘invisible’ working conditions in the multi-billion dollar cobalt industry.

Six subjects earn top 100 status in latest World University Rankings

Bath is named one of the world’s best places to study subjects including architecture, development studies and business, retaining a top 10 position for sport

University of Bath success with Future Leaders Fellowships

Two researchers at the University of Bath have been awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships from UKRI for developing talented Early Career Researchers.