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

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

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.

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.

Schools’ surge in marketing to attract pupils fuels inequalities globally, new research reveals

The new study published in the journal Review of Educational Research is authored by Prof Deborah Wilson, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Reflections on the Levelling up White Paper

Blog: Dr Ricky Kanabar offers his reflections on the UK's Levelling Up White Paper, arguing for greater scrutiny of policy initiatives.

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.

Gender pay gap is bigger for some women than others – here’s how to work it out

Lecturer in Social Policy from the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Dr Helen Kowalewska writes for The Conversation.

Pope prepares for South Sudan peace mission – but many people there aren’t ready to forgive

International development specialist, Dr Naomi Pendle from our Centre for Development Studies, writes for The Conversation.

Long COVID: here’s what it’s like trying to access healthcare for the condition

Dr Chao Fang from the Centre for Death & Society writes for The Conversation.

Every department at Bath now holds an Athena Swan award

We are delighted to announce that we have a ‘full house’ of awards in the assessment of gender equality in higher education, with a total of 17 awards.

Washing Machine Project creator recognised with Points of Light award

University of Bath alumnus, Nav Sawhey, has been recognised with a special award from the Prime Minister for a project spun out from his course.

Washing Machine Project heads to Uganda

University of Bath student charity spin-out ‘The Washing Machine Project’ is delivering its pioneering Divya hand-cranked machines in Africa.

Queen Elizabeth: what we mean when we say we are mourning her for the values she embodied

Director of the Centre for Death & Society, Dr Kate Woodthorpe, writes for The Conversation.

Professor Deborah Wilson announced as new Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Professor Wilson will take up her role from 1 October 2022.