Department of Economics

We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements scheme.

Department of Education

We conduct research and teach courses to further our understanding of a range of education-related issues nationally and internationally.

Department for Health

We deliver highly-rated courses in sport, exercise and health, alongside research to promote wellbeing and enhance functional performance.

Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies

We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees spanning politics, languages, economics, international studies and interpreting.

Department of Psychology

We're committed to impactful interdisciplinary research that spans and breaks the traditional boundaries of psychology, as well as excellence in teaching.

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.

Powerful new film explores how courts can fail autistic witnesses

A new film, inspired by research into how autistic people experience the justice system, will premiere at the Norwich Film Festival this weekend.

Successful career women still shoulder the majority of the ‘mental load’ at home: new research

Study finds mothers remain primarily responsible for the administrative ‘thinking work’ in households, even if they have more money and less available time.

Government investment lifted young people’s hopes in ‘left behind’ areas, new research shows

Study finds optimism rising in social mobility ‘cold spots’, bucking national downward trend

Children in care twice as likely to face mental health difficulties when moved frequently - UK study

Children in care who experience frequent placement changes are more than twice as likely to experience mental health issues – new research led by Bath.

Parents want to act on climate change but struggle to model low-carbon lifestyles

Parents worry for their children’s future but many struggle to live low-carbon lives. A new study finds barriers stopping parents from going green.

Major study reveals stark inequalities in children’s physical activity while at primary school

Only 1 in 3 pupils meet the in-school activity target but this varies greatly across schools.

Enhance your employability with a humanities and social sciences placement

Put your degree into practice and gain vital experience with a placement. Placements can be in the UK or overseas, and some are paid.

Study or work in another country as part of your undergraduate language degree

Experience another culture, enhance your CV and develop your language skills by studying or working abroad during your degree.

Consultancy projects: solve a real-world business challenge as part of your degree

Consultancy projects are an alternative to a traditional dissertation. You will work in a group or alone to complete a project with an external organisation.

Studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree

Take the option to study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters and get valuable international experience.

A master's that started a career with real-world impact: Selin's story

Selin talks about the freedom of studying MA International Security and how she's since thrived in her career with the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus.

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.

How Bath virtual reality research is opening doors: Ben explores VR at Bath

Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.

How volunteering led me to a global career in education: Maya’s story

Maya Butovskaya talks about studying MA International Education and Globalisation and her career helping students to go to universities in the US and Europe.

Unlocking a new part of myself while studying in Paris during my degree

Grace spent Year 3 of her BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages degree in Paris. She talks about improving her confidence and language skills.

My award-winning placement at IBM

Simona Koleva, who won the ‘Best Placement Student’ prize at the NUE Awards 2022, talks about studying BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics and her ambitions.

University of Bath delegation strengthens youth leadership commitment at One Young World summit

Students and staff attend Munich summit ahead of event in Bath next March

University of Bath academics taking part in COP30 to highlight research and ActNow film

The youth-focused ActNowFilm project and Bath research will be on show at COP30

New University of Bath Psychology Clinic opens, providing support for students

Delivered by clinical and health psychology experts from our Department of Psychology, the service offers support for Bath students.

Bath professor to call for urgent climate-health action at WHO Commission hearing

Professor Anna Gilmore joins global experts to explore how evidence can drive climate-health action and build resilient, equitable health systems.

Humanities & Social Sciences recognised for excellence in sport in Times and Guardian 2026 rankings

Both The Times & The Sunday Times and The Guardian have put Bath top of their 2026 league tables for undergraduate sports science degrees.

Bath wins Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide

The University of Bath is named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, climbing from 8th to 7th place in the academic rankings.