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).
Many NHS partnerships with drug companies ‘out of public sight’
Drug companies spent over £7.5m on joint working in 2016-17, but 1 in 5 NHS trusts are keeping details secret according to new research from Bath academics.
Where next for UK aid?
Watch a video recording of our recent Institute for Policy Research and Centre for Development Studies event examining the question: Where next for UK aid?
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.
Department of Social & Policy Sciences academic staff
We oversee and deliver the Department’s teaching and research activities.
Upcoming events
See our upcoming events.
Joint SPS-POLIS staff and PGR seminar: Crossing departmental boundaries
30 Apr 2019 1.15pm
1 West North,
2.4,
University of Bath
Attend this informal event to introduce your research to a joint forum of SPS and POLIS staff and PGR students.
Social norms vs bargaining power: Evidence from polygamous households in Nigeria
7 May 2019 1.15pm
6 East,
2.2,
University of Bath
Dr Jennifer Golan, Lecturer in Development Economics, talks about child labour differences between children in monogamous and polygamous households in Nigeria.
The experiences of unaccompanied children in the UK asylum system
14 May 2019 1.15pm
6 East,
2.2,
University of Bath
PhD candidate Fran Johnson presents findings from her fieldwork concerning the experiences of unaccompanied children seeking asylum in England.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Brexit could have real effects for UK rare disease patients
SPS graduate Maddie Collin's dissertation cited in expert ALS News Today article warning about the consequences of Brexit for rare disease patients in the UK.
Joe Devine conferred as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Joe Devine, Head of the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, is one of 73 social scientists to become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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.
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.
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.
Contact us
Ask us more details about our courses and research.
