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.
Department of Social & Policy Sciences seminars spring 2019
View the schedule of seminars taking place in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences (SPS).
What next for UK aid?
Watch a video recording of our recent IPR - CDS event which focused on the question ‘where next for UK aid post-Brexit?’
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.
Department of Social & Policy Sciences academic staff
We oversee and deliver the Department’s teaching and research activities.
Upcoming events
See our upcoming events.
In-work poverty in the UK
26 Mar 2019 1.15pm
6 East,
2.2,
University of Bath
In this seminar, Dr Rod Hick from Cardiff University explores movements in and out of working poverty and its relationship with subjective well-being.
One Young World Bath 2019
6 Apr 2019 9.30am
Chancellors' Building,
Level 2 Foyer,
Level 3,
University of Bath
This exciting one-day conference will consist of a series of international and domestic speaker talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.
New perspectives on death and dying in Sub-Saharan Africa
8 Apr 2019 2.00pm
3 East,
2.2,
University of Bath
Join us for an afternoon seminar co-hosted by the Centre for Death & Society and the Centre for Development Studies.
News
Our latest news and updates.
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.
Platform: An arts scholar showcase event
Attend this event showcasing the impressive artistic talents of University of Bath students. Taking place at The Edge on Friday 22 March at 6.45pm.
University film nominated for national film award
An in-house University film documenting the journey of artisanal diamonds from mine to market, has been nominated for the 2019 Learning on Screen Awards.
Bath event shines spotlight on future of UK aid
Amy Dodd from Development Initiatives and Richard Darlington for Well Told Story were both keynote speakers at a recent IPR - CDS event.
Bath trains new generation of leaders in accountable, responsible and transparent AI
The University of Bath will train a generation of experts in accountable, responsible and transparent AI by leading a new Centre for Doctoral Training.
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.
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
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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