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.

Moral injury can be devastating: new assessment protocol makes it easier to identify those at risk

A new measure designed to spot people with moral injury and to help them receive the support they need has been developed by psychologists at Bath.

Helping people to take climate action – major new £3.83m programme funded at the University of Bath

A major new programme exploring how to get people more involved in climate action and enable behavioural change is being led by researchers at Bath.

Legalising cannabis increases use and addiction – unless it's tightly controlled

New study finds that decriminalising cannabis does not raise use, but profit-driven legalisation increases use and harms.

Bath Professor of Public Health contributes to Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health report

University of Bath Professor of Public Health Anna Gilmore contributes to major Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health report

Antisocial behaviour in young people linked to changes throughout the brain – major global study

Conduct problems are associated with small but widespread differences in brain structure, according to a major international study led by Bath.

Liver disease: Bath public health expert co-authors Lancet Commission report

Professor Harry Rutter contributes to major report that finds liver disease causes 780 deaths every day in Europe.

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.

‘Life-changing’: From Health and Exercise Science to starting something meaningful at CaliUnity

Kiera on how studying at Bath sparked the co-founding of an award-winning gym and community in the city to help people improve their physical and mental health.

From paralegal to detective to lecturer: progressing a career with a criminology master’s

Current part-time MSc Criminology student Joel Berridge talks about his career in the police and why upskilling with a master’s course was the right choice.

From learning languages to teaching others: Taki’s story

MA TESOL graduate Taki talks about her career journey: from studying linguistics and politics in Taiwan to graduating from Bath with distinction.

Body and mind: health psychology at Bath and starting a career in mental health

Dhun on what led her to study MSc Health Psychology at Bath and how it's helped her to start her career working for a mental health organisation in the city.

How a placement in Canada has sparked May’s passion for AI in sport

May Keeble, a BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching student, talks about how working in research during her placement has set her on an exciting path.

Developing my critical thinking skills and starting a healthcare career: Samiya’s story

Samiya shares her experience of BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy, and how it has shaped her career and opened doors to a graduate role in the NHS.

Psychology professor at Bath awarded lifetime contribution honour for advancing forensic psychology

Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis has received a Lifetime Contribution Award, reflecting her impact on the profession over more than 30 years.

University to host screening of National Emergency Briefing film on the climate and nature crisis

15 July event will be hosted by Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh, Advisor on the film

Humanities & Social Sciences shines in Complete University Guide 2027 subject rankings

Ten of the Faculty’s subject areas ranked in the UK’s top ten, with Sports Science 1st, Education 2nd, and Social Policy 3rd.

Darragh McGee releases new book on ‘How Gambling Hijacked Sport’

Dr Darragh McGee releases ‘Imitation Games’ book, with limited launch event tickets available to University colleagues

Renewed partnership between University of Bath and Western University, Ontario, Canada

Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University visits the University to sign renewed MoU and discuss opportunities to expand the partnership.

Women’s health, youth bio-banding and mental health to headline global sports injury conference

International experts to gather in Bath for UKCCIIS 2026, showcasing latest athlete health research, practice and policy.