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.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Our teaching excellence and real-world experience encourage wider thinking. We help our students realise their potential and make a positive impact on society.
Our academic departments
Our six academic departments are research active and teach our portfolio of courses.
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
A large and growing team of staff offers expertise in a broad spectrum of psychology topics, which allows our students to work across traditional boundaries.
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.
Upcoming events
Join us for one of our course webinars, virtual open days or in-person events.
Master's in Chinese interpreting and translation webinar
17 Oct 2023 11.00am
Online
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our Chinese interpreting and translation master's courses and ask any questions you may have.
Master's in Education webinar
27 Oct 2023 11.00am
Online
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our education master's courses and ask any questions you may have.
MSc Sport Management webinar
15 Nov 2023 11.00am
Online
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Sport Management, and ask any questions you may have.
Our research
Our research contributes to improving the world around us.
Government leadership needed to support Net Zero lifestyle changes – new analysis
A new CAST review for the Climate Change Committee (CCC) argues that much more is needed to help the UK transition towards Net Zero.
'Future of Rugby' report uncovers rugby's social impact around the world
As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup 2023, a new University of Bath - Mastercard report highlights ways in which the sport is a global force for good.
£1.2 million funding to unlock new online support for young people’s mental health
University clinical psychologist Dr Maria Loades will lead an NIHR fellowship to expand access to online psychological support to boost teenagers’ wellbeing.
Royal Navy – University of Bath collaboration to reduce injuries in Service personnel
The programme will focus on musculoskeletal injuries and design and implement strategies to reduce the health burden impacting Navy Sailors and Royal Marines.
5 tips to market your school in the right way
Professor Deborah Wilson writes for the Times Educational Supplement on recent research.
Research with Impact
Research from our Departments makes an impact all over the world.
Growing our future sports stars with biobanding
Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.
Investigating Big Tobacco's influence on public health
Our research is helping to reduce smoking and save lives by informing public policies, including via the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes.
Find out more about Research with Impact at Bath
Learn and develop beyond the classroom
Many of our students do a placement or project with a real-world organisation as part of their degree. For undergraduate language students, there's also the opportunity to work or study abroad during Year 3.
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.
Practice Track: solve a real-world business challenge as part of your degree
The Practice Track is 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.
Student stories
Find out what it's like to study with us from some of our students and graduates.
Combining a career in law with public policy: Maria’s story
MSc Public Policy graduate Maria talks about how studying at Bath helped her start a career as a senior consultant in regulatory improvement in Peru.
How the COVID-19 pandemic and a master’s at Bath are opening new career options
Aanchal Rana talks about how being a dentist in India during the COVID-19 pandemic has led her to study MSc Global Public Health and Policy at Bath.
Gaining new skills and insights during my placement at Gymshark
BSc (Hons) Psychology student and winner of the 'Outstanding Contribution of the Year' placement award, Richard Lee, talks about his experience at Gymshark.
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.
News
The latest news from our Faculty
Times Good University Guide 2024 names Bath the best in the South West
Bath is again ranked best in the South West in the The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
Guardian University Guide 2024 ranks Bath 6th in UK
The University of Bath climbed the rankings in this year’s prestigious Guardian University Guide 2024
Researchers call for reform to UN Sustainable Development Goals ahead of 2030 deadline
Writing in the journal Science, scholars of sustainable development at Bath call for action from policymakers on the UN's SDGs.
Bath signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute for Family Health (IFH) in Jordan
This MoU establishes work experience opportunities, reliable pathways into refugee camps for Bath students and research and collaboration for mutual benefit.
University of Bath research to support UK efforts in the cyber-domain
Two-year project to contribute to efficacy and impact of UK international cyber statecraft over the next decade
Four Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences subjects named in world’s top 100
Four of the Faculty’s subject areas are among the top 100 in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings By Subject 2023.
About us
We offer a diverse range of undergraduate courses covering economics, education, psychology, policy and languages. We also offer a variety of taught and research-based postgraduate courses, from master's to doctorate qualifications.
Our team
View our teams or contact one of our departments.