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
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.
Prisons and asylums prove architecture can build up or break down a person’s mental health
Professor Yvonne Jewkes writes about the significant impact of morally imposing prison architecture on prisoners' mental health.
The rise of ‘pauper’s funerals’ is a disgraceful reminder of Britain’s inequalities
Dr Kate Woodthorpe writes for The Independent in response to a report about increasing funeral poverty in the UK.
Carving out new politics of hope for 2019
A manifesto for change written by Bath academic Dr Ana Cecilia Dinerstein is inspiring a new generation around the world to think differently about politics.
UK’s new post-Brexit immigration plan is surreal and cynical
Emma Carmel, from our Department of Social & Policy Sciences, writes about the government's plans for the UK's immigration 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.
The concept of developmental states: a focus on the China and East Asia experience
25 Feb 2019 12.15pm
1 West,
2.102,
University of Bath
Join us for this Centre for Development Studies seminar presented by Professor Stephen Haggard on the concept of developmental states.
The moral ambiguities of rehabilitation in the context of the healthy prison
26 Feb 2019 1.15pm
6 East,
2.2,
University of Bath
Professor Yvonne Jewkes presents “My parents like that I’ve grown myself again”: The moral ambiguities of rehabilitation in the context of the healthy prison.
Recruitment and retention in social work and social care: challenges and opportunities
20 Mar 2019 6.00pm
1 West,
2.102,
University of Bath
This seminar draws on recent research on recruitment and retention in social care and social work to highlight the multiple factors that impact upon it.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Sociology student Leah Garrad selected as an Arts Scholar for 2018-19
In this interview, photographer Leah shares her interests, who has inspired her, and what she’s working on ahead of Bath's annual arts scholarship showcase.
India Winter School in New Delhi
University of Bath’s first India Winter School, run by the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, took place at Lady Shri Ram College on 14-21 December 2018.
New research to challenge if prisons can rehabilitate
A new three-year ESRC study, starting today, from Criminology Professor Yvonne Jewkes will focus on the most recently-opened prison, HMP Berwyn in North Wales.
Chief Medical Officer’s report calls for unified approach to revolutionise health by 2040
The annual report from the CMO draws on work from Professor Harry Rutter focusing on the commercial and environmental drivers of ill health.
Gary Goertz joins Bath as Visiting Parkin Professor
This distinguished academic from the University of Notre Dame will be resident in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences from January 2019 until May 2019.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences researchers make their mark at Festival of Social Science
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, our research staff ran a series of events to showcase their innovative work around current social issues.
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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